The herald., 1896-02-19

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SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1s.-For Southern Cali
fornia: Fair: Wednesday, probably slightly
cooler along the coast Wednesday afternoon;
light northerly winds, becoming westerly
along the coast in the afternoon.
Books free. In this issue of The HERALD
is published a list of 200 standard works,
books handsomely and substantially bound
these volumes will be given away free of
cost. AS these books formerly retailed for
81 the supply will not last long. All low
ers of good literature should make their
selections at once. For full particulars see
two-column announcement on another
page.
An old soldier named Simon Rednger
attempted to get off car while in motion
on First street yesterday, with disastrous
results. Instead of alighting on his feet
he fell forwards, striking his head violently
against the ground. He was picked up
and brought to the receiving hospital IN
the patrol wagon by Officer Steele, and
was sufficiently recovered later on in the
day to leave.
A lot on the hill on North Broadway, al
most opposite Franklin street, is being
graded and large crowds, principally east
ern people, gather about the place to watch
the horses attached to a scraper climbing
up and down an embapkment that is al
most perpendicular. The horses, as we'll
as the men, seem to know their business,
and no accident has so far resulted.
Jim Green, drunkard, was arrested
vending his way homeward with a new
coat, decorated with price ticket, on his
arm. Officer Rohn accosted him on Main
street, and, receiving evasive replies, took
To 4ho ate Of hn
has not yet been found.
The next enterta inment in the popular
course given under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian association will
take place on Saturday evening next at
Simpson tabernacle when Brooks and
Macy. the poet and humorist and singer
and reciter, will appear.
Tom O'Brien was arrested as insane, on
Third street. by Detectives Auble and Haw-
ley. He was found to be suffering from
pneumonia. and sent to the hospital.
When searched he was penniless, yet only
two days ago over $40 was found on him
by an officer.
Mike Mcdonald, Frank Coos and George
Thompson, three individuals who had
up before Judge Owens yesterday, who,
happening to be in an extra good humor,
let them off with $3 or the usual alterna-
tive.
George Whalem, the individual who at
tempted to lay waste Main street with a
45-ca!iber siX-shooter, was brought up for
sentence, but not being ready for sentence,
his case was fixed for February Goth at 2
o'clock.
The British ship Dunbayne, Capt. John
O'Neili, from London, England, which ar
rived at Port Los Angeles on Monday,
made the voyage in the remarkable time of
12O days, beating all previous time TO the
port.
G. A. McElfrish. high chief ranger of the
i. o. Il. for the state, will assist in the in
stallation of a new court of the order at
Twenty-fifth street and Central avenue to
be instituted tomorrow evening.
Angelo Vitaghario, Marcia Vitagbario
and Christiano Barone, three sanity indi-
viduals, were arrested on warrant by
Officer Talamantes for disturbing the
peace on Ord street yesterday. 2%lE~
Yesterday morning the "boys in blue
turned up with their new duds on and
armed with rifles. Commissioner Long
was delighted with the appearance and
complimented them highly.
A small Il and boy await ownership at
the poilr va ion. Both were found wan
derinc Tut in an aimless manner and can
give satisfactory information as to
VIII ey belong.
.man Davis was bitten by small
d ,terday morning that flew at him
.nder buggy without any provoca-
The dog was slain and the wound
9rized.
.nomas Salters. charged with violating
he Sunday closing ordinance, was exam
med by Judge Morrison yesterday and his
case set for trial OIL February 10Th at 80.
Cavalry troop ID has issued invitations of
wonderful character to all entertainment
to be given at it's "barne.' 231 South
Spring street, on Tuesday evening next.
Louis Gottschalk and others have filed
with the city clerk an appeal from the
action of the superintendent of street in
accepting Maple avenue sewer district.
The case of William Briggs, arrested by
Officer Long on warrant for battery. was
examined yesterday, and the date fixed
for hearing on February 10th, at 80.
George Varcoe continues to improve. His
recovery is not rapid, but there is steady
gain from day to day. and by the end of
the week he may be able to sit up.
Mrs. j. M. Rice, the cowboy preachers
wife, was up for disturbing the peace, but
her case was taken under advisement and
she was let go on hail.
An overcoat awaits an owner at the po-
lice station. 1t is new and expensive
one, which Was stolen with pair of pants
some few days ago.
John f. White, the enterprising and bold
chicken thief, came up for justice yester-
day and got it. He was taken to the
county jail.
The swill man, d. j. Haney, who dcfied
Harry Johnston. the constable, was fined
So, which he paid and sadly departed.
F. Wuth, for burglary, had his prelimn-
AIRY examination yesterday, the bail being
fixed at $1,000, on which he was held.
w. p. Holmes, charged with disturbing
the peace, had his case reset and was re-
leased.
The mayor expects to be on duty to-
day again, after an illness of nearly two
weeks.
Deputy City Clerk Jack Best is home
from a two weeks visit to San francisco.
George Hnkhouse will be tried for mis-
demeanor on February 25th at 2 o'clock.
The Massachusetts Benefit Life associa-
ton of Boston insures lives on the natural
premium plan. Issues most liberal poll
cies,SlOO0 to $50, 900 cash dividends; cash
surrender values; no restrictions; non-for-
feitable; incontestabie-- an absolute policy
for definite amount. Special agents
wanted. j. II. Haney, general agent, Cur
rier building, 212 West Third street.
School teachers OF city and county schools
should take advantage of the special offer
at Lichtenberger's art emporium, 10Y
North Main street. This week you can pur-
chase beautifully framed picture of any
patriot, author or composer for only $1.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson block,