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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Transferred the Case

Judge Van Dyke yesterday made an
order transferring the case of William
n. Baker VS.. H. B. Mayo from the suner-
LOT court of Los Angeles to San Francis
co. The plaintiff is a nephew of the late
Col. Robert S. Baker of this city, Plain
tlr ID the son of William l.. Baker. A
brother of Robert. He claims to he
an heir to the estate of Col. Baker. TO be
entitled to one thirty-sixth part of it
and that his share is worth s68, 900.
He states that some time ago he en-
ployed Mayo, lawyer of San Francisco.
TO undertake to secure to him his inter-
est in the estate. He says that Charles
n. FORBES. administrator of the estate
had claimed that some "sGO. 600 worth of
stock in the California Oil works and the
Peru OH company was the separate
property of Mrs. Arcadia de Baker. and
he had turned them over to the widow
PlaintiH claimed that this stock should
be scheduled with the assets of the es-
tate. Also that there was about s.. 900
600 worth of land which belonged to the
estate, and which was held by Mrs. Baker
in trust 1t was TO get this property
into the estate that plaintiff hired Mayo
Mayo was to sustain him as the suit
moved and loaned him $3.50 He was also
to hire law firm of san Francisco to
help him through. Neither of these
things was done, PLAINTIFF says, except
to loan the money. Now Mayo wants to
cancel the assignment he has of the
plaintiff interests in the estate.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Barker Acquitted Of the Murder
Of William Hendell
ONLY OUT ABOUT AN HOUR
Taking Of Testimony Ia the Ballerino
Divorce Suit Closed
Nothing Of . Sensational Character Brought
Out-Ths Lyttle creek Case-oreen
Goods Fakir Convicted

As was generally anticipated. John "A.
Barker was yesterday acquitted or the
crime Of killing William Hendell before
Judge Smith in department one OF the
superior court. When court convened
yesterday morning. after the usual ex-
parte business, Judge r. A. Ling COM
menced his argument for the defense.
He was followed by Mr.. Wright of Pas
adena, also for the defense. and then
Assistant District Attorney Williams
briefly closed for the people. The IN
structions were quite lengthy. and it was
1925 D. m. before the case was finally
given to the jury. Shortly. after this
time the jurymen were taken out TO
lunch, and the defendant removed to
the county Jail.
On returning from lunch, the jury re-
sumed their deliberations. AS the time
passed and there was no sign. 1t was
thought that possibly they might have
hung. Mr.. Williams speech was very
strong one and the impression gained
ground that it might have had some eff
feet. At s:15 p. m. however. there was
a knock on the door and the foreman no
titled the deputy sheriff that an agree
ment had been reached. A deputy was
at once sent for Barker. who was
brought into the court room. accompa-
MED by his wife. The jury was then
brought in and the verdict of mot
guilty" announced. There were but
few people in the court room at the time
and there was no demonstration of any
kind. AS the verdict was read Barker
dropped his head on his wife's shoulder
and she shed a few tears. That was ALL
and when the jurymen were excused
Barker and his wife thanked them as
they filed out. Shortly after the couple
with a few friends also left the court
room and the episode closed.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
An international Row

An International complication was be-
fore Township Justice Young yesterday
morning for settlement. The title of the
case is Madaline and John Racca vs..
Antonio Cerro and wife. The Raccas
are French while Mr.. Cerro Is Italian
and Mrs. Cerro is German, and the mat
ter In court is a suit for damages.
The parties are neighbors on East Fiji
teenth street, and have been indulg-
ing in neighborly row of the most
acute sort. 1t seems that there had been
some dirty water running from the yard
or the Racca premises into that of the
Cerro family, and along the fence line.
Mrs. Cerro notified Mrs. Racca to stop
this leak. Mrs. Racca returned sharp
words. Sharp words flew back Then
Mr.. Cerro came home. He took hand
IN the quarrel and tongue-lashed Mrs.
kacca. Mrs. Racca pulled his Whis-
kers and challenged him to fight. He
replied he would not fight with woman
but wanted her to trot out her man.
Then the palings began to peal off and
fly from side to side, followed by rocks
and dust thrown in each others ewes.
Mrs. Racca threw rock at Mrs. Cerro
so she says, and struck her on the Shout
der, hence the suit. After hearing the
testimony the matter was taken under
adyisement
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Highest of all in Leavenng U. Report
R@H!a!!I! R Rskles
ARlNEQjTEEY pURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
sLAsnED AND ROBBED
A Miner whs Claims to Have Bssa Asssuitsd
en- the Street

Miner Vine Claims to Have Bees Asssulted
en- the Street
Late last evening there walked into
the police station a man whose trousers
made application for medical attend
ance. His name was given as Ben
Stephenson, but he later admitted that
it was Heaton. He claimed to be q
miner by occupation. and to have been
working in Sepulveda canyon. Heaton
was walking along North Main. street
just before 10 o'clock, and was passing
the Plaza park, when a man jumped
from the shadow and confronted him
with a knife in his hand.
Heaton made a dash to escape, but
says he was pursued, overtaken, a slash
made at him with the knife, ripping
open the fleshy portion of the hip and
trate he claims that he was kicked and
robbed. the thief securing IS in cash and
a silver watch. After relieving him Of
his valuables his assailant disappeared
in the darkness.
Heaton claims that he did not know
he was cut until he felt tho blood drip
ping down his limb, when he made bee
line to the station.
In the receiving hospital he was patch
ed up. 1t requiring six stitches to close
the wound of four inches long. The knife
had not penetrated deeply. and inflicted
a mere flesh wound. but one which will
cause Heaton discomfort whenever he
attempts to sit down for some time to
come. Heaton gave his residence rs 1872
Baldwin street. but to other interroea-
lions put by the officers did not render
satisfactory answers. He gave a de-
scription of his assailant, but was UNI
able to say why he had not m ade an out
cry when attacked. From minor dis
crepancies in his story the police are in
clined to think that the cutting occur
red in some other way. which Heaton
does not wish known. An investiga.
ton will be made
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
PERSONALS

Francisco Estudillo, UnitedStates In
dian agent of San Jacinto, Is in Ehe city.
Chris A. Buckley the San francisco
politician, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon.
Harry Elmer, New York, and F. L.
Colley, Dowagiac, Mich, are registered
ut the Ramona.
E. w. Dugan of the Cotton News was
in town yesterday. He returns home on
the first train thiAmorning.
Thomas Bassett, member of the board
of education from the sixth ward, is
home after an absence of three weeks in
the east.
Edward K. Earle, who has been con-
nected with the Harmonial Spiritualist
society during the past six months, left
last evening for San Francisco accom-
panied by his family.
Messrs. Edward Fulton, James e.
Bell, w. H. Bennett and NJ. Sturges,
from Florida, are looking into the ad-
vantages that Southern California pre-
sents to those wishing to engage in cit
rus fruit culture. At present they are at
Porteryille
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
WHY lie THRASHED BROWN
Fiaed s. for Vindicating His Wlfe's Injured
Reputation

In the police court yesterday morning
H. T. Andrews was tried for disturbing
the peace at the corner of First and
Spring streets on April 10th by engaging
in an alteration with f. n. Brown. The
evidence went to show that Brown had
annoyed Mrs. Andrews by writing Of
fensive letters and assailing her credi-
bility and integrity. The lady showed
the letters to her husband. who hunted
up Brown to force him to apologize and
retract his statements. They met at the
corner named and when Brown failed
to comply with his request Andrews
proceeded OF polish him off.
One of the alleged insulting letters
was submitted to Justice Owens, after
reading which and considering the evil
dence he concluded that a fine of 81 was
sufficient to satisfy the ends of justice.
This was paid by Andrews. Brown fail
ed to appear. and his bail of $50 was de-
clared forfeited.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
EXAMINATION FOR BERKELEY
Begun In the High School Yesterday norn-

The May annual examination Of South
ern California students for Berkeley was
begun in the high school yesterday
morning under +. r. Hewitt and will
continue through today and tomorrow.
The following students have registered
for examinations: Maud Chambers Ken
meth G. Curtis and Raymond B. Scofield.
all of Helmet: David NJ Gregory and
Walter Linney of Pasadena: Roy Hew-
man, Rosedale; Thomas A. Blair. San
Jacinto: Elizabeth Frazier. w c. Has
ell Ross NJ. Galbreth. Herman C. Smith
Frank NJ. Bugbee, Henry C. Carr and
Charles Hixson of Los Angeles. Twenty
are expected to enter the lists.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Bailerino Divorce Suit

The Ballerino divorce suit. which has
been on trial behind closed doors for the
past three days before Judge Shaw, was
concluded yesterday and taken under
advisement.
When court opened yesterday John
F. James, editor of the Nom Partisan,
recently convicted in the United States
district court of sending obscene mater
through the mails, took the stand for the
defense. His testimony was immaterial,
as he knew nothing bearing on the case,
and he was excused in a few minutes.
Marie Del Fosse, the Belgian woman
named by Mrs. Ballerino as the core
spondent. was the next witness. This
young person fatly and unequivocally
denied ever having had improper rela-
tions with her ancient landlord at any
time. She denied that he ever frequent
ed her place, and that the few times he
had called 1t was simply to collect the
rent OF to attend to matters about the
property.
The defendant, Bartolo Ballerino, then
took the stand and entered a general de-
NAL Of the allegations of his wife. He
denied ever having had improper rela-
lions with the correspondent or that he
had failed to properly provide for his
family.
S. Lachnier and Martin Bertrand also
testified for the defendant, after which
the defense rested.
j.. Marion Brooks of counsel for the
plaintiff took the stand to deny a state
ment made by Charley Miller, one of the
witnesses for the defendant Miller. in
MS testimony. stated that Mr.. Brooks
had approached him and told him that
there was $4,000 In 1t for him if he would
come over to their side and testify
against Ballerino and furnish proof of
his infdelity. This statement Mr.. Brooks
denied as unqualifedly false He said
that ne had never approached Miller in
regard 10 the case, nor had he ever made
any proposition to him.
rms closed the testimony and the case
was submitted.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
RUPTURE

Professor Joseph Fandrey, European
specialist, formerly of Berlin. Germany,
now permanently located at S2l South
Broadway, Los Angeles, is practical
rupture specialist and manufactures
the latest patent trusses (his own in
vention) for curing rupture; also cor
sets for curvature Of the spine female
supporters etc. Each case will be made
to fit. Over forty almost helpless cases
of from two to twenty years standing
some twice broken. are today cured and
have no more use for truss. Patients
from two TO seVenty-1ve years of age
Information and testimonials will be
gent on aDplication
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
ALONG TERM PRISONER
Release Of Q Nan Who Had Served Q Lengthy
Period In Jail

There was yesterday released from
the city Jail prisoner who has served
the longest sentence ever imposed upon
q man who was committed to the central
or city prison. He was G. r. English.
alias James Evans, who, when he
stepped forth free ---an, had been In
generated 464 days. He was arrested
by Detective Hawley on February 4th,
1895. on charge of petty larceny. On
the 18th of that month he was convicted
on four separate counts and sentenced
by Justice Owens to so. 80 100 and $50
days respectively on each, total of 45O
in all. To this must be added the four
teen days spent before he began to
serve his time making a total of 464
days, or one year and a little over three
months
English is the son Of respectable pa
rents, and 1t is said his father resides in
Elizabeth, N. j., where he is prominent
citizen and at one time served a term in
congress. The youth is but 26 years of
age and, coming west, fell into evil hab-
its and associations. The crimes for
which he was convicted were committed
In various offices and public buildings in
the city. the Y. NJ. c. A. and public Ii
brary. His method was to make the ac-
quaintance of business man or fire.
quenter of the places named, secure the
run of the building and when an auspic-
ious moment arrived enter and make
way with overcoats and clothing of any
description that could be found.
For some time he operated with i'm
punity, but at last was apprehended
Detective Hawley found a portion of his
plumber in various secondhand stores
and for two weeks was besieged by par
ties who had at one time or another been
robbed of their wearing apparel and
came to identify it. English has served
in various capacities since his convic-
ton, having worked on the chain gang
in the kitchen, but latterly occupying
the position of head trusty of the Jail. He
does not seem to be young man of bad
instincts and has now gone forth to be
an honest citizen.
His brother-in-law sent s25 for his use
as soon as released and his parents have
written to say they would furnish trans
portation for him to come home. This
has not yet arrived but undoubtedly will
in few days. The jailers were sorry
and yet glad to see English released. s
he has been model in his conduct and
seems to fully feel the folly of his course
in the past and to have resolved to make
all amends possible in the future.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Stopped Up His Water Ditch

Silas A. Strong yesterday brought suit
against Mary NJ Martin ct al. TO re-
cover s775 damages and to restrain the
defendants from interfering in any
manner with water ditch known as
zanja No. 3. which conducts water to
the lands of the plaintiff In the John
Dalton, sr., tract. Plaintiff alleges that
he has for years been entitled to the use
of this ditch, which commences on East
Washington street and runs to the land
until the LIST of April, 1896. when the de-
PENDANTS unlawfully entered upon such
ditch and damned the same, thereby
depriving him of the use of water for
irr1gating purposes, as result of which
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

Rev L. Mysonhimer, known as "the bow
evangelist" has been preaching and
holding meetings in Simpson tabernacle.
The congregations and interest have
been increasing nightly. He is a plain.
practical, straightforward preacher.
who carries conviction to his audience
without any sensational methods. He
Will preach every night except Saturday
as long as the interest continues. The
singing is spirited and heartily entered
into by the congregation. The services
are in the auditorium. and the grand
organ is used. Professor Colby presid-
ing
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

VERNON-In this city at 513 W. Fifth ST..
on the 14th day Of May. 1896. Sylvia
Louise Vernon. native Of the state of
New York. and beloved wife OF Col
NJ. r. Vernon Of this city.
Funeral services will be held at the I'M
dertaking parlors Of Orr q Hines. 64l South
broadway. at o'clock p. M, on Friday.
May 18th. Friends invited to attend the
funeral service.
MINTOSH-In this city. May II. 1896. Kilt
tie A. Mcintosh, only daughter OF w. p.
and Kate D. Mcintosh, at the age OF IL
years.
Funeral from ST. Paurs church, Olive
St, May 18th, at 2 o'clock.
FOR RENT-THE MARIPOSA. s21 f.
Second St: furnished rooms. H.0U per
week up; lodging CSC, 35c and SOC per
night 10-1-tf
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

Mrs. Josephine NJ. Workman yesterday
filed her petition to be declared an in
solvent debtor. Her liabilities are given
at s1223.69 with assets of s10,661, all of
which is exempt from execution except
about $500. Her homestead is valued a
$4,000. on which there is a mortgage
for $4,000, and she also has chattel
mortgage on her furniture for $425.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
he has been damaged in the sum above


Harry r. Stocker yesterday sued An
thony Mentally and Joseph Mutually to
recover $500. with interest and costs Of
suit Stocker alleges that he agreed
with Mentally to purchase a note OF
certain lands In the Moran tract, OF
$1,000, on which $3.50 had been paid as
interest, for $4,000. He further alleges
that he paid $500 on the purchase. he
understanding that McNally had en-
dorsed the note, but that afterward the
matter was arranged between Mentally
and Moran. and in consequence the
deal fell through. Hence suit is brought
to recover the amount paid by him.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

In the case of ACQUIRE vs.. Charbonnel
ct al, Judge Mckinley yesterday gave
judgment and order in favor of plain
tiff.
In the case of Kiefer VS.. Naegele,
Judge Mckinley also gave Judgment for
the plaintiff. This was suit to recover
s5ls.04 on an unpaid liquor bill. with in
terest.
In the case Of d. Kavanaugh VS.. w
Johnson, a foreclosure suit, Judge York
yesterday gave judgment for plaintiff
for 1893, with attorneys fees of $50.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

In the case of the People VS.. W. Col
Inns and Willie Smith. Judge Smith yes
terday ordered the case dismissed and
the defendants discharged. The de-
PENDANTS are a couple of diminutive
who some days ago stole
couple or demijohns from a back yard.
The boys have been in Jail for a couple
of weeks. and, after an investigation.
Judge Smith thought that they had
been punished sufficiently for the crime
and ordered them discharged.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

In the case Of the Lytle Creek Water
and Improvement company VS.. the
Grapeland Irrigation district ct al. a
fight to control the waters of Lytle creek,
in San Bernardino county, the defend
ant Grapeland district yesterday rested
and the hearing was continued to Mon
day next. This case has been occupying
the time of Judge Mckinley for the past
three weeks and will probably continue
at least that much longer, as there are
number of other defendants yet to be
heard. An effort is being made to settle
some of the differences, but this will have
but little effect in shortening up the trial.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Father Convicted. Son ACQUITTED

In the case Of the Fritches, father and
son, charged with using the United
States mails to carry on green goods"
swindle, which has been on trial before
Judge Wellborn in the United States
district court for the past two days. the
jury yesterday afternoon returned
verdict of guilty in the case of the elder
Fritch and not guilty In the case of the
younger. The jury took the view that
the boy was under the control OF the
and acted under his direction, and
acted accordingly.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Entertainment for Cuhn

A lawn entertainment will be given at
the residence of Mrs. NJ P. de Dorticos,
926 West Washington street, on the eve
ming of Friday, May 22d It will be given
In aid of Cuba. The grounds are being
beautifully decorated, and the program
arranged for the occasion includes many
unique features which will particular
ly interest those who are not familiar
with Cuban life and customs.
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Democratic Committee

the Democratic county central COM
mittee will hold a meeting at its bead-
quarters, corner of Main and CONNER
cial streets, over the Farmers and Mer
chants bank, on Saturday afternoon.
May 18th. at p. M. at which time the
arrangements will be made for holding
the county convention which is to elect
delegates to the state convention, which
is to be held at Sacramento on .Iuna 1etb
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
And Still They Come

W. T. Dunwell yesterday instituted
suit against Robert Jordon and the First
Presbyterian church of Los Angeles to
recover 5000 for labor and material fur
nished for the new church building on
Figueroa street, and that the same be
declared a mechanics lien against the
church property.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

L. w. Stockwell. the recently appoint
ed assignee of the insolvent firm of
Fuller q Lewis, yesterday appeared be-
fore Judge York, and his bond for $780,
600 was approved.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
For Probate Of VIII

Louis Wilhelm yesterday filed his pc
tition for the probate of the will of John
Moore. also known as j. N. Dennison
The estate consists of real estate in Riv-
erside county and personal property ag-
greCating $1,000
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

Louis Mace, a native of France. was
yesterday admitted to citizenship by
Judge Van Dyke.
Tollac Tonneson, a native of Norway,
was also admitted by Judge Mckinley.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
.TOTTINGS
Our Home Brew

Maier &; Zobelein lager, fresh from their
brewery. on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs Office and brewery, 440 Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

Marshall, the daylight burglar. was
yesterday given ten days additional
time in each case on which he has been
convicted, to prepare bill of exceptions,
nv Judge Smith
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

In the divorce case of NJ Beal VS.. c. H.
Beal, Judge Van Dyke yesterday or
dered the defendant to pay plaintiff 500
as counsel fees and costs and $40 as ali
mOnN.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Eagle Brand OYSTERS

Call for the Eagle Brand of fresh frozen
oysters. Your grocer has them. They are
great delicacy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

Mrs; Winslows Soothing Syrup has been
The child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best rem
edy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents Q
bottle.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

In department one yesterday, before
Judge Smith, H. o. Gilmore entered his
plea of not guilty to the charge of for
gerry and his trial was set for June II.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15
Hanlman Fish Co., San Pedro

Fresh fish and Holsters shipped direct to
all points in Arizona, Texas and Mexico,
from cannery in San Pedro, at lowest
Wholesale prices.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

On draught. Olympic hall. l21 w. First
st., VIM. CAIRNS, prop. Tel. ga. Finest COM
mercial lunch. Leave orders for bottled
haer.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

For the poor daily. Drs. Lindley and
Smith. Broadway and Fourth. Pirtie
Block,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

1868 lbs. Keatings-' 365 days ahead OF
them ALL" Hawley, King e. Co.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-15

Everything on wheels, Hawley, King &
Co., 2l0-212, N. Main st.