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HATUIiDY MORXING. Cities and Towns South of County News ill mm ii i ih-h-m. Long Beach. DAYS OF STATES I TEN-FOOT TICKET I Pasadena, FOREST FIRE 1 THREATENING. 'Canyon Back of Pasadena is Ui, Swept by Flames.

frM-l' HlUI'll II 1 1 I SUES WIFE FOR losing HIS JOB. II (LOCAL COBKrONDENCX.1 RIVERSIDE, July 23. Charging his wife, Fannie Mc- Crea, with extreme cruelty. In that she cast the vote that oust- ed him from the position of sec- I retary-treasurer and manager of the Circle City Garage, Herbert McCrea of Corona is suing for I divorce in the Superior Court The husband alleges that two members of the board of dlrec- tors were favorable to him, but I that the wife, who held the de- elding vote, cast It against him, thereby leaving him without I means of supporting her. In his plea for the plaintiff I Attorney Clayson argued that it was the duty of the wife to co- operate with the, husband In fighting life's battles, and that it was cruelty of the extreme I type to skulk In camp and snatch from his hands the only fighting weapon he possesses.

GOVERNOR FEARS MEXICALI ATTACK, CAItRANZA OFFICER NEAR CIVE3 COLOR TO EXPECTATIOX OP TROUBLE. (BT DIRECT WIRE EXCLUSIVE DISPATCH. CALEXICO, July 23. Two lr-' dents today strengthened some persons that a Ct -sault upon Mexican Is bt E. Esparza.

a lleutenan the Carranza has and has been in -sultation with Constitution years ago he participated a skirmish near Sharp's Heading, and knows the territory about Mexicall well. That his arrival should be coincident with that of Col. Rudolph Gal-legos, also of the Carranza army, coupled with the protest of Gov. Can-tu that Carranzlstas on the American side are conspiring to overthrow him, makes the officers presence significant, say some. The second incident is.

the establishment of an all-night patrol along the border by Troops A and of the First Cavalry. At headquarters, a mile east of here, Capt. Arnold, while admitting the patrol, said It meant nothing more than a practice. OIL SOAKED RUG GIVES EVIDENCE. I HOUSE STRUCK I BY LIGHTNING.

a fLOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. BARSTOW, July 23. During a severe rainstorm yesterday at Ludlow, sixty miles from Bar- stow, lightning struck the house -f of M. Roe and totally destroyed it by fire. Weather on the des- Jen is very warm uii v.

the rains. Ml 11 1 1 lllll H- WOMAN FREED OF A MURDER. FIRST FEMALE TO BE TRIED Htf IMPERIAL COUNTY ON CHARGE. (BT DIRECT WlRE-EXCLCSrVB DISPATCH. 1 IMPERIAL, July 23.

Mrs. Inej Elliott the first woman on trial for murder In Imperial county, was freed at her preliminary hearing here this afternoon before Recorder Lee, sitting for Justice Smith. The City Hall was packed to the door-Jambs and when the Judge's verdict was announced the crowd broke Into a noisy demonstration of clapping hands and cries of "good, good." Mrs. Elliott shot her former husband, Walter Elliott, before the Hon-aker House here three weeks ago. The dead man was the son of Andy Elliott who ranged cattle over the valley before the first settler came in.

Today at the preliminary, Joseph P. Seymour, attorney for Mrs. Elliott brought out In evidence a long list of abuses ot the prisoner and testimony clearly In support of her plea of aelf-defense. Private piazzas and sleeping porches at "Hotel del Coronado." Advertisement. PAINTS IN COURT.

BT DIRECT WIRE EXCLUSIVE) DISPATCH. SANTA ANA, July 23. When Judge Thomas gave a decree of divorce to Benjamin Patton today and also awarded him the custody two children, Mrs. Lucy Patton. who had brought the suit fainted and had to be taken from the courtroom.

She had accused her husband of unreasonable Jealousies, and Patton's reply was that the Jealousies were not unjust Patton is employed at a Santa Ana laundry. CHARTER ORDERS HER DISMISSAL. LOjXG BEACH UBKARLUT IS NOT LONG A UU'lOUa. Must be Resident Two Years Before She Can Hold Position District Attorney Permits Prisoner to he Removed to San Bernardino. Church Delegates Wan Visit (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.

1 LONG. BEACH, July 23. Although city officials refuse to commit themselves in regard to the matter, It was rumored In administration circles today that Miss Zaidee Brown, City Librarian, appointed by former Mayor L. N. Whealton, would be supplanetd by a woman eligible to hold office under the two-year-residence rule required by the new charter.

Miss Brown has served as head of the library just a little more than a year, succeeding Miss Victoria Ellis, who held' the post for several years. As Miss Brown has resided In Long Beach only since her appointment she Is Ineligible to continue In office under the new charter owing to the two-year residence clause. Considerable regret Is expressed over the situation, as Miss Brown must be removed without complaint being made of her work or fault found in her management of the library. TAKES HIM AWAY. Following an opinion secured from the District Attorney's Chief of Police Cole finally allowed Deputy Sheriff James H.

Berry of San Ber nardino, who was armed witn a tor-gery warrant for J. B. Carrigan, to remove the prisoner from the local bas-tile. Carrigan bought a big hotel and saloon In San Bernardino without investing a cent and after collecting the proceeds of the hotel and bar for a time, fled to Long Beach to enjoy the results of his promotions. After being arrested here he was lavish with his tips to Jail attendants, and ordered up big steak dinners to take the place of the common Jail fare.

BEACH BRIEFS. At least 2000 delegates from the International convention of Christian churches now being held in Lob An pales ere expected to Invade this city Saturday for an outing. Excursions on both land and sea will form the greater part of the Christiana entertainment during their visit to this city. Following a severe nosebleed, Ma-thias Hoffman, 91 years old, and a resident of California for thirty years, died at his home. No.

431H West Third ptreet late last night Two physicians' efforts to stop the hemorrhage proved futile, the nonogenarian expiring fifteen minutes after the first attack. FIRE CONTROLLED. (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1 COVINA, July 23. A serious fire In the hills eouth of Covlna In the rear of the great Kleinmeyer ranch of 1340 acres, which is stocked with blooded coach horses and breeding Percheron mares, is quenched.

Manager Fitzgerald of the ranch says some one saw a couple of small boys running across the hills. He telephoned to Covlna and a large force of men responded. About 200 ayes had been burned over, and the fire was sweeping due north. Fast work at the crown of one of the hills quelled It Meet your friends at "Coronado," where It is cool. Advertisement SAME CITY TAX RATE.

1 (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1 FULLERTON, July 23. The city ta In Fullerton next year will be the same as it was in 1916. It was expected that the $36,400 bonds voted for building the Brea road would increase the rate. The City Trustees figure that sufficient reductions can be made In other departments to cover the extra amount needed for this purpose, which means that the rate will be kept down to $1.60 per $100 assessed valuation, the same as for the last fiscal year.

HOME-TALENT CONCERT. (LOCAL 60UTH PASADENA, July 23. The Chamber of Commerce "home talent" musical concert Is scheduled for the evening of July 39. Contrary to -the usual system of admission to such functions, small buttons bearing the mystic symbols, of C. July 29," are being sold In lieu of the usual ticket coupons.

"Don't lose your button" has become a popular slogan. NEW BANK BUILDING. LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. FILLMORE. July 23.

The Fill-more Bank has plane drawn for a modern banking building, for which one, of the best business locations In Fillmore has been purchased. The capital stock of the bank was recently Increased from $70,000 to Do you need a rest If so. try "Hotel del Coronado." Advertisement BEE STINGS EARDRUM. (LOCAL FILLMORE, July While working In his apiary not long ago a bee stung M. H.

Mendelsohn squarely In the ear, the sting piercing the eardrum. Deafness which so far has defied all attempts at cure resulted. GAT A LINA The Vacation Island AT SAN DIEGO. KANSAS AND MASSACHUSETTS MAKE MERRY AT THE FAIR, IBT A. P.

NICHT WIRB.1 SAN DIEGO. July 23. The Sun flower and Bay States had their day at the Panama-California Exposition today with Gov, Arthur Capper of Kansas and Gov. David I. Walsh of Massachusetts tne principal guei vi honor.

Gov. Capper and Mrs. Cap- n.fA oott.TnTMintaA hv and Mrs. Morgan and a party or ten. The Kansas State Society was out eii a.

anA atatHiim were ,11 CV. ttin held In the afternoon and a recep tion was given tonigm at ino jvanena Building. The Governor spoke. The Kansas party will remain until Monday, staying at Hotel del Coronado. Gov.

Walsh very nearly missed honors. When a delegation went up rioi Mq. aat nlirht to take him and his party of twenty off the train and entertain them there until this morning, they found tne party dui LVolsh arrived this evening Just in time to make nis speech at the New England States re ception. A xjt.v.o,.. airVow Enerland State societies assisted the Massachusetts Society in entertaining the Massachusetts contingent, which Included representatives of both of the State legislative houses.

MOOSE FINISH. Yxrttii Aii Aksnoinff a nit a tar A. til iiiiuui, viiuwuMirj berculosis hospital, the Loyal Order ot Moose convention enueu uuh.i. here today after delegates had been entertained a second time at the Panama-California Exposition. The convention was called to order last Monday morning.

The old committee refused to name a site. A committee to choose a location was elected. Charles A. Mc-Gee of San Diego Is Its chairman. The secession of the Los Angeles lodge from the International Order of Modse to form a new order, which it has named the National Order of the Golden Square, was received by the delegates here In silence.

None would discuss the actien. 'EQUAL SUFFRAGE. Equal suffrage day will be observed at the Panama-California Exposition tomorrow and the principal speakers on the programme will be Rev. Olym-pia Brown, president, and Mrs. Clara Bewick Colby, secretary of the Federated Suffrage Association.

Prominent San Diego women will entertain their distinguished leaders and a hundred young girls dressed In white will act as an escort of honor. Swim, flsh and bathe at "Coronado." Advertisement. TALKS TO VETERANS. Soldiers' Home Hall Crowded with Throng Anxious to Hear Speech by CoL Bryan. LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.

1 SOLDIERS' HOME, July 23. J. Bryan addressed a packed hall here today. With Mr. Bryan were Mayor and Mrs.

Sebastian, Congressman and Mrs. C. H. Randall, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Me8mer, Judge and Mrs. O. A. Trippet Mr. and Mrs.

W. D. Gould, Judge and Mrs. Sepulveda and J. B.

Dockweiler of Los Angeles; H. M. Rebok, Superintendent of Schools of Santa Monica, and others. Barry and staff and escorted to the hall, where veterans regaraiess oi party gave Col. Bryan a hearty welcome.

Col. Bryan spoke on peace trAatlaa anri hnnM And noflfllhllltleS nf ultimata endnrlnr. International I agreements looking to cessation oi nu- mnn mrnugB, He paid a splendid tribute to Gov. Barry, who, he said, was his first client when, three decades ago, he JUrvanl hunt nut his shlnffle as an attorney In Lincoln. At the close of his address Mr.

Bryan was beset for quite a while by a number of Nebraska veterans. THE JEWELS ARK GONE. An-releno Charged with Robbing Beach Woman of Valuables at Veuicrt, LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE 1 VENICE. July 23. The police have been asked to join In the search for a young Los Angeles man named Clarence Schwarts, who Is alleged to have robbed Mrs.

R. L. Hickman and her sister of money and Jewels said to be worth 3700. The unique robbery Is the second of the kind reported at the beach this summer. Mrs.

Htckman, her sister and Schwarts formed a bathing party and before going Into the surf deposited their valuables In one safety box at the bath-house. The dip being com pleted the trio returned to their dressing-rooms. Schwarts, being first In citizens' clothes. Is charged with having taken possession of the Jewels of til and vamoosed. By the time Mra Hickman and her sister reached the bath-house office all trace of Schwarts had been lost His Los Angeles address was given as Hotel Aldlne.

Mra. lllcks's residence 1 at No. 1401 Wlnfleld street PUT IT UP TO LAWYERS, Santa Monica's Council Em ploys an Attorney to Go Beforo Supremo Conrt (LOCAL CORRJtsroNnENntI SANTA MONICA, July 23. The old Council reported to the City Commissioner this morning that their com-mltee had decided upon the employ, ment of Francis J. Ileney to carry the ease Into the Supreme Court for the purpose of determining whether the Council or the Commissioners are the governing body of the city.

The Council desired a conference of attorneys representing both sides and of the members of the old Council and the Commission, but the latter sidestepped the proposal for a Joint meeting on the ground that as it was imply a question of law, no good purpose could be served by talking It over among themselves. For that reason the matter was passed UP to the attorneys to determine the man-ner-f suit to be brought and the method to be pursued. EXPECT TO kV.1.1, BONDS. (LOCAL SANTA BARBARA. July 13.

The fttste Highway Commission expects Mania Harbara county Co purchase 1360,000 of highway bonds at the nott sale, which will be en July 33. This will be done by the Supervisor, who have promlaed to finance the highway throuch the county, It Is reported that the bonds of the Plate Highway are now eeiiing et per rent discount, whlh, if the same rate pre-, valla July 31 will mesn an outlay by! the county of 115,000. A binding hnue offers to eventually lake the full 160,000 In bonds fnr 1335,900, tte county paying the CISertuce. i TO SEE AMERICA. 'LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.

1 REDLANDS. July 23. Mr. and Mrs. E.

O. Callahan left Redlanda today with the longest tickets ever Issued from a rall- road office here. They are to "see America first," for they will spend a year In traveling through almost every State in the Union; From Redlanda they go to Los Angeles, to San Frari- and visit the exposition, then to Lake Tahoa and prob-j ably to the Yellowstone, to Den-'. ver, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Portland, Boston and to New York. They will stay in New York for several weeks and wlUthen go to Wash-', lngton, where they will see 4- sights of the national capital.

From "Washington they will go 1 1 to Jacksonville. where they plan to spend most of the wln-I ter. On the return trip they will see New Orleans, Memphis, Kansas City, Pueblo, Salt Lake, Ogden and back I to San Francisco, whore they will again spend some time at the exposition. Their tickets are nine feet and eight inches In 1 till The Harbor. UNICIPALDOCK PLEASES SEAMEN KROONLAND TO DOCK MONDAY BY NEW AGREEMENT.

Pacific Coast Agents of Panama-Paciflo Line Settle on Facilities. City Officials go to Harbor to Cu Down Operating: Expenses Several Offices to be Consolidated. (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1 LOS ANGELES HARBOR, July 23. The Panama-Pacific line has taken a permanent berth at the new municipal dock, No.

1, in the outer harbor for the big liners Finland and Kroon-land. The first steamer to dock thero undor the new arrangement will be the Kroonland, due here Monday morning from New York with a big crowd of passengers, including many New York society people. 1 The Finland on her last trips berthed at the new dock a test of the facilities and Swain Hoyt the Pacific Coaat agents, were so well pleased that they decided to send all vessels of the line there in the future. The new wharf is one of the best constructed in the world, as well as one of the largest It Is 2540 feet long and 100 feet wide and cost nearly $500,000. In addition to the cost of the wharf there is a transit freight-shed that is 1800 feet long, built over the wharf, that la the largest of Its kind west of the Mississippi River.

There are over four acres of floor space In the shed. Work was begun today driving the piles for a six-story reinforced concrete warehouse to be built back of this shed for storage of goods received by water. The new warehouse will be 152 feet In width and 480 feet long and will contain 887,000 feet of floor space. OFFICERS AT HARBOR. J.

D. Burks and H. A. Payne of the municipal efficiency department were here today, accompanied by Chief of Police Snively, to make an Investigation of the work at the San Pedro branch of the City Hall, with a view of certain consolidations In offices. City Clerk Wilde and Tax Collector, Conrad were unable to be present at the conference as planned.

It has been proposed that the offices of the deputy City Clerk and deputy City Auditor be consolidated. In this event the police departmen would like one of the offices on the ground floor In addition to other improvements, the present quarters in the basement being too small for present needs. SEATS ON LAPS NOT FOR SALE. JITNEY BUS DRIVERS RESPONSIBLE FOU DECORUM OF TUEIH PASSENGERS. (LOCAL REDLANDS, July 23.

There will be no spooning In the "Jitney bus" of Red-lands, If the ordinance providing for the regulation of carriers, drawn up by City Attorney F. A. Leonard, la passed. One section of the ordinance makes it unlawful tor any one to operate a motor bus when any "female Is sitting on the lap of or holding any male person other than a husband, brother or near relative." The regulation of the buses has Just been taken up by the City Trusters and la proving a pestiferous problem. During the past few weeks the buses here have Increased rapidly.

The ordinance provides that no person shall operate a motor bus without a license Issued by the City Clerk. The seating capacity must be stated, and no more than two persons above the rated seating capacity can be carried. The ordinance provides that I per Cent, of the anual gross receipts of buses operated In the city shall go to the city, and 8 per cent of half of the gross receipts of buses operating In and out of the city. The drivers are required to take out a policy in a reliable company of not less than $5000; passenirsrs can be loaded and unloaded at the curb only and no passengers already upof or about to enter a street our can be solicited. The bus roen have made no move In opposition to the ordinance, although It will not be up for discussion until the next meeting.

HI KIN (J TO THE FAIR. (local FILLMORE. July 23. Four Fillmore young ldleS started out early this morning with a firm determination to walk the entire distnnre to the fcnn I'lego expoHtiort end back. They will accept no offer of automobile or other trnnnportatlon, they declare.

In the party are the Ml? Terl Young. Elsie fellee, and two 6U.rs iJeversliw-k. Coi'onsdo clImRte coot Advertisement Maryland's Employees Enjoy wf A Guests. 'Low Tax Levy Forecast by City Commissioners. (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.

PASADENA. July 24. A forest fire which for many hours threatened Pasadena's watershed broke out In Negro Canyon late yesterday afternoon and for a time defied all efforts at control, and might have done serious damage had It not been for the fact that at about sundown the light breeze that had been blowing all afternoon dropped away, as If with the nun; and during the lull the fighters renewed their efforts and the Are was gradually gotten under control. Negro Canyon is between the Arroyo Seco and Millard's Canyon, and when the fire was discovered it waafl making great headway toward the arroyo watershed, the wind sweeping It that way. A large force of men was rushed to Negro Canyon, the municipal water department Bending a number of Its men to assist the fire fighters.

Forest Supervisor Charlton of Los Angeles hurried to the scene, but found the blaze gradually giving way to the determined efforts of the fight-era Fire Warden P. Cabot and Hanger Doughty were in charge of the fighters. COMMINGLED. With a true democracy that only those "born to the purple" could display, the guests of the Hotel Maryland mingled last night with the employees of the big hotel in one of the most unique affairs ever given In Pasadena. A grand ball was given expressly for those whose active minds and willing hands make the machinery of this home of wealth move so that no thought of how the work Is acom-plished ever enters a guest's mind, and for the evening at least mistress and maid were more than "sisters under their skins" they were social friends.

The big ballroom was turned over to the employees and after an interesting programme the guests, the employees and their friends enjoyed several hours of dancing. Homer Rogers, the dining-room director of the Maryland, was in charge of the affair last night, assisted by Chief Clerk Robert Telfer. Charles Sessler, assistant director; Miag May Lewis, head waitress: J. Lorenz. chef: Henry Busby, assistant steward; Mrs.

Isabella Van Son, housekeeper, and Miss M. J. assistant house- kftpnpr. Punch and light refreshments were served during the evening and every care was given to the management' of the ball, so that' the evening would live long in the memory of those who had assisted In making so many previous affairs successful and who last night participated not as employees, but as honored guests. CITY BRIEFS.

The city budget estimates, which were filed with the Commissioners yesterday, show that the Pasadena city tax levy for the fiscal year of 1815-16 will not be more than 98 cents on $100 and may be even less. The Commissioners tfre very anxious to make a good showing and may cut the estimates so that on an assessed valuation of $65,403,655 the tax rate may be 97 cents. A plan la now under way to secure another and larger plunge for the city, the extreme need being shown by the popularity of the plunge at Brookslrie Park. With the warm spell which Pasadenans are now enjoying the Brookslde plunge is quite the most popular place In the city. Families take a lunch with them and stay at Brookslde Park until long after rundown.

Seaside Terrace Apt. Hotel, the place to week-end. Ocean Front, Eanta Monica. Advertisement 8pend a week-end by the Ocean, Seaside Terrace Santa Monica, dining-room. Advertisement.

Seaside Terrace Ocean Front, Santa Monica, unsurpassed surf bathing. -Advertisement. Hntol Vista del Arroyo, Pasadena. Advertisement. INCREASED VALUATION.

Tulare County Property Goes "with Portcrvill Leading the CI lie. Dlnuba a Cloea Second. LOCAL COMUWro.W.NCB.1 VI3ALIA, July 23. According to completed figures of the County Assessor the total valuation of property In Tulare county 1 $46,575,930, as against $43,132,140 for 1914, or an Increase of nearly $3,500,000. The increase will bring in $60,000 additional In taxes without any Increase In tax rata.

Portervllle leads the county for Increase of property valuation within Incorporated showing an Increase of about $50,000. Dlnuba ranks second with growth of $49,000. with Llndoay, Tulare and Vlsalla following In the order named. 1,1 KM FATHER. SO BON? flrent Idn.

who father, W. A. Jden. la serving a term in Pan Quentln for the sale of mortgaged property, vm arrested today and Is held to answer to a charge of The complaint was signed by I. C.

Wlssenfluth, a Vlsalla merchant, who alleged that Men was given $10 by a friend with which to liquidate an account at Ms store and that he never paid over the money. Men was sent to Jail when he failed to furnish bond In the turn of $300. The world's only dl-eodlum arsenate natural tim caves at Arrowhead. Advertisement ItCY SCHOOL 1K)NIS, (Loot. conagsroMr.vrtU 8ATICOT, July 13.

The Hankers Pond and Morte Company ot Los Aneeies has fuirhnd the l.f00 of Putlrrir erhofl district bonds fr Thnre were two hlstier bids, but thee vri tnro out because of Ir-rrttiltrlUea, Mineral wnlprit at Arri fien-1 prtrt b'ghly Boys can earn their own outing with transportation, meals -three corking good ones each day and sleeping accommodations by securing the signatures of their neighboring friends to six subscription blanks. Ask about it! V.jwrjvw;, Go along with a bunch' of happy youngsters leaving The Times Building each Monday and Thursday. This is the fifth successful season. Many boys make the trip each year. The Camp is open until the end of August.

The Times pays all expenses. Parents are invited to inform themselves of the Boys Camp life under The Times auspices. For particulars call on The Times agent in your district, or write direct to The Times Camp Manager, First and Broadway. WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON" AT BRA WLEY PREACHER QUENCHES FIRE. BT DIRECT WIRE EXCLUSIVE PraATCK.J BRAWLET, July 23, Mrs.

Lulu Sanders, a middle-aged housewife, was arrested this afternoon by Sheriff Applestlll on an arson charge. She was released on 3500 ball bond. Earlv this morning Rev. F. A.

Ames saw flames in the Sanders residence at street and Imperial avenue and ran across the street and extinguished the Are. It was discovered that a live electric Iron had been sot on a rug. which had been soaked in kerosene, and that a pan of the oil was sitting near by. Furniture had also been removed from the house, and, according to officers, Mrs. Sanders slept in a tent-house.

Sheriff Applestlll eame here thla afternoon to investigate, and learned that the house was fully Insured and for a sum to exceed the amount of a note soon to fall due. he said. E. 4 ifla jJi ft JUL in a because, through Colorado New Mexico and ArUona, you are mOt or mora ia the iky most of the way. the rim of the Grand Canyon of Ariiona it 7000 feet above ea level the higher up you jo, during the warm months, the cooler it Is; that's the reason why.

When you go the a a a Ridund Round Trip fe principat Etuitrn poinlt rntlt He-Iota dajt during Jul and Auput, OIL MAN HURT. (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. 1 WHITTIER, July 3. R. B.

Chamberlain of East Hadley street was brought home last evening, seventy miles from the scene of an accident that gave him two broken ankle bones. Chamberlain is a well-known oil man of this section and Utah. When the accident happened he was en route to Bagdad to supervise some well work. He was in charge Of a wagon, walking beside the wheel, when the wagon struck a stone, and lurched against his ankle. The broken bones were set after arrival here.

"Coronado Tent City" for Ideal va cation. Try It this summer. Adver tlsement ROAD INTO BEAR VALLEY. (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. MENTONE.

July 23. County Road commissioner I R. Lothrop has taken the prisoners off the road up Mountain Home Canyon Into the 'Barton Flats and this road will be open for automobile travel until fall. The camp, with about sixty-two prisoners, is now located at the Glass ranch in Barton Flats and the road workers will be busy during the summer extending the road towards Bear Valley. The County Supervisors have announced CTiat they will complete the road through Big Meadows, around Sugarloaf into Bear Valley immediately.

Leave the heat of the city and en-Joy the pleasant cool sea air of Coronado Beach. Advertisement DESERTER SURRENDERS. (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. VENTURA, July 23. Two deserters from the United States Army, stationed at Calexlco, yesterday in this city sur rendered themselves to the authorities and asked to be sent back to the protecting wing of Uncle Sam again.

They were willing for anything rather than go through what they have in the past forty days, when they concluded to desert The men are William Large. aged 26, and Albert Rice. 22. They have done nothing but tramp and beg since they quit, and dp not like that aina or nre. xney will De returned to San Diego tomorrow.

"C-o-r-o-n-a-d-o" pronounced "comfort" Advertisement A DOZEN AUTO BUSES. LOCAL 1 SOUTH PASADENA, July 23. South Pasadena is to have Increased transportation facilities if scheduled plans are put Into effect Twelve new slx-teen-passenger auto buses are to be put on the run from Mission street and Fair Oaks avenue to Los Angeles. These buses will give transfers good on the present line of busses running from Mission street South Pasadena, to Colorado street, Pasadena, thus giving patrons a Los Angeles-to-Pasa-dena service for the same fare as charged on the electric lines. No beach offers the rest, recrea.

tlons and pleasures of Coronado Beach. Advertisement AUTO WTIEELS LOCKED. LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.) OXNARD, July 23. Unable to see In the dust of the power sweeping ma chine on the State Highway, Michael rlynn, a local rancher-capitalist in a heavy car, met In head-on collision a light auto from Los Angeles. Al though Flynn was going at a speed of onijj six miles an hour, on account of the dust, and the other machine but slightly faster, one wheel of each car was.

torn off and much other damage done to the cars. Flynn was thrown out and slightly cut about the face. sjssssesajaBSBi Go to Coronado and be coot Ad vertisement WALKS TO THE FA lit, (LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. COVINA. July 23.

Roy W. James, a Covlna school boy, has solved the prob lem or seeing tne nan uirfro exposition, lie used the old-fashioned method and walked. There were nlKhta when he reached no place that offered bed and board, but he got along and saw the fair. "Hotel del Coronado" Is cool. Advertisement The afternoon session will be de-voted to a consideration of the ques-tlon of cover crops and other winter cultural practices.

The speakers of the day will Include II. I), Young, assistant In agricultural chemistry; Ralph de Ong. assistant In entomology; K. 8. Valle.

assistant professor In orchard management; W. IL Merta, superintendent of cultivation. T. R. Woodbrldie will preside ss chairman at the morning aeealon, which opon at .9:30 o'clock, and 1L E.

Bean at the afternoon erosion, opening at I o'clock. Orowera are expected to attend from all quarters of the Ontsrto-Cucamonga district. A basket lunch Is to be partaken of the noon hour on the Uwn beneath the tree the Charter Jltn campus, end an abundance, of free lemonade Is to be served by the committee In charge. flrend a delightful week-end at Arrowhead rprines. Advertisement, 'u to die Ontario.

PLAN PICNIC MEETING OF CITRUS GROWERS. LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE. i 1 4n nu ut ee" IN" rsr rtt ONTARIO, July 23. Local citrus fruit men, co-operating with the citrus experiment station of Riverside, have arranged for an all-day meeting of. growers at Chaffey audltoj-lum, this city, Tuesday, August 3, at which experts from the University of California are to take up and discuss many points of vital Interest to fruit men.

The morning seseion wilt be riven over to the discussion of the, various scale peats In the district and the methods of their control. The results of the eperlmental work on the control Of th mesly bus; In the Uplsnd section will be one of the Interesting Itema A description of the chemical tests' that have Jut been completed on the new nrnchinn. will be given, and the life Miory end control of the cltrlcol cl will be compared with Vie black scale. Santa City OiTc iH So. Spring; Street.

fnent any lira if ct VX.