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The herald., 1896-03-05
HE WAS HIT VERY HARD
A Significant Incident ia the Police
Court Yesterday Afternoon
How q Volunteer Attorney Was Effectua!iy
Sat Upon by Justice Rossiter-In
the Nature OF Surprise

The work of THE HERALD in showing up
the abuses in police court practice is al
ready bearing good fruit, and even if the
present grand jury should not take any &C.
ton in the premises, start has been made
which will prove valuable to the next grand
jury, which will probably be sworn in by
Judge Smith very shortly after the present
inquisitors close up their work and are dis
charged.
THE HERALD has called attention to the
practice OF a certain class of attorneys in
appearing without authority for petty
offenders, who by appealing to the cle-
mency of the court secure light sentence
and appropriate the remainder of the bail
money. That this has been going on not
only for months, but for years, is we'll
known to every member of the police
force, and on more than one occasion has
been commented upon by those officers
whose duties bring them more closely in
contact with the police courts 1t is now
believed that with the cooperation of the
police judges this abuse can be effectually
shut off.
A significant incident occurred in Judge
Morrison's department of the police court
sitter of Pasadena is holding court for that
gentleman, which indicates The suggestions
made by the HERALD in this matter have
not passed uTheeded. A man named Dave
Connors was in court on a charge OF drunk,
and, although in pretty bad shape,the man
looked as though he might be able to "dig
upm q reasonable bail. When his name
was called, there was slight pause, and
then Attorney Hugh j. Crawford stepped
to the bar, and called out, ''if your honor
please, we plead not guilty. and further
more, we are not ready for trial."
Judge Rossiter glanced at the attorney
and then at the prisoner, and as he had
seen nothing that would lead him to be-
lieve that Connors had employed Crawford,
he coolly ignored tho attorney and called
on the prisoner to stand up.
''Is Dave Connors your name?' pleas
antly interrogated the court. rt.beaming down
on the prisoner with that genial Pasadena
smile which has brought fame and fortune
to its owner.
.It is, your honor" replied the unfor-
tunate.
.David, you are charged with being
drunk. How do you plead to that charge,
David, guilty or not guilty?" continued the
judge.
"Gullty, your honor" meekly replied
the prisoner.
"Ten dollars or ten days, David.''
Had n stick of dynamite exploded under
the crestfallen attorney. he could not have
been more surprised. He had been given
s.the dead ignore,' and as Judge Rossiter
calmly proceeded calling his docket, the
attorney quietly slipped out of the court
room and retired to his private consulta-
ton room at the head OF the stars. to re-
cover his equilibrium. He realized that
something had dropped, but he could not
understand how he had happened to be in
the way when it fell.
The herald., 1896-03-05

He had come to Oakland for a much
needed rest of month or more. While
there he became acquainted with A. j. Nc
Murtrie, who was the possessor of a fne
stereopticon outfit and a number OF valu-
able slides. Scott became quite we'll ac-
quainted with Mr.. McMurtrie, and finally
induced the latter to loan him the magic
lantern apparatus, as he had some fine
slides OF Arizona and Indian life that he
wished to display.
Shortly thereafter Scott dropped from
sight and with him the stereopticon. After
waiting for some time for the wanderer to
return, McMurtrie finally swore out a war
rant. Tho detectives recently located
their man and yesterday morning landed
him in Jail. The entire apparatus was
found in his rooms and was confiscated to
be sent back up north to its rightful owner,
and to be used against Scott as evidence in
prosecution of the embezzlement charge.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Bust OF Gen. Woodbur,

Some of the young men of Denver have
lately had a marble bust made of Gen. r.
w. Woodbury., and have placed it in the
city library of that city. Gen. Woodbury.
is at the head of the California Eastern
Railway company and of the California
Eastern Transportation company. which
are to operate from Blake, CAL. up into
Lincoln county, New, and has been resid-
ing in Los Angeles for few weeks. He
was the president of the Denver chamber
of commerce for its first three years, and
established the city library during that
time. He has been the chairman of the
committee in charge ever since then, about
ten years.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Informal Evening

Miss Mark made very charming host
ess last night at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Wilbur Flagg, on Orchard avenue. The
evening was delightfully."- informal no espe.
cial entertainment had been planned for
the guests, but an invitation to the hospit-
able home is an assurance Of pleasure, and
once within the portals each one is im-
pressed with the warm cordialty that is
extended. There was dainty supper that
concluded the enjoyable hours. The guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Parker, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Braly, Mr.. and Mrs. J ack
Jevne, the Misses Weliborn. the Misses
Goodrich. tho Misses Burnett, the Misses
Fairchild, the Misses Kimball, the Misses
Johnson, the Misses Tay of San Francisco,
the Misses Davis. Pattee. Chandler, Ben
nett, Messrs. Walter Barnwell, Arthur
Schumacher, Fred Flint, Nat Wiltshire, G..
Allen. Will Edwards, c. Herbert Dick,
Ardis, Felix hoffman, the Messrs. Hender-
son, Richard Dickinson, Jack Austin, Will
Wolters, Negus. Gerald Ingies, Fred Kim
ball, George Ridenbaugh.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Here and There

Here and There
The Misses Robinson are enjoying visit
in San Francisco.
Mr.. Henry j. Kramer and pupils gave a
very delightful reception at Kramer's hall
on West Fifth street last night. The floor
was in perfect condition and, with excel
lent music, dancing was enjoyed until a
late hour.
Mrs. Heffner gave charming card party
at her home on South Olive street Tuesday
evening. Miss Bruce Williamson won the
first prize, handsome decorated plate,
and Mr.. Hiram Williamson captured the
gentleman's prize, an ivory paper cutter.
A very delectable Dutch supper was en-
loved by the guests.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Ii.ndergartsn Club

The Los Angeles kindergarten club held
its second meeting yesterday afternoon at
Caledonia hall, on South Spring street.
The club has been organized for the mutual
benefit and united effort toward better
understanding of the true principles of
education. The meeting yesterday was
somewhat of an informal nature and
given up mostly to music. Miss Charlotte
Pinkham delighted those present by q
Fiorian song. Miss Winona IIuntley fol-
lowed with piano solo, Chopin's Fantasia
impromptu. Miss Baker played an etude
from Rubenstein. aud Miss Ella Norton a
selection, Etude fiat, Thalberg. chap
Ter entitled The Child, from Francis Par
ker's book, was read by Miss Haveman.
The herald., 1896-03-05
BILLY MANNINd'S FINGER
Sore on Account Of Its Contact With a Ka
sas Hobo

Sore on Account Of Its Contact With a Kan
sas Hobo
Yesterday morning "Billy" Manning
stood on the step of the Nadeau, in statu-
esque attitude. The professor of physical
culture had an eye on possible patients.
He found one. Sailing northward was
big fellow, having in tow a smaller man,
who was slightly inebriated. The BIZ: man
addressed Manning in vile language. which
the half drunken man he had with him OBJ
jected to. Then came the fun. Manning
quietly withdrew his left from the pocket
of his storm coat and landed a singer on
the hobo's jaw, which was followed instan-
taneously by a pretty hard punch in the
ribs. The only damage 'Billy" sustained
was broken ring and very sore middle
finger.
The larger man of the couple who passed
Billy, it il said, was steering the smaller
and inebriated fellow to quiet place iu
order to rob him. The latter, it is further
said, ia now minus watch.
The herald., 1896-03-05
As You Like 1t Club

The AS You Like 1t club were enter
tanned very delightfully."- yesterday after
noon by Mrs. ]. Rotto Hamilton, at her
home on South Pearl street. This is the
second meeting of the club and proved a
most enjoyable affair.
The pleasure chosen for the afternoon
was keno, which was closely contested,
Mrs. De Grande Belts coming out ahead,
and winning for her success pretty bon
bon box of Haveland china, tied with Law
ender ribbon, and held in the bow was a
cluster of fragrant violets. Mrs. j. w:
Jauch won the second prize, a Wedgewood
vase, and Mrs. Cattern was consoled with
daintly bound book of Howells, entitled
The Wedding Journey. Tempting viands
were served at the small tables.
Those present we're: Mrs jennie Kemp.
ton, Mines. Horace Gates, j. w. Jauch, A.
b. Workman, Frank Cattern, Charles Penn
berton, LIE Grande Belts.
The next meeting will be at Mrs. Penn
berton's, $50 West Ninth street, Thurs
day, tho first week in April.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Railroad Mass M.eting ron;obt

The advantages and necessities for the
early construction of the short line rail-
road to Salt Lake will he presented at the
Los Angeles thsater tonight by Mayor
Carlson of San Diego, Hon. u. C. Reed
and Colonel A. b. Hotchkiss, the California
directors OF the Southern California and
Salt Lake Railroad company. A large map
showing the line of the road will be- eN-
hibited. Its great importance to all Of
Southern California will be shown, and ali
business mon and property owners are iu-
vited TO attend. No admittance charge
will be made. and no subscription viii be
asked of any one at this meeting
The herald., 1896-03-05
EpWOrth Lee1uers

The Los Angeles city union of Epworth
Leaguers have organized for the purpose of
promoting more interest in the different
unions and in exchanging and advancing
ideas in plans for the mutual benefit of
the league, and by combining forces maxi
ing stronger the association. At the last
meeting. held at the First M. f. church, j.
Grubb was elected president; w. II. Car
ter, first vIce-pres1ent; L. H. Olmstead
second vice-presdent; Nellie Wilson.
third vice-presiGent: May Bait, fourth vice.
The herald., 1896-03-05

noon at st. Paul's church, when Miss Ada
Myrtle Grandee of Prescott, Ariz., was
married TO John w. L. Phillips of the
Eleventh United States infantry and at
present stationed at Whipple Barracks.
Rev. John Gray performed the ceremony
in the presence of the relatives and most
intimate friends Of the contracting parties.
The altar was banked with callas and over
rood screen and ratings were graceful
trails of smilax. The beauty of the scene
was enhanced when the bridal cortege en-
tered the church to the strain of the Lohen-
grin wedding march. The groom and his
two brother officers who attended
him were in their fatigue uni
forms. which lent additional interest and
charm to the surroundings. Lieut.. Oliver
Edwards acted as best man and Lieut.. l..
e. McGraw acted as usher. Miss Virginia
Davidson, in a modish gown of black
crepon, finished in green velvet, with hat
to correspond, led the way to the altar ac-
companied by Lieut.. McGraw. The maid
of honor, Miss Cora Wise, gowned becom-
ingly in dark blue boucle cloth, trimmed
in fur, and large hat with punches of pink
roses, followed alone. The brides mother,
Mrs. Bray, came next, with DR.. F. X.
Ainsworth, and lastly the pretty bride on
the arm of her step-father, Mr.. Gorham A.
Bray. The bride was attired in styl-
ish gown of heliotrope novelty cheviot
with vest of Persian cloth and finish ed in
bands of fur on the lapels of the bodice and
a broad band of the same on the hem of the
skirt. In her hand she carried bunch of
white volets and jaunty little toque to
match the gown completed the toilet. Mrs.
Bray wore black silk and jet, and immedi-
ately after the ceremony a tempting we'd
ding breakfast was served to the brioal
party. the only additional guests beirg Mr..
and Mrs. EgGers of San Bernardino. Mr..
aud Mrs. Phillips left yesterday for a
short trip throueh Southern California,
when they will return to Los Angeles for a
two weeks visit, and then go to their home
at Whipple Barracks, Arizona.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Put Up Ills Money

After spending one night in coll and
bondsmen failing to materialize, Callie
Johnston yesterday came forward with his
800 cash bail and deposited it for his an
pearance in court when wanted at the de-
cisiou in the case against him for disturb
ing the peace. Before again drawing down
his hundred CaIlic will probably be sure he
has his sureties ready 10 60 his bond and
thus keep him out of jail.
The herald., 1896-03-05
NOT HIS STEREOPriCON

Charles II. Scott Arrested On a Charge of EN-
bezziement
Detectives Hawley and Auble yesterday
arrested Charles III. Scott at his rooms in a
South Spring street lodging house, on a
warrant sworn to in Oakland, charging him
with felony embezzlement. About the
middle OF last October, as charged in the
warrant, Scott appeared in that city and
announced himself as q missionary who
had been for some years working in Ari-
zoaa among the Mexicans and Indians.
The herald., 1896-03-05
Home for Sale

A cosy place of five rooms, bath and
pantries, a modern cottage southwest, be-
tween two car lines, lot 50xl35, all for
$3.50, at $40 a month and no cash if you
prefer it that way. Two cheaper places on
same easy terms. Langworthy Co., 226
SOuth SDrnp
The herald., 1896-03-05

president; Elmer Reavis, secretary; Julia
Bower, treasurer, and Gertrude Dury, SUI
perintendent of the Junior Leaguers.
A grand rally meeting of all leaguers of
the city will be held every three months.
The herald., 1896-03-05
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deserving her, and thankfully she ac-
copied the prUffered seat; ana
wrapped in a huge and warm
rug. she performed the remainder
Of her journey In much less time, and
without the fatigue Of walking.
She had no particular design in max
ing for Portsmouth. Her object was
to escape from him who was now her
husband: and, further than that, she
had resolved upon nothing.
Mays wedding-night was passed In a
small but clean and respectable Inn, to
which the g~ood-patured farmer had rec
commended her: passed In fitful. un-
easy slumber, troubled with sad dreams
dreams that John Gridley pursued
and overlook her, and dragged her back
to serve him as a slave-wife-dreams
that Ernest Hartrey returned TO Eng
land to claim her for his bride.
In the pale morning light she lay
awake. miserable, w~retched, and rest
less: thinking of death as the only
friend who could come to her relief,
and praying that lie would not long
delay his dvrnt.
Then her thoughts wandered to the
day when she had almost brought her
self to commit the crime OF self-deStruc-
ton.
In her minds eye she saw again that
still, quiet pool. overshadowed by trees,
and earnestly she wished that She We're
lying beneath the placid her
earthly orrows terminated, her trou-
bles ut an end.
Oh, Why had Ernest's aunt-why had
Miss Agatha Henwood interfered that
day TO prevent her plunging into the
quiet pool. 1t would have been far
happier for her, she thought, IL that
day had been her last in this world.
Then. us she recalled the events Of
that autumn afternoon. the words of
that kind old maid required to her,
and she thought, IF | were to 60 to
her. would she shelter and protect
me-
She knew not in what directio to
turn for friendly sympathy and cJun-
sci; and the words which Miss Hen
wood had spoken that day-the kind.
womanly interest She had shown in
her-made May feel that from her.
though Il comparative stranger. she
would not seek in vain for comfort and
advice.
A coach left Portsmouth for Chiches-
ter. she ascertained, early liz the morn
ing. and to that city she paid her fare,
which left her only a few shillings in
her purse; for she determined upon
seeking out Ernest's aunt. and telling
her the whole story of her troubles
and misfortunes.
Blackjack, where Miss Henwood re-
sided. was some little distance from
Chichester; and it was as much as
Mays ~faltering. trembling limbs could
do to bear her to the fine country house,
standing in large romantic grounds,
where dwelt the good-natured old maid
to whom our heroine had resolved to
appeal for aid and protection.
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CHAPTER xxuII-tContinued,.

She stamped her little foot on the
ground as she spoke. and there was a
light In her eyes that John Gridley had
seen there before.
He actually covered before her. He
slank rather than walked to an escri-
toire which stood in one corner of the
room, and hastily wrote a few words
on a slip of paper, which he handed
to his wife.
May read IL carefully through.
1t was n note acknowledging the pay
ment of twelve hundred pounds from
Matthew Rivers.
May put the precious document into
tEesfoltls Of her dress and hastily quit
ted the room.
John Gridley remained after she had
taken her departure with his head bur-
led In his hands, rejecting upon his
deeds.
lis she worth all | have given for
herr he asked himself. What walls
1T That ! have forced into marriage IL
who cares naught for me? Would it
not have been the better course to
have let her wed the pale-faced aristo-
crat. and have wreaked my vengeance
on her father-the soft-headed old man
who turned me out from Annadale as Il
villain, but who will now have TO rec
ognize me as his son-in-law? Recog-
nise-ha. hal He shall welcome ME
with open arms. If Motif not-there
are other means by which l can punish
him.
And John Gridley pondered and med
itated thus while his newly-made wife
ran through the mud and rain to the
prison. Needless Of both. the bearer OF
the glad tidings of her fathers free
dom.
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CHAPTER XVI.
Lucy.

Miss Agatha Henwood recognized
May as 0 0 rs she saw her. In spite OF
the alteration sorrow and care had
made IN the few months which had
elapsed since their last meeting.
what do you want, my poor yirlp p"
asked the old maid. pityingiy. .Can I
Lelp you in any way?"
On, yes! Save me-protcct me from
ilm-and will bless you as lone as 7
nave power to draw my breathr'
Protect you fro a wh6mY"
John Gridley. He is follow
ing me. anu Will soon be here. Do o
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CHAPTER XIV.
How John Gridley Received the
News

" co"u -
News.
For some hours after Mays depar-
ture to llberate her father, John Grid
ley sat with u smile Of triumph on his
face.
He had Gagged his bird; he had brought
May Rivers to his feet in an attitude of
s~upplication, and he was pleased with
his success.
She had scorned him. despised him.
and hated him; yet now she was his
wife.
1t was a grand triumph for him,
though it was TO be Il Short-lived one.
The rain fell. the lightning flashed,
and the thunder growled; but still
May did not return to her husbands
house. The shades Of night fell over
the city of Winchester. but still she
came not. John Gridley. now her law
full lord and master. put on his heavy
boots and thick waterproof cape 10
go up to the prison, and fetch her
home.
No thought Of her having been bold
enough to fly from him entered his
head. He did not give her credit for
so much courage or strength of mind.
which only shows how little he knew
of the lengths to which an outraged
or aggrieved woman will proceed.
In 10 very amiable frame of mind he
plodded through the mud and rain to
the prison.
where's Matthew Rivers:" he asked,
authoritatively.
The doctor had him removed to his
W house. sir. He thinks it will be-
better for him"
The warder spoke with respect and
touched his hat. for John Gridley was
Il rising man.
"Is any n with him.
The doctor. sir"
"No n elseT'
mo one"
Tell DR.. Harvey I should like TO
speak with him for n few minutes"
Presently, DIR. Harvey came. and
when he saw who his visitor was. adj
vanced with outstretched hand and gen
ial manner.
MIR. Gridley. you have done a deed
to-day worthy Of you. You have saved
the poor mans life"
"Of whom are you talking?'
Matthew Rivers"
"Confound Matthew Rivers, What
is his life to me?' said the model young
nan brutally. is my-Is his daugh-
ter with him?'
His daughter. No; she left some
hours since
Left! What do you mcan?" said the
husband of half a day. where has she
gomez"
II don't know. I'm sure. She seemed
very much excited. Do YOU know
herr"
Know her! Yes. she is" he
checked himself. and added. in a milder
tone, Yes, | have seen her several
times"
"A charming young woman. appar-
emily, though a little strange. Her
fathers misfortunes appear almost to
have turned her brain. From what she
said. l gathered that she stood i'm ter
ror Of n brute of a husband. She talk
ed Of leaving the town."
Leaving Winchester! Are you mad.
or are you deceiving me? / swear, IL
you are practising any deception upon
me. | will not leave a whole bone in
your body! Speak, cant you; tell me
all you know"
Really. sir, this language is not that
OF n gentleman TO another; unless you
are more courteous. | shall decline to
answer any further questions"
by heaven, you shall answer"
The doctor turned. and would have
left the apartment In which they had
been conversing, had not John Gridley
seized him by the arm.
Forgive me-" he said, in a more con
ciliatng tone. 'The news you have
given me is OF greater importance than
you imagine. For mercy's sake, tell
me all you know
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