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The herald., 1895-12-24
THE POSTOFPICE

The Rush Continues, and the Force Of En-
pIoyes is Overwhelmed With Work
The postoffice is completely swamped
with business, and the mail from the east
is several days behind. On Saturday Post
master Van Dusen telegraphed the author
tiles at Washington, asking for extra men
for ten days. No answer was received
until yesterday noon, when permission was
wired to put the men on at the rate of $500
per annum.
In the meantime everything is in dis
order at the postoffice. The regular clerks
have been working day and night, sleeping
from one to two hours on pile of mail
sacks when they were compelled to rest,
and have still found it impossible to work
the large amount of mail which comes
pouring in from the east, as we'll as the
heavy east-bound business.
Yesterday at noon long lines of people
were in line at the general delivery window,
as well as the registry and money order
department. Mr.. Van Dusen put an extra
man at table in the corridor to weigh the
packages, ETC.. but still it was impossible
to keep the line moving.
10 add TO the annoyance pickpockets
have made their appearance about the
postoffice, finding the crowd a good place
in which to ply their vocation. Besides,
sneak thieves have found the postofflce a
profitable place, and any one who leaves
an umbrella or small package around for; "a
few minutes is apt to find the same miss
ing when called for. The rush will prob
ably continue for at least two weeks
longer.
The herald., 1895-12-24
The Nightingale Case Decided


In the United States circuit court, yester-
day morning, Judge Ross handed down his
decision in the case of Newell Nightin-
gale VS.. the Milwaukee Furniture company,
a suit in equity for the adjustment of GER
tain financial transactions. This case cre-
ated quite sensation when it first came
out. Nightingale was heavy stockholder
in the furniture company, and was the
bookkeeper and general manager. 1t was
alleged by the other stockholders tina
Nightingale converted to his own use some
$4,000, which Nightingale alleged that he
was forced to disgorge under threats of
prosecution, and with an officer at the door
for his arrest. Nightingale further alleged
that the only reason that he refunded this
money was because of the serious illness of
his father, and the fact that anything like a
scandal might result seriously. Judge
Ross, in the course of his opinion, takes
occasion to severely criticize the business
methods of Nightingale, and concludes by
saying that as the plaintiff came into court
without clean hands himself, his bill in
equity is dismissed at complainant's cost.
The herald., 1895-12-24
THE FENCE is NOW GONE
Alameda From Also to Date Street Devoid Of
Its Bill Board.

tiuuCud hbeo u Ddtc otFect DcNOiu "
Its Bill Board.
The Alameda street fence is now thing
of the past. 1t was removed yesterday,
and one of the greatest causes of conten-
ton between the council, the police COM
mission, the Ministerial union and the
chief of police has been eliminated.
The fallen women. who formerly occu-
pied the cribs behind the fence have, for
the most par t, removed to location about
200 feet to the east and north of their old
stands. new row has been constructed,
running in a direction toward the river.
Here the women will be located along
streets run through private property that
will in no sense be public thoroughfares,
although the public will ,of course, ,bei invited
to use them. The south entrance to the
Little Paree", which was nearest the
Also street entrance has been boarded up.
Bauer's saloon, the Horseshoe, is still
closed, as is also his restaurant. The fact
that the fence was removed drew quite
crowd to the quarter last evening to in
spect the new conditions. 1t is the inten.
ton now to rent the row of little brick
store rooms facing Alameda street on the
east side to Chinese. This will leave the
women f14nked on the east and north by
Chinese, and will not improve conditions.
The herald., 1895-12-24
General Court Notes
Another suit was instituted hu the

Another suit was instituted by the Stude-
baker Bros. Manufacturing company
against S. W. Luitweiler, to recover
$28 900, due on notes and for interest and
costs of suit.
James A. Farrell, doing business under
the name of Farrell & Co., in draperies
and window shades. yesterday filed his
petition to be declared an insovent debtor.
Liabilities are given at $87S.S1, with as
sets at $50. .5
Notice of appeal in the case of Thomas
Hughes VS.. DIR. A. L. DeSonchet, 10 recover
$3.50, was filed with the county clerk yes
terday
In the United States district court yes
terday the federal grand jury made par
tial report, returning two indictments.
Bench warrants were issued, with bonds
fixed at $500 and $1,000. As the arrests
have not been made the names are with
held.
The arraignment of Booth, Fulkerson
and Stevens, arrested on a charge of send
ing lottery matter through the mails, was
yesterday continued by Judge Wellborn
for two weeks.
In the case of Wong Yong, who has been
sentenced to deportation. Judge Wellborn
yesterday granted q stay for thirty days.
Yesterday was law and motion day in
the various departments of the superior
courts, and in consequence general litiga-
ton was light.
In the case of r. E. Wartelle ct al. vs.. G.
The herald., 1895-12-24
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
sends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced liz the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
lis excellence is due to its presenting
in tho form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste. The refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds. headaches and feveIs
ana permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
King them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in Doc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactrred by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package. also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you viii not
Ecept ann substitute If offered.
The herald., 1895-12-24
RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED
Some Teachers Step Out and Others Are
Appointed

Some Teachers Step Out and Others Are
Appointed
The finance committee of the board of
education last night reported bills aggre-
eating $19O9.23 and also recommended
that the salaries of the school department
for the current month be paid. The re-
port was adopted and the several bills
ordered paid.
The teachers committee reported, rec
ommending that the reslgnations of Susan
ma Corey, Lillian F.. Purdy and Nellie E.
Clark BIZ accepted; that Ada P. Bixby and
Francis Bristor be elected as teachers in
the kindergarten department, and that the
usual testimonial be granted to Cora s..
TAYLOR and Lillian E. Purdy.
The above was adopted.
On motion of Director Grubb, the build
ing committee was empowered to accept
from the previous owner the deed for the
lot upon which is located the Arroyo street
school, for which the city has never had a
deed.
Superintendent Foshay was granted a
three-days' leave of absence to attend the
meeting of the State Teachers association,
which will be in session at Oakland on
January 2, and 4.
The herald., 1895-12-24

f. Deitz, suit to quiet title, Judge Van
Dyke yesterday gave Judgment for plain
tiff as prayed for.
In the case of Asa Hunter vs.. Jesse ID.
Hunter ct al, suit in partition, Judge
Van Dyke yesterday ordered an interlocu-
tory decree as presented.
The habeas corpus proceedings of Dick
Vanderkan we're yesterday continued by
Judge Smith until today.
The district attorney yesterday filed an
information against James H. Brown for
grand larceny and he will plead today.
The trial of Dick Woods for mayhem
comes up before Judge Smith today.
The case of William Corbett, charged
with assault to rob, was yesterday dis
missed by the district attorney, as there
was not sufficient evidence to warrant 60
ing to trial.
The district attorney yesterday issued a
complaint against Juan Loatos of Calaba-
sas on charge of malicious mischief.
Loatois is charged with destroying a tent
and chicken coop belonging to Jesus Sol
danio.
The herald., 1895-12-24

C othing store on Main street near First
about 6 o'clock in the evening. Tho patrol
wagon was called and Baker walked Will
Jams up to it at the corner. Just as they
got to the edge of the steps oil the wagon
the officer let go his hold on Williams, ex-
pecting the man would climb into the ve-
hicle. Instead of this Williams dashed
past the officer and headed south on Main
street with Officer Baker and others in
pursuit Down Second the fellow turned
and into Los Angeles street, where Detec-
tive Auble saw him and running up caught
hold of his collar. The two fell over the
curb, Williams striking his head against
the stone wall and being knocked sense
less,
The herald., 1895-12-24
THE SOLDIERS HOME

Tomorrow Will Be Observed As General
Holiday
This afternoon and this evening enter
tainments will be given in the assembly
hall, Soldiers Home, at which a Christmas
tree and Christmas exercises will be fea-
lures.
Christmas day will be observed as holi-
day. Religious services will be held in the
morning. Christmas dinner will be served
in the mess hall and hospital at IL o'clock.
A Christmas tree and musical entertain
ment will be given in the afternoon and
will be repeated later, so that all may have
an opportunity of enjoying themselves.
All work, except such as is essential, will
be suspended during the day.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Trustees Sale

Due notice and demand having been served
upon the undersigned by the First National
bank of Los Angeles as required by that GER
tain deed OF trust hereinafter mentioned.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the terms
and under the authority of that Certain deed
of trust executed by s. w Luitwieler and
a rst part therein, to the undersigned. ]. NJ
Elliott, party of the second part therein, and
the Fir,t National bank OF Los Angeles, party
OF the third part therein, dated June 20. 1898
and recorder in the Office of the county record
er of the county of ! os Angeles, state OF Cali
forna. in book 858 OF deeds at page 16I and
following; and in pursuance OF resolution
pass ed on the 18th day of December, 1895, by
the board of di ectors of said First National
bank OF Los Angeles, a corporation, and the
holder OF the notes (Nos. l5257. 1898 and
l52o9) to secure payment OF which the afore-
said deed OF trust was executed, declaring that
default had been made in the payment OF the
principal sum and other sums due under said
notes and deed OF trust, and requesting and
directing said J. NJ Elliott, trustee, to sell the
real estate described therein to satisfy said In
/, j. NJ. Elliott, trustee, do hereby give notice
hat on Monday, the 18th day of January A. D.
1896, at IL o'clock noon OF thai day and in
Iance) in the city of Los Angeles, county
of Los Angeles, state of California,
! will sell at puHlic auction to- tho highest
bidder for cash in gold coin of the United
States, all the pieces or parcels OF land situ-
ted in the county of Los Angeles. state o
California. described as follows, towit:
First-An that certain piece situate in the
city of Los Angeles and described as follows
to-wit: Lot No. 5 and north half of lot No 4
in McAr!hurs subdivision of lot No. of block
II, Hancock's survey, being one hundred and
thirty-two 132) feet fronting on. Figueroa
street and two hundred and forty (240) feet
deep. the map of McArthur's subdivision"
is on file in tho Office of the recorder of Los An.
geles county, state OF California. and reference
is hereby made to said map for Il further des-
cription of said lots.
second--Lot No. seventy seven az, of the
Mcdonald tract in the Rancho of San Pedro as
designated in the map OF said tract recorded
In the office of the county recorder OF Los An
geles county at pages II and 2Z OF book Is of
miscellaneous records, containing forty four
and 59-l00 acres more or less
Third-That parcel of land in the rancho
santa Gertrudes described as follows, to-wit
Blocks numbered five (5) ana seven "a of the
Corona tract, as per map thereof made by W.
D. Buckner, April, 1882, and recorded in book
81, att page So, mi ,celaneous records OF said
Los Angeles county, said blocks containing
215 acres.
Together with the appurtenances.
Terms of sale: Cash in gold coin OF the
United states; ten per cent payable to the un.
dersigned on the tall of the hammer; balance
on delivery OF deed; and if no. SO paid, unless
for want OF title ten days being allowed for
search) then said ten per cent to be forfeited
and the sale to be void
j. NJ. ELLIOTT,
1886 Trustee.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Another Attack Made on the
Validity of the Grand Jury
SOME NEW POINTS RAISED
Judge Ross Hands Down a Decision In
the Nightingale Case
The Defendant Severely Scored In the Opinion.
A Number Of Divorces Granted.
General Court Notes

In the case of S. A. Garrett, the attorney
charged with embezzlement, argument
was yesterday heard by Judge Smith on a
motion to set aside the indictment.
Henry T. Gage, esq.,, is representing the
defendant, and attacked the validity of
the Indictment on the ground that mem-
bers of the grand jury voted to return the
Indictment without hearing any testimony.
Foreman Storrs and Clerk Preuss of the
grand jury we're examined as to the man
ner in which the Indictment was returned,
and it was brought out that only seventeen
members voted on the question. After
hearing argument Judge Smith took the
matter under advisement to give the
district attorney an opportunity to present
authorities.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Silk Around His Body

Pat O'Brien was sent to the receiving
hospital for medical treatment yesterday
by Officer Fay. O'Brien has been treated
at the hospital number of times before
aud has also been sent to the poor farm
and county hospital, but he seems pos
sessed of nomadic nature and refuses
to remain in any single place. The last
time he was taken to the receiving hospital
he had several pieces of fine silk on him
and yesterday when searched the same ar
ticles were found wrapped around his body.
He said he wanted to keep them until he
got good chance to sell them.
The herald., 1895-12-24
To Real Estate Owners

If you own lot in all probability you
have house cr contemplate building one.
At all events you may need building hard
ware or tools. In selecting this class of
material you should look out for quality as
well as price, At the old hardware store of
Furrey & Co., 159 to 165 North Spring
street, you will find everything to the
queens taste-prices way down, and quail
ity guaranteed to be the best.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Constables' Fees

Argument in the case of Harry Johnston,
constable, VS.. the county of Los Angeles
was heard by Judge York yesterday after
noon. Johnston is suing to recover fees
for work done, and attacks the legality of
the county government bill. The case is
an agreed one among all the constabies in
the county, and is attracting much atten-
ton. Judge York took the matter under
advisement.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Out In the World Again

c. L. Buchanan and T. q. Gallagher,
members of the American Railway union,
were released from Jail yesterday morning
after serving eighteen months imprison-
ment less three months for good behavior
Gallagher is said to be a physical wreck
and Buchanan's health is impaired. Be-
fore leaving the building both shook hands
with and thanked the Jail officers. M.
Kennedy. the jailer, states that the Two
men we're exemplary prisoners in de-
The herald., 1895-12-24
Special Notice

The annual meeting of the members of
the Los Angeles Chamber cf Commerce,
called for the purpose of nominating Off
GERS and directors for the ensuing year
Ito be elected January Sth) will be held at
the rooms of the chamber. Fourth and
cember 26th, at o'clock. By order of the
board of directors.
W. G. PATTERSON, President.
G. 4. WILLARD, Secretary.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Pleaded Nbt Guilty

A. L. Nichols, charged with the murder
of J. S. Kirk, yesterday entered plea of
not guilty before Judge Smith. His trial
was set for February 18th.
Joseph Mitchell, charged with burglary,
also entered his plea of not guilty, and will
be tried January 14th.
Ross Shane, charged with burglary, will
be tried January Goth.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Divorce Business


The somewhat notorious divorce suit of
Mrs. A. j. Houbert vs.. F. o. Houbert, was
tried before Judge Van Dyke yesterday.
This is the case in which cruelty, etc., is
charged. and all sorts of allegations are
made. Judge Van Dyke, after hearing the
testimony, denied the application for q
divorce, saying that he did not care to hear
anything more about it. The plaintiff
burst into tears and wept copiously, as the
Judge left the bench. ,.'.
Judge Mckinley yesterday divorced Mrs.
J. Nj. Minton from S. A. Minton on the
grounds of desertion. A divorce was
granted in this case some two months ago
by Judge Clark, but as the necessary time
had not elapsed, it was necessary to have
the order vacated and q new divorce
granted.
Judge Shaw divorced Mrs. Rika Klaus
from A. Kraus on the grounds of desertion
and cruelty. Kraus left his wife and went
to the Atlanta exposition, leaving her only
As cents. He was also cruel in various
ways, and compelled his wife TO submit to
various indignitles, among others, trying
to compel her to receive the attentions OF
other men.
Judge Shaw also granted Mrs. Mary
Viola Hooker divorce from Victor E.
Hooker on the ground of desertion.
Judge Van Dyke granted Mrs. Nellie M.
Hall divorce from r. E. Hall on the
grounds of desertion.
The herald., 1895-12-24
A Break for Liberty

Henry Williams made a break for lib
erty yesterday, and as a result he is in the
receiving hospital badly bruised. Officer
Baker placed Williams under arrest for
having stolen pair of trousers from a
The herald., 1895-12-24
LOS ANGELES
Representative Wholesale and
Retail Dealers, Business
Men and Firms

NlCN anu TIT Ills
ArTORNEYS.AT.LAW. ........
". II. sHINN, 205-20S Wilson blk, Spring 1t.
BARRIERS SUPPLIES AND GRINDERS
STEINEN & KIRCHNER, l30 N. Main st.
JOSEPH JAEGER, 2S2 s. Main, bet "a and 30
BICYCLES .
''KEATING," Hawley, King & Co., 21o N. Main
BRASS WORKS ~ ..
PAC BRASs& NOVELTY w'KS..Up Main cor.
Alpine -
CROcKERY
PAC. CROCKERY e. TIN CO., 228 N. L. A. 81
cAsT.OFP CLOTHING
9. GREENG ART. buy and SELL l07 Commercial
CARRIAGE WORKS
TIE TABOR CAR'GE WORKS, 1877 W. Fifth st
CEMENT CONTRACTORS. IRRIGATION
GRAY BROS. & WARD, 1875 N. B'way. Tel. 236
GOISTS-WHOLEsALE
rw.BkAUN A. CO. .AOs-IO7 N. Main: tel 95<
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
LUDWIG WAGNER, Mott Market Tel $50.
OROcERS-WHnLESAL ,
HAAS RARUCH & CO., $40 to 326 N. L. A. 0k
HOTEL BROKERS
ASSOCIATED HOTEL INVESTMENT BUREAU,
l02 8. Broadway; buy, sell and lease.
HOTEL,
ABBoTsFORD INN, cor 9Th & Hope Tel. 1176
HARNESS MANUFACTURER
OTTO RUF, 323 y. Main. New Turnverein haA.
LAW, COLLECTIONS, MERCANTILE REP'rs
STANDARD COLLECTION d. MERCANTILE
CO., unc, 8 90, 900. 2ll-212 Stims0n. A. q.
Broderson, atty.
LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
BANKERS ALLIANCE OF CAL. 11S Court st
LIVERY STABLES
CALIFORNIA STABLES. 1913 N. Main ct. Tel. 4s
MANTELs, TILES AND HARDWOOD LUnBER
HENRY BohRMANN, 514 8. Spring ct. Tel. 76a
PHYSICIAN
DR.. WARD, Byrne Brdg, RIM. 216 TEL ~
Observation-Disclosures
.. II. MAUDE & co. 2l1 w. First st
REAL ESTATE - ,.cs
NORTON & KENNEDY, 1874 8 Brdwy: tol 66s
SADDLES, HARNESS AND SADDLHWARH
J. F. MORENO, ego Also st.
SEWING 1ACHlNE REPAIRING
II v. BILLINGS, 424la 8. Spring st. Tel. 1345
SAFES, SCALES, REFRI0ERATORS
CHAs. ". ADAMS, 33s N Main. Tel. 1347.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TOOL COMPANY
CONSTABLE & 'CoUTTs 1856 N. Los Angeles
UNDERWRITERS AND EMBALHERS
BOOTH & ROW. 256 $. Main st. Tel. 1349.
UpHOLsTERINd AND CARPET CLEANING
JAMES F. ALLEN, 513 South Spring street.
MATCHMAKER md OPTIcIAN
q. sTOEsAK, 5ll 6. Spring st. bet 5th and 6tl
WINES AND SPIRITS
G. r. A. Last, 129 and 13l N. Main st,
d WINES, LIQUORS AND cI0ARS
E. FLEUR, 1O4-4O6 N. L. A. st. Tel 22l.
YARN HOUSES
NEW YORK BAZAAR. 14S North SPRING. st
The herald., 1895-12-24
Thev Want Jurv TriaIs

Five vagrants were brought down by
Constable Dowler from Saugus yesterday.
They were arraigned tefore Township JUS
tice Young, and all demanded jury trials.
The cases were set for he airing Thursday.
The herald., 1895-12-24
Supreme Court Opinion

The opinion of the supreme court in the
case: of the Stimson Mill company VS..
Spurgeon V. Riley ct al. was received at
the office of the clerk in this city yesterday
for filing. The action was instituted to
foreclose twelve liens for labor and mate
rials furnished and used in the construc-
ton of house for Mr.. Riley, the claims
aggregating $l,72S.S6. The case was
tried and judgment was given that the con-
tract was valid: that the first payment of
$3.50 was made before due; the fourth,
fifth and sixth were not so made; that
plaintiff was not entitled to recover upon
the cause of action assigned by it to S. G..
Dodge, except as against defendant Grim
Minis; that Duncan and the plaintiff were
each entitled to recover of defendant
Crimmins the amount of their respective
liens and entitled to recover Of the defend
ant Riley in the sum of 5000. The judg-
ment is affirmed by the supreme court.
The herald., 1895-12-24
The NeWhall
Land & Farming Co.
:. Will sell -.
At Auction

At Auction
In Los Angeles, at the RICHMOND
STABLES, SI2 S. Main ST., near Ninth.
at 10 o'clock a.m., January 4, 1896,
80 Head of Draft
and Farm Horses and Mares
Weighing from 1000 to 1850 pounds.
18 Head of
Carriage Horses
All we'll broken. double and single, and
we'll matched.
d Head of Road Horses
BY the well-known stallion "Guide, "
record 2:I64. All horses are four wears
and upwards, and aro we'll broken, double
and single.
II Head of Saddle Horses
10 Head of r1ules
This sale is made by order of the Board
of Directors of the Company, to close
out the balance of the horses on hand for
the year 1906.
Horses will be on exhibition and trial at
the Richmond Stables, 8I2 S. Main St.,
near Ninth, on and after Dec. goth.
Walter S. NeWhaH,
Genera! Manager
j. j.. ArnOff,
Superintendent
The herald., 1895-12-24
The New ISo6 Gar and Czarina

The finest wheel over brought to this mar
ket, now on exhibition at H. o. Haines'
carriage repository, 339 North Los Angeles
street.
The herald., 1895-12-24

The Anhcuser, 243 5. Spring st.
Concerts every evening from 3 until IL
the ANIME Sisters orchestra The i'm
ported Tucherbrau and Pilsener, as drawn
at the Anheuser, have captured the lovers
of the foamy. Chas. Bauer, proprietor.
The herald., 1895-12-24
A Useful Christmas dif,
See the Buffalo

The new No. Smith Premier typewriter
Sold on installments. 216 South Broad.
waV.
The herald., 1895-12-24

Go and see the Buffalo at Gassen's Pal.
ace market. Hauser and his big hog are
not in it.
The herald., 1895-12-24

Eckstrom does the wall paper business ofth Q
city. He has large stock good taste and cor
rect prices.
The herald., 1895-12-24
CARPET CLEANING

STEAM CARPET CLEANING, SEEMING AND
spring; tel. 1913. S-9tf
The herald., 1895-12-24
FOR SALE-LiVE STOCK

INOR SALE CHEAP-6 MILK COWS ON
II installment plan. Inquire 2l32 Hunter
At -
The herald., 1895-12-24
MATCHMAKER

GEASONABLE GOODS FOR HOLIDAYS;
~ every article marked in plain figures and
guaranteed as represented. W j. GETZ. 336
f. broadway. 12-I5-6
The herald., 1895-12-24
PHYSICIANS

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pie copy east. occasionally. II you don't want
TO send your own paper call at the Office and
have them mailed direct free of cost
The herald., 1895-12-24

In Los Angeles, at the RICHMOND
STABLES, SI2 S. Main ST., near Ninth.
at 10 o'clock am, January 4, 1896,