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Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
HUNTINGTON'S CLAIM.
Part of the Court House Property Be
longs to the Stoddards.

Part Of the Court House Property Be-
longs to the Stoddards.
"Mr. G. p. Huntington undoubtedly
owns $50 feet of the county court house
and Jail property extending that dis
tance north from the Fulton block on
New High street," said a friend of the
railway king yesterday to HERALD re-
porter.
"The HERALD had "a SCOOP, as you
call it, on the claim in the first place, go
l might as we'll tell you that Huntington
has had three of the best real estate
men in the city appraise the value of
the 150 feet, without the Jail and the
south wing of the court house, which
are upon it.
"You can say that he does not want to
cinch the county, but only wants what
belongs to his adopted daughter and
the other Stoddard heirs. I am of the
opinion that he will offer q compromise
to the county on the basis of the actual
value of the land.
he investigations of his lawyers
and the abstract to the property which
he has had prepared, show beyond any
doubt that the title to the $50 feet is in
the Stoddard heirs and the result will
prove what l say"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
THE POLICE COURTS.
The Fate of Man Who Fooled the
Detectives.

06tCCLlVCSs
In Justice Owens's court yesterday
George johnson, one of the gang of
harness thieves who have been at work
in the city for several months, plead
guilty on two charges. He will be sem
fenced today.
Tom Norris, vagrant and morphine
fend, got sentence of 100 days in the
city Jail. This individual has been
fooling the detective force of the city
for long time. He was in the habit of
giving the officers bogus tips on burg
laries which were to be committed, and
on several occasions directed official at
tention away from certain localities in
order to enable other crooks to perform
'sjobs'' in safety. On Saturday night he
came to Detective Hawley, and informed
that officer that he had seen a man rob
an old man who was under the infu-
ence of liquor. Hawley investigated
the matter, found that there was not
grain of truth in the story, and locked
the informer upon charge of vagrancy.
The To-day sentence is the well-de-
served result.
The check forgers, known as the
"Crockers," Franklins," and bearing
score of other aliases, were held by Justice
Owens on another charge, yesterday, for
trial in superior court. Their bail was
fixed at $4,000 each,
In Justice Austin's court three drunks
were fned An opium smoker who was
caught in the act of "hitting the pipe"
will be sentenced today.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
THE STUMP CASE.
Efforts to Prove an Alibi and to Estab-
lish Good Character.

Efforts to Prove an Alibi and to Estab-
lish Good Character.
The trial of Jake Stump for participa-
tion in the Green mortgage forgery was
up again in the superior court yesterday
before Judge Smith. During the morn
ing L. H. Longley and M. M. Green
were put on the stand for the prosecu-
ton, and they rested. For the defense
Louis Fogle, Charles Steinhoff, Alex.
Stump, George E. Briggs and J. G.
Wright were examined, the burden of
their testimony tending to prove the
good character and integrity of the ac-
cused, and to establish an alibi for him.
Charles l.. Davis testified to having met
Stump at his ranch, between and 8
O'Clock on August 25th, on which oc-
casion he received receipt from
Stump. At that time Stump was work
ing his hay. John G. Hoy was next
called for the purpose of impeachment
of testimony, and Jailer Pallett, E. w.
Doane, R. B. Briggs. ]. U. Elliott and
others were placed on the stand. The
main purport of the evidence was to
show that Stump was on his ranch on
August Oath, 25th and Goth. The case
will go to an argument this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27

county building Yesterday. Outside
clouds OF lime and dust and resounding
hammers indicated scene of din and
confusion, but despite OF all his honor
held his first court session in his new
rooms. In the ante room there is vel
vet pile carpet that would grace the
apartments of royalty, while in the
court room there is a second hand car
pet of the "hand me-down" order. The
desks in the room are improvised affairs
that have evidently been brought out of
the lumber room.
EYES," said the Judge, 1--WE held court
here today. and shall continue to do 30.
We have been provided with second
hand carpet in the courtroom, but this
l understand is only temporary ar
rangement."
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
A Big LIBEL SUIT.
ALI Caused by a Notice on a
Postal Card.
w. A. vandercook VS.. H. s.
Crocker & Co.
The Allegations on Which the Dam
age Claim is Based.
Some Very Interesting Points of Com
mercial Action Involved-The
Objectionable Postal
Card.

Attorney H. o. Collins yesterday filed
a suit in the county clerks Office
against H. s. Crocker & Co., the we'll
known publishing firm of San Fran
cisco, for $4,000, libel, on behalf of
Wilmot A. Vandercook, for long time
their agent in the Southern California
counties. The suit brings up rather
peculiar phase of the libel law.
It is alleged in the complaint filed
by the plaintiff that i'll November,
1887, sVandercook entered into a con-
tract with II. s. Crocker & Co. by which
he was to represent them in San Luis
Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, San Ber-
nardino, Ventura, San Diego, Los An
geles counties and Lower California.
Under this contract, after all expenses
were paid, the profits were to be divided
equally between the two parties to the
suit.
This contract was extended to Feb
ruary 1, 1890, and subsequently Wander
cook entered the employ of the firm, re-
ceiving stated salary and 10 per cent
commission. This contract terminated
cooks connection with the firm of H. S.
Crocker & Co. he alleges he sold goods
for them to the value of $3.50, 900.
He also alleges that without his
knowledge or intervention during the
period he was under contract as the rep
resentative of the firm they made large
sales of goods in Southern California on
which be was entitled to 50 per cent of
the profits.
The plaintiff further claims that he
submitted full statement of his books
and accounts to Crocker & Co., and
asked that they do likewise in order to
bring about a settlement, as per their
agreement. This, he alleges, Crocker
s& Co. have refused to do, and sometime
ago they sent out numerous postal cards
to his friends and business connections
which read as follows:
"OFFICE OF H. s. CRoCKER & Co.
DEAR SIR: All amounts due to H. S.
'Crocker & Co., you will please remit
direct to that firm, as our former agent,
Mr.. w. A. Vandercook. is no longer
authorized to collect any money on our
account. Yours resnectfully,
III. s. CRoCKER & Co."
"San Francisco, California"
Mr.. Vandercook alleges that during
his lifetime he has been man of good
and honorable reputation in all his bus
mess transactions, and has enjoyed the
confidence and respect of all his business
customers, friends, associates and neigh
bors; that the business of this plaintiff
as merchant has always depended
upon his good reputation and credit and
upon the trust reposed in him in all his
business transactions.
Plaintiff AYERS that the defendants
meant by the said publication, that this
defendant was dishonest and untrust-
worthy and was attempting to defraud
said defendants. and that the said per-
sons to whom said postal cards were
sent, should avoid further dealings with
this plaintiff and Vandercook further
AYERS that the publication made by
Crocker & Co. was damnatory and has
tended to iDjure his reputation and
credit, hence he asks for damages in the
sum of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
GAMESTERS IN LUCK.

The Chinese Gambling Suits All
Dismissed.
There has been another slip 'twixt the
cup and the lip in the prosecution of
the Chinese gambling suits. This time
the hitch was caused by death of Police
Officer Bevan. In department five yes
terday the district attorney asked Judge
Shaw to dismiss the cases pending
against Wong Tung ct al, All Sing ct
al, All Gee, and Wong Sing ct al. The
district attorney gave as a reason for
this action the impossibility of present.
ing evidence sufficient to secure convic-
tions owing to the demise of Officer
Bevan. Judge Shaw dismissed the
cQepa
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
CRUSHED AGAINST THE WALL.

The Accident Which Yesterday Befell
Little Girl
A serious accident occurred yesterday
afternoon, in Mott alley, to an unknown
little girl of 10, who lives at No. 173
Lakeshore avenue.
An express wagon driven by f. e.
Mirch was being backed toward the old
Gable grocery store, when the little girl
attempted to slip between the vehicle
and the wall. She was caught by the
rear end of the wagon, however, and
badly crushed between it and the side
OF the building. A doctor was called,
and took the injured child to her home
IN a hack. How badly she was hurt
could not ascertained.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
WHERE IS DUSENBERRY7
A Moberly, Missouri, Man Among the
Missing.

EDITORS HERALD: l have just re-
ceived letter from Moberly, Missouri,
making enquiry about man who, at
one time resided there, and was known
by the name OF Dusenberry. The writer
states that Dusenberry removed from
Moberly to Iowa and from Iowa to Los
Angeles, California; also the writer
states that Dusenberry was stalwart
in the ranks of the Republican party.
have carefully scanned the directory
OF our city and fail to find the name of
Dusenberry. If any of the many read
ers OF the HERALD will give any infor-
nation as to the whereabouts of the
said Dusenberry a favor will be con-
ferred upon
CONSTANT READER.
Los Angeles, January Goth.
IF anyone knows anything about
Dusenberry and will send the informa
tion to the HERALD it will be forwarded
to Constant Reader."]
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27

on charge of keeping dance house
without license. Now Brown comes
into court and alleges that Justice
Johnston is citizen of Wilmington,
and is not as result competent to
legally act as justice of the peace in San
Pedro. The attorney made an argument
on this point, specifying that it was
friendly suit, and Judge Van Dyke
granted an alternative writ of prohibi-
ton to restrain Justice Johnston from
trying the license case against Brown.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
IN HARD LUCK.
A Postmistress Booming Postal Receipts
in Order to Buy Bread.

Deputy United States Marshal Jen-
kins got back from Los Viejos, San
Diego county, yesterday afternoon, hav-
ing in his custody Mrs. Gregory, the ex-
postmistress of that place. Mrs. Greg
ory was arrested on charge of falsifying
her returns to the postal authorities.
with view to booming her receipts as
postmistress. When arrested some time
ago on gimilar charge Mrs. Gregory
made statement that the receipts of
her Office were not sufficient to provide
food for her family, and that she was
compelled by necessity to misstate her
Office returns. Her case will come up
for consideration this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
The Express messenger brotherhood.

The Express Messenger Brotherhood.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 26. 1t is asserted that
the express companies of the country
have combined with the view of crush
ing in it's infancy the new labor organ
ization going under the name of the
Express Messengers brotherhood. Since
the strike OF the southern express mes
sengers, the fact has developed that the
organization is not local one, but is
national in scope and secret in charac-
for
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
A DANCE HOUSE CASE.

A Question as to Legal Standing of
San Pedro Justice.
Attorney J. M. Damron yesterday
afternoon made application to Judge
Van Dyke for restraining writ in the
suit of II. E. Brown against ]. F. G.
Johnston, justice of the peace at San
Pedro. Brown was arrested at the in
stance Of Justice OF the Peace Johnston
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
Harmony Relieves Beiknap.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Jan. 26.-The
steamship Empress of Japan brings
the news that the Lancaster, the flag
ship OF the Chinese station, arrived at
Hong Kong January Sd, from Singapore,
with Admiral Harmony, who will sue
ceeded Admiral Belknap. The latter
will sail for the States on February 10Th.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
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authorities California these
Lemon ,oneh each.
South
here; Standard Fg
lis handor
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
A yerdict Aeainst Mackay.

New YoRK, Jan. 26.-Jnstice Ingra--
ham of thesupreme court today directed
verdict of $SS.877 in favor of Edward
Stokes in his suit against John Mackay
and Hector De Dastro.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27

"Think naught trifie, though it small ap
pear" Just remember tor instance how you
would be dancing around with toothsghe IL
you hadn't bought bottle of Salvation Oil
Yesi think of that.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
JUDGE WADE ON TOP.

He Opens Court in His New Quarters
Despite Many Difficulties.
Judge Wade of the superior court,
with his coat off, carting law books from
the ante-room of his new quarters
to his private chamber in the court
house, was the spectacle that met the
eyes OF visitors to the third floor of the
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
Ice Dream Season, 1899.

Christopher & Billings are determined to
manufacture he finest GRE am, sherbets, etc.,
ever made on the coast. Old patrons know
what this means. At Germain's, 123 South
Spring. Tel. Ala.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
PRICES EXTRAORDINARILY LOW.
ORANGE HEIGHTS

attractive subdivision portion
special advantages for the culture of the
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-27
WAGNER'S KIMBERLEY.
1925 s SPRING ST,
Manufacturing JeVeler and SilVerSmith.

stand
what viii ALL
125 s. Spring st., Wagner's Kimberley. ,oa1lr
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-01
ARTICLE III.
Executive Department
OF THE MAYOR.

SEC. &c. There shall be q Mayor, who shall
be the chief executive officer Of the city lie
shall be elected by the quaiined voters of the
City of Sacramento at each general municipal
election, and his term of Office shall be two
years He shall be at least twenty-six years
of age, and shall have been a citizen OF the
State and resident and qualified elector of
the city for the five years next preceding the
day OF his election.
SEC. 27. he shall vigilantly observe the Of
fetal conduct OF all public officers, and take
note of the fidelity and exactitude, or the
want thereof, with which they execute their
duties and obligations, especially in the col
lection, administration and disbursement of
the public funds and property; and the books,
records and official papers Of all departments,
boards, officers and persons in the employ or
service of the city, shall at all times be open
to his inspection and examination. He shall
take special care TO see that the books and rec
ords of the said departments, boards, officers
and persons are kept in legal and proper form;
and any official defalcation or willtul neglect
of duty, or official misconduct which he may
discover or which shall be reported to him,
shah be laid by him before the Board Of Trus-
tees City Attorney, or District Attorney, in
order that the public interests shall be pro-
tected. and the person in default be proceeded
against according TO law. He shall, nom time
to time, give the GARD of Trustees inforn1a-
ton in writing relative TO the state of the city,
and Shall recommend such measures as he
may deem beneficial 10 lis interest. He shall
see thai thu laws OF the State, the provisions
of this Charter. and the ordinances OF the city
are observed and enforced. lie shall appoint
q competent person or persons. expert in mat
ters OF bookkeeping and accounts, 10 examine
the books, records. condition and ana rs of
every department, board or officer. and report
fully thereon IN writing, 10 him at least once
IN every year, and TO enforce such exaf3iRa-
ton. Any person refusing to submit to, or
permit sdch examination; or purposeiy delay
Ing or impeding the same, must be suspended
for malfeasance IN Office. Ne shall have q
general supervision over al defartEen and
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-01
ARTICLE ".
Judicial Department..

SEC. so. All the powers. Jurisdiction and
authority which, prior to the adoption of this
charter, have been exercised by the Police
Judge and the Police Court Of the City of Sac
ranento, or either of them shall hereafter be
vested in and exercised by the City Justice OF
the Peace, or If there be more than one such
Clty Justice, then by the one to be de- tgnated
~ tue Mayor; and it is hereby made the duty
OF said City Justice, in addition to the duties
Otherwise required of him by law, to hold a
Ponce court in said city. Said City Justice
ana the court SO held by him shall have, in
addition 70 the civil Jurisdiction conferred by
law upon Justices Courts, jurisdiction of the
following public odenses committed within the
name OF the people of the Stale of California:
Ftrst-Petit larceny.
Second-Assault or battery not charged to
nave neen committed upon public officer In
the discharge of his duties or to have been
committed with such intent TO render the
same felony.
Third-Braaches of the peace riots. routs.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-01
ARTICLE VI.
Revenue and Taxation.

SEC. ~. All property in the city, not exs
empt under the laws of the State or OF tina
United States. excepting property used exclu-
si7eiy for public schools. and such as may be-
long to the United States, the state, to Sacra-
alton for municipal purposes. All taxable
property must be assessed at Its full casa
value. Land and Improvements thereon
deed of trust contract or other obligation by
which a debt is secured, shall, for the purposes
of assessment and taxation, be deemed an in-
terest in the property affected thereby In
case of debts so secured, the value of the prop,
erty, less the value OF the security shall %
assessed and taxed TO the owner OF the pror.
erty and the value OF the security shall IS
assessed apd taxed 10 the owner thereof and
the taxes so levied shall be lien upon thu
property and security.
SEC. 73. The City Assessor must betvees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21

Although Mr.. Sousa goes away. the Marine
Band at Washington still lives. 1t was famous
half a century before he came to it, and 1t may
be remarked that perhaps Mr.. Sousa's abilities
a leader and composer would not nov be So
well known if it had not been for the promi-
hence he gained director of the national
band. The Marine Band, though attached to
the marine corps and under the orders of any
othcer who happens to be in command of that
corps, il, IN fact, the national band, and doubt
less II IL hampered in some ways by its connec-
zion with the marines. Musicians Of the best
class are not always willing to enlist for a term
of years. and men who have skill and reputa-
tion band directors not inclined to place
themselves where they must be seryilely polite
and obedient to any man who happens to wear
shoulder straps 1t may be question whether
it would not be better, if the band Is to be de-
veloped further. to have it attached 10 some
civil bureau Of the government. ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21
All but the orlneys Of the British election

All but the Orkneys Of the British election
districts have voted and the complete result Is
seen in . majority conditioned on the action Of
several political groups If all the Irish nation
alists and labor men support Mr. Gladstone he
viii have . majority IN the bonse Of commons
Of a. IL the Parnellites hold on the liberal ma
jority will be "a; IL both ParneIlites and labor
people are lost the majority viii TAD 10 49, and
II all these groups vote swry the Glsdstonians
WI be in q minority Of l23 Nesuch calamity
ts likely 10 befil the liberals a. the loss OF all
their allies, or probable allies, in bunch, but
some Of these will certainly be lost If extra
ordinarily shrewd and fortunate program be
not adopted at the beginning of the new parlia-
snent II seems well nigh impossible to please
home rulers, labor reformers, moderate liberals
and strict non-conformists all at the same time.
The calculation viii have to be on the lines Of
greatest consistency and least loss in conso-
nance herewith. This will lead, doubtless, tn
. positive measure of home rule for Ireland
which shall not however, ALLEVIATE the nom
conformist element. and certain measures Of
electoral reform demanded in both islands and
BY all sections of the coalition. prscedshce in
the consideration of which will have % be de
termined BY the e1isency of the moment. II is
not probable that radical labor bills will push
aside the more pressing items of the party pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21

The bill to compel railway companies to use
automatic car coupler. and continuous brakes
which has been passed by the House is in
the interest Of humanity and favorable action
on the measure by the Senate should speedily
follow. II was shown at the hearing on this
subject last winter that about thirty-three per
cent Of all the fatal railway accidents happened
to brakemen, and was the result Of the use Of
the old-fsshioned pin coupler. 1t was asserted
by those who had made study Of the matter
that the change to the automatic coupler would
remove the possibility Ct between eight and
nine thousand fatal accidents 3 year. If the
cause Of anywhere near this number of annual
deaths shall be eliminated by the bill IN question
that is sufficient reason for its becoming law
Without any DELAY. -----
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21
gram.

So far Is numbers 60 the change from the
ordinary mode Of notification of presidential
candidates last night at Madison Square Gar
den WA an entire success And il appears
there was good deal of enthusiasm unbottled
for = campaign starter, although it was under
stood that it was not TO be considered n rstif-
cation meeting. The speeches, not below ex-
pectation certainly, sounded the democratic
keynotes of ''low tariff and no force bill
Other and better occasions win probably soon
occur when the two parties can present their
respective policies with greater fuliness, at
leasf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21

1t has been a matter of common remark that
the government buildings in this country for
many years past have not been either so taste
full or so well constructed as formerly. While
this Is the case. private architecture has i'm
proved To remedy this defect it is proposed
to employ in the designing Of government
buildings the best obtainabie talent and also TO
secure such services in the construction. The
bill in consonance with this idea which passed
the House on Monday retains the supervisory
control in the hands of the architect of the
treasury and there Is no purpose to dives. the
government Of any proper share of initiative.
1t has long been felt that the architectural
knowledge and skill outside should be availed
of more fully thsn at present. It may be q
saving of money as well a securing Of more
elegant and .ersiceable buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21

That NJ. Wilson's speech on any occasion
should be a little better than the best made by
any other man of his party Is not saying word
TO dis psiage that party's oratory. Mr. Wilson
Is very nearly much Of an orator as any man
to whom the present generation has ever
listened Last night in New York he put his
pa-tys principles and attitude in their best
possible light and did it with equal grace and
cogency. graduate from Washington uni
versity-so long personally associated with all
the great phases Of life at the capital, his per-
'onai triumPhs Are pleasing to the entire pubic
here without regard 70 party. ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-21

Twenty-two knots per hour, 1900 tons ton
mage, chiefly for coal, with appropriate outfit
Tor service, viii render the cruiser to be
launched near Philadelphia. next Tuesday, the
most formidable vessel of its class in the world
The progress of the United States navy is a
matter for national rejoicing. The additional
ships provided for BY this Congress will ma
tsr1aiiJ increase our resources of orense and
dsfsnse