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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
The Inquest on John HendersOn's
Body Commenced
NO ARRESTS MADE AS YET
A New Theory Advanced as to the
Cause of the Tragedy
1t Is Probable the Cakes Were Poisoned to Be
Placed In Gopher HoIes-No New
Developments

The inquest upon the body of John
Henderson, the 8-year-old boy who was
poisoned on Wednesday evening by eating
cake given him by Mrs. O'Hare, was
commenced by Coroner Campbell yester
day morning, at the undertaking rooms
OF j. r. Paul, on Downey avenue.
Before the inquest, the Coroner, assist
ed by other physicians, held post
mortem examination on the body of the
boy, which confirmed the diagnosis of
strychnine poisoning as made by Drs.
Shoemaker and Carson the mig hit before.
A pronounced curvature of the spine. one
OF the symptoms of strychnine poisoning
when the dose taken has been extremely
large, was found.
The Coroner examined some fifteen wit
nesses, but elected no facts other than
those reported in The Herald yesterday.
Mrs. Hare admitted giving the children
the cakes, but denied all knowledge of the
poison, and the other witnesses could
only tell the facts concerning the finding
OF the boys and young Henderson's sub
sequent death.
The inquest was adjourned until Mon
day next in order to allow the detectives
to work on the case. Mrs. O'Hare has
not been arrested and will not be
unless the detectives find some further
evidence against her or someone swears
to complaint charging her with murder.
Many OF the people iu the neighborhoOd
of Downey avenue and Hawkins street
still insist that Mrs. O'Hare wilfully poi
Soned the children and some assert that
she is insane, but none of them care to
swear out warrant for her arrest.
Chief Glass put his men to work on the
| case early yesterday morning but denies
that he ever expressed an opinion as to
the guilt or innocence OF Mrs. O'Hare.
AS to the woman's insanity all such talk
is mere idle rumor, as is the talk about
Mrs. O'Hare's children poisoning the
cake to get rid of their mother. None of
have been here for months and anyone
who had had business dealings with the
old lady will be willing to testify as to
her sanity.
Little Eddie Strange, the boy who was
with Johnnie Henderson, and who ate a
to recovery yesterday and is entirely out
of danger so far as the effect of the poi
son is concerned.
A theory has been advanced by parties
who live in East Los Angeles that seems
reasonable explanation of the now mys-
FERROUS case. They say the gophers are
very numerous in the locality and very
destructive to trees and plants. The
gophers live in colonies, and there was
colony of them in the vacant lots adjoin-
ing Mrs. O'Hare's home. AS is we'll
known, the little animals have 'sweet
tooth" and love candy or cake. The par
ties taking this view of the case believe
that some one was poisoning gophers with
the cakes and set the bag down on Mrs.
o. are's porch and went away and forgot
them. The shape of the cakes were such
as would make them handy to push down
gopher holes. and the detectives believe
that in the end this solution of the mys-
cry will be found
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
POMONA'S PAVING CONTRACT
The City Councils Award Is Not Viewed
With Favor
Could Not Be Obtained Again
II Desired

Pomona, March 7.-Interest regarding
the disposition made by the City Coun-
Gil in awarding to the highest bidder the
Second street paving contract, continues
undated. The question asked is, What
reason was there that the contract call
ing for an outlay OF not less than $25, 900
or $50, 600, should have been given to the
highest bidder?' The Council is stand
ing back upon its dignity and will give
no explanation for this conduct. Prop
erty owners along Second street think
they, at least, are entitled to an explana-
ton. A few of the reasons for the Trus-
tees in awarding the contract as they did
were cleaned by Herald reporter this
morning, from an authoritative source
Tho analysis of the paving accepted by
the Council, of the properties composing
it, was the only one sworn to by chem
ist. Of the three bids submitted, one was
thrown out because the contractor al
mitted that he had little or no experience
in the matter of laying pavement. The
choice then lay between the only two, the
Council awarding the contract to the
highest bidder. A gentleman competent
to speak upon the subject, says that the
paving, even at the price accepted, is
3 cents per square foot cheaper than that
of the same quality laid in Pasadena, and
that it was doubtful whether a con-
tractor could be found who would again
put in as cheap bid.
Miss Taylor, daughter of James Taylor
OF San Francisco, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. John Johnston.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
SMALL FIRE AT REDLANDS
The Citizens Are Going to Protect Dumt
BruteS

BruteS
Redlands. March Mrs. Bentley's
house on Lugonia Terrace caught fire this
morning from an oil stove and ne room
was considerably damaged before the
flames were extinguished.
: At a meeting Of citizens yesterday after
noon to organize society for prevention
of cruelty to animal, the following were
appointed committee to draft papers of
Incorporation: Judge Crossman, G. e.
Tuesdall, Mrs. Trumbower. The meeting
was presided over by J. B. Breed and E.
+. Howe acted as secretary.
Chap Reev was slightly injured about
the head Wednesday afternoon, the result
OF the giving way of the timbers and
beams in Cane & Reeves new stable.
At Wednesday nights meeting of the
trustees the CITY engineers plans and
specifications for 40 feet of fiume, and to
replace that which was destroyed by the
overflow Of the zanja, were accepted. A
resolution was passed and ordered pub
lished in the Leader calling for bids for
said works, the same to be opened at Z
o'clock p M, March 23d.
G. l.. Hayes was grant d permission to
take water from the little, reservoir can
yon arroyo storm water ditch for period
of two years less one day.
The fire department. request for GER
tain supplies was granted.
Jacob Anthony was awarded the con-
the inmates of the city Jail at 20 cents
per meal.
Today Justice Baker sent up John Dun
en- for thirty days for orange stealing.
He also fined an Indian and a Mexican
vs. each and costs for assault and battery.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
CATALINA
Prominent Cleveland, Ohio, People Doing the
Island In Style.

Prominent Cleveland, Ohio, People Doing the
Island In Style.
Avalon, March Little Harbor, on the
opposite side of the island, is growing in
popularity daily. The contrast with the
wind-sheltered channel coast and its tran
quill waters is wonderfully striking and
beautiful. From the verandas of the inn
one can look down for several hundred
feet upon the rugged m-beaten shores
against which the huge waves with the
entire sweep of the ocean have full play
either dash furiously against the immense
boulders and rockyedges or else roll with
tremendous fource over the sands. Bath
ing, fishing and wild goat hunting are
the favorite sports and the Little Harbor
Inn under the management of o, I. Fell
lows, is an attractive resort for coaching
and yachting parti es as well as for those
who go over'the mountain trails. W
A party Of ladies and gentlemen who
are prominent in the social and business
circles of Cleveland, Ohio, are making a
tour of the Southern California resorts,
and will spend week or more among the
attractions of Catalina. The members of
the party, who arrived at the Metropole
on Tuesday, are: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Teagle, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Weideman,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Greif, and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fauihaber.a
The following people arrived on yester-
days steamer, and are registered at the
Hotel Metropole, viz. M. j. Detmar,
Hanson, North Dakota: Mr.. and Mrs. w.
p Cooke, S. H. Bond, Richmond, Ind. /;
Mrs. H. B. Marsh, Dayton, o.; Mrs. Mary
6. Cruise, Mrs. Alexander Houston, Phil
adelphia; John Brown, Santa Monica
M. Whittier, Los Angeles. s
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
THE LION LOVED GOATS,
This Was the Cause of His Und0ing
by Mr.. Sproul
Santa Ana's Chamber Of Commerce Figures
on an Ice Photographed Of the
Lockjaw

Santa Ana, March IA. A. Sproul,
who lives up in the Santiago canon, has a
number Of Angora goats. For several
months some wild beast had been preying
on them, but was so very shy that no
glimpse of it could be had. Tuesday
night Mr.. Sproul heard the goats making
a rush for safety. Running out he saw in
the moonlight huge mountain lion close
to the corral. The dogs gave chase and
freed the lion. Mr.. Sproul loaded his gun
with small shot which he had wetted with
syrup, fired at the lion and struck him
near the right eye, killing the beast in
stantly. 1t measured six feet in length,
had powerful fore feet, and claws long
enough to tear q man to pieces. Its
weight was SO pounds. The lion will be
stuffed for keeping
The regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber Oh Of Commerce was held last night.
The ice factory was pretty thoroughly
discussed, but no definite action was
taken. A Little Rock, Ark, man has
made proposition to put in an ice plant
here providing $6, 900 worth of stock can
be sold in this city. 1t is very probable
that the factory will be built. Mr.. A. H.
Thomas was instructed to investigate the
matter and report to the chamber at some
future meeting.
1t was agreed to put an agent of Orange
county in Los Angeles to represent this
county and direct the attention of strang-
ers to our resources.
Mr. Frederick Stephens of this city has
just received the news of the death Of his
father in England.
George Mehler, German resident of
Fullerton, ran a nail in his foot a short
time ago and yesterday died of lockjaw.
The proceeds of the lecture last night
by General Campbell for the Nebraska
Sufferers amounted to 1872.
The informal musicale given last night
by Mrs. A. P. Padgham in honor of ner
cousin, Miss jessie Padgham of Pomona,
was very successful. About twenty five of
her friends were present.
sacred concert will be given Sunday
evening, March oath, in the Episcopal
church, at which the best mu ical talent
in Southern California will take part.
Mrs. DR.. j. G. Mccoy is Just recovering
from a severe illness.
James H. Brown and Sarah M. Goodwin
were married yesterday at the home of
". l.. Shotto in Tustin by Elder T. H.
Orgon.
H. B. Keller of San Diego is visiting
his brother-in-law, c. G. Fife of this city.
At the reception at Mr.. and Mrs.
Granville Sturgeon in honor of Rev. and
Mrs. James, Rev. McGuir received a gold
headed cane and Mrs. McGuir a silver
fruit set and table piece.
J. g. Quick has sold to Louis I. Wolf
the eastern half of lot seven, block Il OF
the Berry tract for $780,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
ONTARIO

Ontario, March THE town sewer
bonds have been sold this week and our
Trustees will proceed as rapidly as pos
sible to put in the system Of which they
have already approved.
The death at Tucson of one of Ontario's
most respected citizens, G. W. Eldridge,
last Tuesday, cast gloom over large
number of families here. G. A. Eldridge,
of San Francisco, brother of the
deceased gentleman, was on his way to
Tucson and was met here Yesterday by
the sad intelligence of his brothers.
death.
tally-ho party consisting of Provi-
dence, r. l., nd Cleveland people, drove
here from Sierra Madre Villa today.
ID. G. Wild, of the law firm of d. and F.
Wild. New York, was here today looking
at our orange and lemon groves.
Carrie |. Rudolph, character imperson-
ator, gives an entertainment tonight in
the A. o. U. w. hall.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
FITZPATRICK AGAIN IN COURT
The Case Postponed-The Chinaman Robbel
Caught-Police Notes


Pasadena, March 7.-Another postpone
ment was taken today in the case of
William Fitzpatrick, charged with the
murder of Elmer Newton. The District
Attorney was not present. but the court
stated that it was satisfied from the evil
dence produced that public offense had
been committed and was about to issue
an order of commitment to the Superior
Court, when the attorney for the defense
entered demurrer, stating that he I'M
derstood that the case came up today on
the motion to dismiss. That motion be-
ing overruled, they desired to introduce
evidence in behalf of the defendant. The
case was then set for further examination
on Monday afternoon next. s'v"
This action of the; efense in putting on
evidence in the preliminary examination
will bring out the facts so far as may be
in the local court and gives the case much
more local interest. s.,.se,s .l>z- .vrs
An attempt will be made to throw the
whole blame upon Parks, who is gone, but
whether it will succeed remains to be seen.
few other minor cases came up before
Recorder Rossiter today. The fellow who
robbed and beat the Chinaman who works
for DR.. Hodge, a short time ago, was ar
rested by Constable Slater yesterday. He
gave the name of Frank Aguerre, and en-
tered plea of not guilty the case being
set for hearing Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. 1t will be remembered that the
Chinaman was going up Fair Oaks ave-
nue. near the corner of Chestnut street,
late at night, when man jumped out
knocked him down with club and went
through him, getting little silver and
carrying off a bundle of clothes which the
Chinaman had with him. The man was
quite badly hurt, loosing several teeth,
and was unconscious for some time. The
police are certain they have the right
man.
George Williams was sent down for ten
days for disturbing the peace, and George
Crane, gentleman of color, was up on
the same charge.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
Site for a Soldiers, H0rue

Santa Cruz, March THE committee of
ladies from the Grand Army appointed
to select site for soldiers home are
favorable to a place near Twin Lakes
Park and will so report to the annual
meeting. of the society at the Grand
Army of the Republic encampment to be
held in Sacramento next month. At the
encampment in Oakland last year $4,000
was donated for the home. This year the
balance necessary will be raised. The East
Santa Cruz street railroad will be ex-
tended to the home.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
A PIANO RECITAL
Professor Becker to Play at the Presbyterian
Church, Saturday

Pasadena, March Professor Herr T..
Becker will deliver the first of a series OF
piano recitals in the parlors of the Pres
byterian Church Saturday afternoon next
at o'clock. The programme arranged is
as follows:
Sonata Pastorale. op. %, d major, allegro,
andante, scherzo, fnale--Beethoven.
Sarabande ct Passe pied-Bach.
Nocturne, op. ~, No. l, sharp minor; pre-
ludes; impromptu. op. 81, G fat major; valse
briIliante, op. 81. A fiat major; ballade, op. At.
fat major-Chopin.
La Fileuse--Raf
sonnette do Petrarca. E major; Waldes rau-
seen; Cantique d'Amour--Liszt.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
Dronncd ont hi siaht

Turtle Lake, Wis, March fudge S.
J. Allen, an old and prominent citizen of
this county, is missing. Men have
secured the country in every direction for
the past twenty-four hours, but without
avail Judge Allen is 60 years of age and
subject to sinking spells, and it is sup
posed he wandered away, dropped down
and persisted in some secluded spot.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
SMALLPOX In the Windy civ

Chicago, March 7.-Smallpox has broken
out in colony of Tennessee colored peo-
pie who recently settled in West Lake
street and five cases have already been
found by the authorities There are 100
men in the colony and as all have been
exposed more cases OF the disease are ex-
pected. Another case OF the disease has
been found in the poor house at Cunning
and health officers fear an epidemic.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
The Funds are Short

The funds of the school department are
now short 5000, and how the current
expenses are going to be met is ques-
tion. Next years levyscannot be used,
and the SIS, 900 advanced by the Council
two years ago has not been returned, and
more relief cannot be looked for from
that source.
Auditor Teale says that the late lament
ed board left the indie btedness.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
MARRIED BY CONTRACT
An Underaged Couple Take the Law In The
0wn Hauds

An Underaged Couple Take the Law In Their
Own Hands
Woodland, Cal, March Miss Matte
Woods of Colusa, aged 49, and boy
named o. Estes, II years old, from
Marysville, arrived here today and were
married by contract by Judge Ruggles.
The children were very anxious to keep
the marriage secret and left on the after
noon train, the groom buying ticket
for Arbuckle and the bride for Colusa.
The girls mother is Mrs. Mary Jane
Woods of Colusa, and she had no objection
to the marriage. The boys parents, how
ever, were unwilling that he should
marry,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives the
best satisfaction OF any cough medicine
handle, and as a seller leads all other pre-
partitions in this market. | recommend
it because it is the best medicine | ever
handled for coughs, colds and Group. A.
W. Baldridgc, Millersville, III. For sale
by Off u Vaughn, Fourth and Spring SITS,
and 9. f. Hcinzcman, 222 N. Main ST.,
druggists.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
Nev Iuformatjons

The District Attorney yesterday filed
information in the Superior Court against
Walter Boydston, a young negro for bur-
glary, and against j. J. McCarty for as
sault with intent to commit murder.
They will be arr Aligned this morning.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
French Society Election

The French Benevolent Society has elect
ed the following officers for the ensuing
year: G. Faure, president; J. Grimaud,
yice-president; E. Eyraud, treasurer; P.
Saubion. secretary; directors, P. Echar-
vies. G. Pilessier, E. Conte, NJ. Talk, P.
Darancette, F. Cloo.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
Five Years In San Quentin

John Chapm an, who burglarized meat
market at Pomona, and was convicted by
a jury in Department Five few days
ago, appeared before Judge Shaw yester-
day for sentence. The Court ordered him
to San Quentin for five years.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
A SCHOONER LIBELED
Collector Fisher Of San Diego in the
CITY

Collector of Customs John c. Fisher of
San Diego went to see Amorita last night
at the Los Angeles Theater. He is in
town to bring libel proceedings against
the schooner Wahlber for fine Of $500.
The last time the schooner was sold by the
Government 1T brought $1,000. The cap
tain has disappeared and no information
has been obtained regarding his where
abouts.
This vessel is the one that is supposed
to have taken arms to Honolulu for the
use OF the reyolutionists.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08

Police Judge Morrison has filed his re-
port for the month of February with the
City Clerk. 1t shows the collection of
fines amounting to $500, and that SEN
fences aggregating 1865 days were admin
ing of six pages, is also on file, but there
are no totals so that the amount of bust
ness transacted by him cannot be asccr-
tanned.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08

Try a gal. Maltese Club whisky, 49, 50s
unexcelled Tor purity and flavor. T. Vache
d Co., cor Commerc'l & Alameda. Tel. 800.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 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 in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and 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
ening them aud it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
afactrred by the California Fig Syrup
%. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
Ind being well informed, you will not
ccept any substitute if offered.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08

Hollenbeck Hotel Cafe. Grill rooms and
private dining rooms. Oysters on shell.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-08

81 A. A. Eckstrom has removed to 324 South
Spring street with his stock OF wall paper
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-09-13
Charged With Crime.

PENDLETON, Sppt.7.--A thorough
investigation Of the Weston postofiice
robher resulted III the arrest Of George
M. Reynolds, who was in charge Of
the postoffice at the time Postmaster
Van Winkle was taking an outing in
the mountains. Deputy Sheriff Kim.
berk went to Weston last night, swore
out complaint and placed Reynolds
under custody. The examination was
set for today at one.
Reynolds refused to attempt to fild
bOndsmen and went to jail over high,
The robbery occurred two weeks ago,
when Letween $500 and s4Oo were TAX
en- from the postoffice safe between 500
and $50 p. NJ.
Deputy Reynolds claimed he went
to supper and came back 10 find the
safe rifled and the money gone. Mta
were in the vicinity of the posioffiee TT
the time, and two sat on the steps ten
feet from the rear door through which
Reynolds claimed the robbers ehtered.
A peculiar circumstances is that tie
lock of the rear door was found re-
moved by taking out the screws fro /,
the inside as though to make it a!1-
pear some one came in the building
that way.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-09-13

A curious case was commenced In
the last term of the circuit at Tilla.
nook, says the Advocate. John Ma
laney' an old and highly respected cit
izen of Ocean Park, nearWoods, in this
county, is the plaintiff. Eighteen
years ago the two were living together
as man and wife, which they were at
that time on piece of government
land. then supposed to be worthless,
but now known as Ocean Park. They
had trouble on various occasions, ana
in 1877 Mrs Malaney took most of the
children, and Mr.. Malaney says all of
his money, and part of his household
goods, and skipped. -Four years later,
Mr.. Maaney applied for divorce, and
the usual advertisement was put In the
Salem Statesman, the nearest paper at
the time, and old Judge r. P. Boise
granted a decree of divorce. In all
this time, Mr., Malaney had not heard
from his former spouse, and few
years ago he married again, and now
has q child by his lust marriage. I'm
aglne his surprise to find his first wife
filing suit against him to have the
divorce set aside, after eighteen years
of separation. and demanding share
of his property, and $500 year to sup
port her during her life. If the divorce
is set aside It will also have the effect
annuling the last marriage Of Mr.. Ma
laney, and VIII brand his last child as
illegitimate.