The herald., 1893-12-30
SANTA ANA.


/ SANTA ANA, Dec. 29.--The principal
curbstone talk OF Santa Ana today has
beeu the escape OF the prisoners from
the county Jail of Santa Ana last even
ing and the escape Of Chris Evans from
the Fresno Jail.
When Jail delivery occurs. the first
the public does is to try and find some
one to blame for the occurrence. In
the jail-breaking in Santa Ana, one
does not have to look far to find the
object wished for. Somebody is to
blame in this case surely but who is IT ?
This is about the way the matter
stands: Santa Ana has Jail built OF
brick, with tanks inside these tanks
are perfectly secure: person lock ed
within one OF them would stand but a
slim show of ever getting out. The
walls OF the Jail are about IL inches
thick, built of the poorest quality OF
brick, and it has been known to be in
secure since the first day it was turned
over to the city.
The bricks Of which it is built are rot
ten, and the workmanship is not first
class.
A little more than year ago man
by the name of Robertson escaped from
the jail in the same way that the three
men broke out last evening. and within
about three feet of the same spot in the
wall. That incident only confirmed
what every body was sure was true.
, The tanks are said to be unhealthy,
and some argued that it was cruel to
confine men within them.
Nobody knew the insecurity OF the
Jail better than did Sheriff Lacy and
the board of supervisors of Orange
county. Sheriff Lacy, knowing that
the jail was not safe. and also knowing
the desperate character of the man
Prince, convicted OF burglary, and Car
ter, an ex-convict OF the state prison,
did not confine them within the tank,
but left them in the corridors.
II he was under instructions from the
board. or any one in authority, to dis
pose Of his prisoners as he did then the
IL to take the blame himself.
MANNER OF ESCAPE.
Somebody from the outside handled
the prisoners a drill and chisel, with
which they worked their way through
the wall. A mallet was made from
some sticks of stove wood being put
together and wrapped with piece OF
blanket. The implements with which
they were supplied made their work
easy.
1t will be remembered that Grimes
made his escape from Morgan about four
monthsago. Having been released on
= technicality. Morgan was waiting for
the decision of the court with o warrant
ready 10 arrest him should the court
grant his release, which it did, and
Grimesshot out of the back way like a
bullet with Morgan in hot pursuit.
Grimes simply outran Morgan and made
bis escape. He was captured at Bakers
field, brought back to Santa Ana and
was convicted of the crime OF burglary.
Carter, as has been stated. is an ex-
convict, having served five years in the
states prison. But little is known Of
Charles Roach; he is probably hard
character, Judging from his associates.
Deputy Sheriff James Buckley re-
turned from San Quentin where he had
been with Bruce, the forger. He, as he
always does. landed his charge safely
behind the bars before returning.
w. X. Robinson and Gus Bixby have
been reappointed directors of the Orange
County Fair association.
The W. @. T. u. held an interesting
meeting at the Christian church. this
city, today.
Mr.. Taylor of Pasadena visited Santa
Ana today. He thinks of locating here.
Elder II. d. Connell of this city is
quite i'll at present.
Died, in Santa Ana, December Goth,
Elizabeth Smith, aged 63 years. Funeral
services will take place the residence
at p. m. December 30th.
Died, in San Juan December 28th,
Mr.. Pedro Vsreles. The burial will take
place at San Juan.
The First National bank has declared
dividend OF 5 per cent on the capital
stock. The meeting was held yester.
day and the dividend is payable jan
uary 1st.
The Orange county business college
opens up Monday, January 1st.
j. F. West OF Paso Robles is visiting
his brother, ]. B. West.
Anaheim and Buena Park are wrang-
ling over proposed branch road to
Westminster that the Southern Pacific
folks are talking of building. If you
fight, brethren, till you secure the road,
am afraid that there will not be much
left Of you to enjoy such plum.
49, sAOAA8o AAovo IOo bCOh ioN AtOti
the prisoners that escaped from the
county Jail last evening.
The ladies Of the Unity society will
hold New Years reception at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carpen-
ter, corner Of French and Hermosa
streets, from to pm. All cordially
invited.
SUPERIOR COURT.
The People vs. 1. G. Marks Time to
answer arraignment set for January 9Th.
Estate and guardianship of Lippy
Monroe settlement of account contin.
ued to January 11th.
Estate OF Griffin, deceased d-January
18th fixed for hearing petition for pro-
bate of will.
ORANGE.
The public schools will open on Mon
day, January 1st.
Mrs. Fl. r. Cooper and youngest
daughtsr returned from the east last