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The herald., 1898-08-07
POMONA PARAGRAPHS
A Dog War On-Returned Klondiker
Talks-A Doctors Reply

POMONA, Aug. 6.--The city trustees
have instructed the city attorney to
draw up a "cinch' ordinance that will
compel the payment Of dog tax or for
felt the life of the brute. 1t appears
that the effectiveness of the present or
dinance was greatly impaired by the
failure of Mayor Patterson to conform to
it's requirements. He declined to pay
the license on the grounds that his dog
was pup, and "a pup not being dog"
did not come under the law. The dog
catcher is to start on his rounds Mon
day.
The w. G. T. U. sent by express today
fifteen boxes of oranges and lemons for
the use of the Seventh regiment on the
voyage to Manila.
w. H. Hewitt has announced himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for constable Of San Jose town
ship.
William ]. O'Brien, who died suddenly
at the Southern Pacific park on Thurs
day afternoon while waiting for the
train, was buried here this afternoon by
the officials.
Albert Brubocker, an old friend of S.
Il. Titus of this city, spent Thursday
booker has just returned from the Klon-
dixie country. and says that the whole
business is colossal humbug. Among
other things he mentions the fact that
the Seattle papers reported that the re-
turning miners on the boat on which he
was a passenger had brought home
81 500, 900, when, eff the truth were told,
there was not a respectable nugget in
the outfit"
The Carl Martens Opera company
played to a fair house both Thursday
and Friday evenings.
The Chino people have petitloned DR..
r. D. Kellogg to resign from his position
as attending physician on the smallpox
patients near Spadra, evidently fearing
that he will bring the disease to that
town. The doctor replied, however,
that being an immune, he was called
upon to act, and duty compelled him to
continue in his charge Of the cases. He
assures them that there is no danger of
contagion through his person, as he
Is extremely cautious.
The herald., 1898-08-07

roll Proud, Whittier boy in Dawson
City, speaks very favorably of his pros
poets.
For long time it has been known that
there was sulphur in Sycamore canyon
about two miles northwest of the city,
but no effort has been made to develop
It until recently. Prof. S. M. Wood
bridge decided to test the ore. With
some improvised machinery he has re-
duced some of the ore and finds that
1t runs nearly fifty per cent sulphur.
He has ordered machinery suitable to
work it, and expects to establish per-
manent industry. The ore lies near
the surface in large body, and is found
in light-colorS1 porous rock streaked
heavily with birthstone.
The members of Orc lodge. I. o. o. F.,
attended the funeral of a brother at
Westminster in body last week.
The herald., 1898-08-07
RIVERSIDE RECORD
RANCH -RAIDING MEXICANS ARE
STILL AT LARGE
Nels Hansen Released-The San Ber-
nardino Depot Burglary Still
Unexplained

RIVERSIDE, Aug. 6.-Deputy Sheriff
Dickson has just returned from trip
to the Temescal section of the county,
where he went a couple Of days ago in
search of couple of Mexicans who are
badly wanted on charges of larceny.
Dickson found the camp of the men, or
at least what Is supposed to be their
camp, but the much wanted thieves were
not at home. The Mexicans have been
raiding ranches in the Chino country,
and the officers of this and San Bernar-
dino county would like to get them be-
hind the bars.
The city board of equalization will
hold it's first meeting Monday at 10 a. m.
Orange shipments have almost ceased
from this city. The shipments each
day do not average couple of carloads.
and few days more will suffice to end
the business for the season. There Is
some fruit still on the trees, but this is
mostly Of inferior quality and small in
size.
Word has been received here by pri-
members of Company NJ of the Seventh
regiment will be discharged owing to
the fact that their health has been per-
Camp Merritt.
The members of Hose company No. 2
of the city fire department gave two of
their comrades, Alvin Morrison and Ivan
Rhodes, farewell reception last even
ing. The boys are about to go north to
attend tho university at Berkeley.
The office seekers will not go to the
beach this season. 1t is doubtful If
there is a county in the state of the same
population which can show up as many
office seekers
After holding Nels Hansen in custody
for a couple of days on suspicion of the
robbery of the ticket agents office at the
Motor depot in San Bernardino. that
individual was discharged today without
any formal complaint having been
placed against him. Perdue, who, it
was said, was with Hansen at San Ber-
nardino when the robbery took place,
went back from this city to San Bernar-
dino and made no effort to get away.
Hansen denies that he had anything to
do with the robbery, and the fact that he
has been discharged would indicate that
the officers failed to connect him with
the crime.
John T. Bryant, who died at the Sis
ters' hospital in Los Angeles Friday,
was one of the old and well-known pio-
neers of this city. Bryant was pioneer
Of the state also. The funeral took place
here today.
The herald., 1898-08-07
SANTA BARBARA BREvITIES
Combat With Mountain Lion-School
Superintendent's Report

SANTA BARBARA, Aug. 6.-After
quite an extended trip through the cities
of Southern California, including Los
Angeles, the Rev. C. A. Westenberg has
returned.
w. Alston Hayne, who resigned as
supervisor from the Second district last
spring, in order to go to the Klendike.
has not thus far been heard from. His
destination was the Kotzebue Sound
country. Others of his party who took
another vessel from Puget Sound have
all written of their safe arrival.
Jack Fuller appeared in the police
court today to answer to the charge of
keeping open his saloon after legal hours.
His case was reset for August IL. The
plea Of not guilty was entered.
Lemon men rejoice to see prices rising,
and are also sorrowful because of the
small amount of fruit on hand. Prices,
it is expected, will shortly reach cents
a pound.
Eddie" Hayward, one of Santa Bar
bara's best-known citizens, is confined
at home by sickness.
A right to develop'water on San Ysidro
ranch has been sold by Hareigh John
ston to Fl. ]. Huiskamp.
Mrs. Hatch, wife of Dr. A. #. Hatch,
died late yesterday afternoon of a lin
gering Illness.
A great many complaints are coming in
from law-abiding people in the Santa
Ynez and Los Alamos valleys relative
to wanton setting of mountain fires, par
ticularly on Pine mountain reservation.
A young man named Edward Dawson of
Ballard writes that this summer has seen
lab nd
he states that this practice has, within
his memory, caused wells all over the
Santa Ynez valley to require deepening
to the extent of ten feet and the digging
of new ones.
An exciting event occurred Tuesday
last in the Santa Ynez mountains. A
party of campers with only one gun
treed mountain lion, but could not see
the lion in the thick foliage. William
Stepp took the gun and fired blindly,
fortunately bringing down the game with
two shots. Something of a fight oc-
Cured between the lion and the hunters,
Edward Gillette of Santa Barbara mar
rowly escaping with whole skin.
The case against T. M. Storke, which
was to have come up today at 10 o'clock,
was postponed, owing to the illness of
Storke.
The annual report of County School
Superintendent Thurmond will be made
public tomorrow morning. By the re-
port it appears that there are in this
| county 2156 children under years of
age; 1904 between and II, a total of
715O. OF these 7017 are native born. OF
those Of school age 3S43 attended public
schools, 261 private schools, 800 no school.
Financial-Total receipts, $104, $50; to-
tai expenditures. 800, 0,O03.70. Balance on
hand, $14.376.30. Value of school prop
erty, total, $23S,S45. Amount received
from county taxes, SSS. S.265.54.
Manuel Silva was this afternoon ar
rested for petty larceny, stealing grocery
produce being the alleged offense. Silva
is but Is years old, and an attempt will
be made to send him to the Whittier
reform school.
| Yda Adds Storke has secured bail
in the sum Of $500, Mrs. A. K. West and
| Mrs. McCaughey qualifying On her bond.
The herald., 1898-08-07
VENTURA DEMOCRATS
iINE UP SOLIDLY FOR JAMES g..
MAGUIRE
Pomona Democrats Organize for the
Campaign and Pledge Themselves
for Fusion and Mcguire

VENTURA, Aug. 6.-The Democratic
county central committee convened today.
The following resolution was unanimously
indorsed:
Recognizing the honesty, integrity and
sound conservatism of the Hon. James G..
Mcguire and his able championship
of the rights and equities of the
people of the state on the floor
Of congress. 1t is the sense of this commit
tee that delegates for the state convention
be instructed to vote for and aid his candi-
dacy for governor"
The following delegates TO the state con-
vention at Sacramento on the 10th iust.
were chosen: Brice Grimes, r. o. Toland,
A. l.. Drown, John McGonigle, A. CANA
rllo, J. J.. Kennedy, w. Montgomery, 7.
Charlebois.
The same are to serve at all district con-
ventions.
The Campaign at Pomona
POMONA, Aug. 6.-The Democrats of Po-
mona held an enthusiastic meeting las;
evening for the purpose of organization and
caucusing for delegates to be voted on at
the primaries Monday. There was large
turnout and a general air of confidence in
the success of the coming campaign was
manifest on all sides. 1t was without doubt
one of the most encouraging gatherings the
Democrats of Pomona have held in years.
The smell of powder has awakened the
fighting energies of local war horses, and
Mcguire and fusion will be ably supported
from this end of Los Angeles county.
L. T. S. Martin was elected chairman.
Frank W. Balfour secretary and l.. D..
Rives treasurer.
Franklin Cogswell introduced a strong
plank for rerenchment in the appointing
of attaches and so forth al the legislative
sessions. He said that over 300 attaches,
to whom are paid over 1000 In salaries,
are appointed, and that this number can be
reduced to one-fourth of their present
huge proportions without mpairing the eff
ficiency of that body" The delgates were
instructed to fight for plank to this effect
in the coming county convention platform.
The following delegates were selected to
be voted on at the primaries:
First ecnct-Central school--F. II. Os-
Ter. W. II. Hewitt, l.. V. Redpath.
Second precinct-443 West Second street
f. Pendleton, NJ. Petty, Phil Stein, e. Hick-
lin, r.. Burke.
Third precinct-33S South Main street
J. II. Hathaway.
Fourth presnct-Lorbeer & Carter's store
ID. C. McQuitly, w. T. Martin, George
Carter, Frank w. Balfour.
Fifth precinct-Libbie street school--W.
e. Shafer, M. G. Rogers, ]. r. Garthside.
The polls will be open from to p. m.
The herald., 1898-08-07
Compton Gossip

COMPTON, Aug. 6.-Samuel j. Hull and
Mrs Minette Daniels were married at the
home of the bride near Florence last Tues
dav. Rev. A. w. Bunker officiating.
DR.. Whaley, who has returned to Comp
ton to make it his home, Is Ill.
Rev. A, w. Burke has received call TO
return to the NJ e. church here.
G. w. Daley has returned. He has been
in Tulare county.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Leigh, who have been
visiting in Ohio and Illinois, have re-
turned to California.
The Peck family held their eighth family
reunion last Sunday. Baseball by boys
from 16 to 10 years Of age was the order OF
the day. Feasting music and general
program ended the memorable proceed
ings.
The herald., 1898-08-07
Ontario Independents

ONTARIO. Aug. 6.-The township eau
Gus of the Independent party was held
in A. o. U. w. hall last evening. J. w.
Kouts, an ex-Union soldier, was unani-
mously nominated for justice Of the
peace and E. w. Murphy, present in
cumbent, was nominated for constable.
By a majority vote r. o. Breckenridge
was chosen by the caucus as the candi
date of the township for supervisor. The
caucus selected the following delegates:
Precinct No. 1. Prof G. w. Gorch, J. p.
Borthwlck, J. P. Ensley, A. T. Hamilton,
Irwin Phillips and B. E. Shepherd. No.
2, G. G. Cady, George d. Powers, G. c.
Freeman and J. E. Johnston. No. 8,
James Woodruff. j. w. Kouts and F..
Peters. North Ontario, Hon. H. w.
Hawkinson. Chas. H. Dewey. John Gerry
and James Monro.
The herald., 1898-08-07
If You Are Sick
-. CONSULT 49,.
"The Doctors That Cure"

have suffered for months
threatens health
treatment
physicians
physical
medical able special
you aing
the ailments the list
quickly permanently
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The herald., 1898-08-07
His Negligence

An inquest was held yesterday at Bresee
BROTHERS undertaking rooms on the re-
mains of M. S. Binkley, the lineman of the
Edison Electric company who was killed
by an electric shock while at work last
Friday. The accident was decided by the
iury to have been caused by the deceased's 8
carelessness, as the company requires it's
employees to wear rubber gloves, and Blink
lev neglected to don them.
The herald., 1898-08-07

off Saturday night, August 20, in the
rooms of the Athletic club Of this city.
The herald., 1898-08-07

rouge and the ebony stick, It really is a
pity they do not te e a few lessons from
French women, w4.o make up" SO suc-
cessfully that they absolutely deceive
critics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

The saloon revenue is beginning Ia
roll into the city treasury. Licenses
for the ensuing six months have been
issued rs follows thus far: John Hol-
dorf. W. ii. Cation. j. F. Martin.
Henry Van Hecke. Charles Coppems.
August Sehnert. Jr.. T. ID. Ea~el.
Gustav Sten%cl, {. :. Parker. John
Schafcr. l.. Lacseke. p. c. Sicmon.
Ernest LETTER. Miles Mckinney. John
son Il Miller. James Given, ". o.
Negus. j. \. +. Musfcldt, G.. Ii.
Frauck. Charles Carlson. ;. McMa-
non. Jr.. August Webbing, George
Behrcns, August &. Hanson. l.. f.
Englin. Kay Bros. Henry HALE,
Charles WullT. l.. Harms. j. W.
Roche. II. Ii. Doerring. August
Schmidt. T. J. Raible. Ed Thicrman.
David Ulam, Ed KautZ, Emil Thonn.
Herman Banker. III. j. Schwecke. r.
Van Heck, Swan Yuungrcn. Ed Muir.
rim. Henry kirdorf, John Joers. Fcrd
Gross, William lmholf. Harper lIous,
company. Thomas Grcchcy. Henry
Geisler. Otto Patting. Rock Island
Turnrcmaiudp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
SOUTH HEIGHrs HAPPENINGS.

South Heights, May Mrs. John
SchaiIcr is very i'll.
John Brashcr has been called 10 the
bedside of sick friend near Shcrrard.
William Lucas. the dairyman, has
a new wagon. He has named ii the
National =
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schrocther
celebrated their 10Th wedding ami
yerSary last Sunday.
John T. Campbell has had his tcnc-
ment house bcautiiicd with new
coat of paint. Pardon Il Son did the
work.
George W. McCaskrin spoke to a
fair sized audience here Tuesday
evening on the subject, Our Repre-
sentative"
South Heights seems to have it,
share of blossoms this spring. Al.
most every tree is in bloom. and tn,
air is filled with perfume.
Some one seems To he irving to en-
terminate the dogs here this spring,
as a number of them have been pois-
oned. John Armstrong; dog is the
latest victim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
STATE MEETING OF TYPOS,
+. II. Snecd. of 10s. Elected Vice Pres,-
dent of Ex-Deicgatcs' Associat ion.

+. II. Snecd. OF 1os. Elected Vice Pres.-
dent of Ex-Delcgatcs' Associati ion.
At the final session of the annual
convention of the Illinois Typograph-
zeal union of Illinois. AT Peoria vester-
dav the name of the organization vas
changed to the Allied Printing Crafts
union. Officers were elected rs follows:
President. j. T. Farnham. Ottawa: vice
president. William Schenck, Chicago:
secretary and treasurer. John A.
Onyun. Peoria.
The next convention will he held in
Ottawa June. 1899. Resolutions were
adopted in favor of a shorter work
day, applauding the course of the adj
ministration for interfering in behalf
of Cuba and Offering tn stand bv the
government by volunteering services
if necessary. MessrS. Snced. Rock
Island; Stevenson. Peoria: Jones and
Harris. Chicago. and Cole. of Dan
Vile. were selected delegates To the
Illinois State Federation OF Labor. A
resolution was adopted asking ali
secret societies to adopt the union
label.
The EV-Delegates' association
elected g. \. Neir, of Alton, president
+. ". Snced, of Twin-City union l07 .
vice president. and j. NJ. Farnham
Of Ottawa. secretary and treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
ALONG EHENNEPlN CANAL
Large Force OF Men and Teams Employed
on the Works.

The Princeton Record SAYS that
along the Hennepin canal from lis
kilwa TO Wyanet the works on the
canal present Il busy scene. At lis
kilwa most of the evacuation work is
finished, but several locks are to he
built in that vicinity. which means
employment for large force of men
for some time to come. East of and
near Wyanet along the Rock Island
railroad are high hills through which
the canal passes. This means months
of labor in eNcavating and in that
locality hundreds of men and teams
are busy at work. Along the creek
there is Il canvas town. many new
arrivals being added to it the past
week. The tents look comfortable.
The men and teams are in good con-
dition. and the contractors are max
ing Roadway on the big ditch. Stand
ing on one of the hills. the spectator
has an interesting view of the work.
teams and men being visible as far as
the eye can reach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
HISTORY FOR CHILDREN.
Wholesome Suggestions of Supt. Young
Anent the War Situation.

Wholesome Suggestions of Supt. Young
Anent the War Situation.
Supt. II. G.. Young. of the Rock Isl
and public schools. has addressed the
following to the principals of the sew
eral buildings:
Permit me to call your attention
to the American patriotic salute tor
indoors) which has been handed to
You. We give our heads and our
hearts TO God and our country. One
country. one language and one FLAG.
| heartily recommend its use in the
schools and suggest that You call a
meeting of your teachers to give in
struction as to the proper method of
giving the salute.
Il desire also to suggest that
teachers take advantage of the present
interest in the movement of armies
and fleets. to teach TO their pupils the
history that is being made from dav
to dav as well as to iiX in their minds
the geography of the war-Spain,
CadiZ. the Canaries. Cape Verde isl
ands, Porto Rico. Cuba with its chief
cities. (Hayana. Matanzas, Santiago
de Cuba South America. Hawaiian
islands, and the Philippine islands
with its capital, and the relation of
all to the United States. All these
are points Of great interest by reason
Of stirring events that are being
enacted daily.
such an opportunity for putting
life into the geography of these local
tiles is not likely to occur again dur
ing the school years of the youngest
children.
Children should be taught that war
is thing only to he rcsorted to in
the interest of humanity and the
preservation of national honor. The
great advantages of peace with IT.
untold blessings to all public and pri-
vate interests should not be lost sight
OF in the clash and clamor of war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
n Clever Trick.

II certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. ANYBODY
can try it who has lame back and
weak kidneys, malaria or nervou.
troubles. We mean he can cure him.
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system. acts as stimulant to
the liver and Kidneys. is a blood purf-
fer and nerve tonic. 1t cures consti-
patton, headache fain,ing spells.
sleeplessness and melancholy. II is
purely vegetable, Il mild laxative. and
restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and he
convinced that they are Il miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only 30 cents bottle at Hartz 4 u
lemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

a powder to he shaken into the
shoes. At this season Your feet feel
swoolen and hot. and yet tired easily.
II YOU have smarting feet or tight
shoes. try Allen : Foot-Easc. 1t cool>
the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures and prevents swoolen and
sweating feet. blistcrs and callou-
spots. Relieves corns and bunionS oi
all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for - cents. Tria
package free. Address Allen ). Ohm.
stcd, lie Roy. \. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
International Arbitration,

national disputes there was strenuous advo-
cacy on the part of the United States and
other powers in favor of the settlement of ma
tional differences as TO boundaries port GUS
tum duties etc. by an international court and
not by the bloody arbitrament of war But
like many other subjects. reasonable enough
in their origin it has died out of mems minds.
But there is a theme of comment. and that is
the Incompatible fine effects of HostcttcrS
stomach Httcr> in cases of dyspepsia. Nor
does the world and his wife comment less fav-
orahle upon the excellent effects of the Bitter>
in cases of chills and fever. rheumatism. ner.
vous and kidney complaints and constipation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Pilot Beats Warned TO Beware.

New York. May 5.-Orders have been
issued to the fleet Of Sandy Hook pilots
that the boats on the southern station
off Long Branch, the eastern station at
Fire Island, and the station boat eff
Sandy Hook lightship. shall pat into
Sandy Hook bay every night at dark
and remain anchored until daylight. Ii
is feared that in event of the Spanish
fleet falling in with one of the pilot
boats the Spaniards would take posses
sion of the pilots and at the peril of
their lives compel them to navigate the
hostile feet into New York harbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Women Take = Hand IN the Riot.
Absence of News a Threat,

London, May st is the absence of
actua! news as to the war operations
which is causing great anxiety, especial
l. at Madrid, where Senior Sagasta. the
premier. In the course of an interview
has declared that absence the most
disquietinS feature Of the situation"
Attention is again riveted upon Spain.
The special dispatches from Madrid in
dicate that the questions Of the future
government of the country were begin
ming to he discussed as if the figures of
the queen regent and King Alfonso had
already disappeared from the stage Of
Spanish politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the sys-
TEN is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes ut once the cause and dis
ease Immediately disppears. The first
dose greatly benefits. 10 cents. Sold
by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second avenue,
druggist, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel
Il Son, 30 West Second street, Dav-
puppTt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Correctly Speaking.

Mistress-Your name is Maginnis,
you say. But what is your first name?
Maid-Mem?
What is your first name
Mary, Bridget
Maid-It's me second name ye'd be
after. That is Mary. was Maginnis
before l was Mary, don't ye moind:
Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
THE COUNTY TEMPLE.

May I'D. A. Robinson to Mary
En~elhart, tract in nwI II, 16, 3w.
5000.
Isaac Richardson to ID. A. Robinson.
tract in nwi Il, Is. 3w, $40.
W. A. Giles to Stephen +. Buck, n
lot 20, block ), Haeley's subdiv.. Mo.
line. 81.
Annette Guyer to f. II. Guver, part
NV q. Il. 1w. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
The Move on Cuba Postponed

Tampa, Fla. May 5.-it apears to be
almost a settled belief among army
officers here that no movement Of Unit
ed States troops toward Cuba will take
place until after the meeting of the
Spanish fl"tilla with Rear Admiral
SampSnn's squadron, which is now be-
leVad to be inevitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

are they while suffering from kidney
diseases are preiudiced against all
advertised remedies. They should
know that Folcy's Kidney Cure is not
Il quack remedy. but an honest guar
antccd medicine for kidney and blad-
der troubles. +. ii. Thomas sells it,.