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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-01
The Sale of Saats

The Sale of Seats
For both Little Trixie," which will
be presented at the Academy this AFTER
noon ct $3.50, and Tonight at $3.50. and
"The Old Homestead" which will hold
the boards on Monday night, are very
should secure them at once. These are
two OF che best attractions that Manager
Hooper has yet offered his patrons, and
both should be literally patronized.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-01
Receiver Kimbaii Here.

Mr.. E. j. Kimbsll and Clarence a..
Clark, of Philadelphia, accompanied by
Mr.. Stevens, the private secretary to
Mr.. Kimbsll, arrived in this city via
Norfolk yesterday evening. and are
quartered st Hotel Roanoke. They are
on tour Of Inspection over the road.
The party was met at Norfolk by Major
Sands and his secretary, Mr. Helvsr-
slime, who accompanied them 20 this
city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-01
win Leoture Tor Christ Ohuroh.

The Richmond Dispatch, in speaking
of Rev. DR.. StrinRfellow's lecture in
Corcorsn Hall says: "This moat daring
OF Confederate scouts, will on that oc a.
sion tell, in his own inimita bly, graphic
way, of hia personal experiences, of
hand torhand encounters, of hair.
breadth escapes, OF perilons situations.
So gallant soldier with so remarkable
Q career and with the ability to tell Ii
in 40 charming way will be heard with
uncommon pleasure"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-01
DamaskS and NAPKINS

Priced for those who buy the
best for the least.
Honest, trustworthy linens
that will wash and wear as
well as the best you ever had.
The secret of their cheapness
In the prices Is that we triple
the sales by sharing the profits
equally with you. If you doubt
our assertion bring this adver-
tisement with you, and we will
prove what we say.
The herald., 1896-01-03
TO BE OPERATED BY ELECTRICITY

Cables VIII Soon Give Way to the
Trolley
The Los Angeles Consolidated Railway
company expects to have all of its lines
operating under electricity by the LIST of
February. The cars are now in the city
and many of them are in use on the Uni
versity division. The extra machinery
necessary to operate the Boyle Heights,
Westlake, Grand avenue and East Side
branches has arrived at the company's
power house and is being placed in position
as rapidly as possible. Some delay was
caused in getting it ready, owing to an acci-
dent which occurred to large casting that
was being made in this city. New engines,
with accompanying boilers, dynamos, etc..
have been added to the present power
house, making it one of the best equipped
plants of the kind In the country.
Work is now being done in getting up
the overhead wires on the different lines.
The trolley wire has been stretched be-
tween West Lake and Boyle Heights. The
poles are nearly all in place on the East
Side and Grand avenue division aud the
wires will be attached within few days.
At the viaduct crossing tho railroad on
San Fernando street some changes will
have to be made before electric cars can
cross, as the present approach on both
sides is too steep for any other than cable
cars.
The trial trip, which was made some
.ims ago between the Baker block and
Westlake,wa very successful, and if all of
the track and road bed proves as good for
the purposes of electricity, no difficulty
will be encountered in running the lines
regularly from the outset.
The herald., 1896-01-03
The Grand Jury

The grand jury continued in session dur
ing the greater part of yesterday. No wit
nesses were examined, but in the afternoon
the jury filed into department one and SUBJ
mitted a partial report, returning one in
dictment. Judge Smith promptly issued a
bench warrant fixing the bail at $4,000. As
the arrest had not been made up to 5
o'clock, the name of the person indicted
was not made public.
There is much speculation as to what
case the grand jury is now working on. 1t
is believed that the county clerks office
has been pretty thoroughly worked out,
and that no more weak spots exist in that
quarter, at least such as are not covered by
the statute of limitation. 1t is known that
the Kennedy Cline matter has been laid
before the grand jury. but whether it is be-
ing worked on is known only to the grand
jurors.
As to what is to be done with the district
attorneys office can only be conjectured.
The Behrendt case has been outlined, and
If any injustice has been done any one, it
should be rectihed. There appears to be
no doubt but what Behrendt was willing to
pay for settling his case unofficially before
it reached the superior court, and if the
district attorneys office in the kindness of
its heart, dismissed it, this fact should also
be brought out.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Investigate the Inxe st!gator

The district attorneys office in Los An
geles should be thoroughly investigated by
tho grand jury of that county, now in ses-
sion, if we may accept as true very
straight story told by The HERALD yester-
day.
That paper's story relates to case en-
titled The People VS.. Behrendt. The de-
fendant assaulted bill collector with a
shoemaker's hammer, and was duly held
to answer by a committing magistrate.
The evidence against him was strong; 80
much SO as to be apparently incontro-
vertible. according to THE HERALD, which
alleges further that after he had been held
there were, it is declared. a number of
efforts on his part to 'square' the case
and prevent prosecution; Behrendt having
offered, as it is asserted, first 500 and
then 5000 to the clerk of Justice Nor
rison's court in this behalf, which he re-
fused, and the case was sent up to the
superior court.
And there it got its quietus. The honor.
up for trial, moved that it be dismissed, on
the ground that the evidence was INSULT
cient for conviction. The committing
magistrate had thought otherwise; Beh-
rendt. to the tune of 5000. had evidently
very distinc ly thought otherwise, but ap-
parently the district attorneys exacting
disposition cannot be satisfied with any
the smell thereof is an offense to heaven
and stencil in the nostrils of all men.
While we are keeping up graduated
series of courts of original and appellate
jurisdiction, it seems as though on the
same principle it would be a good idea tc
have two or three grades of scrutinizinp
and revisionary attorneys. In the light oi
the Herald's insinuations the Los Angeles
district attorney should, if he is honest and
sensitive as to his reputation, insist upo1
an investigation by the grand jury, and
during the investigation that they be ad
vised and counseled by some other attor
ney than himself or any one connected
with his office.
The Sun makes this suggestion in goot
faith. not caring to condemn on an e,
parte statement, and deeply solicitous tha
the criminal procedure of all our counties
m ay be conducted by honest and conscien
ious men.-San Bernardino Sun
The herald., 1896-01-03
Committed to Highland

Dollie Rhodes, aged 20 years, and living
at Compton, was examined yesterday as to
her sanity before Judge Mckinley and q
commission consisting of Drs. Bryant and
MACEDONIAN. The evidence was to the ef-
feet that the unfortunate young woman
had been weak-minded all her life. Of late
she has developed tendencies that make il
dangerous for her to remain at large, and
she was accordingly committed to the asy.
lum at Highland.
Mark Allen, an epileptic, was examined
by q commission consisting of Drs. Waller
Lindley and Brainerd, before Judge York
and committed to the Highland asylum.
Allen Irvine was also examined by the
same commission. before the same judge
and committed. Irvine is druggist, and
has been conducting store at the corner
of Third and Main streets. OF late he has
developed hallucination that people are
following him about and trying to injure
him. On all other subjects he talked quite
nationally.
The herald., 1896-01-03

nuai message to the legislature Of his
state, indulgss In some thoughtlsts on
the pending Venezuelan controversy
and the Monroe doctrine. It is evil
dent from the adroitnsss with which
he expresses his views of the doctrine
and Ct the concern felt by the people
Of New York for fear war may be the
result of this country adhering to the
same, that the aged executive is a most
able Republican platform writer. He
could write plank for his party on
the foreign policy Of this country that
would be capable of indefinite expan-
sion and innumerable interpretations.
The herald., 1896-01-03
IN THE POLITE WORLD

Miss Marsh gave a very delightful
card party and dance last night at her
home on South Hope street in honor of
Miss Rued of Oakland. The guests were
among the many who have entertained
Miss Rued since her stay in Los Angeles.
The rooms were effectively decorated. The
dining room was especially pretty. Smilax
and ribbons formed the decorations on the
table and about the room were graceful
arrangements of flow ers. The guests were !:
the Misses Mullens, Louise Mccormick,
Alice McComas, the Misses Scharz, the
Messrs. Henneman, Kirkpatrick, Edwards.
Rougbee, Maynard, Wedemezer, and Nc
Cormack,
The herald., 1896-01-03
Here and There

Mrs. and Miss CallSins have issued invi-
tatioDs for the 14th for a reading.
Miss Beatrice Chandler entertained IN
formally last night at her home in St.
James park.
F. A. Hines is at home again after an
absence of number of weeks in San
Francisco.
Mrs. Fred T. Griffith gave an informal
luncheon yesterday. The guests were
Mines. jerks, Ainsworth, MCGOWAN and
Briggs.
Miss NJ. E. Jameson of Santa Monica,
Mrs. j. E. Sawyer of Minneapolis and
daughter, Miss Mabel Sawyer; Mr.. H. e.
McClanahan, wife and child, from Denver,
are among the late arrivals at Plaza Vista.
The herald., 1896-01-03

The latest scandal to snliven the
pages Of the family newspapers of San
Francisco demonstrates that that city
either has preacher with q fondness
for attractive femininity decidedly un-
becoming his cloth, or come very able
and expert liaresses. Either way you
put it the inference is plain that the
city by the Golden Gate is a very
wicked place that the good people Of
Los Angeles should stay away from
most religiously.
The herald., 1896-01-03
General Court Notes


c. W. Millard, locomotive engineer at
Riverside, has filed his petition to be de-
clared an insolvent debtor. His liabilities
are given as $447, with no assets.
R. W. Billet was arraigned in the United
States district court yesterday morning on
charge of having counterfeiting imple-
ments in his possession. He wasgiven one
week in which to plead.
In the case of Farrell VS.. his creditors
Judge shaw yesterday appointed Gregory
Perkins, jr., assignee, with bond fixed at
500.
Argument in the case of the Crystal
Springs Land and Water company was in
progress in the United States circuit court
yesterday.
In the Spillman divorce suit yesterday.
before Judge York, a motion for alimony
was presented by the attorney for the de-
fendant, which was continued to January
9th. cpillman brought suit for divorce
against his wife on the ground of adultery,
naming G. G. Compton as correspondent,
and claiming to have detected them in fla
granite delictu. They we're arrested on
charges of adultery, but the criminal pros
ecution was dropped and the divorce pro-
ceedings instituted.
Judge Van Dyke yesterday denied the
application of Jacob +. Wiggens for a writ
of habeas corpus, and he was remanded to
Jail to serve his time.
Before Judge Smith yesterday, the case
of Mrs. Emma Engles was submitted on
papers.
Lem Lin, the Chinaman charged with
assaulting with intent to commit rape q
5-year-old girl, was yesterday arraigned
before Judge Smith and given until January
9th to plead.
Judge Smith yesterday continued the
habeas corpus proceedings of Il. A. Van
derkarr until tomorrow.
Edwin Smith yesterday filed his petition
for the probate of the will of Susan M.
Smith, deceased. The estate consists of
real and personal property valued at $7641.
The herald., 1896-01-03

WHILE Secretary Olney still keeps
one eye on the British lion he is not
entirely ignoring the Turkey buzzard
Of the old world, and the chances are
excellent that the government at Con-
stantinople will be invited to pay a
liberal indemnity for the losses suffered
by American missionaries during the
Armenian disturbances. Mr.. Oiney's
foreign policy does not wear any
ostrich plumes, beat any drums nor
blow any horns, but it is there, life
size too.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Personals

Charles P. Sichel, of Captain Maryatt
cigar fame. has returned from successful
trip to Arizona.
The Rev. W. W. Tinker will tonight give
his reasons for calling the new church in
Harper's tract American. This will occur
at the American Baptist church.
Mrs. M. McGarry, wife of j. McGarry,
died at her late home in this city yesterday.
The funeral services will be held at 2 p. m.
today. at the parlors of Kregelo & Bresee,
and will be under the auspices of Semi
Tropic Lodge, /. o. o. f.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Licensed to Wed

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk:
Walter Hobbs, native of England, aged
So years. and Elizabeth Gunther, a native
of New York, aged 49 years, both residents
of Los Angeles.
Joseph P. Thorne, native of Canada,
aged A years, and Mrs. Eva Evans. ma
tive of California, aged 50 years, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
John o. Dart, native of Nova Scotia
aged 80 years, and Nora Vaughan, a ma
tive Of Missouri. aged 35 years, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
Joe M. Reeder, native of Arkansas,
aged 80 years, and Caroline Leasa, ma
tive of Indiana, aged % years, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
James P. Downs,a native of Washington
D. c., Led 33 years, and Mrs. L. P. Har'
rison, native of Ohio, aged 26 years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
Frank ]. Richards, a native of Kentucky
aged 27 years, and resident of Peach
Springs, Ariz., and Maude S. Percy, ma.
tive of Illinois, aged 10 years, resident OF
Los Angeles.
George e. Parker. a native of England
aged 81 years, and Della Anne, a native OF
Kansas, aged "a years, both residents OF
Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-01-03
To Dust Trespassers

Margaret b. Narbonne has instituted suit
against several representatives of the
somewhat numerous Doe and Roe families
to oust them from a certain tract of land
owned by her in the Rancho Palos Verdes,
on which they have en- cred and taken il
legal possession. Mrs. Narbonne also asks
for Judgment for $500 for damages for the
destruction of valuable pasturage, etc.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Pleaded Guilty to Burglary

A. C. Henry, who gave his true name as
Noah Hasfelt, yesterday pleaded guilty to
burglary in the second degree before Judge
Smith, and was sentenced to one years
imprisonment in the penitentiary at Fol-
som. On the 3Oth of October last Henry
broke into school hou.e at Pomona and
carried off all the pencil boxes, call bells,
ETC., valued at some $25.
The herald., 1896-01-03
still Fighting for Time

The case Of Frank e. Lowry, ex-chief
deputy county clerk, indicted some weeks
age by the grand jury for embezzling some
$3.50 of the county funds, is apparently
still fighting for time in which to make up
his mind whether to plead guilty or not
guilty. Yesterday he appeared in court,
with his attorney, and at his request,
Judge Smith granted him further con-
tinuance to January 9th in which to plead.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Given More Time

In department one, yesterday, Judge
Smith allowed the attorneys of Clifton E.
Mayne five days additional time in which
to present the draft of their bill of excep-
tiops. Since Mayne's recent examination
before the United States commissioner he
seems to be improving, having relieved his
mind appearing to exercise a beneficial ef-
feet from a physical standpoint.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Charged With Attempted Larcenv

The district attorney yesterday filed an
information in department one against
Oscar Harrigan and Irwin Ferry, charging
them with attempting to commit larceny.
The men entered one of the cars of the
Santa Fe Railroad company, but were
caught before they could get away with
anything. They will plead today.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Suit Against Rx-Sheriff Cline

The trial of the case of Woodham vs..
Cline was partially tried before Judge
Clark in department two yesterday. When
Cline was sheriff he took possession of fur
niture and goods belonging to Woodham
to the value of $4,000. 1t is alleged that
the seizure was illegal, and suit was insti-
tuted against Cline and his bondsmen to
recover the value of the property. The
hearing will be continued today.
The herald., 1896-01-03

veyed, and grows ont Of q deed made by
The defunct city bank. of which W. T.
Childress was president, Mr.. Brodtbecx
was for a time receiver of the bank, after
the failure, and as such the suit is brought
against him. The suit Is liable to last for
several days as there are a large number of
dispositions to be read, and after the evil
dence is all in some time will probably be
consumed in argument.
The herald., 1896-01-03
To Quiet Title

In the case of A. Mallachowitz vs.. J. o.
Reilly. Judge Mckinley yesterday gave
decree for the plaintiff as prayed for, the
defendant defaulting. The suit was brought
to quiet title to the southwest quarter of
the south half of the southeast quarter of
section 10. township 4 north, range 13
west, San Bernardino meridian.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Informal Dinner

Major and Mrs. Wedemeyer entertained
with very pretty and delightful dinner
last night at their home on Alvarado street.
Covers were laid for eight and the table
was charmingly decorated with pink carna-
tions and maiden hair fern. Those pres
ent we're: Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Griffith,
the Misses Anna and Ethel Mullins, Levi
F. Burnett, United States army, and Otto
Wedemeyer,
The herald., 1896-01-03

IT IS apparent that the present house
OF representatives is not as obedient to
the wishes of Tom Reed as the one
he lorded it over formerly. In the face
of his admonition against legislation
calculated to disturb business con-
ditions-and tariff legislation is what
he had in mind-the house has passed
tariff bill that is distinctly discrimina-
tive and which would, if it became a
law. as it will not, most certainly dis
turb the tranquility of business.
Reeds let-alone policy may not have
The herald., 1896-01-03
a Relic Of the Old CITY Bank

The trial of the case of j. x. Moffitt VS..
o. Brodtbeck ct AL, was commenced be-
fore Judge Mckinley in department six
yesterday. This is a suit to set aside q
trust deed and recover the property con-
The herald., 1896-01-03
The Ochoa.De la Ossa feud

Alarge section of the Spanish-American
population of San Gabriel was in depart
ment one of the superior court yesterday
where Judge Smith and jury were wrest-
ling with one of the disputes between the
Ochoas and the De la Ossas, growing out
of the struggle as TO which of the factions
shall control the water supply for irrigat-
ing, the leader of each wishing the place of
zanjero. The case on trial yesterday was
appealed from the Justices court at San
Gabriel, in which f. f. de la Ossa is
charged with disturbing the peace of Mrs.
E. Valencia, although the complaining
witness is Nicolas Ochoa. The casus belli
in this case is the tight over the zanjero.
Ochoa has held the position for several
years, but this year De la Ossa, a brother
of the deputy constable of that name,
made play for the place, and petition
was circulated in his interest. Out of this
grew dispute between Deputy Constable
Wilson and De la Ossa near a hydrant in
front of the residence of Mrs. Valencia.
No blows were struck, but for time the
atmosphere was sulphurous, and those
who heard the argument are unanimous in
the opinion that it was a scorcher. Be that
as it may, Mrs. Valencia's peace was rude
ly disturbed, and De la Ossa was arrested
and taken before the magistrate, who is
Wilson'S father, and fined 500, from
which judgment an appeal was taken.
Most of the testimony yesterday was
given through an interpreter, and when the
hour of adjournment arrived both sides
stood about even. The hearing will be
continued this morning.
The herald., 1896-01-03
In yesterdays HERALD the following
editorial paragraph appeared:

ouACotAoi PohoB oPH dPpedreu'
1.-THE sum total of the figures expressed
in 1896 Is tventy-four, and there are Just
twenty-four letters in John Griffith Carlisle,
president The fates select the man."
As written, the abbreviation "pres't"
was used instead of the word president.
The latter was substituted by the un-
scrupulous compositor, aided and
abetted by the marble-hearted proof
reader, and. Of course destroyed the
mathematical consistency of the prop
osition. The demise Of the guilty par
ties will be soon announced. But SER
ious as the blunder is, it in no way i'm.
pairs the chances of John G. Carlisle.
The herald., 1896-01-03

II VIII Pay you to take Hoods sarsaparilla
With pure blood you need not fear the grip
diphtheria or fevers Hoods Sarsaparilla will
make you strong and healthy.
The herald., 1896-01-03

GovERNoR LEVI P. MORTON, the
.grand elderly man." as some of the
eastern papers have facetiously termed
the New York aspirant for Republican
uDsidential honors, in his second an
The herald., 1896-01-03
Theater Party

Mr.. W. G. Barnwell gave a very pleasant
theater party last night to see "1492."
The guests were the Misses Ward of Lex
ington, KY, Reith of Berkeley, Chapman,
Gertrude Chapman, the Messrs. Del Sale,
B. F. Coulter and Charles Dick.
The herald., 1896-01-03
Carpets and Draperies

Tho wall paper dealer OF the city IL Eek
strom, 324 South Spring street
The herald., 1896-01-03
THE DIFFERENCE

When Cynthia smiles and all Is fair,
Her liquid laughter woos the cir;
Her cheeks so round
And chin so smooth,
End in a dimple made by love.
When Cynthia frowns and all is drear,
Her scolding splits the atmosphere;
Her jaw so strong,
And chin, though small,
Appear to have no end at all.
Houston Pos
The herald., 1896-01-03

Use Dr. siegerts Angostura Bitters to stimu-
late the appetite and keep the digestive organs
In order.
The herald., 1896-01-03

Calling Cards and Invitations
Engraved, latest style, correct form. The
Century Engraving Co., 233 S. Spring
street.
The herald., 1896-01-03

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable, carefull '
prepared from the best ingredients. Csc.
The herald., 1896-01-03

been the most courageous, but it csr-
tsinly, under the circumstances would
have been the wisest for his party.
The herald., 1896-01-03

II you live out OF town send for sam Piles and
prices OF our wedding invitations. We know
how TO this work just right and will please
you. II. NJ. Lee & Bro, lao N. Spring street
The herald., 1896-01-03
An Important Decision by Judge
Van Dyke
w. 6. JAMES VS.. F. g. TEED
Orchardists Outside the City Have M
Claim Against the
Members Of the Council Because They Cannot
Oct Water for Irrigating Purposes.
General Court Notes

A suit of considerable importance was
tried before Judge Van Dyke in department
fouI yesterday, and although it resulted in
a non-suit, the last has not been heard of
the matter, and it is more than likely that
it will again come up in some other form.
The title of the case is w. G. James VS..
freeman G. iced ct al, and about $25 900
is involved. Ever since the construction of
the outfalI sewer there has been much COM
plant among orchardists and gardeners
south of the city over the short supply of
water for irrigating purposes, as result of
which it is claimed that they have suffered
great damage. 1t is further alleged that
the shortage is caused by the city officials
diverting the water which should go to irri-
eating the orchards and fields of the fruit
growers to the outfall sewer for the pur-
pose of flushing the same. Several at
tempts have been made by the Sufferers to
secure relief, and finally suit was instituted
against the members of the city council as
individuals to recover damage for the loss
sustained.
Judge Van Dyke, after listening to the
evidence presented, granted the motion for
O non-suit, as there was no cause OF action
against the persons sued. His honor inti-
mated that had the action been brought
against the zanjero, who had charge of the
bitches and controlled the water supply,
there might have been matters brought out
by which the relief sought could be granted.