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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
GONE WRONG.
A Cashier Leaves a Deficit i'm HI
Accounts Behind Him.

A Cashier Leaves a Deficit in HIS
Accounts Behind Him.
The stories of defaulting cashiers are
so much alike that it is hardly worth
while to give more than the name and
amount. The tale of Marvin Cravens,
against whom warrant for emDezzle-
ment was sworn out yesterday. is pre-
cisely like that OF Kirste, Haskins and
all the others. He was young man in
the employ OF the Los Angeles Planning
Mill Company as bookkeeper and
cashier. The mill is located at No. 523
San Pedro street. His place of living
was in boarding-house on Main street
between Third and Fourth.
Cravens went to work for the COM
pany in the month of September over
two years ago. He was an active and
efficient man, and gradually came to be
more and more trusted by his employers.
His connections in the East were good,
and in Los Angeles he succeeded in
making for himself place in excellent
society.
the Company, S. G. Dodge, began to
ltkO HOl1CO VI tuc ihCI tudJ OTdNeub Mdb
putting on good deal of style for man
who received salary of $1S week. He
dressed well, had big livery bills. ran
with a fast crowd of young men, gambled
and drank. Gradually these things ex-
cited the suspicion of the directors, al
though they still placed unlimited conf
dence in the young man. They looked
into the books and found number of
entries which they could not understand,
and number of omissions which were
still more incomprehensible.
On being questioned about those things,
Cravens endeavored to explain, but
without success. Last Monday, a week
ago, the affair came to direct issue be-
tween Cravens and the Company. He
was ordered to strike a trial balance,
which he did. A little investigation
proved that it was clumsy makeshift.
Cravens then owned up that he had
been taking the funds of the company
for some time and putting them to his
own use. He could not himself tell how
much he had taken. Subsequent inves-
tigation by the company indicates that
the amount is over $4,000, it may be over
$3, 900.
To save the young man from disgrace,
ii it were possible, the Company gave
him chance to make up the amount
He declared that he could raise it among
his friends. Several days passed during
which he made desperate effort to
carry out his promise. By Saturday it
became evident that he would not sue
ceed, and without giving anyone hint
OF his intentions he disappeared from the
city. 1t is supposed that he went to the
alleged gold fields. He had very little
money in his possession, only such as he
could borrow from his friends. Fortu-
nately he had no wife and children to
leave behind him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
NEWS NOTES.

Local Assembly 7,647, K. of L., will
hold their annual ball on st. Patrick's
eve, March 10th, at Turnverein Hall.
The trial of Julia Hart, a colored
woman, charged with stealing some dia.
nonds, is in progress in Judge Cheney 3
court.
Transfers of real estate yesterday
amounted to $140,0S3 and were 81 in
number. OF these SO were for more than
$1,000 each, and % were for nominal
considerations.
The weather reports at P. NJ. yester-
day from all parts of Southern California
showed that it was clear and calm all
around with exception of at Spadra.
where it was slightly foggy.
The man Ferguson, who was arrested
lew days ago at Downey City, and
charged with the rape of little g1rl at
Merced, was discharged yesterday. He
is not the man who is sought.
Mr.. B. o. Rhoades, our popular auc-
tioneer, received two kilograms yesterday
urging him to go to Fresno to-day to Of
fciate at the Briggs, Ferguson & Co.
sale. He will make it boom for the Fres.
NOTES.
George Mennenhall, the keno dealer
who was arrested in the establishment
which used to run under the New United
States Hotel about year ago, was found
guilty by jury yesterday in Judge
Cheney's court.
5. q. Petit, whose other name is Charles
johnson, was examined for the crime of
petit larceny, second offenae, before JUS
tlce Austin yesterday, and held to answer
to the Superior Court. In default of
800 bail he was sent to the County Jail.
Colonel A. B. Hctchkiss returned yes
terday from trip to San Bernardino and
San Diego. At the latter place he heard
enough about the new mines to satisfy
him that they were devoid of real merit. |
Tne deluded adventurers are beginning to
show up in San Diego in sorry plight.
The charge of threatening injury, for
which Josiah Hicks was to have been
tried in Justice Lock woods court yester-
day, was dismissed. as the complaining
witness, j. M. Collins, had come to a
friendly understanding with the defend
ant III the case.
John O'Keefe, decorator, was brought
to the city prison yesterday as a man in
need OF medical assistance, and after
wards removed to the county jail to be
examined tor lunacy. He labors under
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

the illusion that he is going to be hung.
His mental difficulties are the result Of
excessive drink.
Gustave De Lavoreaux, who was
charged with misdemeanor, not, as has
been enormously stated, with felony,
by Rony Crane of Lancaster, viz, draw
ing deadly weapon, was discharged
from the County Jail yesterday without
any trial, the complaint having been
suddenly withdrawn. This is one more
queer feature to very queer perform
ance all around.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
DAILY HERALD.
Indicntions.
PERSONAL.

2. NJ. Thompson, of Minneapolis, is at
the Hollenbeck.
Phil F. Bower, of Astoria, 0re., is at
the Hollenbeck.
G. F. Glaser. from Denver, COL, is at
the Hoilenbeck.
S. Englander, of New York, is stopping
at the Hollenbeck.
George II. Dole, a large planter OF
Honolulu, is Hoffman House guest.
DIR. Cantine, of the Fort-street NJ. E..
Church, will leave for San Francisco on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Barber and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. K. Tallman, of Auburn, N. Y,
are at the Hoffman.
Mr.. Norman j. Entler, the popular
young railroad contractor, has returned
from San Francisco.
Captain George D. Strickland, q. S. N,
arrived from the North on last nights
train. He is at the Nadeau.
F. A. Blake, one of Santa Barbara's
leading real estate dealers, accompanied
Ug hAC UAAO1 10 az bAO AAOALAhAs
Seniors Augustin Lalande aud Felipe
L. V. de Lande, from Leon, Mexico, ar
rived in the city last night. They are at
the Nadeau.
General George D. Ruggles, United
States army, arrived in the city yester-
day. He has taken apartments at the
Westminster.
Captain G. J. Ainsworth, the well
known Oaklander, is in the city on a
pleasure trip. He has taken quarters at
the Hollenbeck.
Judge E. I. Seitlerson, of st. Gather.
ines, Canada, arrived last night on a
pleasure trip. He will stop at the Nadeau
while in this city.
Two celebrated Rabbis are at present
in the city on visit. They are Rabbi
Kountz, of Cincinnati, and Rabbi Muel-
Ter, OF Louisville.
Mr.. A. W. Burrell, of the California
Bridge Company, arrived in town last
night, accompanied by his wife. They
are at the Nadeau.
R. FL. Darling, chief of the freight de-
Pdt VI tAO u1lCulSdu O0uJTdl ICdll-
road, with headquarters at Kalamazoo,
is at the Hoffman.
Mrs. Jay d. Van Buren left for her old
home in Seattle, W. T., on the 10 20
train last evening, summoned hence by
the serious illness of her brother, Mr..
Lewis K. Munson.
Mr.. Samuel Gregster, the proprietor OF
the Windsor European Hotel of Chicago,
who, in company with his daughter, has
been passing few days in the city, left
yesterday for San Diego.
Messrs. Jack Haverly and W. W. Hurt
left last night for New Orleans via the
Texas Pacific. They had intended going
to the new mines, but abandoned the
idea after reading yesterdays HERALD.
Mr.. Charles +. Lummis, the we'll
known journalist, who was recently shot
in Albuquerque is in the city on a visit.
He has nearly recovered from his wounds
and despite his prostration is looking in
remarkably good health.
B. G. Weir, deputy clerk of the Su.
preme Court for the Southern District OF
California, returned on Sunday evening
from business trip to San Francisco,
where he was delayed longer than he in
tended by the sudden illness and death
OF his sister, Mrs. Farrell, of Modesto,
from typhoid pneumonia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
AUNTIE PERPLExED.

"For heavens sake, what does your mother
do to you children that makes You SO hungry?"
"Please, auntie, she gives us Joys Vegetable
Sarsaparlla and it's awful good"
T. S. Milton of 511 Post street, San Francisco,
writes: ~ had been ailing for weeks with q
disorder of the liver and kidneys. Finally my
wife, becoming frightened procured a bottle of
The California Remedy = joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla. 1t cured me right up. In fact did
so much for me that l sent for a half-dozen and
gave it to my children, with the most salts
factory results"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
New HOnOrs.

Mr.. Samuel J. Ballard, formerly Of
Chicago, has been appointed manager
for the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany at the new Wolfskill depot. His
splendid record with the keys doubtless
obtained it for him, and his many friends
are coDgratulating him on his good
luck
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

The tenor of communications appearing in
this column is not necessarily endorsed by the
editors of the HERALD. The writer who desires
to be heard in it should always accompany his
screed with his full name, not necessarily for
publication but as q guarantee of good fnith /
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
wanted.

A irst-class man to fill a position of trHst.
must be temperate and strictly honest. 10
such one an opportunity viii be given to en-
very small amount of capital. For psrticnisrs
HERALD Office, 1'
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Eve, Ear ana Throat Diseases.

Or. s. NJ. Slocum, lately associated with the
celebrated Dr. Sadler, is now located at No.
320 South Main street, Moro Castle" Deaf
dess, noises in the ears discharges from the
ears catarrh and throat diseases most success
fully treated Operations on the eye skillfully
performed. Free consultation from A. NJ. to
8 P. NJ; evenings, 8 to 8; Sundays, IL II. to
2 2. N,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
The Edmonds uAamt,tno

Have opened elegant dental parlors in the Bry-
son-Bonebrake Block, and are prepared to do
all classes of dental work at Eastern prices.
Only experienced operators employed Re-
ception room 80. Take elevator.
DIR. ]. II. EDMoNDs Manaper
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Arrested for Perjury.

Edmond Flynn was arrested yesterday
on a Circuit Court warrant charging him
with having committed perjury in pro-
ceeding in the Land Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Consuit N.rs. nY. Walls.

Uterine aud rectal diseases treated with skill
by her new painless method. Prompt relief
from first treatment Cal at Office for citv ref
erences from hopeless cases cured, 400 Fort
street. corner Fifth.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

Not in this Generation: Blotterwick-
II see that the hustle is no longer worn."
His wife-"Where did you see that, my
dear?" Blotterwick (meekly)-"In the
newspapers" His wife (sharply)-"Well,
when you see it the street, just let me
know. ~ Time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
ON SPECIAL SALE AT WINE
RUKGH'S

Our spring stock will be in very soon now
and we are making great efforts to make room.
We have made some extraordinary reductions
in all departments. For
saturday, Monday and Tuesday
We offer
lot of ladies' pure linen collars. latest
styles, four shapes, all sizes, worth 20 cents, at
5 cents each
A lot of ladies' pure linen ply cuffs, worth
20 cents, at cents pair, all sizes.
lot of Madame Foy's skirt-SuppOrting
corsets, all sizes, at 90 cents escn.
A lot of misses full finished hosiery, black
white feet, extra long, to ~, for 18 cents a
pair.
A lot of ladies' pure linen collars and cuffs.
with fast color red feather bone-stitched bor-
der, all sizes, worth so cents set, for 20 cents
a set.
A lot of fve.button, embroidered-b back, dark
colors. kid gloves, 49 cents a pair.
lot of black chantilly lace, good width, at
7S cents yerd.
lot OF lowered India drspery, light
grounds, at 20 cents a yard.
FOR GENTLEMEN.
A lot OF best quality linen collars, Lion brand,
such as you are paying 90 cents for, IN all Sizes
five styles, at S15 cents each.
A lot of meas 4-ply, pure linen Lion brand
cuffs, 5 pair for 81
A lot of mems white, large size hem .stitche ed
handkerchefs at 10 cents each.
A lot of mems real kid evening shades kid
gloves, all sizes, so cents pair.
A lot of mems fall fashioned cashmere hose,
% cents pair.
A lot of miners heavy gray blankets at $1.25
WINEBURGH's, 200 South Spring street.
If Won will smoke buy somethinp pood
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
wINEBURGH's, 200 South Spring street.

If you will smoke, buy something good.
Grand Republic Cigarros and Buffos cost you
no more than ordinary brands.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

Catalina Hotel Opens
March 18th. Fishing, hunting, boating and
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
No Surf or Stingarees
the placid waters of the Bay at Catalina.

For fancy Formosa oolongs. Il. Jsvne.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
Those who have used ita%sXyourrom.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Henry @. HaIlowell, who is known
throughout the country q successful edu-
Gator, through his famous school for girls at
Sandy Spring. Nd, is now getting up from a
protracted illness and is about to take q trip to
Europe to complete his recovery. He will be
accompanied by Mr.. Warwick Miller Of Sandy
Spring.
Late advices from Europe report Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Cotton and daughter of this CITY
at Chamouny FOR a short stay after which thew
were to spend some further time in other parts
OF Switzerland. Their future plans are not
wholly matured yet, but it is not likely that
they Will return to Washington until some time
next year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Clark left this morn
ing for their summer place at Sandwich. Mass,
where the other members Of the family have
been for some time. Mrs. Clark will remain
there the remainder Of the summer, but Mr.
Clarks official engagements in connection with
the Capitol and the Corcoraa Art Gallery viii
oolge him to return sooner.
Miss Mamie Clements of Georgetown is Wis
iting friends in Frederick.
Charles Bayard Trail, consul Of the United
States at Marseilles, France, and Grace Wine
brener, youngest daughter Of Col J. c. Wine
brener of Frederick, Md, were married in the
Episcopal church at that place last evening.
Mrs. J. W. SOmers has returned to Chicago
from Alaska and the Yellowstone park, where
she will remain until September visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. ]. p Reed has been called to her former
home in Iowa by the death of her father, Col.
j. X. Jones.
A pleasant surprise party was given at 1913
18th street by the Social club last evening in
honor Of Mr. James Henry treasurer of the
cluD. After the march, which was led by Miss
Annie Meade Lee and Mr.. Henry, the german
was danced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
WHAT THE JUDGE DID SAY.
Justice kershaw, Who Tried Mellow,
Objects to Being Misguided.

A Chariestown, 8. O., special to the New York
Herald says: A few days ago statement was
published to the effect that Judge Kershaw,
who presided at the Mellow trial, had stated to
DR.. Todd Of Barnwell that he would have rem
dered the same verdict that the jury did had
he been member Of the jury. This was not
generally believed, as Judge Kershaw had on
several occasions expressed himself very diff
ferently.
The statement Of Dr. Todd was sent to Judge
kershaw. In a letter to personal friend Judge
Kershaw says: Il have never consciously
formed an opinion as to what my verdict would
have been in the Mellow case had been a
juror. and never intended to state any such
opinion. If ever stated any such opinion it
was stated alphabetically, qualified by some
condition. l expressed to you privately my
opinion after the jury had retired in this case.
said regarded the prisoner in a position of
great peril; that the evidence in its worst as
pect would warrant a conviction for murder;
that, taking favorable view for the prisoner,
it would be manslaughter; that if the jury be-
lieved Mellow they might find him not guilty,
and that McDow's statement was sufficient il
believed, to raise reasonable doubt l at
tached no importance to what was said to DIR.
Todd, but am sure that he greatly misunder-
stood me. / adhere to the views expressed
to you, and am not conscious of having at any
time had any other opinion on the subject"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
VITAL STATISTICS.

The health officers report for the week end
ing July "a, shows: Number of deaths, 81; white,
90; colored, Al. Death rate per 200, per an
mum: White, l7.33; colored, 81. SO. Total popu-
lation, 22.42. Forty-fve were under five years
OF age, IL over sixty years, and "a were under
one year old. The principal causes of death
were: Cerebro-spinal meningitis, /: consump-
ton, IL; diarrheal, IS; typhoid fever, g.; ma
larial fever, 2; pneumonia, l. congestion of the
lungs, L; bronchitis, 2; puerperal diseases, 1;
whooplng cough, 2. Births reported: Twenty
nine white males, rs white females; Is colored
males, Is colored females. Marriages reported:
Six white; 6 colored.
FIRE PLUG FOR THE REFORM SCHOOL.
Some days ago Mr.. A. j. Falls, the superin-
tendent Of the reform school, in letter to the
Commissioners requested that fire plug be
placed at said school. The Commissioners re-
piled to-day that while they appreciate the
great need Of fire hydrant and deem it adyis-
able that one should BIO set there, thew are nm
able to do so, as the funds OF the water DEPART
ment cannot be expended for this purpose as
the regular system Of mains does not extend 10
the reform school. They say, however, that il
the school authorities will deposit SIS with the
collector OF taxes the water department will
set a hydrant.
MIscELLANEous.
Capt. Symons returned to the city last night
and was at his desk this morning His father,
who was quite ill, has recovered
The request of ex-Oficer VIM. J. Edelin, for
reappointment on the police force has been re-
fused. This action was taken upon the report
Of Major Moore, who says that he deems II OF
doubtful expediency to reappoint an officer
dismissed from the service or to appoint any
one over the age (thirty-eight prescribed il
the manual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
POLLY LEARNED TO SWEAR.
Unhappy Fall of a Brooklyn Parrot of
Irreproacbable Morals.

From the New York Sun.
A gray parrot that belonged to family living
near Prospect Park was the marvel of the
neighborhood last summer. 1t could sing,
whistle and talk dazzling miscellany of SEN
fences and sentiments. Its talking was so fin
ished that listeners could readily determine
whom in the household it was initiating. 1t
had also reached that entertaining stage of
bird education when it picked up new ideas
with amazing rapidity.
The owner had occasion to visit Nicaragua
recently and took the parrot along. 1t was left
with the steward of the vessel and the crew
used to take turns in the forcastle in pettng
the bird and teaching it new accomplishments
1t returned with its owner on the same steamer
month later, and was installed in great state
at its former quarters in the Brooklyn home.
The first time its owner entertained neigh
bors after his return the invited guests we're
shocked to hear the parrot fire off violent
vocabulary of oaths. The bird had picked the
naughty accomplishment up from the sailors
in the forecastle of the Nicaragua steamer. 1t
seemed to get huge delight in swearing with
great violence, and laughed in glee when its
master scolded it soundly. The owner hurried
to bird faneier in dismay when he discovered
that he could not break the parrot of it's new
propensity to use bad language.
Don't worry about it," the fancier said re-
assuringly. "Just scare the bird thoroughly
the next time it swears and il will stop"
"How the h do you think you feel?"
screamed polly when the master returned from
the consultation. The owner dashed at the
cage and shook it as hard as he could, while
his wife and servant seized fans and famed the
cage violently. The moment the commotion
began the parrot fell off the perch and rolled
over on the bottom of the cage.
II guess thatought to shake all the bad words
out of Polly" said the birds owner as he set
the cage down again. The parrot lay motion
less on the bottom of the cage SO long that the
owner thought he had killed his pet The bird
paid no attention to his calls and the Brook
Ignite opened the cage door to lift the bird out,
when it suddenly opened its eyes and flew up
on the perch again.
Great G-"i it screamed. show d hard
the wind blows!n
The owner sank back on the sofa in dismay
and his wife looked thunderstruck. The pun
ishment was repeated the next day when the
bird swore at the grocer boy, but it was no use
He kept the bad language up so persistently
that the discouraged owner finally sold him to
the fancier for a mere song. He said, sorrow
fully, to the purchaser that the parrot was a
striking example of the powerful truth of the
Biblical proverb that evil communications cor
rupt good manners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
GradatiOns in Authority.

From the Chicago Times.
Authority on board of steamboat is an In
teresting study. 1t runs on a sliding scale, but
unlike the gamut it only slides one way This
is bad for lower 'C'' on the steamboat, but he
has to stand it. A good illustration of how the
thing works was given yesterday afternoon
just above Madison-street bridge
The captain of a steamer was trying to make
landing at the dock, but the operation was
bow had been run out and made fast to a post.
but the vessels stern was swinging off into the
stream. The skipper with scowl on his
brow stood on the bridge abaft the wheel
house and stared at the first mate, who was
hustllng around on the hurricane roof amid
ships. Down below on the quarter deck the
second mate was helping the third mate and
deck hand to take the turns out of the stern
line, which was snarled up on deck instead OF
being fast on the dock.
"Mr. Olsen" said the captain in a gentle
manly tone Of voice to the first mate, ''why ir
thunder don't you get that line out. you long.
lean, lank, knock-kneed tar-tainted wreck of
returning reason? Don't you see we're swing
ing OFF,
AYE, aye, SIR" Mr. Olsen replied respect
fully touching his cap to the skipper
Then Mr.. Olsen leaned far over the rail and
raising his voice he called the second mates
attention to matter of great importance
MIR. Peterson" he yelled, whats eating
you, you tow headed, block-eyed lubber! Dc
you want to choke the stream? Get move on
you, and be quick about it."
"Aye, aye, SIR" was Mr.. Petersons response
to this delicate attention received from his
superior. He then gave the third mate some
instructions.
Swanson" he gently but firmly remarked
'I'll crack your blooming skull if you dom
hump yourself, you gaunt-eyed. bow-legged
stock-fsh feeder! Bear hand there Lively
now, and get that line 0utn'
''Aye, aye, sir" said Swanson in a humble
voice.
Then Swanson gave the deck hand, who get
$12 per month, clout ON the side of the head
which knocked him down. Then he jumped
on him with both feet and shouted: "Why il
- don't you pay out that stern line, you low
lived white-livered, mule-eared, hog-backed
slab-sided, bench-legged feeble minded molli
grubber! What are we paying you for?" Ant
he finished on the poor man with kick in the
| ribs.
The deck hand ran the line out and made thu
boat fast. Then he went down in the hold
where he anointed his person and dubbed him
| self with handspike.