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os Ctngelcs Daily (Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1G, 1S0T. 7 13 dian of Sarah R. Morrsy, an tnectnpetnt person, with bonds fixed at $00. EWS FROM CALIFORNIA 'gOWNS, SOUTHERN form.

The State University last spring raisrd the standard of English composition, the Pomona High School not being accredited in that department, with a large number of other schools In the State. Prof. Guttery made up bis mind that the standard of the Pomona schools must be raised to conform with tbe requirements of the University. Some time since it became evident to blm that tbe boys In the graduating class would not graduate this year ainless they were led to give greater study to the department The parents were notified of this fact and asked to cooperate with tbe teachers In raising the standard of the class in that respect. Under this urgency, the boys evidently became discouraged and lost interest to a degree In their studies.

After Guy Rush was punished, his brother, Don, appeared at a teachers' meeting and raised a disturbance. For that he was suspended by Prof. Guttery. The next morning President Adams appeared at the school building before school was called, though while one class was reciting. A lady teacher asked him If he bad come to visit the school.

He said that he did not want to visit any place which was being conducted as the schools then were. Without saying a word to the superintendent, or the teachers regarding tbe purpose of his visit he walked Into the room where the class was reciting and called out his son. This was taken by tbe entire graduating class as a summons on the part of the president of the board to leave. Tbe class then rcse in a body and a contest was thus raised between the authority of the teacher" and the president of the board. The president succeeded In walking out of tbe room with the the beys, while the girls remained faithful to their teacher.

Following this, a charge was filed with the president of the board against Prof. Guttery for whipping Guy Rush excessively, and about the same time he was arrested for battery. Without notifying other members of the board. President Adams summoned witnesses against tbe professor, even notifying him that he was to have a hearing. The board refused to proceed on such a manifestly unfair basis and sjnurnrd.

At the next meeting the witnesses against Prof. Guttery withdrew before testimony wss called for, and President Adams undertook to force Prof. Guttery to introo-e his evidence before any testimony had beeu introduced against him. Another adjournment was taken, and the proceedings of Tuesday evening brought tbe affair up to dato. There -is no question as to the outcome, a far as the vote of the maiortty of the board is concerned.

The Superintendent of Schoo's and the teachers will be sustained, but the moral status cf the schools of the city is being shaken every day by the onslaughts of tho minority of the board, as leaders of the insurrection. POMONA BREVITIES. The meeting of fathers and mothers of school pupils Tuesday evening to discuss the relationship of the family and the school, wss largely attended. Mr. Cumberland presided and F.

E. Adams read the principal paper, which was discussed by a large number of parents. The kindergarten pupils have Invited their parents and friends to a Christmas tree, at Odd Fellows' Hall, Friday, December 17, when the parents will probably be given presents made by the little people In the course of their work. The Fruit and Flower Mission, In the pursuit of their charitable work, will give a tree for their temporary wards and ask contributions from the public. Orange shipments by the exchange have been brought to a close until after the holidays.

A. P. Shewman. Superintendent of Public Instruction of Arizona, accompanied by his wife, is visiting his parents In Pomona. Mrs.

Summers, with her daughter. Miss Carrie, is a guest of her sister, Mrs. A. W. Stewart, having arrived from her Illinois home Monday.

IUYERSIDE COUNTY. THE CASE OF F. J. MILSER GOES TO THE JIRY. Report of the City Offlrlnla-Tbe Harder Mystery Remains Unsolved Young Girl Reported to Have Been Burned to Death Xear Corona.

RIVERSIDE. Dec. 15. Regulsr Correspondence. Arguments In the second trial of F.

J. Milrter for the killing of J. S. Dar-rab. at Snow Creek, were this morning In Judge Noyes's court, and lasttd all day, when tbe case went to the Jury.

Dlst-Atty. Gill made the opening address for the prosecution. Tbe remainder of the morning was occupied by John O. North, for tbe defense. In the afternoon the courtroom was crowded by those anxious to hear the closing speech tor the defense made by Hon.

Thomas Fitch, whose eloquencs wss given full sway for a couplo of hours. R. F. Bledsoe, of San Bernardino, mads the closing address for the prosecution, aftrr which the case went to the jury. The case bas been bitterly fought throughout, and unusual interest has been manifested In the proceedings.

Tbe shooting that resulted in the death of Darrah occurred Sep-temter 20 in Snow Creek Canon. Darrah and Mllner were neighbors, but during tbt past years had not been on friendly terms. The trouble was over water-rights, and disputes were frequent On the morning of the day cf the tragedy, Mllner noticed that tbe water was running muddy in front of hs house. He walked over to the stieam and found Darrah's hired man tearing up tbe flume. He told him to desist, and the man did so.

Mllner, who wss unarmed, thin returned to his bouse. Later ho noticed tse water running low In ths canal ditch, lie took his gun and went to the head cf the ditch. Darrah soon appeared, also armed, and went to the head of Mllner's flume. Mllner called to him to let the flume alon and get off his (Mllner's) property. Darrah sbouud back a profane answer.

He then crorsed the ditch and dropped down behind a clump of high grass. Mllner was standing on a rock, about thirty yards distant. Darrah fired, and Mllner dropped behind the rock. Twice mc re Darrah fired and missed. Then Mllner fired point blank at Darrah and killed him.

Mllner at once gave himself up to a Banning constable. He was tried a few weeks ago bi-fore Judge NoyeB, and the jury rendered a verdict of murder In the second degree. A new trial was granted on technical grounds. CITY RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. Following Is a summary cf tha rcpotts submitted by the city officials at tha meeting of the Board of Trustees Tuesday.

The City Marshal's report for showed taxes collected to the amount of city licenses, county warrants for prisoners' board, $44.50: poll taxes, $378; dog licenses and tags, scavenger, total, $15,879.68. In the Recorder's department, seven cases were tried during November, and fines to the amount cf collected. The current bills. Including wages. In the city's electric light system, amount to $3419.00.

The November expenses Were $558.2 1, and tbs month's receipts for I'ght, power and wiring amounted to $1182.16, leaving a balance still due the city from uses to December 1, of $1284.47. G.A.R. OFFICERS. The following officers of the G.A.R. post have been elected to serve for the ensuing six months: Commander, Charles M.

Senior Vice-Commander. -A. S. Mllice: Junior Vice-Commander, M. J.

Daniels; Chaplain, William R. Sellon; Quartermaster, Jacob J. Officer of the Day, Frank Caalidge; Officer of the Guard, Fred O. Lothrop; Surgeon, W. S.

Ruby. W. R. Sellon, L. C.

Walte, Harvey Potter, II. A. Plimpton and D. E. Myers were elected delegates to the department encampment, and the alternates chosen were William Starr.

N. S. Hawes, William Carr, George B. Smith and J. J.

Yeakle RIVERSIDE BREVITIES. The City Trustees propose to experiment in the use of gravel and granite In tho paving of some of the city streets. Several deposits of good gravel have been located, and there is an unlimited quantity of granite rock to draw from. Tuesday's rain wai light, but welcome. The day closed clear and cold, and today was clear.

The Riverside Band gave a concert and hop tonight at Armory Hall. MURDER MYSTERY UNSOLVED. ASSOCIATED PRESS NIGHT REPORT. RIVERSIDE, Dec. 15.

The Temalns of the man found in the river bottom near this city last Wednesday are still at the incrgue, and are still unidentified, although hundreds have looked upon them. People who have relatives and friends missing have come here from different parts of the country, and letters containing pictures of mlssirg men have been received, yet no one has been able to Id nt fy the corpse. Mrs. W. H.

Waters of Pa-adcna and E. Worrell cf Covlna, niece and nephew of one Ira Hodfon. who was In Pasadena a short time ago. but who Is now ni using, visited the morgue today, but the remains were not those of their relative Manuel Luna of Rlncon, who has a massing, also viewed the remains, only to iro-nounce tbem not those of bis missing relative. These decisions clear up all supposed clews, and the authorities have absolutely' no theory in who the unfortunate man is.

neither have they been able to secure any e'ew as to who the murderers are. YOUNG GIRL INCINERATED. ASSOCIATED PRESS NIGHT REPORT. RIVERSIDE, Dec. 15.

News 'was received here this evening from Corona that tbe dwelling of the Morago family, some five mllei from that place, was destroyed by fire this afternoon, and the thlrtesn-year-old daughter of the family perished in the flames. Ruperto Morago was seriously burned while attempting to rescue his daughter. Ths fire destroyed everything the family had. LONG BEACH. The Hew City TJUlcers Organize.

Probable iquor Ordinance. LONG BEACH, Dec. 15. Regular Correspondence: The new Board of Trustees of this new city of tbe sixth class, had Its first meeting Tuesday evening. The members of tbe board and the other new city, officers were sworn in by E.

C. Denlo, acting as notary public. C. F. A.

Johnson was chosen president of the board. He made a brief outlining the policy that body Intends to pursue. Justice Rosecrana was elected City Recorder by a unanimous vot3, and E. C. Denlo was unanimously chosen for City Attorney.

The time for the regular meeting of the board was fixed at 7 o'clock every Monday evening. Tbe City Trustee have much important business to dispose of. A new set of ordinances must be enacted. The saloon question will probably be governed by an ordinance drawn after the one that was in force up to within a few months of the disinccr-poratlon of the old city, when a new ordinance was enacted that practically prohibited the sale of liquor In the town, which led to the troubles that resulted In lengthy litigation, and dlsbandment. The ordinance that is expected to be put In force allows any person to have a saloon license upon obtaining a petitlcn of a certain character.

Such petition "must be signed by at least a majority of the residents cf tbe Your Time Hay city of Lung residing or owning prop-ery within the blnVk whire said' propod builnrs Is to be rarfled on. certlffThg to the responsibility and good character of the ap-pllrant or applicants, and requesting that said license be granted." A bond guarantying compliance with tbe ordinance Is required. No minora are allowed to be In the place. No games, rbalra or tables are permitted. The ordinance does not restrict the sale of liquor by druggists or hotel-keepers, whose places have over fifteen bedrooms.

A license tax amounting to quarterly, and payable In advance Is Imposed. OliAXGE COUNTY. TRIAL OF T1CEXTB DE LOS RETE9 PROGRESSING SLOWLY. Counsel for the Defense Expeeta to ProTe That the Crime Mi mm Com-niltted In Self-defense Meeting of the Board of Education. SANTA ANA.

Dec. 13. Regular Correspondence. The trial of Vicente de los Reyes for the murder of Josft Maria Aguilar progresses slowly. All of the witnesses for the people have testified, and tbe prosecution has rested.

MaJ. McKelvey. for the defense, this afternoon outlined what he expected to prove by competent witnesses. He admitted the killing cf Augiiar by Reyes, but stated that it wss done In self-defense. Gaetano Castillo testified that "Chapo," as Aguilar was commonly known, declared that he was going to fight and kill somebody or get killed.

He bad prevented 'Chapo" from quarreling on the morning of the murder, and had seen hlra drop something that looked like a gun. Mrs. Zenohla Mireles, who ate supper with the de-Cfaed, testified that he had brandy to drink. Gaetano Montana described the circumstances of the killing. He swore that tho defendant was going to where bis rig was tied, when "Chapo" followed him.

Words pass between the men, but he could not hear what they said. Aguilar mad? a motion as if to draw a weapon from his hip pocket, when Reyes drew a revolver and shot him. The case will probably go to the Jury tomorrow. IS NEEDED BADLY. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was not organised last) night, owing to the absence of the gentleman who was to furnish the necessary legal advice.

Next Thursday night was set for perfecting organization, and all Interested are requested to be nresent nt the Cltv Hall. The society wl I be organised under a State law. providing for the Incorporation of siicb organizations, ins will give officers of the law. as well as those appointed by the society, power to arrest, and the. District Attornev the right to prosecute all persons transgressing tii laws cf human ity.

Several cases or enocKing crueuy navs been reported by the city officers lately. A horse was left standing hitched, with a short rope, from Sunday till Tuesday, on Fourth and Birch streets. Several ranchers, who have made a practice of leaving) their horses bitched to a rack for twenty-four bourit at a stretch, have been spotted by the officers. The society will endeavor to stop thcs3 cruelties. NEW G.A.R.

OFFICERS. Sedgwlch Pest, G.A.R., last n'ght elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: C. Is. Burton, J. R.

Russell. Vice; C. C. Shaw, Vice; H. Fairbanks.

Chaplain; I. D. Mills. Quartermaster: N. W.

Barnes, Officer of the Day; N. M. Barnes. W. F.

Mc-Clintock, Outside Guard; F. L. Sexton, Surgeon; A. B. Paul.

T. J. Alexander and H. Fairbanks, Trustees. I.

N. Everett. C. E. nuren and G.

J. Mosbaugh were elected delegates to the next encampment ORANGE COUNTY BREVITIES. The Board of Education mot last evening at the City Hall, Messrs. Smart, Ball and Wade being present. The matter of royalty on school reports claimed by Mr.

Conover was referred to the District Attorney. Bills to the amount of $2iB were allowed. K. A. S.

Wade bas resumed the duties of secretary. A concert will be given at the Grand cn New Year's night by the Stanford Glee and Mandolin Club, the proceeds to go toward establishing a gymnasium for the Santa Ana High School. There are twenty-seven men In this musical organization. The young people of the Emmanuel Baptist Church gave a social at tbe residence- of J. O.

Vancleve last evening. A musical and literary programme was rendered. Miles Hnlderman, a bey living near Tustln, bad his arm broken and sustained other severe injuries in a runaway this week. John Mitchell, aged 67 years, a native of Germany," died today at McFherson. His death was due to la grippe.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY REPUBLICANS OnG AMZIXG TO NOMINATE A MUNICIPAL TICKET. Kindergarten to Hold a Christmas Celebration Friday Morning. Cr.ntnta of "Ruth" Produced at Trinity Church Teachers Being Examined for Certificates. SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 15.

Regular Correspondence. A mass meeting of Republicans will be held at the City Hall this evening to perfect a Republican city organization and for the purpose of thoroughly discussing the nomination of a party ticket at tbe coming city elecfen. KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION. An invitation has been issued by the Kindergarten teachers to patrons and many others Interested In the work to be present and participate In the Christmas ee(ebralon of the schools, which has been set for the forenoon of Friday. Preparations have been made that premise a pleasant time for both adults and children.

CANTATA AT TRINITY CHURCH. The rendering of "Ruth," a sacred cantata by Alfred R. Gaul, attracted a large audience at Trinity Church last evening, regardless of the windy weather. The performance was entirely satisfactory and reflected much credit upon tbe organist, James Gooden and the large, well-drilled choir. The solo parts were taken by Mrs.

Delmar, tbe Misses Marian E. B. TItt and Hernster and Mr. McGregor and Frank Colbum. A male quartette from St.

Paul's Church, Ventura, consisting of Rev. U. H. Spencer, R. B.

Gooden, Burnham and L. Hawtrey, sang an offertory between acts. SANTA BARBARA BREVITIES. Prof. John Murray's lecture upon "The Art of Utterance," was delivered last evening at Unity Church, and was enjoyably Illustrated by appropriate Sefiora Maria Remus de Castillo will receive a testimonial concert at tbe new Stockman Hall next Monday evening, upon which occasion some of the very best local talent of this city will assist.

Tbe funeral cf the late William Den. youngest son of the deceased pioneer. Doctor Den, occurs at me rarocniai cnurch this afternoon. Petitions to the Board of Supervisors for the appointment of a county veterinary surgeon are being circulated. W.

W. Stillwell has been appointed guar- Be Tomorrow. YOU HAVE EXCEEDED THE LIMIT allowed by nature in the enjoyment of worldly pleasures. You have at some time overtaxed your nervous system, and there is a weakness lurking there, ready to break forth In all Its pitia le, destructive effects upon you. Do not disregard these little symptoms, which you feel fnw lay to day: they are messages telling of tle suffering of your nerves and warning you that a break-down is near.

It may come tomorrow, and then It will be too late to mend. Mend now. What energy Is left you pnt It forth and save yourself. Call on or write to Dr Sanden and study his plan; study hc so many unfortunaes have been saved. Don't wait; act today.

It is of vital importance to you. G. W. Thompson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Dr. W.

A. Williams. deceased. His bond was Axed by the court at $li0. The Cosntr Board cf Education Is examin ing teachers for primary eertlneetrs.

Gram-mar-grad- applicants will exarolred tomorrow, and thoe for high-school eertlflcatea will be examined Monday and Tuesday cl next week. E. R. Moore. U.S.N., of the Coast Surrey steamer Patterson, anchored in the channel.

Is at the Arlington Hotel. T. I. MrCroskey of tha Santa Barbara Tranfr Company, bas concluded to accompany E. F.

Kogttrs and H. Jacobs to tba Alaskan gold region in February, and has resigned his petition. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Strefel of New York; M.

J. Mulryan. Chicago: C. T. Adam.

Los 8. W. Pearee. Philadelphia, ara among recent arrivals at the Arlington HoteL Banker tVIHnrd Dead. MAXKATO Dec.

15. H. 3. Wlllard. a well-known banker, suddenly today.

Last Saturday operation was performerl for strangulated hfrnia, and he did not survive. November 10 Willard assigned for 500.000, and had since resigned all tha omces ne neia in various enterprises. Ilia business ventures were scattered all over the Northwest, but chiefly in Mankato. Duluth and other Minnesota cities). Christmas Shoppers.

The Crowd on Spring Street Increase Every Hour Many Catcby Windows. Orsat Interest Shewn In Shoe Trading; The crowds on Spring street and tha smell or holly, ail indicate that tns ennstmas Spirit Is in the air. The merchants are show ing great tact In their window displays. Notable among them Is that of the Shoo House at No. 317 South SDring street.

This progressive bouse lately purchased the Da-, am Qft.u.lr C.H DmKIhA tho same is now on special sale at remark- ably reduced prices. To give an Idea of tha -way they are selling these shoes we quote a few of the prices. Ladies' Button Shoes for so cents; Misses uxrora Ties at fio cents; new colors and shapes In such makes of Ladles' Shoes as E. P. Reed and Laird, Schober.

ft Mitchell at Sl-45: Men's Shoes at Sl.fS and J2.95 a pair that beat tha town; Boys Shoes' Girls' Shoes; Children's Shoes and Infanta' Shoes at wonderful bargain prices. Also filnntv rtf fh rtntmft Slfnnera In ifvlM tft aiilt everybody. Truly it may be said that you can find nine-tenths of the economical Christmas shoe-shoppers at J17 South Spring Street- ELGIN Full Ruby Jeweled Watches keep correct time all the time. Most appropriate Christinas gifts. Your dealer will tell you la detail their points of excellence.

An Elgin watch always has tha word "Elgin" engraved on tha Works. fully guaranteed. ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH Elgin, 10. Chinaware Crockery Glassware Cheapest Prices in America. DAINTY CHINA CUPS 10, 124, 15, 20, 25c each.

PRETTY CHINA DISHES 10, 12h 15, 20, 25c each. FANCY VASE AND 0RNAM5IVrS-l 10, 12i, 15, 20, 25ceach. DINNER SET5 la greet variety and decorations, corn- '4 5.75. 6.90 ner set. 1 A.

Elite Chinaware A Specialty. GreatAmerican ImportingTea Co 135 N. Main St. Los Angeles. 33 i S.

Spring St. Pasadena -34 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Riverside 931 Main Street. Santa Ana 211 E.

Fourth Street, San Bernardino 421 Third- Street. Redlands IS E. State Street. Santa Barbara 723 State Street. Ccr.

Second and Ccrdcn streets. Gold Music Free Washes Boib EicyclK Air Ms 00 stomach troubles sent free to any per Mo addressing tha SIT ART Marshall, Mich manufacturers of Smart's Dyspepsia Tablet. Ever form of Stomach weakness cured by this wonderful new dijeeyery. C. F.

Heinzeman.St:'"1 222 JSorta Malm St, Loa Ancelca. 1 Prescription carsfulij compounded oaf Bight. We Sell be disposed of at a later hocr toaay. The magistrate told the young man that he would very much regret the necessity of sending him to Jail, and that if a small fin should be paid, he would net do so. SANTA MONICA BREVITIES.

A "historical dollar" social at the Congregational Church last Friday evening was largely attended. News has been received from St. Paul. to the effect that James Cambell of Pasadena was painfully and seriously bruised by a fall there a few days ago. He was the donor of the grounds for the site of the Congregational Church here.

Unity Circle, comprised of ladies of Unity Church, will give its first annual festival Friday evening and Saturday, day and evening, in the Keller Block on I'tajt avenue. Entertaining programmes will be presented both evenings. Tbe Pierce place on Ocean avenue, near Oregon avenue, until recently owned by Mrs. Lindsey, has been sold to W. H.

Perry of Los Angeles. VENTURA COUNTY. TOWJI COUXCIL MEETS IX REGULAR SESSION. Ordinance Fixing: the Salary of the Town Attorney Two Widely, differing; Bllla for the Same Printing Progress on the Mod-talvo Railroad. VENTURA, Dec.

Corre: spondence. Tbe Town Council met In regular session last night. An ordinance fixing the Town Attorney's compensation at $25 per month was passed. An ordinance was also passed, raising the bonds of the Town Marshal from $1500 to $5000, and another making the Town Marshal street commissioner. The bonds of the successful candidates for clerk and marshal at the recent municipal election, J.

F. Newby and J. M. Kaiser, were approved, as was also the bond of Y. Obiols, a commissioner to open two new streets.

Two printing bills were allowed, which caused considerable discussion. The Democrat presented a bill of $6.04 for four insertions of a notice of tbe recent election. The Free Press presented a bill for $25 for publishing the same election notice live times. The Free Press bill was allowed for $20. The reason for this difference in the bills for the same work is that the Democrat is under contract to do the town printing at the rate of 12 cents per square, first Insertion, and 4 cents per square for each subsequent insertion.

The Free Press is not under contract, and so charges the maximum rate. This morning, when discussing the matter. Town Clerk Newby stated that some fifteen years ago the Signal and Free Press were bitterly fighting each other, and that the contract for town printing was let to the Free Press at one-quarter of a cent rrr square. H. G.

McLean was at that Urn proprietor of the Free Press. THE MONTALVO RAILROAD. H. E. Huntington and Chief Engineer Hoed were at Montalvo yesterday, inspecting the road that Is now being constructed from Montalvo to the beet-sugar factory.

The graders are now at work in the Santa Clara River bed. The roadbed has been completed from Montalvo to the bank of the river. A temporary track will be laid across the river, so that material for the construction of the factory and also the machinery may be immediately transported to the factory site. The laying of track will commence soon, and will continue at the rate of three-quarters of a mile per day. MISSIONARY CONVENTION.

The annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Fresno district is in session at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Addresses of welcome were delivered this morning by Rev. E. S. Chase and Mrs.

J. B. Beardsley. Mrs. M.

A. Meagher responded. A reception to the visitors followed. The afternoon session opened with music, and was followed by scripture-reading and prayer by Mrs. L.

F. Gay. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. A.

Westenberg, read ber annual report, and numerous other reports followed. This evening Miss Spauld-ing will deliver an address. The convention will remain in session until tomorrow noon. THE DAILY SIGNAL. The first issue of the Daily Signal will' appear Wednesday evening.

The paper will be purely local, and will be Republican Is politics. It will contain four nages, four columns to the page. Edward M. Sheridan, formerly editor of the Signal, and H. Bay Webster are the editors and proprietors.

VENTURA BREVITIES. The Ventura City Band, lessee of the Academy of Music, Is improving the hall. The Btage is being enlarged, and raised seats will be placed in the hall during the week. Hon. Thomas O.

Toland left for Sacramento Monday morning to attend a meeting of the San Diego State Normal School trustees. Miss Bertha Bradley, assistant instructor of English' and mathematics at the High School, Is seriously ill. The recent municipal election cost the town about $250. SAN JACINTO. SAN JACINTO, Dec.

Correspondence. The depot at Hemet burned yesterday at noon. The origin of the fire is not known. The agent, who recently came to Hemet from South Riverside, left the depot alone while he went to dinner, but first filled tbe stove full of wood, and probably things got so hot in the vicinity that It was a case of general combustion. When discovered tbe fire was under too great headway to be extinguished, and the high wind blowing nt the time helped matters along.

When the flames bad completed their work, there was little left but a pile of blackened embers. Nothing of any value was rescued from the building. One of the growing Industries of San Jacinto is a sash and door factory, the only one of the kind in Southern California, where the native sugar-pine lumber is used. Besides filling the home demand, the factory Is reaching out Into adjoining counties for orders, and is receiving them. Tbe material used is tugar-pine from the San Jacinto Mountains, 20 miles distant, and is really superior to the pine used in doors and windows from northern factories.

Married, in San Jacinto, December 12, 1897, Miss Mary Worden and Oakley Bannister, both of this city. George Robinson of this city, an uncle 'of the insane man who jumped from a Santa Fe train near Bagdad, as reported by Associated Press dispatches, has just returned from the home of his bereaved brother, near Glendora, where he was called by telegraph. The sequel of the escape made by the suddenly crazed man Is as mysterious as his sudden attack, of Insanity. After he dropped from the moving train the territory in that vicinity was quickly searched by twenty men and bloodhounds for a radius of 30 miles on each side of the railroad, but no trace of tbe man could be found. The blanket that he was wrapped in over his night clothes was found near the railroad.

A reward cf $5000 Is offered for the murderer, dead or alive. ONTARIO. ONTARIO, Dec. 15. Regular Correspondence.

The extensive addition to the orange packing facilities of Ontario is to be Etlll further extended by Porter Brothers, who will erect a packing-bouse at North Ontario, 60 by 100 feet In size, to supplement their house in Ontario. Tbe lumber firms of Ontario report that this is the best season they have had or several years. Throughout this whole section there Is a tendency to Improvement of old dwellings and the erection of new ones, which speaks plainly of continued and rapid growth in prosperity and population. At last the citric acid factory at North Ontario Is in operation and many lemons will be utilized which would otherwise go to waste. Farmers have evidently been expecting too much from this factory, however, as many of tbem have expected to, receive for culls as much as they get for flrst-clbss fruit.

Naturally they are somewhat disappointed, but while the amount paid falls considerably below tbe price of sound fruit. It will add considerably to the gross revenue of the growers. The benefit of this establishment will not be limited to Ontaio, as it Is expected to bring In lemons from other producing sections, while the Importation of limes from Mexico Is not improbable. As they yield double the quantity of acid obtained from lemons, they are considerably sought after. The death of Robert H.

Trempcr, last Sunday brought sorrow to his mates In Chaf-fey College, which closed in his honor Tuesday, when the funeral was held. Tbe Magnolia Land and Water Company Is preparing to build a 'reservoir above North Ontario. SAN BEHNARDLN'OCOUNTI GRAND JURY SUBMITS ITS REPORT AND IS DISCHARGED. Word a of Praise for the Conduct sf Moat at the Officers The Phoenix Snicide AVaa not B. SaraThe Salsa Case Non-suited.

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. Correspondence. The grand jury of this county submitted It report at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, and was discharged by Judge Campbell. A summary of the report follows: Supervisors Some of the road records are Incomplete and an early and full record of county roads Is advised.

The allowance to. indigents is deemed extravagant, and a reduction to actual necessities and a more careful scrutiny of applicants for aid recommended. Heroic treatment of the hobo element is recommended, embracing the rock pile and no luxuries. Some fcarcasm over tbe new Courthouse Is Indulged In. The principal part of the building Is said to be on the "outside," and while deemed an expensive luxury and beyond the needs of the county, the early completion of the structure is recommended, and at the least possible expense.

The Treasurer, Tax Assessor and Tax Collector's departments 'are found to be above criticism. County Clerk "The records of this office," says the report, "are kept in a neat and correct manner, and have been so systematized as to give the best results to tbe officials, and to the public." Recorder "Financial transactions correct, and office kept in a businesslike manner." Auditor "Books neat, comprehensive and correct." Superintendent of Schools Everything pertaining to this office found to be correct. Public Administrator "Find reports of this office are filed regularly, fees figured correctly, and expenses incurred show no unnecessary extravagance." Sheriff Financial transactions correct. The report recommends, as a great saving to the county, that tbe Sheriff, before issuing subpoenas for jurors, should ascertain that they are on the assessment roll. The county jail is reported to be In good condition, except the lights and plumbing, which need attention.

District Attorney The affairs of this office receive favorable comment. It Is recommended that the District Attorney take prompt action to abate the Cblno Creek waste-water offal nuisance. Aggressive action is also urged in suppressing nickel-in-the-slot machines, and other gambling devices, including the giving of tickets with merchandise, entitling the holder to a chance at some specified article. Surveyor Office in good condition. The action of the last Legislature in placing this office upon a salary basis is commmended.

Coroner "We find in a number of cases no testimony of Inquests on file, In the Clerk's office. The Coroner has turned the effects found on deceased, over to relations, without taking a receipt for the same, and other carelessness is noted in conducting the duties of tbe office, that should not be allowed to continue." Health Officer The report recommends that this officer should be required to keep a record of his official acts. He is advised to cooperate with the District Attorney in the matter of abating the Chino Creek nuisance. Horticultura Commission Everything found to be correct. The jury regards this office as "entitled to special consideration having in charge, as It does, the protection of the industry that pays nearly three-fourths of the taxes of the county." Hospital Management regarded as efficient and things generally are In satisfactory condition.

State Hospital Kept in first-class order, but the wards are badly crowded, as the commitments far exceed the discharges. An addition to the building is recommended. Superior Judges In 1895. the judges, together, were In court 31914 days; In 1S96, 238 days. The report states that "while It Is an easy job for two judges, it would be a doubtful proposition for one.

We therefore report against the advisability of making any change." Justices and Constables The report recommends that the law be changed and a return bo made to the limited fee system, which would guarantee more protection from the hobo element. County Government Act "As far as we have been able to ascertain, the provisions of this act are being complied with." The report is signed by R. H. Franklin, foreman, and W. W.

Smith, clerk. SIDE LIGHTS ON A SUICIDE. An Associated Press dispatch was printed Tuesday to the effect that B. Sues of Grand Rapids, had committed suicide at Phoenix, by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. B.

Sues is a well-known resident of San Bernardino, and has just returned from Phoenix, very much alive. While there he met a young man from Grand Rapids, named Jeremiah Lynch, who was down on his luck. He seemed a nice fellow, and Sues gave him $2. Lynch took the money and asked Sues to write his name and address in his (Lynch's) notebook. Baying that if he could never pay the money his folks at Grand Rapids would.

Lynch also said to Sues: "If I can't end my troubles any other way, I'll use. this," pulling a revolver from his pocket. Mr. Sues left Phoenix before the tragedy occurred, and is convinced that the victim is hs friend Lynch. SAN BERNARDINO BREVITIES.

The case brought by Petra Saiaz for damages against the Southern Pacific Company for the killing of Bonlfacia Salaz, a section hand, who, while riding on a band car, was struck by a train that was running on a nea time schedule was non-suited Tuesday in Judge Campbell's court POMONA. Another Step in the Persecution of Public School Teachers. POMONA, Dec. 15. Regular Correspondence.

The1 meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday evening developed another step in the persecution of the superintendent of Schools and the teachers of the High School by the minority of the board. The leader of the persecution is the president of the F. K. Adams, but Tuesday evening he was Joined openly by School Trustee Crabb, who bas heretofore been an uncertain element In the affair. The occasion of this outbreak was the charge against Prof.

Guttery, Superintendent of Schools, of having excessively punished Guy Rush. There was little evidence introduced on the subject of the direct charge, and what was presented was a duplicate of that given at the trial of Prof. Guttery Saturday for battery, when the Jury found a verdict of acquittal on the first ballot. It was shown, however, by the testimony of the teachers, that this was not the first time in which Guy had defied their authority. Mr.

Crabb was appointed principal Inquisitor and he directed the testimony of the evening to finding out the opinion of the boys regarding the rules which forbade them tramping while marching into the building, and committing similar offenses. It was shown that at the beginning of the year there were Irery few rules, but the boys had so far Infringed on the rights of one another that additional rules became necessary to keep them in order. Throughout the session Messrs. Crabb and Adams held these rules and the teacher, who enforced them up to the ridicule and contempt of the laije number of pupils and others present. This was especially not'ee-able while Miss Crabb, one of the High School teachers, was testifying, and that teacher was severely reprimanded thus openly in the presence of her pupils, by Mr.

Crabb, while the pupils repeatedly burst out into boisterous laughter at the humiliation of their teacher, which President Adams made no effort to check. Other members 'Of the board, who1 mads an effort to check the humiliation of tbe teachers by Messrs. Adams and Crabb, were pounced upon by the latter, and at times It looked as though the meeting would end In a free fight. Mr. Crabb went so far as to assert that Secretary Bishop had no right to sit in judgment on the case of Prof.

Guttery, because he had happened to be present when the chastisement was administered and was consequently forced to testify In the "seeing how completely tbe other witnesses had been humiliated by the minority of th board and unwilling to put himself in a position to be held up to the ridicule of the pupilB present. Prof. Outtery positively refused to testify in the case. It was near midnight when the assault on the teachers of the High School, by the minority of the board wore itself out, and the board adjourned until Tuesday, swhen the findings will be made public. No account has yet been made pubi cf tho cause of the Insurrection In the rcbools.

Two years ago there was a similar contest over the school affairs, and while the present matter does not divide the public on tbe same lines. It Is evident that something of th; old toirit. of conflict remained In chronic PASADENA. THE HAAS FAMILY AGAIN BEFORE THE Pl'BLIC. George Han Fined (or Disturbing the Peace Better Roads Society Hard at Work Officers of San.

day-school Board of Methodist Church Elected Brevities. PASADENA, Dec. Correspondence. George Haas, who was arrested last evening on the charge of assault with a pistol upon his wife, and also with disturbing the peace, at the home of tha Haas family on South Pasadena avenue, was before Recorder Rossiter this forenoon to plead to the durees. In response to the charge of assault with a loaded weapon upon his wife, he pleaded not guilty and Mrs.

Haas positively refused to testify against him and. In fact, denied that he had Bhot at her, though netghobrs Who saw her run out of the house just the shooting with her nose bleeding, state that she said he had Bhot her and they certainly heard the report of the pistol. Upon Haas, when arrested, a flve-chambercd revolver was found with one chamber containing an empty shell. As none of the neighbors saw the shot fired and Mrs. Haas refused to testify, tbe charge of assault was and the trial proceeded upon the disturbing the peace basis.

Haas stated that he had been at work for several weeks, but yesterday laid off and went to Los Angeles and purchased $2 worth of alcohol, his favorite beverage, and loaded up. Haas pleaded guilty to the charge of dis- tuiums mo iJcuvtr, auu uuuge nusguer LOOK the matter of sentence temporarily under advisement, saying he did not wish to deprive the family of the proceeds of the labors of the -father of the family. This afternoon he, however, sentenced Haas to pay a fine of $75, or serve seventy-five days. Haas bad $30 which he offered to pay then and to pay a stipulated amount each week until the fine was paid up, but that was not satisfactory. Tonight friends of Haas came forward and made up the balance, and he was released from jail.

George Haas is the father of Harry Haas, Pasadena's infantile terror. Mrs. Haas and Harry have passes to go back to Kansas, procured by philanthropic Los Angeles ladies, at the time Harry was sent to Jail to await sentence for malicious mischief. BETTER ROADS SOCIETY. A meeting of the executive committee of the Better Roads Society was held this evening, and the various methods of Interesting ail wheelmen In the movement were discussed, and of obtaining tbe signatures to the membership book of all interested parties.

It was voted to issue books of ten membership tickets each, up to 1000, and these books to be given Into the hands of responsible parties to secure' the cooperation of all wheelmen, by securing such as are of good morals as mem-bets of the association. Several sub-committees were appointed, and D. C. Smth was elected secretary In placo of H. W.

Hines, who resigned on account of lack of time to attend to the dutieB. Another meeting will be held on Tuesday evening next, at 7:30 o'clock, In the office of Dr. A. H. Palmer.

METHODIST CHURCH OFFICERS. The annual meeting of the Sundays chool board of the First Methodist Episcoifl Church was held last evening and the following officers chosen for the ensuing year: Superintendent, S. F. Johnson; assistant superintenaents, i. J.

Reynolds and Mrs. S. F. Johnson; euperltend-ent second primary Mrs. A.

Manwel); superintendent first primary. Miss Imelda Brooks; secretary, J. V. Sedwick; assistant, Harry Royal; treasurer, A. B.

StevenB; Mies Ella G. Wood; secretary second MIbs Maggie Smith; secretary of the first primary, W. A. Benshoff; music committee, Mrs. F.

S. Wallace, S. F. Johnson and one other yet to be named. LATE HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Hotel Green: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chlck-erlng, San Francisco; Percy Kathus, Australia t' Mrs.

M. A. Farwell, Chicago; Mrs. Emory A. Clark, Chicago; J.

LT. Enstein, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Jewett, G. Chessman, San Francisco; C. E. Orr, Glasgow, Scotland; and Mrs. J.

E. Brooklyn. Carlton Hotel: A. M. Erskine, Racine, B.

H. Cox, Kansas City; C. O. Lee, Chicago; Dr. S.

B. Straley, Wit and child. New Jersey. Hotel La Plntoresca: Mr. and Mrs.

J. N. Kinney, York Cliff, Mrt. Denny Brere-ton, Mrs. A.

M. Brereton, MU II. D. Brere-ton. New York.

BREVITIES. Statistics recently gleaned tliew that the churches of Pasadena have a membership of 3494. The average to each church is about one hundred and forty, i Rev. J. Isham Bliss and wife of Burlington.

are at tho Philadelphia, where they will spend the remainder of the season. The season will be opened In the Opera-house next Friday evening, by the Ole Olson Company. Diaries for 1898. Leonard's. McCament's chocolates, always the best, are better than ever this season.

Don't miss seeing McCament's Christmas novelties. Bring in the children. Have your clothes repaired "and cleaned at Toltschin's, No. 47 South Raymond. Japanese art goods, new stock, for Christmas The most beautiful display ever seen Jin Pasadena.

Bentz Bros. Mrs. Drane's Thursday afternoon class meets today, with Mrs. J. D.

Nash, No. 150 South Los Robles avenue, at 2:30. Tons of Scotland photographs, history ana literature. Ladles Interested invited. SANTA MONICA.

Question, of a Veteran's) Exemption from Municipal License Tax. SANTA MONICA, Dec1. 15. Regular Correspondence. The case of the town of Santa Uonica vs.

Edlnger, which is on appeal, was hoard in part before Superior Judge Clark faesday, and was continued. till. Monday. The case is one Involving the right of an ray veteran to do certain kinds of business Without paying a municipal license tatx. The defendant opened a fruit stand In this city last June.

When tbe usual city license wa fomanded of him he refused to pay it, on lie ground that be was a veteran exempt trom paying such license. He claimed exemption under the law providing that uu honorably-discharged disabled veteran of the army or navy may "hawk, vend or cry wares" without payment of license tax either municipal or county. Tbe town refused to recog-. nize his case as coming under the provisions of the law In question, and proceeded to attach his stock. The case was tried in Justice Wells's court and was decided in favor of the city.

The defendant appealed. The town's contention is that to "hawk, vend or cry" wares does not cover the keeping of a store as tbe defendant did, and that his unsupported assertion, made by him When the license was demanded was not sufficient to entitle him to immunity from the license ordinance. IN THE TOILS AGAIN. Harrison liver, who escaped from the local (all and who was afterward recaptured, will be taken before Justice Guidinger for preliminary examination Thursday. He Is charged with burglary.

The offense was committed June '17 last, when the school-house in South Santa Monica was entered and a quantity of coal removed. Wagon tracks leading from the place were traced, and Oliver was accused of the crime and was arrested. While confined in the local Jail he lifted a plank front the floor and got away. He is said to have been in town two or three times Blnc'e, but he succeeded in eluding the officers. He was arrested the other day in Los Angeles.

A BOY IN TROUBLE. Delbert Ho'tchkiss, aged 17, was taken before Justice Wells today to answer to a charge of petty larceny. A quantity of bose was stolen from James Gray's place Sunday night. The hose was found- where it had been sold, and the crime was traced to roucg Uotcbklss, who confessed bis guilt SAN DIEGO COUNTY. THE CREMATORY IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Progress of Work on the Fortifications Snicide of a Despondent Shoemnker Water for Linda Vista G.A.R. Post Electa Officers. SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15. IRegular Correspondence.

The garbago crematory Investigation continues. The Health and Morals Committee bad another siege of it last night, and the Eighth Warders were out In full force. The committee Is expected to make its report to the Council next Monday. If the committee shall report that tbe crematory Is not malodorous, then it is Intimated that the Eighth Warders will commence proceedings to enjoin the Council from accepting the crematory on the ground that it Is a nuisance. GOVERNMENT FORTIFICATIONS.

Work on the fortifications at Ballast Point is progressing, and in about two weeks tbe carriages for the big guns will arrive from the East The implacement for the third gun will be completed early In January. Two guns are now here and 'the third is the way. Some interesting figures are given, regarding these big guns, as follows: Weight of gun, 67,200 pounds; weight of carriage 200,000 pounds; length of gun, 30.6 feet; length of bore, 340 Inches; diameter of breech, 38.5 inches; of muzzle, 16.8 inches; number of grooves In rifling, 60; weight of powder charge, 250 pounds; weight of projectile. 675 pounds. ANOTHER SUICIDE.

George Wetzel, a penniless shoemaker, who recently came to this city from Minneapolis, with the intention of going to Klondike in tbe spring, committed suicide Tuesday evening by shooting himself in his right temple. He was unable to find employment, and became despondent. The Coroner's Jury returned a verdict of suicide. Wetzel was an Odd Fellow in good standing, and the body will be sent to Minneapolis for interment WATER FOR LINDA VISTA, The directors of the Linda Vista Irrigation district have taken under advisement a proposition made by Los Angeles parties to develop 15C0 inches of water for $824,000. Under the agreement tbe Pamo dam would be built and water furnished to the district Inside of eighteen months.

As the legality of the district and tbe bonds issued is now being tested in the courts, It is not thought that any contract will be entered into. SAN DIEGO COUNTY BREVITIES. Helntzelman Post, No. 33." G.A.R., has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: M. T.

Gilmore, Commander; J. V. Hicks, Senior Commander; D. L. Kretsingcr, Junior Commander; H.

P. Woodward. Surgeon; J. L. Sennett, Chaplain; Solon Bryan, Quartermaster; T.

B. Hartzell, Officer of tho Day; S. A. Wyllis, Officer of the Guard; Solon Bryan, D. L.

Kresinger and D. Goche-nauer, Post Trustees; D. Gocbenauer, Solon Bryan, T. H. Scoby and W.

F. Hargravcs, Delegates to State Encampment A marriage license has been Issued to Lewis V. Differding and Lottie Spear, both residents of San Diego. Judge Bryan sent B. Warren to Jfill for sixty days fur passing bogus checks.

The residence of Judge C. B. Roberts, near was burned Tuesday. The house scd contents were completely destroyed. Th loss is estimated at $1200; Insurance, The viUER of the fire is unknown, as no one was at.

home at the time. Agnes B. Otis, widow of Col. Elmer Otis, has filed a petition for probate of the will of her lute husband. A large number attended tbe funersl of Miss Halloran at St.

Joseph's Church on Tuesday, among them being children from Middletown school, where she taught for nine years. The services were conducted by Rev. Father Ubach. The committee appointed to distribute the Christmas offerings of the charitable people consists of J. V.

Mumford, A. G. Nascn, and W. J. Davis.

The $61 raised by the fat men's ball game has already been placed In the -committee's hands. National City is preparing to organize a fire department Judge Hughes has rendered Judgment againrt ex-Mayor Carlson in bis suit against the Consolidated Bank, to recover for alleged misappropriation of property In selling the effects of tbe old San Diego and Eastern Railway. The grand Jury Is occupying the Supervisors' room this week, and among other things being investigated, are mat ers brought out in the Sanderson divorce suit No Indictments have been reported as yet, but some are expected. DEAD BESIDE THE RAILWAT. ASSOCIATED PRESS DAY REPORT.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15. Patrick Doyle, was found dead beside the track of the Southern California Railway, this morning. He had recently been released from the San Diego jail for drunkenness. Gold Coast Fever Killed Him.

LONDON, Dec. 15. Sir William Edward Maxwell, Governor and commander-in-chief of the Gold Coast since 1895, died at sea while off Grand Canary Island en route for England. He had several atsacks of trer while on the cold coast- Have you read or heard of the wonderful cures which are being accomplished by Dr. Sanden's Klectdc Belt There Is not a- hamlet on the Pacific Coast but bas one or mere who owe happiness to It.

This ts the record of five years' good work. Hurry my belt oack: 1 can see a enre In sight," write Richard Holmss, Soldiers' Home CL I- ni STba a record this paper could show if people cured of sacn troubles would allow thtlr names to le used! Everv dav some grateful, restored man gives thanks to Dr. Sanden's Klectrlc Belt 6o will you If you will try it. bend for the book, Three Classes of Men," fres, sealed cioiely, by malL Address rr Jk. CJV MITilP TV south Broadway, co.

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