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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
News Notes.

A double buggy harness, nearly new,
with silver mounts, was stolen from
Ernest Watson CT the Duarte, yester.
day.
David Dillon was yesterday held for
triaFfor having stolen the horse of G..
w. Brown, a Tribune carrier, on the
18th instant.
John Maskell, the well fruit
dealer, has moved into one of the fine
stores in the new Lanfranco Block, on
Main street corner of Court.
James Riley, who completed fifteen
days sentence on the chain gang, was
arrested in the afternoon in Chinatown
for running smuck whilst la boring under
the influence OF "Samshu."
The room of G.. L. Dennison, at the
corner of Fourth and Fort streets, was
burglarized yesterday and pair of
pants, leather purse containing be.
tween So and 81 and silver American
watch stolen out OF it.
Thomas Nealand, who escaped from
the chaingang on December 2Sth, was
on Second street yesterday
noon by Officer Weed and awarded set
Of steel jewelry for his neither extremi-
ties. He will serve out seventeen un.
days of his sentence, when
ne will be brought before the Mayor on
he charge of escaping from prison.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
ALLEGED KIDNAPPING.
And a Heavy Damage SHIT the
COnsequence of II.

Andrew J. Harrington, through his
attorneys, Horace Bell and I. j. DePuy,
has filed a complaint in the Superior
Court in which he sues T. NJ. Bowers, of
East Los Angeles, and Justice of the
Peace. r. Ranney, of the Los Angeles
Township Court, for the sum of $4,000
damages. Harrington alleges that on
the 25th of October, 1856, the defend.
aut unlawfully and against his will
seized him in San Bernardino, deprived
him of his liberty, and, without author
ity, carried him to Los Angeles and I'M
prisened him in the county jail, where
he was kept four days. The plaintiff,
besides the mental torture he suffered
from this autocratic course, lost his en-
ployment and incurred a debt of 500
to his attorneys for fees in obtaining his
discharge from prison. The plaintiff
bases his suit upon criminal complaint
sworn out before Justic Ranney by Mr..
Bowers, in which it was alleged that
Harrington had committed malicious
mischief by cutting off some horses tails
in San BerDardino county. OF course,
under those circumstances Los Angeles
Justice of the Peace had. no jurisdiction
in the matter, and Harrington was re-
leased on writ of habeas corpus before
Ju ge Brunson on that very ground. No
charge was brought against Harrington
| in San Bernardino.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Pcople,s store To-Day.

Black Spanish lace ties SOC, worth 81.
Ladies' French kid shoes $3.50. quality
worth So.
Six-button kid gloves, splendid glove,
special to-day at sl.25.
Ladies grey cloth skirts 800 to-day, worth
S5c.
Black rhadamas, all silk. superb quality,
to-day $L25; we have only single piece; Il
great bargain.
A line Of from SO to 40 inch, half wool,
dress goods, at 25c; the latest novelties in
cluded.
Christmas cards in endless variety.
Visit our holiday goods department, in
our basement salesroom, and make your Sc
lection before the rush
Mems neckwear, for the holidays, 25c, 50c,
65c, 95e.
Silk handkerchiefs and initial linen hand
kerchiefs to-day 25c apiece.
A line of 90 dozen silk gloves in different
lengths and colors, Soc
Boxes of II cakes of perfumed soap 25c:
1000 yards of half wool dress goods, to-day
at 912e yard.
To-day special drive In double width la
dies cloth dress goods, 40c yard, goods
worth Coo; this is the cheapest OF all:
Extra heavy black gros grain SILK 81 per
yard. goods worth Sl.j0 of anybody s money.
Mems extra fine cashmere hose 2oc pair,
goods worth soc.
Ladies cardinal lambs wool hose soc a
pair, cheap at 60c.
Ladies' black Isle thread hose by the box
of h-dozen only, $3.50; worth 81 80.
Wagons, rocking horses and buggles In the
basement salesroom.
Black brocaded velvets 1895 yard. real
PEOPLES STORE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
The OIdridge Homicide.

After Kilgore was acquitted of the
murder of Oldridge his father vowed
that he would never let his son out of
his sight again and he took him away
by the first train which left for the
north. As an instance of what trial
sometimes costs county, the expense
bills of four witnesses summoned for
the defense in this trial and who testi.
fed to absolutely nothing more than the
defendants general reputation for peace
and quiet, several years ago, in other
localities than this one, are here ap.
pended. L. A. Splitter, witness sub
pened from San Jose, S64.S0; j. A.
Massey from Oakland, S54.S0; Thos. R.
Brown from San Francisco, $50 20;
John F. McGauhy from San Francisco,
S52.7O. This makes a cool 1925 that
the county pays out for four witnesses,
who knew absolutely nothing about the
crime. These expenditures are author.
lied by sections 1929 and 42l5 of the
Penal Code. Truly the way of the
transgressor is soft, and the taxpayer
foots the bill.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
THE CONFIDENCE OPERATORS
To be Charged with n Felony
Under the u. y. Laws.

Under the u. >. Laws.
Frank Ryan and Frank Hart, the two
confidence men who tried to swindle
Harold G.. Reid, an Englishman, with a
cowboy hat, whom they expected to
beat out of money by getting him to bet
on his chance to open big paddock,
will be examined this morning by Jus
tice Austin on the charge of having
feloniously had in their possession and
attempted to pass forged aud counterfeit
securities of the United States. There
seems to be no statute in California COW
ering their attempt at swindling, in con-
sequence of which the United States
statutes were ransacked for provision
by which they could be punished. The
complaint is based upon the fact that, in
order to induce Reid to bet, the two
men showed him big wad of what ap-
peared good currency, to make him be-
iieve that they had plenty of lucre,
when in reality the notes were worth
less or. counterfeit. There is no doubt
that the two men are confidence oper-
ators, but in order to secure convlc-
ton against them they should have been
allowed to accomplish one of their jobs,
In case the Justice should get enough
testimony to warrant him in holding the
men for trial, under the present COM
plant, they will be the first criminals
to be tried by the Federal Judge at the
January session of the United States
Court for the District of Southern Cali
fornia. The crime with which these
men stand charged is felony, ana the
maximum penalty is fifteen years in
penitentiary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
The M. L. Ball Tonight.

The entertainment and grand ball OF
the Young M@'s Institute No. H. will
take place this evening at s o'clock at
New Armory Hall. The literary and
musical programme will consist of fine
selections and the laughable farce, "The
Garroters," will be presented by the
best talent of the society, assisted by
talented lady amateur artists. AT the
conclusion of the literary programme
there will be dancing. The success f
the entertainm ent is fully assured. 1t
is under the management of j. P. Mo.
ran, DR.. H. Worthington, S. F. Spen-
Ger, w. R. Burke, j. c. DAILY, DIR. W.
E. Reed, Joseph Mesmer, R. E. Lock-
wood and J. Henry Dockweiler.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
UnkmOWn

This great drama will be performed in
this city on Friday and Saturday even
ings, December 18th and 18th, with
Saturday matinee. OF this drama and
the company that performs it the Spring
field, ILL.,, Register says:
The Nellie Boyd Dramatic Company
appeared at the opera house last night
in John A. Stevens powerful drama,
entitled Unknown" The play is one
of thrilling interest. and we think we
can say in all fairness that it never
received better presentation in this
city that of last night. Miss Nellie
Boyd, an actress of decided
merit, personated "Bessie Merribright,
and did it admirably, and Mr.. Clarer ce
Wilkins gave 'iHarold Merribright, the
unknown, superbly. He was called be-
fore the curtain at the end of the fourth
act and just after most exciting eli.
max. The rest of the company were
acceptable, and there were some fine
scenic effects. The play will be repeated
tonight, and we advise all play -goers,
citizens and sojourners to see it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
CONSUMPTION.

The following are prominent symptoms
In the first stage, and wherever any of
them exist thorough examination shOu
always be made, with view to arrest q
the disease IL shown to exist: There is u
ally sense Of WEAKNESS upon little ex l.
else, disposition to remain passive =
idle, dependency, often from no apparent
cause, peculiar sensitiveness to the effect
of cold, and breathlessness upon moving
quickly or. decending a hill or stairs, a
slight, hacking cough, with or without expec-
tOratiOn, excitability upon slight occasions
flying pains through the chest or back, or
under the shoulder blades. The symptoms
night; slight fever in the afternoon; cold
feet and hands, or in many cases blue liyid-
ity OF the lips and roots OF the finger nails.
Constitutional or tubercular consumption
progress is slow, but If left to itself no less
sure. 1t usually begins with dry cough.
AT first these tubercules are exceedingly
minute the patient not at all suspecting
to more active disease, and then follows the
train Of symptoms which leaves no doubt
as to Its true character. Sometimes splitting
of blood or slight streaks in the mucus is
the frst indication of tubefcular deposit or
1t may be chilly sensation in the back,
followed by more or less heat In the palms
OF the hands, or an afternoon flush on the
the cheeks. The slow and gradual inroads
OF this form OF consumption leave the stom.
cradle time Finally, however, hectic fever
and night sweats, supervene, preceded by
diarrh9a. Then the loss OF flesh and
strength becomes rapid, the chest contracts,
the features sharpen, the eye attains an un.
usual brilliancy, and the patient begins to
realize that he is in the last stage OF con.
firmed constitutional consumption.
Persons desiring treatment by this system
of practice can use the remedies at home as
we'll as at our office, and which will cause
no inconvenience or hindrance to business
whatever.
have seen so many of these cases cured
that do not consider any case hopeless un-
less both lungs are seriously involved. Even
then the inhalations aid us in dissolving the
mucus and in contracting and healing the
cavities, which nothing else can do with
the same success. The very best reference
from those already cured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
HIDDEN TREASURES.
A Large Snm of Money found ON
Robert Earsman.

1t was mentioned in yesterdays HER.
AID that only So had been found upon
the body of Robert Earsman, the Cana
dian who was discovered dead in bed at
No. 1923 South Spring street on Tuesday
morning. A telegram to his father at
Toronto apprising him of the casualty
brought reply that the deceased ought
to have large sum of money with him.
The Coroner and the undertakers had
carefully searched the body and the
property left by the deceased. and yet
had found no other wealth than those
three dollars. The reporter of the
HERALD who has melancholy and funer-
al matters in charge was passing
the undertaking parlors OF Orr Il Sutch
Yesterday, when it occurred to him to
stop in and look for an item. just then
| Mr.. Sutch came out of the back part OF
the establishment with a roll of green
backs amounting to Sl25, which he said
he had found in an inside pocket OF
Earsman's undershirt, and yet the raj
ments of the deceased had been inspect
| ed attentively before. Such an occur
renee as that of finding large sums OF
| money on dead people whose appearance
would not indicate an assumption of
wealth is by far less unusual than
one would believe. About three
years ago an old fellow was
brought in from the country, whose
threadbare coat and vest, his washed
out blue jeans and consumptlve
shoes classed him on sight with the
great majority of candidates for Pot
tersfield reserved lot, yet he had friends
and was secured decent funeral. After
the old man had been laid away to rest
ia Evergreen Cemetery several days,
one day an old woman, looking about as
| forlorn as the old partner of her joys
had looked when brought to the
undertakers on his last trip, walked into
the store and asked what disposition had
been made of old "Jake's" clothes. She
was told that they were mouldering IN
the back yard. She said that there
| must be money in them. An incredu'
lous smile. and the assurance that mary
cent" had been found in them brought
no consolation to the old lady, and she
repeated her request. She was finally
shown the clothes in an old box, and
drew from the fob pocket of the blue
Jeans, before the astonished eyes OF the
bystanders, Sl20 in greenbacks and a
$50 piece, which had been secured in
the little receptacle by apin.
There are lots of such instances cur
rent among undertakers, but neverthe.
less it is safe to say that good deal OF
money is buried with deceased persons.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Dols.


New Domestic" sewing machines given
away.
Gents velvet embroidered slippers and
p patent-leather slippers, seventy five cents,
ana 500 new Domestic" sewing machines
given away.
Ladies French kid button-ssoes s2.75, and
you new domestic" sewing machines given
sewing machines given away at the
Headquarters boot and shoe house, 209
North Main street.
]. W. Davis. Prescription Druggist
Tansill's Punch Cigars at P. o. Cigar Store.
Horse blankets and buggy robes at Foy's
harness shop.
Go to the Pony Stable IA N. Main street,
Tor stylish turnout cheap,
Plush parlor suits, easy chairs. New in
voice just arrived at Aliens.
Carpets - fall patterns now arriving.
Prices lower than ever. at Aliens.
Sierra Madre," best five cent cigar, for
sale only at corner First and Main.
The Montebello Champagne depot is now
at Weyse Brothers, Naud's warehouse.
Burke & Johnson's Dublin Stout for sale
by III. j. Woollacott, 26 & 2s n. Spring st.
If you want to furnish your house with
little money, call at Aliens, 30 s. Spring st.
Ash, cherry and walnut bedroom SETS
Extra inducements offered this week at
Aliens.
Raphael & Schlesinger, Is North Main
| street, take the lead in wall papers and deco
rations.
Remember the books of the Hepburn
Homestead Association will close Decem'
ber Goth.
H. j. Woollacott, &c 4 2S n. Spring street
makes specially of fine Kentucky whiskies
for family and medicinal use.
Go to II. ]. Woolacott. 26 & 2S n. Spring
street for fine brandy, sherry and cider for
| cooking and medicinal purposes.
The best place to buy your crockery, glass
ware and decorated ware is AT Pohlhaus X
Vollmer's, next to the Postotfice.
Parties desiring lots in the Hepburn
Homestead Association must come in and
| secure them before the Goth inst
| o. L. Susand, prince of tonsorial artists,
| 237 N. Main street. Greatest convenience
and elegance; courteous treatment
| Bon Ton Bath aud Barber Shop. Q. l..
Susand. Finest west of Chicago. New
1 enameled baths. 237 N. Main street.
| Only few more lots left in the Hepburn
Homestead Association. Parties purchas-
inS to day will surely double their money
| in II months.
| Teuoveva, RakocZy, Hunyadi Janos
Apollinaris, Bethesda and Vichy mineral
waters for sale by II. J. Woollacott, 26 & 2s
n. Spring street.
Don't fail to read c. A. Sumner & Co.'s
| notice of the auction sale of etchings in
| Turnverein Hall, Friday and Saturday, De
| cember 18th aud 18th.
| Gold Lack Sec, the finest imported cham
/ payne in the market. II. J. Woollacott, q
| and % n. Spring street, sole agent This
wine can also be obtained from Jerry Hitch
Iron sulphur Springs. thirteen miles
drive east from Los Angeles; pleas
ant health and pleasure resort; located
on high mesa land. Hot mineral baths
equal to Hot Sp'ings of Arkansas. Min
eral waters remarkable for cure O
rheumatism, diseases OF stomach, kidneys
| skin ard nervous system. Good hotel
pleasant grounds. Two trains daily OF
Santa Ana railroad; $l.25 round trip. Dali,
mail and telephone. Fulton Wells p. o.
Cal
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
steamer Departures.

The Orizaba sailed yesterday for the
north with the following passengers:
San Francisco-J M Austin, I M
Forbes, DR. P P PEBBLES, III f Milti-
more, Miss Lucy M Keefer, Miss Helen
Affierbach, VIM Keyser, F E Simpson,
HI Burke. w K Carson, w w Boynton,
wife and child. w D Morse, VIM Kan.
zenbach, Mrs r F Bloomer and infant,
G Cunningham, E F Norland, ] Ban
nick, J E Fitzgerald, and eight in the
steerage.
Port Harford-Thos P Stoney and
wife, s Blumauer, R M Remey, S w
Forman and son, Nat J Tobias, two in
the steerage.
Santa Barbara-Mrs c L Steele, Miss
Jane Martin; Mrs w l. McLaren, Miss
+ Scudder, DIR w F Knox, wife and
daughter, C H Hopkins, wife and serv-
ant, Mrs w S Gilman, II X Winches.
ter and wife, A w Garfield. Rev A w
jackson. C w Gilman, l. B Wood, E
Solari. Geo Stanley. s J freedman, R
B Lee and wife. w E Agard, s Bond, H
l. Tubbs, w s Fanno, III w Wing, w s
Wing and one in the steerage.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Personal Mention,

N. w. Stowell went to San Francisco
yesterday.
Geo. w. Durbrow went down to Cotton
yesterday.
G. w. Lipman returned to San Fran.
cisco Yesterday.
Judge Richard Egan went up to San
Francisco yesterday.
Jose Mascarel has gone to San Fran.
cisco on little visit.
I. w. Hellman went mp to San Fran.
cisco yesterday to attend meeting of
the Board of Regents of the University,
OF which he Is member.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Death of q Pioneer.

1t will be = sad surprise to large
number of the old settlers to see by the
HERALD this morning, that another of
the old pioneers of California, Frank Fl.
has paid the debt of nature.
Frank was a native of Tennessee, but
came west at an early aga. He was a
soldier in the Texas. Mexican war. in the
U. S. and Mexican war, and pioneer
of Los Angeles. Soon after the incor.
poratlon of the city of Los Angeles Mr..
Alexander was elected Marshal of the
He was a brave, adven.
turous man, who saw much of the rug.
ged side of ''life in the far west,"
"After life's ftful fever he sleeps WE'LL"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
On Examina tfOn for Murder.

Miguel Pryor, of San Juan Capistrano,
had dispute in Reals grocery at that
locality on the night of the Sd of Octo-
Aer, with the owner, and during the
melee Francisco Olivares was stabbed in
the back. by his friend Miguel Pryor,
who was drunk. Erysipelas set in the
wound and Oliyares died thirteen days
afterwards. The examination of Pryor,
who is out ON SIC, 900 bail, has for some
reason been continued from time to time
but was commenced yesterday before
Justice Ranney, and will not be con.
cluded until to-day. s. M. White, Esq,
appears for the prisoner.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Toys Given Away.

See the immense display in or show
windows-all kinds OF handsome toys.
Not sold, not sold, but given away.
Not sold, not sold, but given away.
Come and get some toys for nothing.
Gents fine velvet embroidered slippers
75c and toys given away.
Gents alligator slippers SLIPS and toys
given away.
Gents plush slippers SOC and toys given
away.
Gents real alligator slippers, all colors,
50, and toys given away
Gents Imitation alligator slippers 81 and
toys given away. LEWIS BROS,
lOl and 1903 North Spriug street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
A New Land Company.

Articles of Incorporation were filed
in the County Clerks Office yesterday
by the Raymond Improvement Com.
pany. The intention of the company as
set forth, lis to do general land busi.
ness in all that the name has now grown
TO imply, in the city of Los Angeles.
The capital stock is fixed at $500, 900
which is fully paid up. The company is
to exist for the term of fifty years. The
directors are d. Mcfarland, Lyman
Stewart, W. G. Hughes, Geo. W. King,
j ohm b. Baskin, all of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Respected by Her NeighbOrs.

A "neighbor" in a communication
the battery case of Mrs.
Mary Cassulo before jury IN Justice
Austin's court, reported in yesterdays
edition, informs the readers of the HER.
AID that the lady is not an Italian, but
a native of California, of English parent
age and that she is most highly respected
by her neighbors. The communication
is not published because it contains mis-.
statements.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Acquitted.

The arguments in the case Of Ocana,
charged with the murder of Joe Ed.
ridge. were resumed yesterday at 10
O'Clock. The jury retired at ii 40 and
returned at 2:50 with verdict Of not
guilty. The defendant was then dis
charged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Church of the Unity.

Next Sunday morning, at the Opera
House, by special request DIR. Fay will
discuss the following question: SIS the
doctrine of endless punishment in a
burning hell reconcilable with the ex.
nlicit teaching of Christ that God is cur
Eafher2n
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
The Bali Opened Oh the Green
well Tract.

Francisco & Casterline recorded the sales
of seventeen lots in this choice subdivi'i ion
yesterday. These lots are up town, with
water and good streets, and the cheapest,
all things considered, offered this season.
Call at TO West First street. where free car
riages will take you to the grounds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
For Christmas Presents Both for
Your Friends at Home and
hrnnh

Go to the store of the Barnard & Bene-
dict Fruit Crystallizing Company. We have
Crystallized Fruits in small boxes for send
ing by mail or express to eastern friends
and for those at home. We have splendid
assortment of fancy Chsristmas baskets and
boxes and a fine assortment of confection-
cry with which to fill them. Call and see
us at 46 South Spring street, near Second.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
booming santa Anita valley.

The most productive and delightful val
ley in Southern California is becoming
new center of attraction for all who are
looking for profitable investments. Reliable
information can be obtained at the office OF
G. z. Culver. immigration agent, "a North
Snrinp street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Scribner,s New Magazine.

Everyone subc ribing for the new Scrib-
ner magazine through the California News
paper Subscription Agency, q South Main
street, will receive the initial number free.
A large supply now on hand single copies
% cents; S3 a year Subscription taken tor
any newspaper or magazine in the world.
Write Tor our combination offer ON your
magazines.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Hut Thirly.Three Miles

To Pomona, where the Santee tract of forty
handsome residence lots will be sold at
auction without reserve, on saturday. Take
train at 9:10 A. NJ. and return III tne evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
LOOmis Tract

Is now for sale. Beautifully located on the
south side of the Electric Raod. easy of &C.
cess. Parties who desire information will
call at the Los Angeles Land Bureau, No. 20
West First street. G. ". FRINK, President.
I
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Black and White.

G. A. Sumner & Co. have received a rare
consignment of Etchings and Engravings.
If you want to buy some at slaughter rat, $,
attend the Auction in Turnverein Hal
Friday and Saturday, December l7th and
18th, as they must be sold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
High Art.

city for sale Auction, Friday and Saturday,
December 18th and 18th, by c. A Sumner &
Co. They will be closed out at any price,
in the Turnverein Hall. Read the adver-
tisement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16

Persons desiring pure California wines to
send to their friends in the East will find it
to their advantage by calling on H. J. Wool
lacott, 26 4 2S N. Spring street, and inspect.
ing the stock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Lots in the Celebrated LOOmis


Located on the south side of the Electric
Road. is now offered for sale at low figures,
Inquire of Los Aneeles Land Bureau. No. 20
West First street, or on the premises of Mr..
and Mrs. Loomis. G. w. FRINK, President.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
Round Trip and Dinner Free.

Any one from Los Angeles, attending the
auction sale of lots at Pomona, and making
purchase, will be credited on first payment
with cost Of round trip ticket and dinner.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-16
TO the Merchants Of Los Angeles

We have all novelties known in the rub
ber stamp line, and are prepared to furnis h
your work at short notice. Leave your
orders at home.
L. A. RUBBER STAMP Co.