Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-18

Richmond, G. A. Marsh, Jerry Bald
win, city; G. w. Mangrum, Florence;
John johnson, Compton; j. l.. Black
man, T. G. Cromer, Pomona; M. B. La
Fetra, Glendora.
A strong effort was made by the de-
tense to have the name of A. F. Bland
replaced in the jury box, but the court
denied the motion.
On reconvening after lunch large
crowd Of spectators occupied seats in
the court room, and considerable inter
est was smanifested in pretty little
woman, very neatly attired, who occu-
pied seat on the left of the defendant,
and evinced the liveliest interest in the
proceedings. This was Mrs. Damron.
Before any testimony was introduced
the defense admitted that Damron had
signed the name OF Hervey Lindley to
the note in question, and that the note
was negotiated by the defendant at the
Office Of the California Loan and Trust
company on June Z, 1890, but claimed
that he was authorized to do so.
The first witness for the prosecution,
Hervey Lindley, was then called, and
his testimony was of a somewhat con-
fusing nature. He denied on direct exam
ination that he had signed or authorized
any one else to sign his name to the
forged note introduced in evidence.
On cross-examination, however, he
admitted having had conversation
with Damron relative to money matters
at the Palace hotel, San Francisco, one
evening. Damron had asked him to en-
dorse o draft for $50, but the witness
had said that it was not necessary as he
had that sum with him and would loan
it to Damron, which he did. Damron
then told him that he might need $3.50
or 5000 more upon his return to Los An
geles, whereupon the witness promised
to help him raise it. Damron said that
he might need it before Lindley got
home, and they talked for some
time about the matter. The
witness admitted that Damron
might have inferred from his
conversation that he had given him per-
mission to use his name.
At this iuncture Mr.. Lindley was, by
consent, permitted to take the stand as
witness for the defense, in order to
avoid recalling him. He then testified
that prior to the exposure of Damron's
methods, he knew the defendants repu-
tation in the community for, trstl,
honesty and integrity, to be good.
M. M. Avery, formerly secretary of the
California Loan and Trust company, tes-
titled briefly to tine fact that Damron
negotiated the note for $3.50 on June Z,
1890. The witness was not cross
examined.
w. M. Sheldon, formerly president of
the same company, testified that Dam
ron called upon him and asked him if
Hervey Lindley's name would be ac-
cepted on note for $3.50, to which he
replied that it would be acceptable.
AT this juncture court adjourned for
the day, and the trial will be resumed at
10 o'clock this morning.
COURT NOTES.
In the United States district court,
yesterday, the case against E. A. john
son, charged with cutting government
timber in San Diego county, was called
for trial by Judge E. M. Ross. On motion
of the district attorney, however, nolle
prosequi was entered, whereupon the
case was dismissed and the defendant
discharged.
Court then adjourned until IL O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
o. A. Wilcox, one of the bondsmen for
Theo. X. Murray, who is charged with
having sold liquor to Indians at Porter
vile, Tulare county, on October 18th
last, yesterday surrendered the defend
ant to the United States marshal, and
was subsequently exonerated from the
bond by United States Commissioner
Van Dyke.
Owing to the enforced absence through
sickness, of Hon. S. M, White, of coun-
sci for the defense, the trial of the cause
OF d. Ellsworth vs.. The Gallup Coal Co.,
was continued by Judge Clark in depart
ment two yesterday, until 10 O'Clock
this morning.
The trial Of the cause entitled st.
Paul's School VS.. The City Of Los An
geles, was again resumed before Judge
Wade in department three yesterday,
and resulted in favor of the plaintiff
corporation, the court ruling that the
property in question did not form the
intersection OF Ward and Figueroa
probable that an appeal will be taken.
Mckinley granted decree as prayed for
in the divorce suit OF Mrs. Cora Free
man vs. w. Freeman, and similar or
der was made in the suit of Mrs. B. M.
Pope vs. +. H. Pope.
The cause of Carson va. Southern Pa
cifc Railroad Company, came up for
hearing in the same court, but was con-
tinued until tomorrow. The defendants
motion to dismiss the suit on the ground
of want of jurisdiction in the absence of
the original papers, was denied; as was
also motion to quash the alias sum-
mons in the case on the ground that it
was not the original summons.
NEW SUITS.
Among the documents filed with the
county clerk yesterday were the follow
ing new complaints:
James Gunner vs.. San Gabriel Valley
Rapid Transit railway; suit to obtain
judgment for $500, with interest thereon
at the rate of per cent. per annum,
alleged to be due on promissory note,
dated December 15, 1890.
Lille B. Ide vs. William Loehr ct al,
suit to foreclose mortgage on lot 13,
block 4, Pelissier tract, dated September
.l2, 1855, and given to secure the pay
ment of a promissory note for $400,
bearing interest at the rate Of Is per
cent. per annum.
Chamber OF Commerce Notes.
Over 1000 visitors have passed through
tie exhibit room the last two days.
The last few donations have added
Iereatly 70 the display making it very in