CHAPTER IX.

STEPS OF PROGRESS.

Clearing and Planting--The Post-office--Col. John F. Early--The "Old Señor"--La Gloria Police Force--Chief Matthews' Nightly Trip "Down the Line"--No Liquor Sold, and Practically no Crime Committed--Watchman Eugene Kezar--Religious Services and Ministers--La Gloria Pioneer Association--Dr. W. P. Peirce--Mr. D. E. Lowell--Mr. R. G. Barner--Important Work of the Association 118