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The herald., 1896-12-24
WONG CHEZ UNAvENGED
Gong On Chong. the Side Partner of
Big Jim Ordered Discharged

Deputy District Attorney McComas
yesterday in department one moved the
court that the case of Gong On Chong,
charged with being concerned in the
murder of Wong Chez, the cause being
dismissed as to him.
This defendant was charged jointly
with Chew Wing Cow, alias Big Jim.
with having murdered Wong Chez on
Alameda street. The trial of Big Jim was
simply conglomeration of irrelevant
matter and perured testimony-so de-
fined by the court. Judge Smith refused
to pass sentence upon the defendant,
albeit the jury. with that wisdom that
not unfrequently distinguishes juries
and which ''passeth all understanding
OF the common mind. had returned
verdict Of guilty" In the twin case Of
The herald., 1896-12-24
WON'T GO ROUND.
The Interests of Several Mortgagers De-
fined by Judge Van Dyke.

In the case of Radovich VS.. Fitzsim-
mons, suit on foreclosure of mortgage,
Judge Van Dyke yesterday gave a decis-
ion. The suit was brought by the holder
of a second mortgage, but in the decree
the interests of several mortgage hold
ers have been defined. The court held
that the parties take precedence as fol-
lows: T. A. Simpson, $5S6.52 with $50
attorneys fee; ]. Radovich. s341 80. with
$40 attorneys fee; Israel Joseph, $512.
L. A. Phillips was appointed COM
missioner to sell the property his bond
being placed at $1,000. In the case of
Joseph, the third mortgager, he will
most probably have to be satisfied with
a deficiency judgment.
The herald., 1896-12-24
A DAMAGE SUIT.
The Fykes Ask $4,000 From the Ter
minal Road for Their Sons Death.

]. D. Fyke and NJ. A. Fyke, the parents
of the young man who was killed some
time ago in the collision between one
of the trains on the Terminal line and the
electric car upon which he was riding,
yesterday brought suit against the rail-
road company for damages.
In the complaint no detailed statement
Is made of the accident by which young
Mr.. Fyke met his death, beyond the gen
eral statement that the electric car was
crossing the line and the deceased was
"in the usual place for passengers to
stand upon" when struck by the oncom-
ing locomotive This curious wording
seems to indicate the question, Can the
usual place for passengers to stand
upen-presunAably the footboard-be
The herald., 1896-12-24
THE DIVORCE MILL.

Kate l.. White, who is a daughter of
the late T. c. Narramore, who came to
such an unhappy death on his ranch
near Riverside, was yesterday granted
decree by Judge Van Dyke against
Ben F. White. the real estate man. The
ground upon which the decree was grant,
ed was cruelty, the defendant being in
default.
Maud L. Kropp filed her complaint
yesterday against John c. kropp, on the
ground of desertion.
Cora May Mendonse filed her COM
plaint in divorce against Julius l.. Men
donse, on the ground of failure to pro-
vide.
The herald., 1896-12-24
RAILROAD NOTES.

Frank H. Gilbert chief clerk in the
Southern Pacific office at the Arcade de-
pot, is suffering from severe attack of
the grip.
f. w. Schumacher. general agent of
the Union Pacific freight department,
with headquarters at San Francisco. ar
rived in the city yesterday.
J. w Cummings. general manager of
the Central Vermont railroad. was in the
city yesterday. This is Mr. Cummings
first visit to the Pacific coast. and he is
very favorably impressed with what he
has seen here.
L. E. Stanton of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul railroad, arrived in
the city yesterday from San Francisco.
The herald., 1896-12-24

Gong On Chong the testimony for the
prosecution was weaker than that put
forward In the first case brought to
trial. and in the light of the miserable
fiasco made by the cross fire of sensa-
tional and contradictory affidavits, the
district attorney came to the conclusion
that a conviction could not be reached.
lie Compte Davies of counsel for the
defense in the Big Jim case conveyed to
Gong On Chong the news of the order of
discharge made by Judge Smith, and in
so doing gave to him the most priced
Christmas gift that one could receive
his liberty
The herald., 1896-12-24

Some twenty commissioned officers
belonging to the First brigade, N. G.
c., met at regimental headquarters
Tuesday evening for the purpose OF ef-
fecting an organization for the better
ment of the guardsmen of the brigade.
Brigadier General c. F. A. Last was
elected permanent chairman; Colonel
John r. Berry, first vice presidents Ma
jor M. T. Owens. second vice president;
Major D. r. Weller, secretary, and Cap
tain r. Wankowski, treasurer The dues
have been placed at 50 per year. The at
tention of the legislature will be called
to the needs of the guard in the matter
of equipment.
The herald., 1896-12-24


The funeral of Mrs. Harriet F. Davis,
who died Monday. December q, 1896, will be
held from the Hotel Menlo. 420 S. Main ST.,
Thursday. December oath, at 2:30 m, un-
der the auspices of the Order of the Eastern
Star. Interment at Rosedale cemetery
Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
The funeral of Mrs Harriet F. Davis,
who died Monday, December 81, 1896. will be
held from the Hotel Menlo, 420 S. Main ST.,
Thursday. December Ath, at 2:30 p. M, un-
Ger the auspices of the Order of the Eastern
Star. Interment at Rosedafe cemetery.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
The herald., 1896-12-24
AN OLD CASE.
The Dole Forgery Case Now Ready For
the Supreme Court.

In the case of E. J. Dole, convicted sew
eral months ago in department one of
forgery, the bill of exceptions was yes
terday allowed by Judge Smith and set
tied. This bulky document consists of
145 closely written typewriter pages,
and will now be printed and forwarded
to the supreme court in time for the
case to be heard during the February
term at Sacramento.
The herald., 1896-12-24

A tally-ho party consisting of the
guests of the Hotel Ramona visited
Baldwin's ranch Wednesday. The party
included Mrs. Clara Adams of st. Louis,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Whitaker of Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Barnard of Missouri,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Barnard of Colorado
Springs, H. Phillips of Kansas City and
H. A. Judd of this city
The herald., 1896-12-24

considered safe and proper place for
passengers to ride at all?
The plaintiffs allege that they being
old, the deceased was their mainstay
and support, and as damages they ask
that they be awarded $4,000.
The herald., 1896-12-24
Our ffofue Rraw

Maier & Zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottle or
kegs. Office and brewery, 44o Also street;
teleDhGEe Of
The herald., 1896-12-24

FUNERAL NOTICE

1S96-19 lbs. Keatngs-"S65 days ahead of
them ALL" Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1896-12-24

Proprietors Pacific Wine Co., estab-
lished 1878, removed to ia West Third
street, between Spring and Main. Wines
and liquors. Wholesale and family trade
At11v
The herald., 1896-12-24

Hawley, King G Co., cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway, agents genuine Columbus Buggy
company buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1896-12-24

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawley, King &
Co.
The herald., 1896-12-24

DIR. P. HENDRICKS, DENTIST,
Room 226 Byrne block, northwest corner
Third and Broadway.
The herald., 1896-12-24
RANDsBURG GOLD FIELDS

Are reached via Santa Fe route. Leave
Los Angeles 1915 a. M, arrive Rands-
burg $3.50 p. m. Through tickets S.
The herald., 1896-12-24

Everything ON wheels. Hawley, King &
Co.. cor Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1896-12-24
JOTTINGS

My prices for wallpaper beat all tho city.
A. A. Eckstrom. S24 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-12-24
KIEFER & co.

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced,
A. A. Eckstrom. 1924 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-12-24
| Storage company. tel.

FORECAsT-For Southern California: Gener.
ally cloudy weather on Thursday; light northerly
The herald., 1896-12-24

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat requires
Immediate attention. Browns Bronchial
Crcches will invariably give relief.
The herald., 1896-12-24
To Cure a Cold In One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. Csc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Davy has shown us that they are not.
In thinking of the animals that died we
completely lost sight of those we have
left. And bemoaning the low prices
this year we have forgotten the many
comforts and blessings we already
have. What do you say, shall we have
Thanksgiving, Jack?"
Yes, indeed, we WILL" he returned,
springing from his chair with new alac-
rity. "Tll kill the biggest turkey on
the place, and we'll have father and
mother, and Mr.. Snowdon, and Cousin
Myra's family. Our little folks shall
have happy surprise for once. Now
you just hustle around, little woman,
and we'll have the most thankful
Thanksgiving we ever had"
And, Jack, we'll send the Greens a
basket of things. Only think how hard
it must be for them to get any cooking
dNe. And some good food will no
doubt do Mr.. and Mrs. Green both good,
worn out as they are nursing their sick
children"
Fifteen minutes later the whole house
was in happy excitement and all hands
busy in the work of preparation. And
the next day a score of hearts beat in
happy enjoyment who would have
known no such pleasure had hopeful
little Davy not preached his thankful
sermon.-Nellie Burns, in Ohio Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

thankful for. An it's all our 3wn farm
an it amt nobody else's. An we n
love it so good we wouldn't want 70
other farm in the world, an we kidgs
have such nice times here. An wefe
got Cousin Myra an her children to lie
thankful for. An Cousin Myra is VIII
der an amt got not one turkey. An
twould be awful nice # we could hare
her an the kids come to Thanksglvil',
so we kids could have some kids to plsy
with"
Here the orator paused. Katie" be
said, ''is there anything else we've got
to be thankful for?"
'Dere's our baby kitties," piped in II
tie Susie.
"Oh, yes, I forgot the kitties," re-
turned the informal preacher.
''An Uncle Johns little new baby"
suggested Susie.
YES, forgot the baby, too"
"An' our cellar full of apples an coed
things said Helen.
Yes. Goodness! I ought tol a
thoughtof them. An now what is til ERE
we amt thankful for?"
why. Romy an the COW died, you
know" said Katie.
Yes, but that amt but two things
an we've got as many as 40 TO be thanh
full for. 1 know what's The orst thing
we amt got to be thankful Or. That's
cause we amt goin to have any really
truly Thanksgivin'. But now we'll
take our play Thanksgivin' dinner over
to Miss Katie Hovens house."
The minister bounced down from the
chair and the apprecative audience re-
paired to dinner.
The parents had been attracted to the
play from the first, and had listened in
tently to every word of the sermon.
The mother still stood looking OUT the
window. The father sat by the fire,
and occasionally a broad smile would
pass over his face as the sermon pro-
crossed At its conclusion he turned to
his wife and said:
MARY, what do you think of that SER
mon?"
Il think" she returned, her face il
lumined with both laughter and tears,
that it is true "a little child shall lead
them You and have been enveloped
in a cloud Of late. We've been living in
the morbid delusion that our Affections
are greater than our blessings. But
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
The Upper Air.

Scientific curiosity knows no bounds.
One of the latest manifestations is the
attempt of Messrs. Besancon ami Her
mite at Paris 20 ascertain the compost
ton of the air at great heights above
the earth. Fer this purpose they send
up balloons containing an instrument
invented by NJ. Hermite, which con-
sists of Il tube exhausted of air and
fitted with a Salve which automatically
opens at a zine fixed in advance. AS
soon as air has rushed into the tube the
valve closes, The height at which the
tube was flied is known by means of a
set-recordiug barometer. No impor-
tant discovery has yet been achieved
with this instrument, but interesting
reoults are expected from it. 1t is the
converse Of the instruments which are
used to bring up specimens of water
from great depths in the sea.-Iouth's
Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

to have a Thanksgivin' sermon. We
ought to be thankful for lots O good
things we've got, say nothin' bout what
we haven't got. The coolest way to be
thankful is to have a good dinner an
have comp'ny an have a good time
But we can't do that this year. We've
got just lots to be thankful for, though,
'thout the dinner. We've got papa, an
we ought to he awful thankful for papa.
An we've got mamma, an we ought to
be awful thankful for mamma. An
we've got grandpa an grandma, an we
ought to be jus dreadful thankful for
them cause they are SO old. An they're
goin' to spend a lonesome ThaEksgivin'
all alone, cause nobody don't invite EN-,
an they're too old to fix up for comp'ny.
An we've got Mr.. Snowdon for a neigh
Dor. An Mrs. Snowdon went an died
an lef' him all alone an he amt got
nobody to spend Thanksgivin' with.
An we've got us kidses, an we ought
to be SO thankful for us kids, cause
amt none of us got the dipthery like
the Green kids. An the Green kids
won't have no Thanksgivin', may be
not a mouthful. An we've got three
good horses to be thankful for"
"Davy," interrupted Susie, you mus
member one of de horses died"
"Well, Susie, | amt sayn' nothin'
bout dead horses. It's the live horses
I'm talliin' bout. Three live horses
is good deal more count than one dead
one. I'm thankful we've got three
good, live horses 'sted of two or one or
not any tall, same's some folks. An
we've got seven milk cows, an twelve
slick little baby pigs, an twenty-three
just awful big turkeys"
Here this grateful minister halted in
dead silence for an instant, as if a
change of feeling had suddenly crossed
his spirits. And as he looked out over
his listeners, the benign eNpI ession
that emanates from heart filled with
gratitude fled from his countenance,
and look of unministerial defiance
came over his face.
AN | tell you, my frien's," he con-
tinued with a new animation, Il don't
care one cent if half of them turkeys
die of hog cholera, same's Uncle Johns
hogs did. No, don't care cent"
"Why, Davy," cried Kate, cts dread
full wicked for you to say that. Not
care if our turkeys die!"
NO, it amt wicked, Katie. You don't
like turkey goods do, or you wouldn't
think twas wicked. JUS think! We
can't have JUS one turkey when we've
got %. An we've got our farm to be
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Dhanksgivin.' If we can't have a truly
Thanksgivin' let's have play one. l
guess mamma won't care if we just play
Thanksgivin' That won't make us
any poorer, will it, Katie?"
How shall we play Thanksgivin'
Davy?" asked Helen, who was just his
senior.
"Oh, We'll have a sermon, an then go
home an have dinner. Katie can fix us
up a nice Thanksgivin' dinner. You can
take some bread an apples, Katie, an
cut 'em up an give 'em some nice names.
An I'll run get one of my little sweet
pumpkins, an Vel nake a turkey of
it. An We'll stuff it, too
What will we stuff it with?" asked
Helen.
"Oh, anything" returned the fertile
master of ceremonies. Katie can stuff
it with her handkerchief if she can't
find nothin' else"
"Will you preach the sermon, Davy?'
Eyes, III preach the sermon. An I'll
try to preach good one, too"
But, Davy, dere amt nussin' to
preach erbout," said solemn little five
year Susie. Mamma said dere wasn't
nussin' to be sankful for dis year"
you just wait an see, Susie. I'll bet
dollar I'll find lots of things to be
thankful for"
Davy had often accompanied his
father to Grange lectures and to church,
and he had heard Thanksgiving sermons.
He early became imbued with oratorical
tendencies, and frequently took the
platform as preacher or lecturer in
their sports.
The little company were soon in act
i've preparation for their imaginary
celebration. a pulpit was formed in
one corner of the room by a circle of
chairs, while chair was placed inside
for the speaker to stand on. When the
audience was in readiness a signal was
given, and the young clergyman
emerged from an outer room, dressed in
some of his fathers old work clothes.
y church-lille gravity pervaded the con-
gregation, Katie checking baby Roy's
irreverent growing with kisses. The
young preacher walked in with clerical
dignity, and entering the sacred in
closure climbed upon the chair.
"AIy frien's," he began, diving at once
into his discourse in uncercmoEious dis
regard of preliminaries, ''we're goin'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
Balm for His wounded Soul.

A certain rector in a Suffolk village.
who was disliked in the parish, had a
curate who was very popular, and OF
his leaving was presented with ties
timonial. This excited the envy and
wrath of the rector, and meeting with
an old lady enc day, he said Il am sur
prised, Mrs. Bloom, that you should
lave subscribed to this testimonial"
"Why, sir" said the old lady, 81 you'd
ON a-goin' I'd ave subscribed double "
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
Cures for Burglnr.

81 believe in DR.. Jones catharuc mills .
remarked a farmer to Hostetter NJ.
Ginnis.
what are they good for?"
Good for burglars"
"Burglars?"
Eyes, l was seriously attacked b.
burglars. 1 had no bullets, so loaded
the gun with box of Jones pills and
killed two of them. l took only one box
of Jones' celebrated pills, and the bur.
glars are no more. Texas Sitter,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Am l the only woman you ever
Ioved?" she asked.
"Oh, no." he answered promptly :
you are the sixth"
The sixth" she exclaimed, sud
denly relieving his shoulder of the
weight of her head.
EYES," he said. coldly, there were
i've before you-my mother, an aunt
and three sisters"
And thereafter she endeavored &c
lie more specific when she asked ques'
tions.-Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
A Hopeless Case

Van Ishe-Will you marry me?
Penelope-No. l don't know you well
enough, yet.
Van Ishe-Well, will you marry me
year from now?
Penelope-O, I'll know you too well
them. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
Kept Her Word.

And yet to think that only one shor.
summer ago." he Missed, you vowed
to me that you would never marry for
gold"
The maiden smiled with the air OF
one who had lead-pipe cinch. $50
shall not, said she. His wealth is all
IN real estate. Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
HOW 1t Nav BE Done.

She was inclined to be sentimental.
He was nothing if not practical.
would that you could tell me how te
mend a broken heart" said she.
81 have known of cases where it has
been done by splicing" he replied.
That was the remedy tried in thi:
case.-Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

"Doan spen' too much time playir
lie banjo onless yoh's gwinter make d
business OBJ it," said Uncle Eben. DE
man dat pays too much 'tention ter
little 'complshments ain likely ter
tract notice fob big achievements."-
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

"WiI you kindly remove your hat?" he
said.
"Certainly not" said she.
Il thought that maybe you would" he
said;
1.-THE price tag shows" said he,
And a beautiful hat like that" he said.
Seems awfully cheap al three
But she only said-though her face grew
red
You cannot play tag with me-"
Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
Merely a Suggestion.

Maggie-There's something the mat
ter with the dumb-waiter, ma am.
can't raise it.
Mr.. Cook-You'd better go and see,
dear; perhaps she's put on it the apple
dumplings you made to-day.-Yonkers
Statesman
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

The Wife-Be careful, John, and
don't let the baby drop on the hard
floor.
The Husband will, my dear. |
wouldn't wake him up for the world
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Customer-You don't know how u
shave. You'd make a good butcher!
Barber-Say, do you know you are in
Bulting me?
Customer-Am I? Well, I'll take that
back. You'd make bad butcher
RoXbury Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
Method in Her Madness

Doshaway-Last night 1 experienced
a novel sensation. Miss Twilling in.
vited me out to dinner as her guest,
and insisted on ordering and paying
for everything. wonder what she lid
it for?
Cleverton - She probably wanted
something 10 eat.-Harlem Life. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

what noble fellow Giles isl !
asked him why he didn't wear an over.
coat and he said he had given it to d
relation"
Yes. To his uncle" detroit Free
Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
On Their Trail.

"That fellow is asways running &C.
5ors down"
"A dramatic critic?"
mo, an engineer on a freight train
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Jane, Jane, you do not look the same,
OF tresses you have raised @nother crop.
Then she tossed her raven hair,
Saying: This is mine, l swear,
For my golden hair was purchased at the
shop"
Town Topics
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
Spirit of the Times.

A-These are times that try financial
souls. I'm suffering loss after loss.
blow much did you lose this week?
A-Eighty thousand marks, and the
worst of 1t is that 1OC of them were nv
CMn.-Fliegende BIaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Maud never knew before that Mr.
Smithers lived in one of those horrid
boarding houses.
Mamma-How did you make the dis
covery?
Maud-Why, when he was passing
the prunes he shuddered until his teeth
rattled.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Pops Plus TX, in 1871, spoke of
his tiara as the symbol of his three
.old dignity, in Heaven, upon earth and
IN purgatory.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

X s3aSSsSlES He .s earth ~ + brown s5s
! INV Aa aday the windy
woods are bare,
And the first white flakes Of the coming
snow
Are ahoat in the frosty air;
But the sparks fly up from the hickory
log
On the homestead's broad stone hearth,
And the windows shake, and the rafters
ring,
To the lads and lassies' mirth.
The farmers face is furrowed and worn.
And his locks are thin and white;
But his hand is steady, his voice is clear,
And his eye is blue and bright,
AS he turns to look at his sweet old wife,
Who sits in her gown of gray,
With the cobweb 'kerchief, and creamy
frlls
She wore on her wedding day.
He bows his head to the laden board,
And the guests they are silent all.
'Thanksgiving Lord, for the sun and rain,
And the fruit on the orchard wall.
For the silver wheat, and the golden corn,
And the crown of a peaceful life
The greatest blessing that Thou canst
A true and a loving wife"
This white-haired lover he bends to kiss
Her hand in it's fril of lace.
And the faded rose on her wrinkled cheek,
With a proud and a courtly grace;
And the snowflakes click on the window
pane,
And the rafters ring above,
And the angels sing at the gates of God
The words of the farmers love
Minnie Irving, in N. Y. Independent,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19
He Was Deceived.

Spencer see that Skinleigh is SUI
ing Luckton for obtaining lot Of valu-
able stock from him under false pre-.
lenses.
Ferguson-How did it happen?
Spencer-Skinleigh sold it to him
under the impression that it was abso-
lutely worthless.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Waiter-How will you have your
steak, sir?
Patron-l don't care how you coJle
it, but Id like it this week.-TowR
Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-19

Billings, if you've got time drop
in at my house on your way home and
see the incest ten-pound Thanksgiving
turkey that was ever brought to this
market"
"Ruggles, come over to my house and
I'll show you ten-pound Thanksgiving
baby worth a million of t."-Chicago
Tribune.