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The herald., 1896-01-05
THE LOCAL OIL INDUSTRY
Views of a Prominent Man on
the Situation
PRODUCERS MUST COMBINE
In Order to Compete With Strong North
ern Companies
Union With the Chamber of Commerce, Board
Uf Trade and Tercnant's Association WoIId
Be Most Efiectuai.

The present glutted condition of the
crude oil market and the threatened shut
down by the we'll owners of this city. as a
means of relieving the same, is the all
absorbing topic among oil men and others
interested in that industry. Just what the
outcome will be no one knows; but it is
very evident that something mus be done
to relieve the situation. In speaking of
this ma ter esterday, J. T. Flynn of San
francisro, who is interested in the Perfect
Petroleum Burner. said:
"The problem of getting rid of the snr-
plus oil is not one that will solve itself.
Like everything else, the in reduction of
crude petroleum as fuel agent-no mat.
ter how much cheaper it may be than
coal or some other important product-re-
quires both intelligent and determined ef-
fort. That the crude oil of Los Angeles
county is the best and cheapest fuel agent
on the Pacific coast, 1 have already dem
onstrated i'll pub ic test at the Judson
iron works and Pacific rolling mills, in
San Francisco, where | evaporated twenty
two pounds of water for every pound of
oil used this exceeding the British ther-
! NAL unit, which fixes the maximum Of
evaporation at twenty pounds of water to
one pound of oil. But even that showing,
great as it is, is not sufficient to break
through the organized forces of the coal
kings, who sell coal to the amount OF 81 =
100000 a year in this state. Does any
one suppose for moment that these men
are going to part with such a trade as that
| without struggle? ? Every obstacle that
it has been possible to employ has been
thrown in the way of oil consumption, and
| these obstacles can only be removed by
| the concentrated action of the well owners
| and business men of Los Angeles. The
| mere fact that the Los Angeles Oil eX-
change has an agency in San Francisco is
not sufficient to insure the sale OF oil in
that city. j. w. Grace & Co. of New York,
| one of the largest concerns in the world,
who own the oil fields of Peru and their
| own oil steamers. also have an office here,
and l might add that they have a pretty
live man in charge of it TOO. This firm
has an oil trade in San Francisco and will
not give it up without ruggle. But
| even these things can be overcome"
"What step would you suggest as a
| means of securing the use of Ca ifornia
p"'rol num for manufacturing in San Fran
| cisco?"
| lrsr of all would go there and make
| public lest of the oil under the auspices
| of the chamber of commerce, board ot
| trade and manufacturers association,
| showing them, AS am satisfied it could be
| done. tina california o C ,uld be employed
| t. advantage over Newcastle or Puget
| sound coal in the manufacture OF goods
| and then would unite the southern couu-
| lies, which are large consumer, OF these
! Goals, into an offensive and defensive CON.
mercial compact, and tell tnese manu-
The herald., 1896-01-05
Pleaded GUILTY. to MarsIaughter

Frank GIiegerich, the 14-year-old boy
indicted by the grand jury for man
S aughter for killing little Charlie Mason,
appeared before Judge Smith yesterday
morning and pleaded guilty to the charge.
whereupon he was sentenced to imprison-
ment in the Whittier reform school during
his minority. The crime was a peculiarly
atrocious one. Griegerich and COM
panion asked the little Mason boy and his
brother o accompany them on a hunting
trip one Sunday last May. On the return
the Grsigerich boy OF the Mason lad.
whoswas some years younger than himself,
just " O see him tumble out of the tree ~
There was absolutely no motive for the
killing, he lad who was killed being a
kiud-hearted, amiable child. AMI had given
his slayer no prnvoca ion whatever. In
passing Sc tence Judge Smith severely
lectured the boy, pointing ou the enormi y
of his offense, and warning HIM OF his
probable fate In case he did hot mend his
ways.
The herald., 1896-01-05
found for the Defendant

Judge Van Dyke yesterday gave his de-
cision in the case of Jacob Hommell. jr.,
vs.. Andrew GIassell, finding for the defen-
dant. This is the Use in which the p ain.
tiff claimed that while he had decided a
tract of land absolutely to Mr.. Gassell, it
was only intended to be mortgage, and
showed that there was written contract
between the parties which gave him an
op ion on the purchase of the property to
be exercised within year.
The plaintiff contended that The option
should have been unlimited as to time. and
that he limitation to one year was without
finds that the deed was intended to be alb
solute. II was given to S I've the property
from foreclosure under mortgage held by
the defendant, and all the crc instances
show that the mortgage debt was extin-
puished
The herald., 1896-01-05
WANT THAT EXTRA SALARY
Ex=County Officers File Affi-
davits for Writs OF Mandate
TWO DECISIONS IN THE CASE
County Auditor BickneIl Will Now Have
to Make Up His Mind
Young Oreigerich Pleads Guilty to Han-
slaughter aad is Sent to Whittier
SchooI-tienerai Court News
Two affidavits for writ of mandate
we're filed against County Auditor Bcknell

Two aff1davits for writ of mandate
were filed against County Auditor Bicknell
by Henry C.Dllon, eX-district at orney, aud
three by Frank Z Lopez, ex-county audit
or, for himself and other ex-county officers,
to compel the auditor to audit their claims
for salary for six days in January, 1895.
or until their successors took office.
This matter has bsen in the courts for
some time past. 1t first came up before
Judge Shaw, who sustained the demurrer
interposed by the count, and in lengthy
opinion virtually settled the case. Several
other efforts were made to get the matter
before the courts, but in each case the de-
murrer was sustained aud for time it was
dropped. Then suit on the same lines was
instituted by Ex-County Tax Collector
Hewitt. This case was heard by Ju lge
Van Dyke. who decided that under the late
law the officers were entitled To pay up to
the time they turned their offices over to
their successors. He accordingly gave
judgment for the plaintiff.
Thus it will be seen that there are two
decisions on the subjec and the applica-
ton for writs of mandate will bring the
matter to head, or at least get it before
the supreme court for final adjudication.
The herald., 1896-01-05

Covarrubias to recover $3.50 due for labor
on certain premises.
Serena d. Gerd,s has fiei her petition
for letter of administration on the estate
of Ofto H Gerd's, deceased The estate is
valued at $500.
Serufnl l. yellara has filed her petition
for The probate of the will of Nigi Livellara.
deceased. The estate is valued
$519S 10.
In the case of Dnnning VS.. the Empire
Oil company, Ju lge Mckinley yes erday
denied The mo ion 10 dis i've ne injunc-
ZION and granted the motion for The APP
poniment of a receiver The matter of
the appointment will come up Monday
afternoon at . o'clock.
In he case Of Ayers vs.. Thomas, Judge
York yesterday made an order granting a
new trial IL less the amount claimed is re-
duced to $ll7 A., leaving the amount
$l576 30. with legal interest.
Judge Smith yesterday granted a num-
ber of continuancas N cri uiuai cases
The herald., 1896-01-05
He Found the .pnt plaza I;

A man wandered into one of the big
stores on North spring street and began to
size up the clerks. the stock and every
thing else in sight Finally one of the
statesmen stepped up to the newcomer and
asked:
"Can we show you anything this MORN
ing?"
"Don't know was the answer. "Is this
l57 to l6l North Spring?'
"Yes, sir"
~. G. Furrey e. Co's?"
"It is.''
swell I'm all right then. Show me a
full line of builders hardware. Going to
put up house on my wife's lot and as
every body have asked told me to come
here for good article and los ssrices,
guess it's the place.
The herald., 1896-01-05
General cOur. Notes

Ida Y. and Gustavus A. Olshausen have
brought suit against Samuel w, Luitweler
ct AL, to recover on promissory note for
$500, and to foreclose a mortgage secur-
iig the same.
Reuben Hoover, as trustee for Eliza Arm
strong. has sued A E. NJ. Strong to quiet
title to certain real es ate in Los Angeles
city and Ventura county.
Mary A. Dow has sued D. B. Griffin to
quiet title to certain town lots in Santa
Monica.
Tho. las Bros. have sued VIM. Chislett ct
al, to recover $4S.35 under mechanic s
lien.
John S. M. Foster has sued Nicolas A.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Suit for Sz5.ooo Damages

Thomas Tedford, former employe of
the Los Angeles Electric Lighting compa-
ny. yesterday brought suit against that
corporation for $4,000 for personal inju-
ries received. Tedford was employed as a
iaDGrer ns;1 IN digging post holes etc and in
under whom he was working, went up a
pole to attend to some matter. While on
the pole current was turned on, and Ted
ford. coming in contact with a live wire,
received severe shock, causing him 10
loose his hold and fall to the ground, dis
tance OF eighteen feet, as result of which
his skull was fractured and his leg broken
At the thigh, crlppling him for life. Ted
ford alleges that the accident was eau sed
by the negligence of the defendant compa-
ny, hence the suit for damages
The herald., 1896-01-05
Change in the D.s.rict \ attorneys omic


District Attorney Do nell has changed
the assignments of his several DEPUTIES,
the changes to 60 in effect Monday. Assist
ant Dis rict Attorney Williams. who has
heretofore been in charge of the civil busi-
ness of the office, will have charge OF the
the criminal prosecutions in department
one, relieving Judge McComas, who has
heretofore conducted that branch of the
work. Judge McComas will be given
charge of the outside examinations,
etc., heretofore looked after by
Deputy f. B. Willis, who will take charge
of the civil business. Mr.. Hatton will con-
tnue as legal adviser to the board of
supervisors, while Mr.. James will continue
at the police court.
Major Donneil says that the only reasons
for the changes are that he thinks that Det-
ter service can be given by assigning the
deputies to the work for which ney are
best fitted He states positively that there
are no complaints against any of his as
sistants which led him to make the changes.
The herald., 1896-01-05
P0ST0EFiCE BUnuLAHlZED

The Pfco Heights Branch Entered By Burg
lars, Who Secure Booty
The postoifice and store at Pico Heights
was entered by burglars at an early hour
yesterday morning and about about 500
worth of booty secured, which included
stamps, cigars and articles of stock. The
thieves were evidently eXpel fenced, as
there was nothing about their job which
indicated that they were strangers to that
kind of work. The burglary was reported
to Pc Il flee Inspector Motley Ii. Flint,
and also to the police.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Come Early While the Sizes Are Here

by Judge Smith to three years. imprison-
ment in the penitentiary at Folsom. Nc
Gowan passed fictitious check upon II. Il.
Volmer. The check was signed sc. j.
Griffith e. Co., lumber" He went into
Volmer s crockery store with this check
made out for $40. He bought two statues
and received in change 81. He did no
rake the sta ues from the place. and when
he was apprehended he still had Us of the
money upon him. which was restored to
The firm. McGowan told his honor this
morning that he had come from Plttsburg
and that he had for a year pas been "a
brakeman on the Central Pacific railroad.
but that he had gone off wi II the A. r. q.
last year and he nad never been able to get
another ilroad job He did this job 10
raise funds when he was hungry.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Meeting of the Kings Daughters

The Kings Daughters OF the First Meth
odist Episcopal church held their regular
annual meeting for the election of officers
a the church parlors on Broadway yester-
day afternoon. After the routine business
of reading the minutes of the previous
meeting and receiving the reports of The
re iring Office s the election of hose who
will conduct the affairs of the society for
in the selection of the following: Mrs.
Helen Biidsall, president; Mrs. Robinson,
secre ary; Mrs. haynes, Mrs. Landt, Mrs.
Cal Viewer and Mrs. Iuick, vice-presidents,
and Mrs. Wilson Hender, treasurer.
The herald., 1896-01-05
She Wants an Accounting

John Bryson, sr., the well-known capi-
talist, was in department five yesterday
morning to answer to suit brought against
him by his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Krause,
Tor an accounting for certain property
placed in his hands. Mrs. Keause SAYS
that in 1888 she was the owner of two
houses and lots in the town Of Fairfield.
Jefferson county, Iowa, and that at that
time her father came TO her and told her
that he had an opportunity of trading that
property to an advantage, and that if she
would sign deed 20 the man he would in
vest for her an amount of money equal Il,
its value in Los An eies property for her
benefit. She had full confidence in Mr..
BFyson, and she did it. She says that she
believes that be did as he said he would as
UUagde II investment, but that she has
The herald., 1896-01-05
A Somewhat fixed Case

The case of II. G. Jensen VS.. L. r. Hayes
ct al. was on trial before Judge York, but
was not concluded. 1t is somewhat in
volved, and several interests badly mixed
1t appears that Jensen and Leonart were
partners in making brick, which went into
the Puente warehouse at that place.
Leonart, it appears, got his money out OF
the transaction all right but Jensen claims
that he was never paid. He therefore
brought suit against Hayes and the ware
house to recover under the mechanics lien
law.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Still Grinding AWAY

The trial of the suits of the Southern
Pacific Railroad company against M. o.
Stowell and G. W. Hughes was continued
before Judge Van Dyke yesterday. This
is a dispute between the railroad company
and the parties named as to the value of
Ger ain land in the Covna district wanted
by the railroad company for right of way
for the branch line from Woyden to -an
Dimas, via Covina. 1t was not concluded
at the hour of adjournment.
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since asked him for an accounting and he

since asked him for an accounting and he
has refused to give it to her, and has deniet
that she has any claim on him in the busi.
ness at all She ther ,fore wants an ac-
counting for the rents and profits of the in
vestment and wants judgment against him
for the amount nf the value of the properly.
She says that the value of the Iowa prop
erty was $4,000, and the properly in which
it has been invested in Los Angeles now
has value of $4,000 Some dispositions
were taken in court this morning in beh ,lf
of Mr.. Bryson. and it was stated hat the
value of the Iowa property in 1882 was
about $500. The matter was taken I'M
der adVisement.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Puncture.pro II ,,icvc,e fires

The Puncture-Proof Tire company,
Quincy, ILL.,. arc now ready to place upon
the market an absolutely puncture-proof
pneumatic tire, having at the same time
resilency and speed These tires have
been fully tested and are no experiment.
They are hose-pipe tire; can be had any
size wanted. aud be used on any rim. Nc
repair ou fits are necessary. No punctures
to repair. Riders interested in this i'm.
provement can receive sample section of
tire and full particulars by addressing The
Puncture-Proof Tire company, Quincy, ILL.,
The herald., 1896-01-05
The lnsurarc. Company Wins

Judge haw yesterday heard the case of
Alice A. Hardy VS. the Bankers Alliance
Insurance company, and decided in favor
of defendant company.
The Alliance insured Lawrence W.
Hardy, late husband of the plaintiff, for
$4,000 and took payment of it's premium,
5 ) cash and four notes, aggregating $37
At the time the last of the notes fell due
the deceased was sick and two weeks later
he was dead. The company refused to pay
the policy upon the ground tha' the prem
ium was not paid. 1t presented a regula-
iion of it's bylaws that premiums paid with
notes shall not be considered paid unless
the notes are paid.
The herald., 1896-01-05

Judge Clark yesterday gave Mrs. Ella
Knapp divorce from Frank 3. Knapp, on
the gr und of desertion. Knapp is tele-
graph operator, and some Two years ago
left for San Francisco, his family rem ain
ing in this city, since which time he has not
been heard from Mrs. Knapp was given
the custody of her two children.
Judge Van Dyke yes erday signed the
DECREE in the divorce suit of Frazee vs.
Frazee, heard some weeks ago.
The herald., 1896-01-05
The Molern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm.
proved more by the pleasant laxative
syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxa-
tive effect of gentle remedy than by any
other. and that 1t is more acceptable to
them. Children enjoy it and it benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs
is manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup com,nny.
The herald., 1896-01-05
Suing for Back Salary

The case of Lester D. Rogers, ex-con-
stable of Los Angeles township, against
the county of Los Angeles, was tried
argued and submitted before Judge Nc
Kinley yesterday. Rogers is suing for $S3
alleged to be due as salary as constable.
The herald., 1896-01-05
sent 80 Folsom For hres Years.

An information was filed in department
one yesterday against George e. MCGOWAN,
charging him with passing a fictitious
check. MEG owan waived counsel, was ar
raigned, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
The herald., 1896-01-05
Read the Items
Our Price

1--nants Shoes instead of 6Oc 30
2-nants Patent Tip Shoes instead Of 8Oc 40
3-nantS French Kid Shoes instead of 81 90 so
4 Infants Cloth Top Hand turned Shoes, instead of sloo 60
S-nants' Patent Leather Shoes instead of 81 25 Is
6-Chdens Dongoa Kid Shoes to g. instead of 81 Is Is
7-Chdens DongoIa Kd Shoes to 11 instead Of $50 100
8Chdrens Doneoa Kid Shoes ~ IL, instead of S2OO 125
9Msses Dongola Kid Shoes, instead Of 81 90 1.25
1o-Msses Dongoh Kid Shoes, instead of 81: 50 | 1.45
l-Chdens Grain Shoes to g. instead of 81 5O.~." 80
12-Chdens Grain Shoes, 81 to H. instead of $500 t25
13-MsSes Grain Shoes II! 10 ?, instead of 81 100 2S
14-MSeS Pebble Goat Shoes spring heel instead of S225 125
15-MSse Pebble Goat Shoes II to instead of SIS $50
1o-Chidrens Tan Goat Shoes, % heels instead Of sl5o 75
17-adeS DongOIa Kid Shoes instead of ST. 1.2S
18-Ladies Grain Leather Shoes instead of S225 $50
10-LadieS Pebble Goat Shoes instead of $50
2O-LadeS Felt Slippers, instead of 81 co so
The herald., 1896-01-05

Try our port ana sherry wines at rs
cents per gallon. [. Vache e. Co., Com
mercial and Alameda streets. Telephone
800.
The herald., 1896-01-05


The vital organs Of the
inebriate become in time
a mass of inflammation.
The Kelley treatment can
and will make them whole.
The Kelley Institute.
Cor. N. Main and Commercial sts.,
Over Farmers and Merchants Bank.
The herald., 1896-01-05
AN EVENING BLAZE
San Francisco Firms Burned Out-Damage Cow
cred by Insurance


cred by Insurance
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Fire broke out in the
mems furnishing goods store OF Hoffman & Alex.
anoer at O'Clock this evening. aud n an hour
damage TO the amount OF 100000 had been in
ficted. The building, three-story brick,
right In the heart OF the wholesale district and it
looked for time as If the surrounding buildings
would be destroyed. ext to the burned struc.
ture was The immense establishment of Levi
Strauss g. Co.. but energetic work by the fire de-
partment prevented spread OF the flames. The
building occupied by number of wholesale
and man ufacturing firms, and the losses
follows:
n Hoffman & Alexander, 100000; insurance,
$3.50 900.
Friedman & Rogers, boots and shoes, $40, 900 ;
insurance, S2l,000.
San Francisco and New York Collar company
$35UO0 insurance, $4,000.
National Saddlery company, SIS, 600; insurance
unknown
The building, which was owned by the Clark
estate. is a total loss 1t valued at $50, pO);
fully insured. The ori in OF the fire is unknown.
Tho above article Is from the Los Angeles Herald
of Dec. 8, 1895. A more extended account can be
found in the San Francisco papers OF the same
date Look them up.
The herald., 1896-01-05

And Lasts Long IS the Shoes Do
Lo
21-Ladies Felt Slippers instead of 81. 50 Is
22Ladies Glove Kid House Slippers instead of Sl8O 80
2}L aides Tan Goat Oxfods, instead of 81 60 ~. 80
24Lades Tan Goat Oxos hama turned instead of 500 1.3O
25-Ladies Dongola Kid Oxford instead of $l.5O.. Is
2oLadieS Cloth Buskins, instead of $50 Is
27-LadieS Cloth Caters instead of 81. .2S Is
28Boys Veal Cali Shoes ls to 2, instead of 81 90 100
29BoyS Veal Calf roncad Shoes p to instead of $3.50 l25
3OBoyS Veal Calf Shoes II instead of S25o LIS
3Boys Veal Calf Shoes q to g. instead of $3.50 . $50
32Boy Shoes Hathaway Co.'S make II to instead OF $3.50 $50
3}BoyS Shoes @Ss eaFf ' instead OF $27S. rs
34-MenS on-clad Shoes instead OF $3OO...... $50
35MenS Veal Calf Shoes instead of $50
36-MenS Peerless Calf Shoes instead OF $780,. ECO
}7Mens Police Shoes, instead Of 50 90 200
38MnS Patent Leather Pumps, instead of $3.50 12S
$4,000 pair Mems Calf Shoes, instead of So 5O..... 50
1880 pair Mems Senator Calf Shoes instead Of ST. Co., $50
The herald., 1896-01-05
Look Up

ANY copy of the daily papers Of the
issue Of Dec. 8, 1895, and you will find
the following:
The herald., 1896-01-05
$4,000 WORTH OF GOODS

The settled all claims and took the
The Shoes Have Arrived and Are Now on Sale
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-18

CANTON, O., June 1.-THE advance
guard of visitors to Canton from sur
rounding towns to participate in the
celebration over Maj McKinley's nom
ination arrived Wednesday morning
The hotels are rapidly filling up
Among those who came in Wednesday
were Judge F. w. Arrel and Danic
STAN baugh, of Youngstown, old per
sonal and political friends of the can
didate. They spent the morning will
the major reading with him the bull
letins of the convention. When it was
announced that the convention had ia
ken recess, Maj. Mckinley, accom-
panied by his wife and Mrs. Myron I
Herrick, of Cleveland, went for drive
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-18
NYirhdrnMs From the Race.

CoLUMBus, o., June 1T.--Ilenry j..
Booth. democratic candidate for con.
gress in this district. has withdrawn
from the race The reason he gives is
that the method of nomination is ir'
regular. The real reason is believed
to be that while the majority of the
party in the district is for free silver,
he is for the sinrle gold standard
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-18
How She
Economies!

study advertisements and l know
where and when and how to purchase
the household supplies. My husband
used to laugh at me for reading adver-
tisements so carefully. but he has long
since learned that save many dollars
every month. l know of no better way
to practice economy. 1t is wonder
how soon you learn to detect the real
, from the false-intuitively almost.
think have never been taken in by
an advertisement This is the eXper-
ience of a bright lady who has practiced
what we preach from week to week in
our advertisements. We have the goods
at the very lowest prices made any
where How can you economize, save
money easier, than by getting yuor
supplies of all kinds below the regular
prices.
Count that dav lost
Whose low descending sun
Views from thy hand
No worthy action done.
And we might supplementary your
goods from the house that can, will and
does offer daily opportunities to save
something on every purchase, however
small.
Here are some of them small and
great:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-18

Pins and needles, /, . ond Sc a paper
Lead pencils, 2 for ic, |. and Sc each.
Envelopes, 3, and Sc a pack of 20.
Note paper 36, "a, Is and l2 sheets for
25c. Garter web. 4c, &c and Sc yard.
Books, ), 10 and 15c, cloth bound. Gilt
belts at Is, 10 and 25c; were %, 30 and
soc. Rolled plate stick pins at 10 cts;
worth csc. Notion stock very full OF
staple every day articles at away down
prices.