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The advocate., 1896-12-23

not to cry and his sweet old wife was
crying outright and yearning to thank
some one, the door softly closed and
they were left alone with their happi-
ness and abundance. Want had walked
very close beside them for many years,
and lives Of cheerful, prayerful labor
and sacrifice had their reward in part
in neglect, but that Christmas day all
bitterness and sadness were forgotten,
and when the new preacher asked the
old one to lead in prayer that morning
it was said there had never been such
supplication as his offered before in the
new church. 1t sanctified and rededi-
Gated 1t.
Three wagons almost surrounded the
poor little house of Widow Green.
She was the poorest of all the needy in
the village, and, according to human
nature judges, the least deserving. Her
life had not been altogether good, but
with q loveless old age, abandoned by
her children and forsaken by her
friends, she seemed an object too pitt
full for blame or reproach. Two heap
ing loads of wood were piled up about
her door and an abundant store of pro-
visions carried into the house and ac-
cepted in silence.
Everywhere in the village and coun-
try good cheer was carried that day.
Not one poor table was left ungarnished
of some choice Christmas treat. The
teams threaded their way here and
there, and each new start they trotted
the easier. There was never such day
in Plunkettville or Pulver township be-
fore--so much happiness and good feel"
ing, mingled with pleasant mystery.
The new preacher heard about 1t and
rang the bell that night himself for an
extra service at half-past seven and
preached without notes from the text:
"Give and 1t shall be given unto you" !"
He had never preached like this before,
every word seeming to come right from
his heart. He spoke of the good Samar-
itan, and Of the giving with the right
hand without the knowledge Of the left.
And this last appeared as an especially
applicable text, as it was not then and
is not now fully and satisfyingly known
to certainty how this peculiarly. beau
tiful Christmas episode was brought
about-who thought of 1t, or suggested
It, or prompted 1t, and just who carried
it out. 1t is referred to as the Plum
kettville plot, and to the uninitiated Ia
suggestive of something dark and trag-
ic; but to everyone outside Of those con-
cerned in it it is more of mystery than
to Uncle Sluman Able.-Mrs. Ephratm
Burdick, in Rams Horn.
The advocate., 1896-12-23

OOD WILL to men!
Good will to
men,"
o, loud and high, o,
sweet and clear,
The 8 ng rams
through tn Q
dazzling space
In that wintry time
of year.
The herald., 1896-04-10
MERCY HOME FAIR
Yesterday a Very Successful One In Every
Respect

Yesterday a Very Successful One In Every
Respect
Yesterday, at the Sisters Mercy Home
fair. was successful in every respect. Grat-
flying sales took place i'm the little fancy
shops OF the booths, ard many valuable
donations were received from numerous
large-hear'ed phiDanthIopists of Los Ange-
les to help along the good work.
Arend's orchestra made handsome con.
trbution of $40 to the sisters. Nc. Gauahl
presented very fine picture. The Flight
Into Egypt, beautifully framed, and nu-
merons other donations have been sent to
the different booths 10 be placed on sale or
to be rafilpd. Mrs. kerckuH presented
large banquet lamp and Mrs d. F. Done
gan beautifully fitted up infants basket
to the bootn in charge of the ladies of the
East Side.
The gay little Fiesta retreat of the
Tamale booth, presided over by Mrs. Hur-
ley is further adorned with II large tea-set,
contributed by Father L'ebana, and an ell
ormous cake by Mr.. Eoipger.
The cathedral booth has had presenta-
ticns OF fine lamp by Mrs. J. Rodriguez, a
handsome silver bread tray bv The jewellers,
J. G. Donovan & Co., and fifty pieces OF.
decorated china, contributed by the Peo-
ple's Store.
One of the most Hourishing departments
of the fair is the'dniag room. Most graft
flying patronage has attended the efforts of
Mrs. LeSsCe and her train of charming
young assistants. A large amount of the
succ SIS has been due ~ the kindly sub.
s.antial donations OF The leading features
of the attractive menus sent ia
by the leading hotels OF the city. On
Wednesday the Westminster and St.
Elmo contributed most excellent dinners
and yesterday Jerry Illch sent il, some of
his choicest salads and goodly donation
Of the iarnales for which, he is famous. The
Hollenbeck also added to the varied menu
yesterday with some of the choicest
viands of its kitchen.
MIR. Joseph Wolfskill entertained large
party of gentlemen at dinner yesterday.
A fine musical program was the order of
the evening that served equally we'll as an
accompaniment for dancing or spirited
promenades. Arend's orchestra rendered
ten of their choicest selections. The piano
used during the fair was kindly loaned by
the Blanchard-Fitzgerald Music company.
This evening an Irish concert, one of the
best programs of the weeks entertain
ment, will be given. d. NJ. McGarry and
Hon. W. a. Ryan will make addresses.
The herald., 1896-04-10
A Merry Affair

The merrest and withal most delightful
affair of the season was given yesterday at
the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fair
child on Burlington avenue. when the
Misses Fairchld entertained fourteen of
their young lady friends with Fiesta
luncheon, the decorations carrying out the
color scheme of the coming festivities.
Nasturtiums of red and yellow. combined
with maidenhair fern. formed the trio Of
colols. The flowers fell gracefully from II
bowl in the center of the table, and the
same flowers made a bright dash of color
at either end. These with candeabra,
the lights shaded with green and white.
made whole that was extremely pretty.
The guests we're seated by matching flow
ers at each place that corresponded with
with those drawn before entering the din
ing room. 1t is rarely that the syelIes.
lupcheons or dinners of Los Angeles are
served by more than one or two Mattresses
or walters, at most, but four spviiors of
ebony hue, wi,h white gloves. ard conven-
tionai claw-hanmer suits, passed the many
and delicious courses with the ease of those
accustomed to the profession. When the
charming affair was concluded and burnt
cork washed off and business suits donned,
they proved to be four of The leading
young society men of the city. who
were on lark bent and we're mo
than compensated for their troub
by the admlring glances of the girls and
the fun which they evoked. Who were
they? That is strictly enter nous, and the
only part of the afternoons pleasure that
cannot be made known. That the affair
was a complete success the merry pcais OF
laughter and sincere wish expressed by all
present for repetition of the same fun
was an assurance of the enjoyment. Those
pres .nt were the Misses Wellborn. Luce.
Pattee, johnson, Davis, Mark, Harriet
Smith, Innes, Maud Newell, bloomfield
and Mrs. Jack Jevne.
The herald., 1896-04-10
ID JACKSON Is ACQUITTED
A JURY SAYS THAT HE DID NOT ASSAULT
YOUNG RIVERA
The Negro Makes a Show OF Him self in Court.
Watterson Before Judge Noyes on a Charge
OF contemp.-finai Action viii Be Taken
This Aforementioned Court News

There was regular circus, so to speak,
In department one of the superior court
yesterday. Ed jackson, a gigantic negro,
was on trial for an assault with deadly
weapon on the person of a young Mexican
named Rivera. The assault occurred some
time ago in front of the saloon on Main
street. just north of the plaza church. and
the Mexican was very badly hurt, not only
being cut about the face and head. but was
also kicked In the jaw, the bone being
almost fractured. Jackson had been drink
ing during the evening, and it is alleged
that as he was going into the saloon some
one slapped him on the shoulder, where
upon he turned and accused Rivera of
being the one who did it. This was denied
by the youth, but jackson insisted that he
had done so and the brutal assault fol-
lowed. Jackson was identified by Rivera
AS his assailant while he was standing in
the crowd asking who mad committed the
assault, and he was arrested. AT the pre-
limlnary examination jackson offered no
testimony, and he was held to answer. 1t
was regarded at the time as q clear case
against him.
At the trial Yesterday the negro denied
positively that he had ever seen the youth
until he went to the place where he was
lying, having been attracted by the crowd.
he denied that he had ever seen the knife
with which the cutting was done, or that
he had even been drinking during the
evening. jackson is character IN his
way, and his testimony was given in
manner rarely seen in a court of justice.
he insisted on addressing the judge, iary-
men and about every one else in sigat, aud
it was some tiue before Judge Smith could
get him down to the facts OF the case 1t
was almost impossible to keep straight
face while jackson was telling his story.
He was acquitted by tho jury after only
few minutes deliDeration.
jackson is a man of powerful physjQue,
and when drinking is very quarrelsome.
lie is brutal in the extreme, and it is only
question of time before he is in trouble
again.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Licensed to Wed

The following marriage licenses were
osaued by the county clerk yesterday:
William B. Arants, native of Califor-
mia. aged 35 years. and Frances Louisa
May, a native of West Virginia, aged "a
years. both residents of Los Angeles.
William A. Ward, native of Iowa, aged
~ years, and Myrtle NJ. Ralston. a native
Of Illinois, aged IS years, both residents
of Pasadena.
Alexander Stewart, a native of Canadas
aged 56 years, and Mrs. Mournin Clarkea
native of Missouri, aged 56 years, both
residents of Clearwater.
Lutellus McCarriher, a native of West
Virginia, aged % years, and Corinda
Truitt. a native of England, aged 26 years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
John ID. Long. a native of Tennessee,
aged SO years, and Emma Smith, a native
of Tennessee. aged 25 years, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Watterson IN contempt

William '. Watterson was before Judge
Noyes, sitting for Judge Clark, yesterday,
to show cause why he should not be pun
ished for contempt in refusing to obey the
mandate of the court ordering him to sur
render the Hornaday child. Watterson de-
MED that he had any idea of treating the
court with disrespect, but Judge Noyes
was not satisfied with his explanation and
ordered him into custody On the state
ment that he could not give bail and that
his wife was very sick, he was released on
his own recognizance, his attorneys vouch-
ing for his appearance. He will appear
again this afternoon at CLOCK.
The herald., 1896-04-10
A Pretty Luncheon

Mrs. Beamer entertained with lovely
lun, heon at her home on -outh Grand ave.
nue. yesterday The decorations were unique
and extremely effective. Ia the center of
the table an Indian basket filed with
cactus blossoms shading from deep colors
to delicate hues made a charming nucleus
from which smilax ran ont over the table,
and completing the bright color OF the
center were clusters of pink c Arnations
held with pink ribbon at each place. The
whole was exquisite in color and arrange
ment. The menu was in charge of Rey-
noids and enjoyed by the following ladies ::
Mines. W. X. bourlse, johnson of Mem
phis, T. X. kule, Ii. P. Hazard
The herald., 1896-04-10
THE POLITE WORLD

The united parishes of Los Angeles,
Pasadena, San Gabriel aud Santa Monica
rendered Right Rev. Joseph Johnson and
Mrs. johnson a reception last nigh; at
Kramer's hall, as a welcome TO their new
home, and to give all an opportunity to
meet the bishop and his charming wife.
The capacity of The hall was severely
taxed SO many were the guests anxious to
extend a welcome to the two guests of
honor. The hall was tastefuily decorated
with a profusion of flowers at the end
where the reception committee stood.
Papyrus. roses and white Marguertes were
banked into an effective mass. forming a
backgrou I'd of delicate green and white. A
large portion of the flowers were kindly
given by Mr.. Elmer Meserve.
Willey's orchestra discoursed concert
music and the reception proved very de-
lightful and pleasant affair 70 all present.
The following committees from the
different churches assisted in receiving:
st. Johns was represented by Rev. and
Mrs. b. w. r. Tayler. Mrs. 7. b, Brown,
Mrs. j. E. Combs. Judge and Mrs. Winder
Christ church-Rev. and Mrs. Clark, G.
F. Munson, W. S. Johnson.
From San Gabriel-Rev. and Mrs. b.
Hartley, Mr.. and Mrs. j M. Elliott.
From Santa Monica-Rev. and Mrs. l.
M. Jones. Miss Rowland.
FROM Pasadena = DR.. Radebaugh and
Mrs Kellogg.
Epiphany church, East Los Angeles
Rev. and Mrs. A. q. l.. True, Mrs. II. E.
Brett.
ascension church-Rev. r. T. McKen-
zie, Mrs. L. King, 3. p. Owsley.
Sc. Paul's church-Rev. and Mrs. John
Gray. Mrs. w. ii. Perry. Mrs. Johnson.
Among the many present were: Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
NJ. Isen, DR.. and Mrs Grier, Mr.. and Mrs.
Porter. Mr. j. l.. Jenkins. Mrs. Strange,
Mrs. Torrcy, Rev. and Mrs. Judd. Mrs. L.
r. Baker, Mr.. aud Mrs. T. Robertson.
Mr.. H. D. Collins. Mr.. and Mrs. Knewng.
Mrs. C. Springer, Miss Haskins, Mrs.
Warner, Mrs. Bushnell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ihornet Mr.. and Mrs. Hyatt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rees, Miss Aldrch. Mr.. and Mrs. Cunning
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Vail, Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan. Mr.. McConnachie, Mrs. and Miss
Mcconnell. Miss Knox, Mrs. and Mss
Bower, Mrs. and Miss Mather. Mrs. and
Miss Huntlsy, MIR. and Mrs. Butler, NJ SIS
Lewis. MIR. Howard, Misses BIeecker,
q. W. Parsons, Messrs. and Mines. +. O.
Wyman. Mills, Gregson, III othwick. Bar
ford. Mr.. and Miss Mansfield, Miss VII.
son. w. b. Shaw. Miss Lawrence. Mrs.
and Miss Ryland. Mrs. Butler, Mrs
Hughes, Miss Genevieve Smith, Mr.. Has,
kins, Gregory Perkins, Mrs. Ronssefel'.
Mrs. King, Mr., and Mrs. Warrington, Mrs.
and Miss Drupmond, Mrs. and Miss Coop
er, Misses Houghton, Mrs. Daggett. Miss
Marsh, Mrs. and Miss Stilson,
Mr.. Stilso1. Mr.. and Mrs. Pooiey.
Capt. and Mrs. Overton, Miss Overton.
Mrs. BuGbee. Miss Bugbee, Frank BuRbe
Miss Sill, Miss Bell. Mr.. and Mrs. Vos-
burg, Mrs. Guswald, Mrs. Rockwell, Mr..
and Mrs. Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. e.. A. Roh-
inson. Mr. and Mrs. +. ". Robinson, Mr..
and Mrs. Whitaker, and Mrs. Clacius.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Suit for Damages

Pleasant W. Banton, ianitor in the en-
ploy of the Earl Fruit company, yesterday
Instituted suit against the Los Angeles
Electric company to recover $4,000 dam
ages for personal injuries sustained. Ban
ant company in the narrow alley between
the Muskegon and Spencer blocks, on Third
street. The wagon was driven by j. w.
Burge. and it is alleged that the accident
was due to his negligence.
The herald., 1896-04-10
To Quit Title

John W. Hinton. as trustee for himself
and other purchasers. has brought suit
aGaint the city of Los Angeles and the Los
Angeles Canal and Reservoir company 10
quiet title to all the lots numberd by odd
and even numbers from to III, both il,-
elusive, and lots numbered 4J y and 46L
all in the Victor Heights tract. and also
that piece of land, almost square in form.
bounded on two sides by Pearl street, and
on the other two sides by number of the
above described lots, which piece of land
is part of the Victor Heights tract and Is
marked "reservoir."
The herald., 1896-04-10
Birthday Party

There was a delightful gathering of
young people at the home of Mrs. Mersca,
236 south Pearl street tuesday aftern oon,
to celebrate the ll,h birthday of Miss
Leinen, Charlie Straube, Bennie Strauba.
Willie Herbert, Herbert Stedruan, Philip
Kulel, George Matterns. Claudio McCamp-
bell, Charlie Chamberlain, Marcus Cohn,
Sol Casper, Bernce Schanders, Clara
Parmelee, Florence Parmelee. Annie
Seifhe, Laura Heiz:nau, Lille Heizman,
Isabelle Mattern, Lu McCampbeil, Daisy
Casper. May Mersch, Maud Foshay, Clara
Mersch, Florence Mersch, Nina McCamp-
bell.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Oarrity Discharged

Pat Garrity, who was taken before Judge
Shaw yesterday on bench warrant to
show cause why he should not be punished
for contempt in not paving alimony to his
divorced wife, Hannah Garrity, was dis
charged. 1t was shown that Garrity HAD
no money, and on this showing he was re-
leased from custody, and the custody of
the children was given to the defendant.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Luncheon to Mrs. ounn

Mrs. F. C. Gum of Kansas City was the
guest of honor at pretty luncheon given
yesterday by Mrs. II. G. Whitehead at her
home. The table was redolent with pink
roses and heliotrope that were arranged
with exquisite taste. Mrs. Gum has
charming voice, and during the afternoon
afforded the guests much pleasure by
rendering several songs. Those present
we're: Mines. Chas. Monroe, Frank Bur-
The herald., 1896-04-10
NV Info-mations Filled

On motion of the district attorney tie
following new informations we're flied in
department one yesterday: G. w. Cullom.
forgery; James Marshall, burglary; Sherry
O'Dara, grand larceny; James NJ. McGin-
mis- and Elisha Bennett, murder. The men
will be arraigned today.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Divorces Granted

John Bittle was yesterday given a decree
by Judge Shaw divorcng him from Mrs.
L. E. Bit,le on the ground of deser tion
Bittle purchased ranch and went out 10
live OH it. Mrs. Bttle did not likk coun-
try life and packed up her effects and left
Mrs. Josie b. Williams was yesterday
given a divorce from T.. Ii. Williams by
Judge Van Dyke on the ground of nom
support.
Judge Smith gave P. D. Chamberlin a
divorce from Mrs. E. La B. Chamberlin on
the ground of deserlion.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Insolyent Debtors

Arthur Brookman yesterday filed his
petition to be declared an insoivent debtor.
His liabilities are given at SS453.l1, with
assets of S37O3. Brookman has been
running the Economic grocery, on South
Broadway.
Edward Killam has also filed a petition
in insolvency. His liabilities are given at
Si7 ,O01.19, with no assets. The Consoli-
dated National bank of San Diego is the
principal creditor.
The herald., 1896-04-10
prnhate 1afterg

Manuel Gotta yesterday filed petitions for
letters of administrations on the estates of
Maria Jesus Gotta de Machado and Bar
bara Machado de Gotta. The value of The
estate is nominal.
Ellen p. Noble also filed petition for
letters on the estate of William O. Noble.
The value of the estate is $50. 900.
Mrs. Mary #. Rust has He'd her petition
The herald., 1896-04-10
New Interpretations

Articles of incorporation of Los Flores
3anatarium company were filed with
the county clerk yesterday. The principal
place of business is Pasadena, and ihe
corporation is to exist for fifty years. The
capital stock is 81 100. 900, of which amount
$65 900 has been actually subscribed, as
follows, the subscribers being the drec-
tors for the first year, as follows: w. II.
Ballard. Sis, $40; II. j. Gcldy, SlS,3lO;
C. H. Whitman. $1s,3IO: John Me-
Donald. $50; Warren Gillelen. $40.
The herald., 1896-04-10
To Enforcs Mechanics Liens

David Leddell and James Waggoner
have institu' ed suits against Mrs. A. A. V.
Coutellier ct AL, to recover claims of
S4sl.75 and S96.35, respectively, for
labor and material furnished for a build
ing on lot 8 of block l, of the Williamson
tract. fronting on Eleventh street, and that
the same be adjudged lien on the real
estate,
The herald., 1896-04-10
New Trial Denied

Judge York yester day denied the motion
of the defendants in the case of p. w.
Eblers vs.. Wannack Bcos., for new trial.
The motion of plaintiff in the case of A.
f. Bailey VS.. l.. X. Hewitt ct al, to set
aside judgment, was denied.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Arguing for an Ini,nct;on

Argument was heard by Judge Van Dyke
yesterday afternoon in the case of Scott VS..
the Los Angeles Electric Railway compa-
ny. suit for damages and for an iDjunc-
ton to restrain the railroad from proceed
ing with work on the San Fernando street
vIaduct. The matter was submitted.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Dscr.cS for PI,intiff

, In the cases of Dow vs.. Griffin and Hub
bell VS.. Gavaine ct al, suits to quiet title.
Judge Shaw gave judgment for the plain
tiff. as prayed for. In the case OF Camp
bell vs.. Blount ct al, q decree was also
given, as prayed for.
The herald., 1896-04-10
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs,
as it acts most pleasantly and effectually
on the kidney, liver and bowels, prevent.
ing fevers, headaches and o.her forms of
sickness. For sale in so cent and 81 bot
ties by alI leading druggists. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig syrup company
only
The herald., 1896-04-10
Old Ma, Kramer on Trial

Old Frank Kramer was again on trial be-
fore Township Justice Young yesterday
afternoon on a charge of disturbing the
peace of his eX.wife. This has got to be
such a regular thing that it attracts but lit
tie attention..
The herald., 1896-04-10
Cfvil nm Tr:aI

The case of Roberts VS.. Sheriff Burr, for
the recovery of stock of jewelry seized
under attachment, was still on trial before
Judge Mckinley yesterday.
The herald., 1896-04-10
A Def.ctivs Information

In the case of James Nolan, charged with
assault to murder, Judge Smith yesterday
set aside the information, on the ground
that it was defective. A new information
will be filed
The herald., 1896-04-10
Beach Trains via Santa Fe

Leave for Santa Monica 7;lO a. m, 10
a. m.. s :05 p. m; Redondo trains, $3.50 a.
m, 5 :05 p. m. Saturday and Sunday
round trip so cents.
The herald., 1896-04-10
pleaded Guilty

William Cook yesterday pleaded guilty
to charge of grand larceny in department
one before Judge Smith. He was sen
fenced to one years imprisonment in the
penitentiary at San Quentin.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Entire Nous Club

EnIrc NOus Club
The Entire Nous club gave another of
their delightful dances Wednesday even
ing at Aifrey hail. the music was furnished
Ivy Willey's orchestra. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Nay, Or. and Mrs.
Taggert, Misses Marshal Alfrey, Minnie
Robinson, Bell Robinson, Gertrude Lara
way, Carrie Nay, Myra Todd, Borders,
Grace Crawford, Dora James, Msssrs.
Edwin Clark, Edwin Pratt, Archie Brown,
Will Barlow, Frank Morton, Leon Lamp.
ton, AL Byers, Will Dunn, Bennett, Elder.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Assignee Appointed

In the case of Mar IL Smith vs.. their
creditors, before Judge York yesterday, j.
E. White was appointed assignee, with
bond fixed at $4,000.
The herald., 1896-04-10
Supreme Court Opinions

Three supreme court opinions were re-
ceived at the office of the clerk yesterday
for fling.
In the matter of the estate of Pillar Calk-
ms, deceased, Eduardo de la Cuasta. con-
testant and respondent. VS.. }. w. Calkins,
proponent, ct al, appellants. the appeal
from the judgment is dismissed end the
order denying new trial is reversed. The
opinion is written by Justice Harrison, con-
CURED in by Justices Garoutte and Van
Fleet. Mrs. Pillar Calxins of Santa Bar
bara by will left all of her property to her
husband, Albert G. Calkins, and appointed
his father as executor. The will was con-
tested on the ground that it was made un-
der undue influence, which contention was
sustained by jury. The court then gave
judgment denying The probate of the will
and also denied the motion for a new trial,
from which judgment an appeal was taken.
The appeal not having been filed within
sixty days it was dismissed, but new trial
ls granted.
In the case of Mark Elberg, appellant,
vs.. the county of San Luis O5ispo. respond
ent, the department opinion affirming the
judgment of the trial court is sustained by
the court in bank, Chief Justice Beatty not
participating.
In the case of the Pacific Mutual Life In
surance company, plaintiff and respond
ent, VS., the county of San Diego. defend
ant aud appellant, the department opinion
reversing the judgment of the trial court is
sustained by the court in bank, Chief JUS
tice Beatty not participating.