Amador ledger., 1901-06-28
ORANGE.

held at Santa Ana, after much discus
sion gave Santa Cruz the State Chris
tian Convention in 1902, Berkeley fall
ing out of the contest to get the next
State president in the person of L. S.
Rogers. The Santa Cruz delegation
was well organized and came down to
Santa Ana bringing many strong work.
ers for the next convention.
RIVERSIDE.
Within ten months almost a score of
artesian wells have been uncovered at
and that heretofore worth
less section, by an ample supply of wa
ter, is rapidly being transformed into q
prolific and fruitful valley. Watermel-
ons and cantaloupes are now ripe there,
a fact never before known.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Yu Sing was slain by highlander as
he stood in his doorway at st. Louis
alley. He was shot in the region of tine
heart. The highlander, as usual, made
his escape.
Three swindlers who are known to
the police on both sides of the continent
were captured by Detectives Thomas
Ryan, Thomas Gibson and Thomas
Dillon after a chase extending over
three weeks. The leader of the gang,
Frank M. Fagenbush, alias Bush Fa-
gen, has been operating here under the
names of Charles Gordan, III. E. Rod
gers and G. S. Stickney. He has ma
tional reputation as one of the cleverest
operators known to the po-
lice. III. e. Crosby and H. A. Barton,
his accomplices, have so far succeeded
in keeping their identity hidden, but it
is thought that their records will come
to light before many days have passed.
SANTA CLARA.
Efforts are being made to obtain the
of regular weather bu-
reau in San Jose. In response to re-
cent request made by Postmaster Haw-
ley and other citizens, A. G. McAdie,
Weather Bureau Director at San Fran
cisco, has replied that while the drafts
on the funds of the department may
prevent the establishment of a regular
service, he thinks it likely that a spe-
cial fruit service may be obtained in
view of the prominence of that section
for fruit raising.
SANTA CRUZ.
The narrow gauge passenger train
from Santa Cruz to San Francisco was
wrecked while rounding curve near
Santa Cruz. Both the fireman and en-
gineer were badly injured, the formers
legs both being crushed, which will
necessitate ampuation. The engineers
injuries are not so serious, and he will
recover.
SAN DIEGO.
E. S. Babcock has decided thirty
eight acres of land on North island, on
the south side of the entrance to San
Diego bay, to the Government for the
location of battery of rapid-fire guns.
SAN JOAQUIN.
Stockton is to have large oil refn-
cry, and in it will be centered one of
the largest industries ever established
in California. The refinery is to cost
goo, 900, and is to be modern struc-
ture in every sense of the word, in adj
1ition to being the largest in California.
SACRAMENTO.
Miss E. T. Blount, passenger from
Los Angeles to India, was robbed of
her purse on the train that arrived at.
from the south. Railroad
Detective Ahern arrested Ed. Towers,
the porter, and found the purse in his
linen locker.
SUFFER-.
Judge Davis of the Superior Court of
Yuba has rendered decision which
holds that marriage contracted in
Reno by person who has been divorced
less than year by California court is
void. The action was by G. A. Rand
against Clara Rand for the purpose of
obtaining decree annulling such
SAN BERNARDINO.
Otto Klein, one of the best known
and apparently most successful young
business men in Redlands, is missing,
and a score of creditors are mourning
his unexpected departure. Constable
Koehler has charge ofhis establishment.
SONOMA.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy
was filed in the United States District
Court by John Hunter, dairyman of
SonOma county, with liabil-
tiles of $685. and no assets.
Ray B. Clark, one of the proprietors
of the famous Fountain Grove Vineyard
Company, whose property is located
near Santa Rosa, was accidentally
killed while storing hay in one of the
vineyard company's barns.
SISKIYoU.
Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst will build
summer residence on the McCloud
river. The building, which is to be
of stone, will cost $40, 900.
The plans were drawn by Bernard r.
and the contract for erecting
the mansion has been let to H. l..
contractor of Berkeley.
TUOLUDINE.
A large vein carrying uniform high
grade ore has been struck in the Hard
Times mine at Arastraville.
A postoffice has been established at
and Godfrey Willer has been
appointed postmaster.
TULARE.
Judge w. B. Wallace issued an order
citing the Southern Pacific Railway
Company to appear before the Tulare
County Superior Court June 22d to
show cause why it should not be pun
ished for contempt in disturbing the
Court by the noise made in switching
cars within earshot of the courthouse
at Visalia.
PACIFIC COAST.