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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
IN THE HANDS OF PLAINTIFF.

Judge Neely took the witness and
questioned him rs to his statements in
the Pilots article. and this examina.
non was by far the most rigid and
interesting of the trial.
MIR. Nicely asked II ho knew, when
be wrote the statement that MIR. Mas
sey's Ash Lawn farm deed transferring
IT TO his brother) "wns n fraud OF his
(Massey's) creditors" that the matter
referred TO had been adjusted.
MIR. Byrd Raid he did not thon know
that the deed had been attacked and
yustained.
Then that statement was untrue.
,aid Judge Necly.
"l believe now that deed was made
TO defrsud creditors. | believe it
from many circumstances. / did not
know when l wrote the article oharac.
terizing tho deed as n fraud that it was
legal. 1t had known that tho deed
Eas legal the paragraph would not
have appeared il the article"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
COrpOrntinmEnI,rf

In the Corporation Court yesterday,
Jndge Hauckel presiding, Mike
Shaughnessey, the white man who
broke into and robbed the pile driver
April 10Th, belonging to tho Norfolk
aud Western railroad, was tried in the
Corporation Court and given two
years In the penitontiary.
:. n. Reeves, colored, charged with
bigamy was acquitted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
via Sunmsr sale OF >i,n,.

Prices to close ont. Think of fine
lndin and Chlna silks IN plaids and
figured, worth 10 and 50c., now only
25c.; Tallrta finished Chinn silk, worth
5Oc. and GOc., now only 800. India
brocadc silk, worth T5c., now 40c.
r. A. SAINDFRs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

Special prices this week we'll made
suit, worth 81. so. now 81 .SS; also finer
grades In white, blue and black in
stripes, dots and figured.
Il. A. SAUNDERS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

What is tho eye? Mirror to the soul.
Take good care of it. If in trouble see
DIR. Week, at +. II. Gales.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

Newest Discovery"-Ext. teeth no
pain. N. Y. ID. Rooms, l62 Main.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

Iced Coffee (simply delicious) at
Macs. Try it, and ycu will drink
nothing else this warm weather.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

Choice Michigan hay, timothy and
mixed N on track will be sold cheap. d.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
s31,4z9.sO2 xurnIns.

The Equitable Life Assurance Socie.
ty has nearly twice ne much surplus as
any other life insurance company.
A. MYERS, Manager.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
See Cut Price s.ist

In last Sundays VIRGISIAN for this
week. Big bargains. Don't misB them,
Wrights, 1876 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

You say yonr eyes trouble on. Why
don't you consult DR.. Week. the oph.
thalmogist. Examination free at l..
III. Gnir's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
M Nr,v shupr. tnc,t.

Beautiful null hats. all shapes in
chips and Leghorns, full line OF milf.
merry at Mrs L. Ries, 10i Church
etreet,
The herald., 1895-08-22
NEIGHBORS QUARREL
A Funny Battery Case Tried Before Township
Iusfice Young


Justice Young of the township court
was busy all yesterday afternoon trying
battery case from Vernon. Gilbert Will
liams, a venerable-looking rancher, with
wealth of whisker that would have done
credit to a Kansas Populist. charged
Harry Deacon a dapper little paper
hanger, with having used force and vio-
lence upon the person of the aforesaid
Williams. The evidence developed the
fact that the trouble was the outgrowth
OF neighborhood row, and there was
the usual amount of swearing on both
sides, the stories OF tine two sides being
diametrically opposed. The row started
over broken pane Of gloss. worth prob
ably about four bits, and to strengthen
out this little matter required the serv-
ices of three able bodied attorneys. about
dozen witnesses, a constable and his
deputy and a justice of the peace for all
most hall day. 1t IS true his honor had
nothing special to 90 ut the time, but it
was nevertheless great waste OF time.
Mr.. Williams first took the stand and
detailed at length the facts of the fracas
from his standpoint, showing that Deacon
was the aggressor, and had started the
whole trouble, challenging him to fight,
and " hen he had accepted the invitation,
Druising his face in q most shocking
manner. Mr.. Williams was corroborated
by his wife
Then the Deacons had their innings.
Deacon testified that Williams assaulted
him without provocetiori, and threatened
tu spank him until his nose bied. AS he
was man of family. he could not submit
to the indignity in the presence OF his
wife, and he had removed his coat anu
waded in, more than holding his own. Mrs.
Deacon corrobcated her husband, laying
special stess on the spanking episode.
which she had TO repeat several times for
the benefit OF the attorneys. Several
neighbors gave some immaterial testimo-
ny TO the effect that they had deplored
the unfortunate affair as not being in
Christian spirit, and then Justice Young
summed up. His honor could not be-
leve the story told by the Deacons; it
was too great a strain on his credulity;
lie could not conceive of the venerable
Williams assaulting Deacon without prov
ocatlon, as had been alleged, and he
therefore found Deacon guilty. His
honor will pass sentence this morning at
10 o clock.
The herald., 1895-08-22
PECULIAR CASE OF MALICE
Thos. G. Sears Has Valuable Chest Thrown
Into a Reservoir


Into a Reservoir
Thomas G. Sears, contractor, recovered
a valuable chest of tools yesterday that
had been stolen from him last February.
The incident is a peculiar one and shows
how far a malicious person will go to
revenge himself for some fancied wrong.
Mr.. Sears reported to the police In Feb
rIary that he had had a valuable chest of
carpenters s tools stolen from him at the
Victoria block, which was then in the
course OF construction at the corner of
Eight h and Spring streets. Every effort
was made to recover it, but without sue
cess. They were advertised for i'll almost
every possible way but finally all hopes of
their return were given up.
Tuesday morning the son of j. q. Mil
Ter, on Boyle Heights, while playing by
chest imbedded in the mud near the edge
of the water. Visions of headless trunks
and bags of stolen gold hoated across his
nina and he lost no time in reporting
the discovery to the police. Several of
the officers were sent to investigate the
possible mystery, which proved after sew
eral hours of hard work to get it from the
mud to be the stolen chest of tools.
1t was taken to the station and Mr..
Sears notified Nothing had been ia ken
from the chest. 1t had evidently lam
in the water for long time and the
contents had not been r1ed the thief no
doubt threw it into the lake as soon as
possible after the theft.
Mr.. Sears says that he has no idea who
could have taken his property.
The herald., 1895-08-22
DRIVEN INTO THE STREETS
Mrs. Bittorf Compelled to Flee in Her
Night Clothes
Her Husband Became Angry and Threatened d
Her Life and She Sought Safety in
Fiight-A Cruel Man

Charles Bittorf is nov under arrest as
the result of his inhumanity to his wife
and children. Buttorf is a scavenger and
has lately been getting into trouble over
his disregard of the swill ord nance, and
late Tuesday night was arrested on Hill
and Fifth streets by Officer Redfern for
hauling swill in wagon without any
cover over it. D ttorf was released on
deposlting SO bail. lie then went to his
home on South Main street, below JeIfer.
son, and began TO vent his anger on his
innocent family. There were only crack
ers and bread in the larder. lie began to
quarrel with his wife because there was
nothing else, and when ste reminded
him that he a.one was to blame for not
having provided more of variety, he
heaped abuse upon her and threat
ened her life, and finally ended by driv-
higher from the house with one of the
children.
The woman was clad only in her night
dress bu. this did not awaken any pity
in the furious husband, and she was
ruth iessly driven out al doors. She wan
dered for nearly half mile before she
encountered any one, and when she met
stand. The officer went back with her and
the child, and on the way were joined by
mounted Policemen Wood ward and Dite-
wig. When they reached the house Bttorf
had disappeared. lie was evidently in hid
about the place, however, for he soonwalked
in. lie said that lie had been out looking
for the woman There were three other
children in bed, ana one tainted from the
excitement. Bittorf at once fell upon the
couch and started to weep bitterly but
the officers told him it would appear
more TO his advantage # he acted less like
baby, and more like man, by providing
his family something to eat. Bttorf took
the hint and stopped whimpering.
The woman and children remained al
the house while Bittorf was taken to the
police station and u charge of disturbing
the peace entered against him.
He was arraigned before Justice Morri-
son yesterday. and his trial set for the
18th at 2:30 pm.
Bal for the two charges was fixed al
$l25, in default of which noble Bittorl
now ornaments a cell in the city prison.
The herald., 1895-08-22
New Incorporations

Articles of incorporation of the Snbur-
ban Water company have been filed with
the county clerk. The company is capi-
talized for 500, 900, of which amount $3.50
has been actually subscribed by the in
corporators. as follows: j. II. Brewer,
$3.50; II. Il. Smith, $3.50 S. Mckinley,
Sl0O; II. L. Gordon. $40; Thomas Meade,
$3.50; ). ID. Pallett, $40. The corpora
tion is formed for the purpose of acquir-
rights and distri buting and selling water
in the Vernon district.
Articles of incorporation of the West End
Congregational church were also filed.
Following are the trustees for the first
year: l.. Walter II cad, William Ii. Cary
and Caleb II. Ensign.
The herald., 1895-08-22
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH

Miss Lydia johnson in a Periious Position
Yesterday Afternoon
There were two runaways yesterday,
and that one did not result fatally seems
very strange,
The first was on South Los Angeles
street about in the evening. A team of
horses attached to douhleseated car
riage and owned by Moore d Iindiey, the
liverymen,a at Third and San Pedro streets,
took fright for some cause and dashed
down Los Angeles street towards First.
In the carriage were LYDIA Johnson of 13l
South Olive street, Hazel anderson wi o
resides ut the Victoria lodging house on
North Main street. and L. l.. Moore, a
brother of one of the proprietors of the
stable.
Moore managed to keep the animals
headed straight as far as Fifth street,
where they colided with a wagon, and
he and Miss Anderson were thrown out
but escaped with fnw bruises. Miss job n
son was thrown over the dashboard and
caught on the whiffietree. Here she hung
while the horses continued on their mad
run up the street. Several unsuccessful
attempts were made to stop them, but ii
was not until First ana Los Angeles
streets was reached. where one of the
horses fell, that they were caught by
Officer Collins.
1t was at first thought that the young
woman had been killed and she was being
taken into drug store to wait for the
patrol wagon when she surprised every
body by opening her eyes and telling the
bystanders that she was all right. There
was slight cut across her nose, but be-
yond this she mad received no in juries
and went to her home without assistance.
The other runaway occurred on Hill
street. between Fifth and Sixth, during
the afternoon. f. l.. Hard had reno we'd
the bride from his horse and placed the
feed bag over the animals nose. the
horse suddenly started down Hill street
toward Sixth, where the carriage colided
with tree and was broken, Mr.. Ward
being thrown out.
The horse was finally caught by Officer
Baker
The herald., 1895-08-22
1t Takes lis Studder

To think of chills and fever. But when we
really have it-supposing us to be so unfortun-
ate-our frames undergo series OF shocks
which bear a close analogy to those produced
by an earthquake. Roasted next, we are
drenched by perspiration aiterward. Truly a
delectable condition OF things. But how eas
TO remedy and how speedily! The certain
means OF relief is Ho stetterS stomach Bitters
Tested well where malaria is prevalent in
its most virulent forms. as where il takes on a
milder guise, it has proved itself to possess
both remedial and preventive efficacy OF the
highest order. In South America, Guatemala,
Mexico and the Isthmus OF Panama, no less
than throughout the North American conti
nent, its success as a means OF forestalling and
relieving miasmatic disease has been unpa-
ralelled. Use the Bitters for dyspepsia, const-
patton. bilious and kidney trouble, nervous
ness and debility.
The herald., 1895-08-22
TIE ROPE BROKE
The Courthouse Elevator Man Prisoner in


Inc SouTtIouSe EitNdtOE lfian Il fGlSoNeT IN
the Cage
Colonel Davis, the elevator man at the
county court house, had quite novel
experience at the court house Tuesday
afternoon. 1t was just o'clock ana Mr..
DAVIS had run the elevator down to the
first floor, and was about to leave, when
he got call from the third floor. Think
ing that it might be one OF the judges, or
s)me other distinguished parsonage, Mr..
Davis gave pull on his rope and started
after the passenger. He started all right,
but that was all, for he had pulled the
rope in two, and in consequence he had
no control over the elevator, and contln-
ned on his journey to the top of tie
building, when the cage stopped appar-
emily of its own volition. Mr.. Davis was
securely locked inside, and the prospects
for his passing the night in the elevator
shaft were very tlattering, as the build
ing was practically deserted; besides he
was in anything but pleasant frame of
mind, as he was afraid that someone
might shut off the pressure, and in that
case he would have dropped to the bot
tom of the shaft. a distance of some 200
feet. He began to shout at the top of his
voice, however. and as luck would have
1t, man was IN the law library anu
heard the cries. The man promptly re-
sponded and Davis, passing out his keys
through the wire netting, he unlocked
the door and released him from his
awkward situation.
II was found that the steel cable had
rusted out just below the floor and had
given way under the strain of Mr.. Davis
vigorous jerk. A new rope was put in
yesterday and the elevator was running
as usual duiing the day. There is much
complaint among attorneys and others
having business at the court house over
the poor elevator service. There is but
one elevator in the building, and that is
of old pattern and the sowest iii the ci.y.
1t is believed that it would be real econ
omy to get swift. up-to-date elevator,
as tho cost would be made up every
month in the time saved.
The herald., 1895-08-22
City Lots
FOR ALE-GRIDE 4 DOW'S
ADAMS STREET TRACT.
THE TRACT OF HOMES.

800 50.foot lots facing on the widest
streets in the city, Adams street. 50 feet
wide: Central ave-. so feet wide; Twenty
eighth ST., 100 feet wide; also Twenty
seventh and Twenty ninth sts., all lined
with lovely palms and shade trees.
Evorv street is curted, graded aud grav-
eled and is sprinkled daily by the city.
Wide cement walks. Rich garden loan
soil. The healthiest portion of the city.
the city and mountains. The daily trade
winds blow fresh and unobstructed direct
from the ocean. Over 175 lots sold and
so fine homes built in year. A fine pub
lie school bdilding tc cost $1,000 will be
built AT once OH the tract. Visit this prop
erty and compare it with the other tracts.
Our prices are $500 to $500, on easy terms.
A double electric line runs through
this property Take the Vernon cars,
corner Secord and Spring streets.
II minutes ride from the business CEN
information. write or cali upon us. Free
carriages. Tel. 1899. GRIDER & DOW,
1876 S. Broadway.
FOR SALE-FINE LOT, JUST WEST
OF Hoover ST., 75x137 to alley, want
some one to build this is a good bargain.
Also good lot on Th,Itieth st., west of
Hoover, only $3.50.
Also nice lot 50x150 near car line, nice
location. southwest, $i00.
Six acres southwest; good for subdivis-
ion soon; price $4,000.
| have calls every day for bargains in
the southwest. so if you have property
that you want to sell at bargain come
in and see me.
L. A. MILLER.
% 237 W. FIRST st.
The herald., 1895-08-22
The Holiday Case

Mrs. Fannie Holiday, the woman who
has been causing her brother-in-aw so
much trouble through her infatuaton Tor
him, is still in the county Jail. Mr.. Hol-
iday and his wife are doing everything
they can for her, and will see that she
suffers for nothing. In the report Of the
examination yesterday morning it was
stated that Mrs. Edward +. Holiday was
married to her present husband by con-
tract. This was an error. Mr. and Mrs.
Holiday were married at Santa Ana by
Judge Freeman on the 18th day OF Sep
tenn hnr 1894.
The herald., 1895-08-22
Civil Service Examinations

rules of the United States civil service
commission, of applicants for the grades
of clerk, day inspector and watchman
and inspectress in the classified customs
service in this city will be held at the
United States court house and postoflce
building on the 1st day of October, 1895,
commencing at 0 oclock Il. m. Applica-
tions for this examination must be made
on blanks prescribed by the United States
civil service commission. Such blanks
can be obtained from Charles w. Sjoberg,
secretary of the board of examiners, at
the custom house in the Baker block.
Applications will not be received unless
filed before the hour of closing business
on Wednesday, Septem ber Ii, 1895.
The herald., 1895-08-22
CHANGE IN UNIFORM
Colonel Schrciber Receives Orders From
headQuarters

SoioneI ScnrciDer ReceIyeS OrderS FROM
Headquarters
Colonel Schneider of the Seventh regi-
ment of the National guard and other To-
cal officials of the state troops have re-
ceived general order from Adjutant-
General Barrett making importan.
changes in the uniform.
Some time ago the uniform of the regu-
lar army was altered, and these changes
are to conform Herewith. he old style
of cap has peen abolished and hereafter
the guardsmen will wear cap modelled
after the naval officers cap. The officers
are ordered to make the change at once,
and the change among the enlisted men
is set for January 1. The officers blouse
has been changed by the removal Of all
the braid which made it appear much
like a bandmaster's regalia. The coat of
arms of the state of California will be
worn on the new cap, and the letters n
G. G. on the collar of the blouse, together
indicating the branch OF service OF the
Wearer.
The herald., 1895-08-22
The Supervisors

The Office of the board of supervisors
was deserted yesterday. Supervisor Han
ley went out to Pasadena to inspect some
work at that place, and the other men,
bers of the board went on an inspection
trip to Howard Summit, after which they
drove over to Niger slough to look into
the condition of affairs at that place and
see what steps can be- done toward abat-
ing the nuisance com planned of.
The herald., 1895-08-22
THE EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION
Professor foshay Writes From the Eas

Professor Foshay Writes From the East
Concerning II
Prof James A. Foshay OF the school
department writes from New \ York city
that Los Angeles has more than fair
chance to secure the National Education
al convention next year. Mr.. Foshay is
personally to interview the majority of
the mem bers of the executive COMMITTEES
of the association before the returns
home. The members of the committee
SO far seen by him favor this city as tie
place Tor holding the convention.
The herald., 1895-08-22
THE HERALD
"Want" Ads
The popular advertising. Five cents
per line, or 81 per line per month.
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
Houses and Lots

FOR sALE-FORBES & HELLAR, 234
W. First st. Here are u few OF our
best bargains:
$l200--2 lots on Eleventh ST., near
Vernon.
$1O00-6Oxl27 feet on Cambria, near
Union.
$1,000 -5Oxl27 feet on Ingrsham, near
Vernon.
$5oU--Lot on Twelfth ST., near Union.
S350-Lot on Boyle Heights, near Soto
and Fourth SITS.
$S00-Lot on Rich ST., near Sixteenth
st.
Sl6OO-6-Ioom modern cottage; elegant
home.
$4,000 room house on Hope, near Pico.
elegant home.
25 acres best alfalfa in the county; 2
miles from Vernon car line; better in
vestieate this.
FORBES a. HELLAR, 234 W. First st.
10
FOR SALE-W. FISHER, 227 W. SEC.
ono ST.
S100)-i0 feet Central ave.
S22O0-NeN house income $3.50.
SbaI-Corner l35Xl5O feet.
S1600-6 room house, Gladys ave.
Sl0OO-Ten acres, 704 fruit trees.
S45U-Lot, Kohler tract.
$3900-60 feet Grand avenue.
S2500-50 feet Flower st.
S250-Lot, W. Twenty-eighth st.. cleo
trio cars.
$3.50 Grand house, 9-rooms. Flower st.
So O0O-S5 acres, near city line.
SIT. 5000 acres. w. Adams st.
Ss0o0-Grand house. southwest, l acre.
$12 S00-320 acres, rich land, railroad
7. WIESENDANGER 227 W. Second st.
Thu If
FOR SALE-ONIIY $4,000; A NEW,
tIrst-c!aas house, all modern conven-
iences. with stable, on corner southwest
front, both streets graded and side
walked; Il fine location, southwest, JOIN
Ing south Bonnie Brae. WIN. +. BOS.
BYSHELL. l07 $. Broadway. - Il
The herald., 1895-08-22

Miss Grace Pinney, the 16-year-old
daughter of George Pinney, on Tuesday
lost her footing on cliff near the Sugar
Loaf Catalina island, and fell distance
of 100 feet. She fell into bed of kelp,
where her bruised and unconscious body
was recovered by fishermen. She was
taken to the hotel and was attended by
DR.. Michener, who set her broken leg and
dressed the other wounds.
The herald., 1895-08-22
The Old Peoples Home

MIR. G. Leonardt the well known con-
tractor, yesterday signed the contract
with Mrs. Hollenbeck for the foundation
of the proposed Old Peoples Home, to
be erected On her fine home place on
Boyle Heights. The cost of the founda-
tion alone is $4,000.
The herald., 1895-08-22
10 ACRES

10 ACRES
$3.50
CASH
HALF PRICE
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY?
We have piece OF lana which you cGn
buy for less than
HALE PRICE.
This land is perfectly level and suitable
for all deciduous fruits and
OLIVES
Without irrigation. Plenty of water can
be had from the we'll on the place, which
cost $500 to dig. This land is only IA
miles from Los Angeles, close 20
RAILROAD
DAILY MAILS
SMALL STORE
School less than a mile distant from tho
land. The owner must have money. and
tnat right off. consequently will sell his
40-ACRE TRACT
FOR $125U.
Think, where can you duplicate this for
double the money? The same amount
Uf land in the same locality is selling for
$4,000. 1t cost the original owner $3.50 to
clear and break this land. The house is
built of redwood, 3UxS6 feet. cost $500: so
you see what We are offering. This land
is clear, no incum brance whatever If
you miss this you lose the'opportunity OF
q lifetime to buy large ranch tor
$1250.
agents for the snap.
C.H. BARCLAY & DAUGHTER,
222la S. BroadwaY.
The herald., 1895-08-22

w. A. Schefar was arrested by Detective
Steele yesterday on o warrant charging
him with cruelty to animals. Schefar,
in com pany with a companion, hired
team of horses from William McDermott,
the livery man. They drove them so
hard that one of the animals died shortly
after it was returned to the stable.
The herald., 1895-08-22
iaaz ----~
@ fayoritu

Gilbert Stuart Moore, the favorits
nephew of Col. Walter S. Moore, young
man OF %, is dead. He had just COM
pleted postgraduate course at the uni
versity of Pennsylvania being president
of his class and having taken first honors.
About two months ago he was taken with
typhoid fever and telegram to Colonel
Moore yesterday morning announced his
DEATH