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HANFORD WEEKLY SENTINEL THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1910. PAGE FOUR REJECTED EXCESSIVE BIDS ECHOES FROM EODGE ROOMS HANFORD SENTINEL Published Every Thursday by F. A. DODGE and J. E.

RICHMOND Editor and Proprietors. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. CASES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT MONDAY'S SESSION OF COURT A BUSY ONE WITH MANY MATTERS UP FOR CONSIDERATION. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Edward Hyatt has ever since assuming the duties of his office shown a disposition to work hard for the improvement of the schools and the cause of education generally in this state. Ilis last work is.

the publication of a pamphlet treating upon the extension of play grounds, the improvement in architectural work in school buildings and the best plans of ventilating and sustaining buildings and grounds. The booklet is a handsome work, and the text is something that every school trustee and teacher, as well as architect and builder should have and study. It is not until recently that public school buildings have been planned an built that are suitable for the conditions in California. The early planned school houses are deficient In light, ventilation, and conveniences for being warmed in the cold season. Especially has the old plan of lighting been found to be bad, and the hundreds and thousands of childreiwith defective eyesight today tell the sad story.

Mr. Hyatt illustrates plans for modern school buildings which can he erected at a cost not exceeding that paid for a poorly planned building. The Sentinel will from time to time review sections of this new hook which is entitled School Architecture and School Improvement," and can be had by addressing Mr. Hyatt at Sacramento. LABOR UNIONISTS CONTROL SAN FRANCISCO (By United Pres.) San Francisco, January 8.

Patrick H. McCarthy, the new mayor of this city, who stepped Into office at noon today, has appointed Union Labor men as chairmen of every committee of the hoard of supervisors. Thus his administration will become a Labor Administration absolutely, and will control the city government. All other parties are in tlie minority, and the responsibility of the administration is now upon the Laborites. SAYS TAYLOR'S REIGN WAS ROTTEN In his first message Mayor McCarthy contains the sensational allegation that gambling lias been running full swing in San Francisco during Mayor Taylors administration, and he states that hundreds of persons are engaged in soliciting race-track bets.

He names fifty-two places where poker, faro, roulette, craps and blackjack are running. McCarthy pleads for liberal treatment of the Chinese, and says he will offer every inducement to bring hack the Chinese residents who left this city because they could find bettor treatment elsewhere. He says lie will permit legitimate enterprise" to he conducted without interference. The message is a lengthy one, and covers all proposed municipal undertakings. company enjoyed the dance and a time of social converse.

I. O. O. F. INSTALLATIONS Hanford Lodge, No.

264, I. O. O. held Installation of officers Saturday night, the following were Installed by District Deputy Grand Master W. II.

Vaughan: L. E. Jones, noble grand; A. L. Harper, vice grand; A.

L. Ranard, warden; George Thompson, conductor; Wm. Lee, outside gunrd; John Wetel inside guard; J. M. Bowman, R.

S. N. R. C. Lacey, L.

S. N. Joe Compton, R. S. V.

Grant Smith. L. S. V. N.

L. Shew, R. S. Charles Farmer, S. S.

Lucerne Lodge, No. 275, and Hanford Encampment, No. 68, held joint installation of officers Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows hall. There was a good attendance of the members of both lodges and an enjoyable social session was a feature of the program after the installation work was completed. District Deputy Grand Master Wm.

T. Vaughan Installed the following officers of Lucerne Lodge: James C. Griswold, N. A. J.

Dickey, V. H. E. Wright, treasurer; E. G.

Washburn, J. T. Bradley, conductor; W. R. McKay, warden; F.

L. Beckman, chaplain: R. Grimshaw, R. S. Jesse Tousley, L.

S. N. M. S. Reed, R.

S. V. S. A. Brewer, S.

V. P. C. Chapin, R. S.

F. II Ainsworth, L. S. Fred Hart, I Jas. Butts, O.

G. District Depty Grand Patriarch W. R. McKay installed the following officers for Hanford Encampment: August Tomer, C. A.

L. Harper, S. T. G. Spike, J.

J. T. Bradley, H. A. J.

Dickey, 1st W. T. Vaughan, 2 N. A. Shew, 3rd A.

F. Smith, 4th A. J. Thompson and Lewis Smith, guards of tent; II. R.

Olinstead, guide; John Wetel, I. W. C. Thayer, O. G.

San Joaquin county has voted in bonds with which to construct public roads. The county has been districted and bids were recently called lor. The lowest bid submitted to the hoard of supervisors for one district was $13,000 above the estimates of the engineer. This the supervisors consider excessive and all bids were rejected and the supervisors will do the work themselves. Now here pops up the same propos5-tion that always confronts public work of such character, and that is, the engineer's estimate, the bidder's bid, and some public body not either builders or engineers does not know what to do, as an actual fact.

Engineers ought to know, hut many times they do not know. Many times their plans and estimates are wrong, and are proven so by experiences which the public pays for. Bidders for contract work pool issues and fix things up on the line of a gentleman's contract" and again the public hoards are playing ping-pong with their eyes shut. It is indeed fortunate in any community, when the public business is handled by people who have had experience and have acquired a knowledge from experience, hut the public service as a rule does not pay enough to encourage people to devote the time that is necessary to carry out big work like that contemplated in San Joaquin county. Since this good roads proposition has been commenced in some parts of he state, other slower communities will have the advantage of tlie experience of others, and should profit thereby.

There has already been wasted a fortune for the state in tin ship-shod and unscientific methods of road building, and if the several counties are going to issue bonds, the motley should not he spent without the very best results possible. Let's quit throwing away money for experiment. Ever since this valley was settled the people have had poor roads and spent millions in money as the lucre was peddled out to politicians. It is time to quit it. Then, under the bonding proposition, some safeguard should he put up against officials and contractors and employed engineers.

Go slow, and put the money into the roads. May be the San Joaquin hoard proposes to do that. We hope so. When they have done the work the balance of the counties can ascertain what happened In San Joaquin. Whenever it can he ascertained how best to build good roads, the Sentinel will support a bonding proposition, but let the attempt to build good roads be something other than an experiment.

The recent gathering of the California Democrats in San Francisco was marked by outpourings of personalities and at times it is said things fairly sizzled. Senator Sanford, who wants to he governor, made a fierce attack upon the courts, and Senator E. O. Miller, from Visalia, defended the judiciary. Fur flew for the first day.

Senator Miller, who well knows that the Democratic party Is a band of insurgents, said to the assemblage: "Gentlemen, let us sheath the knife, pick up a dub and work on the enemy for a while. Let us stand for something, and not against everything." The senator may succeed in having his party brethren sheath the knife and pick up a club, but he never will reloriu them so they will stand for something. Benjamin Harrison once declared that the Democratic party could better be called the against party.1 He was right. It has been as a state and national organization against everything, including itself. The Sentinel presents today the full report of President Tafts special message delivered to congress Friday morning, in which he treats of the Interstate Commerce law and the Anti-Trust law, and recommends the necessary legislation to make both more effective.

The message shows that the President is endeavoring to bring about necessary legislation which will insure reform without disturbing the business of the country. He Is like the master mechanic who would fix a great machine while it Is still in operation, and not stop It and take It all down to mend and readjust a few parts. We hope he will succeed in accomplishing the job. The address of Charles A. Kimble of this city, as president of the California Wool Growers' Association, the other day at Sacramento, in which he denounced the 8-hour-a-day law, called forth an editorial in the Sacramento Bee in criticism of President Kimble's remarks.

It has been a long time since the editor of the Bee was a shepherd or had a flock of four-legged lambs. May be President Kimble Is better qualified to speak on the subject than the Sacramento roaster. The first edition of the Sentinel calendars for 1910 went off like hot cakes. The design is representative of Kings county resources in handsome colored half-tone, and besides the usual calendar tab, carries with it the election calendar for the year. A second edition is being put on the press so that others of our patrons wishing a calendar will be supplied.

It is a home production and beats a scene in Europe for local promotion. The hay market in San Francisco is not brisk. Alfalfa is quoted at from $9 to $13 per ton. The arrivals of hay of all kinds in that market last week aiuounled to 2791 tons. On year Sis month 1-U Three month StnIe copies LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS Reported at 8 a.

m. dally by the Kings County Chamber of Commerce weather service: January 12, lb 10. Air temperature, 28. Barometer, 30.20. Humidity, 100.

Temperature Max. 02; min. 28. Wind, east. Rainfall past 24 hours, 0.

Rainfall for season, 5.72. Forecast Cloudy; probably showers to night and Thursday. The dismissal of Forester Fiuchot by the President Friday was the right thing and only thing to be done under the circumstances, and however able a man Pinchot is and has been in the position of Chief Forester, he took down his lightning rod before he defied the lightning, and will have to receive the shock. Without discipline in any service there can be no success. This applies in the home, in the school, in the church, in the military service and in all the civil service everywhere.

The school teacher whj would over-ride the principal, or the undersheriff who would violate the rules of the office and proceed to work over the head of his chief, would be fired and ought to be. When we come to consider the highest office within the gift of the people of this country, and the responsibility there is in it with its multitude of subordinates, bureaus, divisions and branches, and remember that the President is held responsible for so great a charge as is his, then the dismissal of Pinchot resolves itself into a very small matter. Indeed, the late forestry chiet has shown himself to he a much smal'-er man than people thought he was, by defying the President. Had he been a big man he would have resigned, for then he would have had a defense. As he now is he is licked, no matter what may subsequently happen.

The Sentinel is sorry for it too, for Pinchot has done a great service. His work has really been the foundation of what Is now- known as the conservation policy, and which includes the preservation to the general public mineral lands, power sites and forests which otherwise would be gobbled up by corporations and public land thieves. If they could possibly get their hands on them. Conservation has been so firmly established as a part of the National policy that it will not be lost, and we hoje not crippled by Pinchot's Indiscreet act which caused Ilfs discharge. While the President was compelled to take the action which he did his letter of dismissal, published elsewhere, shows that he regrets that he had to do it.

This incident will probably help to prolong the row In congress between what is called the insurgent element, and the regular element of the Republican party, but It cannot make the situation any worse than It has been ever since Glavis was dismissed from the service. But, on with the dance," and let investigation be unhampered. This country Is now too big to be hurt by investigation, exposure, and punishment, n) matter what individual or party comes to grief. The Kings county ordinance providing for the collection of county license from firms doing business in unincorporated -towns In the county has been found to have a hole in it, we understand. While some of the firms in some of the towns have paid the license fixed without question, many of them have refused to pay for two or three years, which has made a very unequal proposition for those who have not taken advantage of a bungled ordinance.

The hoard Is now having the district attorney try and formulate a new ordinance that will stand. Meanwhile those who have been paying the license are that much out, or those who have not paid are that much to the good, just as one is pleased to look at it. Well, Mayor McCarthy has had his say in a message. He said before he was elected that he would make San Francisco "the Paris of America, and If his message indicates anything, it Indicates that he proposes to try and make his promise good. The message has a wide-open tone, and while McCarthy denounces the Taylor administration for permitting gambling hells to thrive and for the gross illegal expenditure of the public money, Mayor McCarthy has his record all before him, and cannot yet be judged excepting by hie utterances.

If we mistake not, hi administration will restore the old-time wlde-openness and rottenness to the bay metropolis. The Sentinel is In receipt of the first number of a new mazagine published at Berkeley called "The Primary." Wilson Ralph Ellis Is the editor, and the monthly Is devoted to common sense questions, political, social, educational and religious," and tart ofT with a lively swing. Success to It. THIS IS WEEK OF MANY INSTALLATIONS W. O.

HAD LARGE MEETING AND WILL BEGIN CAMPAIGN RED MEN INSTALL AND PREPARE FOR BIG TIMES MODERN WOODMEN AND ROYAL NEIGHBORS HELD JOINT INSTALLATION. A large gathering of Woodmen of the World of Willow Camp, No. 163, filled the camp at Odd Fellows hall Monday night, and annual report of clerk was read. It showed the Camp membership in good standing January 1, 1910, to he 337, and the financial condition of the order in splendid shape. Following the routine business of the meeting came the installation of officers for the ensuing term and Past Consul E.

G. Ayers conducted the installation. The following are the new officers placed in position: J. V. Day, Consul Command er; II.

F. Pitman, Advisor Lieutenant; F. R. 1 light. Banker; M.

B. Washburn, Clerk; Harvey Washburn, Assistant Clerk; C. llackett. Watchman; J. L.

Ayers, Escort; Geo. McDonald, Sentry; A. F. Smith, Manager. Consul Commander Day and Advisor Pitman briefly addressed the Camp, thanking the members for the honor, and District Organizer Flood, who was present, was called to preside and conduct initiatory work on two condl-datos who were given the Perfection Degree, the drill team taking part in the work under command of Wm.

Gordon. After the initiation there was speechmaking. Organizer Flood being the principal speaker, and he praised the condition of Willow Camp and complimented its membership very highly. He outlined his plans for a campaign in this county, and will work in conjunction with plans already perfected by the Camp for Increase of members. Advisor Lieutenant Pitman also made an address for the good of the order.

A tamale supper was served and the balance of the time was spent at a smoker and at cards, the meeting breaking up at about 2 o'clock In the morning. RED MEN INITIATE AND MAKE FUTURE PLANS Umpqua Tribe, O. R. M.f met at Masonic hall and there was a large turnout. Here installation of officers also took place and District Deputy Great Sachem McNamarra, assisted by Great Sanap H.

St. George Stearns, conducted the Installation. Following are the new officers: Sachem, Harry Moore; Senior Sagamore, Sterling Roughton; Junior Sagamore, A. C. Getty, Prophet, A.

D. Driver; First Sanap, Harry Kimball; Second Sanap, A. G. Davidson; Guard of Wigwam, Lara Watson; Guard of the Forest, O. C.

Rathbun; First Warrior, S. D. Weisbaum, Second Warrior, Gerald Gribi; Third Warrior, M. Homan, Fourth Warrior, Fred Wolfe; First Brave, Nick Vucovlch; Second Brave, W. A.

Champlain. Preparations are being made to in itiate a class of 25 pew members on the 24th of the month, on which occasion three Great Chiefs from San Francisco will be present, and a very elaborate program will be carried out. Umpqua Tribe and Its splendid drill team will go to Tulare on Saturday night of this week, on a special train over the S. P. to participate In the initiation of a large class in the lodge In that city.

HELD JOINT INSTALLATION Northeott Camp, No. 7831, Modern Woodmen of America, and Olive Branch Camp, No. 3162, Royal Neighbors of America, united Tuesday night In a joint installation of the recently elected officers at Hills hall. There was a large attendance of the members of both organizations, and the interesting ceremonies passed off without a hitch. For Northeott Camp, Rev.

J. N. Blalock was the Installing officer, and the following officers were Inducted Into office: Consul, B. Heath; advisor, A. T.

Bond; banker, C. E. Mouser; clerk, S. II. Ilird; escort, Joe Ford; sentry, Frank Minlck; watchman, A.

Jordan; managers, Clarence Battle and J. Gardner; physician, Dr. J. A. Craw-shaw.

For Olive Branch Camp, Mrs. J. D. Bozeman acted as installing officer and conducted the installation of the following officers: Past oracle, Mrs. J.

F. Johnston; oracle, Mrs. D. A. Klrlin; vice oracle, Mrs.

Laura Walls; chancellor, Mrs. Elsie Battle; recorder, Mrs. Clytle Mouser; receiver, Mrs. J. D.

Bozeman; inner sentinel, Mrs. Mary Dean; outer sentinel, Mrs. J. II. Bunch; marshal, Mrs.

C. Scott; managers, C. E. Mouser and Mrs. D.

C. Williams. At the conclusion of the ceremonies a banquet was enjoyed, after which an address by Rev. J. N.

Blalock was listened to, and for several hours the Willi a long list of probate matters, demurrers and motions, the Monday session of the superior court was the busiest that has been held for some time, and matters that had been postponed were taken up and passed upon. In the water suit of the Lake Land Canal and Irrigation Co. vs. the John Heinlen Company, a motion to strike out that was Jo have been, heard was postponed to January 31st. In the estate of C.

R. Sanborn, de ceased, Mrs. Ellen Sanborn was granted letters testamentary, she having been named as executrix in the will. In the case of Lydia Crye, administratrix of the estate of James L. Crye vs.

L. F. Burr, administrator of tlie estate of Daisy M. Crye, a demurrer was overruled and 15 days given in which to answer. Tlie most important probate matter was a contest of the appointment of executor iu the estate of James Miller, deceased, in which Frank Miller, son of the deceased had filed a contest.

II. P. Brown represented the contestant and asked leave to amend the complaint filed so as to make some changes in the names mentioned in the document. The motion was opposed by Attorneys Irwin and Short for Mrs. Lizzie Miller, who has asked for tlie appointment as executrix, on the grounds that the contest was not yet in court.

After an argument by Attorney Brown, Judge Covert stated that he was in doubt as to whether or not he had jurisdiction, but until he was informed to the contrary he would grant the motion to amend, and if he found that he was in error he would vacate the order. The matter was continued for two weeks and it promises to be a hard fought case. In the case of First National Bank of Lemoore vs. C. N.

Sanderson et three days additional time was given in which to answer, and in the case of Leery Gordon vs. F. E. Wood, administrator of the estate of F. M.

Gordon, deceased, the plaintiff was given ten days additional in which to prepare an amended complaint. Monday p. m. Judge Covert made an order granting a final decree of divorce to the plaintiff in the case of Mary J. Halo Alvord vs.

J. F. Alvord, the cause of action being cruelty. A case of adoption was also hefor3 the court, a child belonging to one Carmen Madril being adopted by Mrs. B.

Garcia. A motion to strike out and a demurrer to answer in the divorce action of Bruce vs. Bruce were argued in court and was taken under advisement by the court. The divorce action of Chas. B.

Low-rey vs. Emma Lowrey came tip for trial. The defendant was not present nor had no representative in court, and after the testimony of several witnesses had been taken in behalf of the plaintiff, an interlocutory decree of divorce was granted, the alleged action being desertion. W. R.

McQuiddy was attorney for the plaintiff. DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS EXONERATED (By United Pres.) Washington, D. Jan. 6. Attorney General Wickersham today reported on the charges preferred by L.

R. G'avis against Secretary Ballinger of the Interior department; Assistant Secretary of Interior Price; Commissioner of Land Office Bennett, and Chief of Field Service Schwartz, in connection with the coal land claims. Wickershams report completely exonerates Ballinger. The reports declare that the charges brought are the result of Glavis exaggerated idea of his own importance 'which Wickersham ciKirecterlzes as megalomania," or a desire for his own personal advancement, and scores Glavis for not pressing the Cunningham claims when all the necessary assistance was given him nnd the data was in his possession. The report recites the history of the Cunningham claims, and also recites the connection with Glavis with them, and m.ikes a lengthy summary, clearing all details of the Glavis charges.

TULARE COUNTY AND OUTSIDE TEACHERS Visalia Times: The county board or education Saturday afternoon passed a resolution declining, after July 1, 1910, to accept teaching certificates from other counties granted on examinations in those counties. The resolution in effect means that only such that take Tulare county examinations will be entitled to teach in this county. This of course applies only to those who have not other acceptable credentials. Tlie action is taken after it had been brought to the attention of the hoard that applicants for teaching positions have been taking examinations in those counties where the examinations are easiest and then going to counties where salaries are beRt. Many of these cram at the cramming schools for a few months before taking the exes.

The year 1910 starts out with the greatest trial of air navigation ever undertaken in the West, and Los Angeles is the theater. Thousands of people are watching the aeroplanes and balloons in the Angel city today, but many more thousands will he looking at them as an every day occurrence in a few years from now lit they will become as common, and perhaps as useful, as the automobiles arc today. But as the automobile has not, and never will, displace the horse, so the aeroplane will never displace the automobile. The show at Los Angeles is a fine thing from an educational standpoint, and is another object lesson which teaches that with gas, electricity and the atmosphere, there is nothing impossible. There is nothing which human intellect can figure out in the application of the resources of Nature that is impossible.

We have no doubt that within the lifetime of many of the grammar grade pupils of the schools of today will come the consumption of the air for fuel. We make ice by the use of the atmosphere and chemicals, and why not make fire In a manner just as practical? Fresident Taft should dig up that big stick which the Kings County Chamber of Commerce gave him, and get busy. The snapper on his whip seems to he pulling off and Cannon is spiked. A dispatch in the Chronicle of Friday says that Senator Frank P. Flint of California has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election to the U.

S. senate. The Southern Pacific is going to build a new passenger depot at Tulare. That's good news. That old dilapidated station house has been a disgrace for years.

TAGUS RANCH COMPANY MAKES BIG REDEMPTIONS Two of the largest tax redemptions in the history of Tulare county were made Tuesday by the Tagus Ranch Company. The first Involved delinquent taxes to the amount of $1023.84, for the second Installment of 1907 taxes and taxes for 1908. The other amounted to $1410.40 and was for taxes of 1908. The property involved is sections 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, In township 19, range 24 east, familiarly known as the Tagus ranch upon which beets for the local sugar factory have been grown for several years. Times.

SPINKS STRIKES IT AGAIN C. C. Spinks, formerly of this city, who several years ago developed the celebrated Caribou group of oil wells and other property near Coallnga, has again been boring wells in that field and now the Spinks Co. has a well just brought In that promises to be a good one with oil of from 14 to 15 gravity. TO HOLD INSANITY INQUEST A complaint of insanity has been filed against Mrs.

Barbara McKay of Grangeville and the hearing took place before the Insanity board at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday. Judge F. W. Houser of Los Angeles was the presiding judge. (From Tuesday' Dally.) "Uncle" Joseph Peacock with head erect and with sprightly limbs walked into the Sentinel sanctum today and gave us a warm handshake In celebration of his 80th birthday.

Few men of his years are as spry, and none are better beloved than is "Uncle Joe. May he live to see many more birthdays. Roy Vucovlch and wife and son returned today from a visit with John Benedict, the surveyor, who is farming down near Angiola. John has over 300 acres of grain In and it is up and growing. The country about Atwell's Island was visited, and Mr.

Vucovich reports meeting a gang ot surveyors said to belong to the Santa Fe, running lines for a railroad. It Is surmised that the line is intended to reach out into the Devils Den country. AT THE ALTAR frW HOLLAXD-VERHAEGE Married. January 5, 1910, in Hanford, Walter B. Holland nnd Miss Tillie Ver-haege.

The nuptials took place at the residence of Justice J. W. Ferguson Wednesday night at 7 o'clock, where he performed the ceremony in the presence of a company of the relatives of the contracting parties. The young people are well known residents of this community, and their many friends will unite in wishing them a married life of prospenty and happiness. BELEZZUOLI OCA Married, Jan.

12, 1910, in Hanford, Adolph Belezzuoli and Miss Maria Dell Oca. The wedding ceremony was performed by Justice J. W. Ferguson in his office at 11:30 o'clock Wednesday. The principals will reside south of this city in the Faddoek district.

frWf-WWWWWWm IN THE CRADLE HOOKER Born, January 6th, 1910, near Grangeville, to the wife of T. B. Hooker, a daughter. POWELL Born, January 7th, 1910, in Hanford, to the wife of II. a son.

AYERS Born, near llanford, California, January 8, 1910, to the wife of L. P. Ayers a son. CURRIER Born. January 121910, near llanfo.d, to the wife of W.

M. Currier, a son. WILSON Rorn, January 9th, 1910, near Hanford, to the wife of O. F. Wilson, a son.

AYERS Born, January 8th, 1910, near Hanford, to the wife of T. F. Ayers, a son. AT THE GRAVE ADAMS Died, January 7, 1910, at El-dridge hospital near San Rachel Adams, aged 7 years. The deceased is the daughter of Mrs.

Birdie Adams of this city, and has been an inmate of the hospital for some time. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of her death. BERNARL Died, January 6th, 1910. in Hanford, Luciano Bernarl, aged 85 years, and a native of Mexico. The deceased has been a resident of California for 60 years, and for many years a resident of this city.

Ills death was due to old age. The interment took place in the indigent plot In the Hanford cemetery Thursday afternoon. ARCELLO Died, January 12, 1910, In East Hanford, Chevo Arcello, aged 49 years and a native of Mexico. The funeral will be held Friday from the Catholic church at 2 oclock. Interment in Catholic cemetery.

LONERS FOR SALE Five tons A1 alfalfa seed. Apply P. McCarthy, 'Phone State d41tlwtf FOR SALE One McCord oil burner, piping and 50-gallon oil tank. Either in part, or as a whole. Apply Sentinel office.

LOST, strayed or stolen from Temp- lore, near McKittrlck, the following described horses purchased from local people: Sorrel mare, 1300 5 or sorrel horse, 1400 5 or hay or brown horse, 1475 7 or bay horse, white stripe in forehead, one hind foot white. Finder notify Mrs. Geo. Burger, Hanford Hotel. 48t6 KINGS COUNTY MAPS MAPS Latest edition, compiled by Cole and Boland, civil engineers.

Just published. Size 19x24 Inches. Printed on good bond paper. Price 25c each. Get them from the publishers, Dodge Richmond, at Sentinel office.

8011110 OF SUPERVISORS After spending Tuesday afternoon In examination of claims against the count the board of supervisors that afternoon paid a visit to the county hospital, as Is the custom of the board at the beginning of the year. No doubt the visit made to the county institution Is the last that will be made to the present site of the hospital, for It Is the Intention of the board to proceed at once with the work of moving the hospital to the new location at the fair grounds. As the matter now stands It is not the intention of the board to move the hospital building, proper, to the fair grounds, but to construct a new building there. It is likely that the building now used for consumptive patients nnd contagious diseases, will be moved to the new location, as it is a well constructed building and practically new. The hoard made a thorough investigation at the hospital with a view of ascertaining the best possible manner of making the change.

The board of supervisors on Wednesday made customary yearly visit to the offices in the court house, and examined the books and affairs of each office. During the forenoon claims occupied the attention of the board. PETITIONS REGARDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS A petition has been filed In the office of the county superintendent of schools, which proposes to organize a new district from the districts of Stratton, Sunset and the Joint district of Coallnga. The petition shows that there are 21 children of school age In the boundaries of the proposed district. Another petition has been recelve proposing to join a part of the joint district of Coallnga to the Empire district Both the petitions will be given consideration In due time.

WHAT AILED THE BLUE MOON A Coallnga Item says: A split joint of tubing 800 feet from the top, has been found and Is said to be responsible for the failure of the well to produce. The Joint has been replaced and the well has been pumping and flowing at Intervals at about 300 barrels a day. The Blue Moon has been a disappointment to the stockholders and the public in general, and a variety of reasons have been advanced to account for its failure to come up to the standard of section 6. It is to be hoped that from now on the well will prove a steady and consistent producer. NOT THE LEMOORE MAN Fresno Republican: J.

E. Kurtz of Lemoore wishes it understood that he is not the Kurtz for whom a warrant was applied for by the county Humane society for cutting a boy's ear open with a knife, as reported on December 23rd last. J. E. Kurtz, who is a prominent resident nnd school trustee of Lemoore, has been much annoyed at the Impression of his friends that he was the Kurtz referred to and asks this contradiction.

DEATH OF MRS. WM. BROWN Mrs. Wm. Brown, wife of a well known Summit Lake rancher, died at the home of Albert Fisher in Lemoore Thursday night, January 6th.

The funeral was held Sunday, interment being made in Hanford cemetery.