The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-04
SANTA ANA.

Luther Brown Sentenced for Assault.
Local Notes.
SANTA ANA, Feb. 3.-Luther G.
Brown, convicted of having assaulted
William Murray with deadly weapon,
appeared in court this morning
to receive his sentence. There was
large number OF spectators gathered in
the court room anxious to know what
sentence Judge Turner would pass on
the young man. He made his appear
ance in court promptly, accompanied by
his attorney, Mr.. McLachlan, and his
father and mother. Young Brown was
ordsred to stand up by the judge, and
litter the usual preliminary remarks and
comments he was asked by his honor If
he had anything to say why sentence
should not be pronounced. At this
juncture his attorney arose and made
strong plea for his client, reciting Incl
dents in the early history of mis- client
which reached the heart of every spec
tator and brought tears to the eyes OF
many.
He said that his cliant had come up
from almost abiect poverty; started out
early in life to gain an education; he
had worked hard doing chores night
and morning to pay his board Lad
gradually worked his way to the normal
school, and had sold papers on the
streets to earn a few dollars, at the
same time living and pursuing his
studies in bare room in order that he
might economically live and thus finish
his education, fitting himself for good
citizenship and a noble and useful life.
When young Brown rose the second
time to receive his sentence the judge
was visibly affected-so much so that
he could scarcely speak. After review
ing some OF the circumstances connected
with the case he proceeded to pronounce
sentence. He said: 81 do not wish to
blast your future life by pronouncing
your offense felony, thus depriving
you Of one of the greatest blessings Of
American citizenship-the elective fran
chise." He therefore made his punish
ment fine of $500, and in default of
payment he should be confined in the
county Jail one day for every SO until
the amount was paid, but his confne-
ment should not exceed two years.
Several times during the judges lect-
ure the tears came to the eyes OF young
Brown, and his poor old mother shook
with uncomfortable grief. Brown ia out
on bonds, having given notice OF appeal.
Walter Greenleaf was stepped on and
kicked by horse few days ago, which
will incapacitate him from work for sew
eral days.
John Deveney was arrested today on a
charge of malicious mischief sworn to
by Ed Cole. The complaint charges
that Deveney cut up set of harness be-
longing to E. M. Cole. This examination
was set for Tuesday at 10 q. m.
Six genuine hobos were arrested and
taken before Judge Freeman today.
Marshal Nichols ran in drunken
Mexicano today.
Mrs. Marshal of Indio is in the city
looking after business. She is the guest
of Mrs. James Buckly, her daughter.
About six months ago Victor Mont
gomery OF this city filed q case in the
superior court to compel the sheriff to
advertise public sales in newspapers de-
signated by the plaintiff. 1t was the
case of Cadman VS.. Sheriff Lacy. The
case was duly tried and decision rem
dered upholding the sheriff. The case
was carried to the supreme court, ana
the decision of the lower court affirmed.
Considerable interest has been mani
tested in the revival meetings that have
been progressing at the M. E. church
(South) the past week. The meetings
will be transferred to the North Metho-
dist church next week.
Mrs. V. Chosen. Mrs. Michael, Misses
Maggie, Laura and Lottie Chosen of La
Porte, Ind, arrived in Santa Ana TODAY
on the Santa Fe and are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. @. E. Parker of the Bruns-
wick. The visitors are cousins of G. E.
Parker.
Joe Shirmer, the young man who &C
cdentally shot himself in the arm few
days ago, was moved into Santa Ana to-
day in order that he might have closer
medical attention. The doctors are
making their best effort to save his arm.
The Prosper is lying alongside New
port pier preparatory to discharging her
cargo, consisting OF 100000 feet of pine
lumber.
J. Alph Wilson and James OFT Wis
tied Newport beach today. Mr.. Wilson
is recently in from Sherman, Texas. He
will make his future home in the Santa
Ana valley.
Rev, e. R. Watson will conduct serv-
ices tomorrow morning in Spurgeon's
opera house. Subject of discourse, The
mony with the Advanced Christian
Thought OF Our Day. Ali Odd Fellows
and the public generally invited.
FULLERION.
The Tribune of today says:
Born-In Fullerton, January 30th, to
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Stern, daughter.
Some thief was kind enough to steal
Ben Porter's saddle horse last Saturday
night, and up to this time nothing has
been heard OF it.
Two carloads of oranges were shipped
from the Letingthral place this week,
being the first orange shipment of the
season from this section.
j. E. Nugent and vile, who have been
stopping in Los Angeles for come time,
had new arrival in their home a few
weeks ago.
]. B. Stone sold over $4,000 worth of
walnuts off of thirty-acre orchard this
year. There is money in the walnut
business. and large number of trees
are now being set in this section.
T. Hansen says the Placentia post
n Ill