The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-06
PASADENA.

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<>1GPAsADENA, May 5.--The examination
81 Marcus Dallantine, otherwise known
Is Juan Marcus, charged with assault
nth intent to commit murder, came up
Z on a postponed hearing in Justice Law
yence's court at 10 o'clock this morning.
Previous to the hearing of Juan's case,
the Cannuck, Lorenzo Martinez, was
brought up to plead on the charge OF
& being an accessory to the crime OF as
/ sault with intent to commit murder.
\plea OF not guilty WAS entered, and
q he hearing of his case postponed until
this afternoon.
The court room was crowded with in
terested spectators when the principal
case WAS called. Judge Utley was pres
emit to represent the people, while Cap
tain Yocum looked after The interests OF
the defendant.
During the course OF the trial, the gun
used by Juan, double-barrel shot gun,
was introduced as evidence, also the
clothes worn by the boy, which were
full OF shot holes, including the hat,
4 which was literally riddled with them.
The first witness called was ]. O.
Ct Joachim, butcher in La Canada, who
Z testified to finding the boy lying in the
! road, where he had fallen after the
Mexican had ehot him. WitHess took
the injured lad home in his wagon.
Jesus Verdugo, the Mexican to whom
the gun belonged, testified to having
seen Juan in the morning with the shot
gun in question.
The most important and only eye
witness to the shooting, Lorenzo Mar
tinez, stated that Juan and he had been
drinking some wine during the morning,
and that ne was in company with him
near the winery when the shooting
occurred. Ae Juan and he were walk
ing along tho road young Petit came
riding along at full gallop and addressed
some playful remark to Juan. After he
had passed, Juan drew up his gun and
fred shot into the air, Immediately
followed by another. Witness did not
zee In what direction the gun was
pointed and did not know whether the
aAn VII n ID vfse'- ..sE-- not hut say hin
was fired. lie had known defendant
and the injured boy about four months
and had never known them to quarrel,
but that they were always joking and
making fun when they met.
The counsel for the defense then asked
that recess be taken until l O'Clock, as
he was Of the opinion that the defend
ant WAS full-blooded Indian, and il
such was the case could not be tried in
q justice court. Upon the reaesembling
of the court, however, Mr.. Yo-
cum stated that he had been
unable TO obtain the necessary evil
dence, and the prisoner expressed
profound ignorance OF where or of what
stock he came from so the Indian ques-
ton was dropped. Argument wac then
made, Captain Yocum taking the point
that no intent bad been shown, and
asking that the defendant be- released
upon that ground. Justice Lawrence
then held the prisoner to answer in
$1,000 bonds.
The charge OF accessory against Mar
tinez was dismissed, but he was held in
5000 to appear rs witness. Both were
unable to put up the necessary security,
and were taken down to the county Jail |
by Constable Swift this afternoon.
Reports today from La Canada state
that the injured boy is improving under
the care OF DIR. Hopkins, and that the
prospects are exceedingly good for his
recovery.
SCRAP OF PAPER.
The laughable three-act comedy. A
Scrap of Paper, wac given ct the Grand
opera house this evening by the Pasa-
dena Dramatic club, under the direc-
tion of Prof. 0. w. Kyle, A very fair-
sized audience was present considering
the lateness OF the season. although it |
was unfortunate that the comedy was
not given earlier in the season. before
30 many of our theater-going people I
had gone east. The cast, which was a |
decidedly strong one, was made up as
follows:
proEnar C,ouraront - w.,
Baron de la Glaciere ... III 7 Rosera
Brisemouche, landed proprietor
anu nalIutallst. -............R r. T. Vandervort
Bapti6te, servant ..... Thnadans I o,ua
LouiSe de la Glseiere. Mrs T. B. WinsIow
Mile, susanna de Russo
vile, her cousin. Miss Melanie Miller
Mathild de- sister to Louise Mrs. L. Z. Vanderyort
Mile. zenooie, sister to Brise-
Nine. Dupont housekeeper, Miss c. DodWorlh s
fauilne, maid. Miss Jessie Cock
The parts were we'll taken, the whole
piece going of with charming smooth
ness, renecting much credit upon the di-
rectorial abilities Of Professor KYLE.
The announcement is made that the
most Charming OF all light operas Err
mimic Will pc given by the Pasadena con-
servatory of opera at the opera house in
about two weeks under Professor Kvle,s
direction. A most complete production
is promised, the music, etc., having heen
obtained from Mr.. Lams, former man
ager Of the Casino, New York. a num-
Der of the best local and Los Angeles
soloists are included in the cast. while
the chorus is said to be strong and well
drilled.
ANNUAL CHURCH ELECTION.
The pastor, Rev. H. T. Stats. and
members Of the North Pasadena Con-
EDUCATIONAL church gathered last even.
Miles Nerve and Liver pills
Act on a new neutrality-suspicious. the liver.