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The herald., 1896-12-08
PATENT RIGHTS
Not Subject to Levy and Sale for Jude.
ment Debts

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-The su-
preme court today held that a patent
right cannot be levied upon and sold to
satisfy judgment. Louis Peterson OBJ
tanned judgment against the Eureka
Electric company and upon the return of
the execution the sheriff noted it as un-
satisfied. The creditor found that the
company was possessed of certain pat
ent rights, whereupon he ordered the
sheriff to serve an alias execution and
levy upon and sell the said patent rights.
This the sheriff refused to do, and upon
the hearing of petition for mandate to
compel him to do so the superior court
refused to grant the writ. The petit
toner appealed. The supreme court af-
firmed the judgment, holding that pat
ent right was not susceptible of levy or
execution "as it is neither personal
property, capable of manual delivery"
nor does 1t come under the category of
debts and credits" 1t can ohyy be
transferred by assignment
The herald., 1896-12-08
CRUSHED UNDER AN ENGINE.
A Careless Pedestrian Loses a Feet,
Ground to Pulp Under Iron Wheels.

On the Southern Pacific tracks at
the corner Of Ord and Alameda streets
last night at 9 o'clock an elderly man,
apparently so years of age, was run
down by a switch engine an dthe left
foot crushed to a pulp and completely
severed from the body. The f.agman at
the crossing saw the man walking across
the street, apparently oblivious of the
fact that the switch engine was backing
down the track almost upon him.
He shouted to the pedestrian to warn
him of his danger, but the man appeared
as though deaf and walked on, unheed-
ing the changing of the engine bell or
the warning calls. He was knocked
down. and in an instant his foot was
crushed to a shapeless mass beneath
the wheels. A bystander claimed to rec
cgnize the victim as Edward Saum,
who lives on Ann street, and as such he
was booked al the receiving hospital.
nothing being found in his clothing to
show his name.
The patient was too weak from the
shock to stand the operation of am
putation of the mangled stump of limb,
80 was put to bed to recuperate. All
night he fingered between life and death.
is little hope of his recovery. He is
unconscious and has not spoken word
since the accident. 1t is probable that
his brain is affected as on one sideof
the head is scalp wound and he is
bleeding from nostrils and ears The
skull may be fractured. or possibly con-
cuSsion OF the brain. Should his condi-
ton warrant, the surgeons willy operate
on him this morning
The herald., 1896-12-08
THE ALMOND PRODUCTION

The annual almond product of this
state is said to be 5,oo0,000 pounds, from
l, 800, 600 of trees, over 100000 of which
are in bearing, owned by 500 growers and
10000 persons employed. The selling
price is stated to be 10 to IL cents a
pound, but it is not stated whether
this is wholesale or retail They retail,
however, at 121s cents up, being 80 cents
and up when shelled. The growers, at
the State Fruit Growers Association,
want or cents pound more duty to
with the imported article, claim
irg that they pay dollar a day for
labor, mostly to women and children,
while foreign growers pay only 16 cents
The old story, but we doubt some of the
statements. Near Livermore machines
have been used for shelling. Nuts are
very desirable articles of food, being
palatable, healthy and nutritious, but
at present prices are out of reach. We
suspect that the difficulty lies in imper-
feet distribution, as in the case of fruit
The people need not less. but very much
more fruit and nuts.-San Francisco
Star
The herald., 1896-12-08
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The cosy home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. F.
Cox was a bower of loveliness and gai-
ETY. Dec. Sd, the occasion being the lat
ter's birthday. The rooms were beauti-
fully decorated with smilaX and pink
carnations The table was very artistic
In the center was a bank of ferns and
carnations. in which stood beautiful
crystal candedabra. shaded in pink
Smilax. maidenhair ferns and carnations
were prettily scattered over the cloth
The table showed to good advantage in
the large dining room. which was beau
tiful with ferns, smilax and potted
plants. The two grandchildren were
present and added much to the enjoy
ment of the occasion. Little Miss Char
lotte entertained the guests with songs
and recitations. gracefully responding
to an encore. That the whole affair was
under the strict supervision of the
daughter-in-law. Mrs. Harvey H. Cox
accounts for the artistic display. There
were many beautiful and useful pres
ents received.
The herald., 1896-12-08
SEAFARING MEN

There is a great difference between
the seafaring man of today and of 20
years ago." said the man of many voy-
ages. Formerly the seafaring man was
a sailor full of energy and the spirit
of adventure that was the particular
charm of Marryatt's heroes, but now the
man who follows the sea for a living,
especially on one of the big ships, is
nothing more than paint swab.
This is not any fault of the men. but
because of the changed conditions which
have left no sailors work to do. Clean
irg ship is the principal employment of
the modern so-called seaman.
'One day young woman novelist, il
crossing the ocean on a big liner, asked
an ancient mariner who was engaged
painting ventilator how long he had
been a seaman.
Sailor. mum? Bless yer heart, I'm
no sailor and then, glancing again at
his work, I'm no sailor; I'm bloomin'
artist, am New York Journal.
The herald., 1896-12-08
THE TRUST is SAFE.

CHICAGO. Dec. THE federal grand
jury decided today to abandon the in
vestigation of the alleged beef trust,
and were discharged by Judge Gross
cup. After the adjournment some of
the Jurymen said they individually were
satisfied that here was a trust, but it
had been impossible to reach by sub
poena the witnesses most desired. The
packers, on the other hand, deny that
there is combination or trust, and say
that every one was at his place of busi-
ness and would have reported If wanted.
The herald., 1896-12-08
IN SOCIETY

Society turned out in force last even
mig to hear the violin recital given by
Edwin H. Clark, assisted by Mrs. j.
Roth Hamilton and Miss Eva E. Els
worth, at the Southern California Music
hall. which was crowded with an appre-
ciative audience. The program was as
follows:
Sonata, Second movement Of Second
Sonata (Raff), Miss Ellsworth and Mr..
Clark; Mazurka de Concert (Musin),
Mr.. e. H. Clark; Romeo and Juliet (Bil-
lind, Mrs. Minnie Hance owens; Ada
gio Elecique (Wieniawska), Mr.. E. II.
Clark; Nymphs and Fauns (Bemberg),
Mrs. j. Roth Hamilton; Serenade tE. H.
Clark and Perpetuum Mobile (Ries),
Mr.. e. H. Clark duet. Serbami Ognor,
from Semiramide (RossinD, Mrs. j. Roth
Hamilton and Mrs. Minnie Hance Ow-
ems.
The herald., 1896-12-08
THE WOMAN'S PRESS CLUB

The Womans Press Club held its reg
ular monthly meeting in the parlors OF
the Broadway hotel. After the transac-
tion of routine business, articles were
read of interest to literary workers.
poem by Mrs. ]. Torrey Connor, one OF
the club members. was read by the
president. Mrs. Ella Giles Ruddy, from
the December number of the Midland
Monthly, entitled A Legend of San Di-
ego. In the monthly report of articles
accepted from the members it was
learned that Mrs. Ruddy will have
poem published in the Century for Feb
ruary. An article on The Mount Lowe
Railway by Mrs. Clara Spalding Brown
was published in the Illustrated Ameri-
can of November 14th. A complimentary
notice of Mrs. Alice Rollins Cranes
work in Indian folk lore recently ap-
peared In Frank Leslie's Weekly. Ar
ticles from her pen on the same subject
will soon appear in Sports Afeld Re
creation and the New York Sunday
World. Mrs. Torrey- -Connors name will
soon appear in Christmas stories in
eastern publications. a pleasant let
ter of greeting was read from Miss Mary
McQueery. member of the New York
Womans Press club. who was guest
of the club during her visit in Los An
geleS last spring.
The herald., 1896-12-08
HERE AND THERE.

Mr.. W. H. Fuller (ex-city attorney for
San Diego has opened offices in the Will
cox block and will make Los Angeles his
future home.
The Exec society held their regular
meeting at their new quarters on South
Flower street yesterday afternoon.
There was nothing but regular routine
business transacted.
James Hogg and family of the Sperry
Flour company of San Francisco passed
through Los Angeles on their way to
Hotel del Coronado. where they will
spend the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Gerchhart of Lon
don, England, are stopping at the
Westminster hotel. Mr.. and Mrs. Gerch-
hart leave for the Hotel del Coronado
Wednesday, where they will spend the
Christmas holidays.
The herald., 1896-12-08
CITY BRIEFS.

The council met yesterday and ad-
journed until today without transacting
any business.
II. G.. Martell, of the Wilmerding COM
pany of San Francisco, is in the city on
a business trip.
W. M. Gitt, a disturber Of the peace,
was arrested on Wells street, East Los
Angeles, last night by Officer Reynolds
and sent into the central station to all
swer the charge.
Mrs. n. S. Storey. wife of Charles
Storey. engineer Of the city hall, died
at midnight Sunday of consumption.
Mrs. Storey had been an invalid for two
will take place Tuesday from the resi-
dence, No. 126 East Thirty-second street.
The herald., 1896-12-08
FIRED TWO SHOTS AT HIM
Lena Christfield Attempts to Perforate
Hack-Driyer Christie

Out on the notorious resort on the
adobe road to Pasadena, known as
Mother Browns, w. E. Christie, we'll
known hack driver of the city, was
made the target for two shots from a
big Colts revolver in the hands of Lena
Christfield yesterday morning. One of
the bullets took effect in the calf of the
left leg, infiicting slight wound, but
no further damage was done.
Mother Browns old place was burned
several months ago, but new buildings
nave been erected, which were run by
Christie and the woman as road house
Disagreements having arisen, it was re-
solved to sever their relations. Mrs
Chrstfield came to the constables office
In the police station Saturday and ask
ed that a couple of officers be sent out to
the place on Monday morning, as she
was going to move out and feared trou-
BILE.
This was done and by o'clock In the
morning Deputies Mugnemi and Mar
shall were on the spot The woman be-
gan moving her things, which were load
ed into an express wagon and carted off.
All went on serenely regarding the divis-
ion of property until the woman brought
out cage containing canary bird, re-
leased the little prisoner and smashed the
cage. This aroused Christie's ire, and he
began to retaliate by smashing a piece
of furniture belonging to the woman. AT
this she ran into an adjoining room, re-
turning with the revolver and fired twice
at Christie's legs. The second bullet took
effect and the hack driver hoped speed
lily to a place of safety
The woman was arrested by Mugnemi
and brought to the city in one buggy,
Marshall driving the wounded man in
another to the receiving hospital, where
his wound was dressed. Then he went
up stairs and swore to complaint charg-
ing her with assault with intent to COM
init murder. She was Immediately ar
raigned before Justice Owens, examina-
tion being set for Wednesday at a. m.
Pending hearing she was allowed to go
i1a,
The herald., 1896-12-08
A MUSICALE

A musicale was rendered Miss Fay
Haigler at the residence of her parents
by Prof. c. Kramer on Friday evening
Choice selections were played on the
cornet by Prof Kramer, accompanied by
Prof. Fricke on the piano. William
Everett Fariss favored those present
with a vocal solo and received an encore
The charming Miss Elliott of Denver
rendered choice selections on the guitar.
During the evening choice confections
were served by the hostess. About
twenty in number were present
The herald., 1896-12-08
INFORMAL WHIST

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Hlbbard enter
tanned delightfully."-. although informally
at whist last evening at their home
1884 West Ninth street. The house was
decorate IN green and white. lilies. car
rations and smilax. Dainty refresh
ments were served during the evening
Christopher catered. Among those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Chambers,
Mr.. and Mrs: McGee, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Vollmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brewer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith.
The herald., 1896-12-08
TO ANSWER AN OLD CHARGE.

At 1890 last night Tom Sadler, a
negro, was arrested nthe Buena Vista
house by Officer johnson on a battery
charge. Some weeks ago Sadler, it is
said, maltreated woman in tina house,
but skipped the town before he could
be arrested. Yesterday he came back,
sought his old haunts, and was run In
to answer for the old offense.
The herald., 1896-12-08
DIED OF HEART DISEASE

Coroner Campbell was called to the
Soldiers Home yesterday afternoon,
where he held an inquest upon the body
of Thomas J. Andrews an inmate of the
home, IA years of age, who had died
suddenly earlier in the day from heart
disease. Andrews was native of Ken
lucky and had been in the home several
years. A verdict of death from natural
causes was rendered by the jury.
The herald., 1896-12-08
Great Sale off,.
Bicycles still continues at c..

Bicycles still continues at c. M.
Stevens & Co.'S salerooms, 435 South
Spring street, during this week only.
90 wheels sold today. Manufacturers
wish to introduce these wheels on this
coast, hence permit us to sell only one
wheel to each person. Call early and
get prices.
G. n. STEVENS 4 co.
The herald., 1896-12-08

Eagle Pass, Tex, was severely bruised
by collision with an electric car
Harris was drunk and was attempting
to board the train for the purpose of
stealing ride to Mojave. Running to
catch 1t, he did not see the car, and
smashed into it full tilt, damaging his
eountenance considerably and knock
ing him senseless. He was conveyed to
the receiving hospital. where he was
patched up. and then consigned to cell
to sleep off his jag.
The herald., 1896-12-08
FORTUNATE.

How fortunate it is that Ii Hung
Chang did not postpone his visit until
after the election. He might ask Major
Mckinley lot of questions that Mr..
Hanna would find it difficult to answer.
Omaha World Herald.
The herald., 1896-12-08
ANY LAW BUSINESS?

II So come to US for advice without
cost. No charge if we fail to win your
case, and we will undertake just cause
of any nature and fight the devil if ne
cessary. Mechanics liens prepared
without charge. Collections pushed. Out
of town correspondents solicited. Lang
worthy & Co.. 226 South Spring.
All prices OF wallpaper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-12-08
BROUGHT FROM BAKERSFIELD

Urbano Encino, brought down from
Bakersfield to answer grand larceny
charge, was landed in the county jail
yesterday morning by Deputy Sheriff
Barnhiil. The warrant for Encino's ar
rest was sworn to in Justice Youne's
court.
The herald., 1896-12-08
A RESPONSIBLE POSITION.

James j. Watson, a brother-in-law Of
John F. Francis, was yesterday appoint
ed to the responsible position of teller CT
the Main Street Savings bank.
The herald., 1896-12-08
UNDELIvERED TELEGRAArs.

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph company's office
for Harry Frank, Nine E. Bennett, DIR. E.
G. Bennett Max Tenney, Miss, Dolly Beck
The herald., 1896-12-08

While endeavoring to catch a ride
on an outbound train an the Southern
Pacific at the corner Of First and Ala
media streets. about II o'clock last night.
The herald., 1896-12-08
DEATHS


FERLIN-At his residence, corner Central
avenue and Eucalyptus street, at 1915
pm, Augustine Ferlin, aged 70 years
and months, of pneumonia.
The herald., 1896-12-08
ON THE TURF.
Results of Races Run Over the Ingle-
side Course.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 7.-weather
fine at Ingleside; track fast. Lucky Dog
the winner of the fourth race, was bar
red in the betting on account of bad act
ing at the post. The fourth horse re-
ceives third money. Summarizes:
One mile-Adolph Spreckels won, Last
Chance second. Pollock third. Time,
l :434.
Five furlongs. handica cap-Dunboy won,
Zamar ii. second, Horatio third. Time,
1:01A
One mile-Ruinart won, Schiller sec.
ord. kamsin third. Time, 1:41
SIX furiongs.Lucky Dog won, Tampa
second, Miss Cunningham third, Pet.
rarch fourth. Time. 1:151a. Gucky
Dog barred in the betting.)
Seven furlongs-Summertim won,
Ostler Joe second, Wyoming third. Time,
1:27%.
INGLESIDE RACES
The following is the list of entries and
weights for the races al Ingleside, which
are posted at the Los Angeles Turf Club.
212 South Spring street. Commissions
received on these races. and full de-
scriptions of the events given. Races
begin at 2 p. n.: first quotations re-
ceived at 80 n. m.
First race. seven-eights Of mile purse
Examiner 109 Franco 104. imp. Elise 1O9
Cardwell l07, Abb P. 1O9, Capt Skedance
l0s Broadbelow 104. Tom Clarke 1O9. May
Jones ls4: Friar dmp.) 112. Blanche Bates
l0i. Calphurnus liz. Malo Diabio 112 Nc
Farlane 100, Agitato 1O9, Little Bob 1Os.
, Second race mile. selling, 2-year-oids-
Key del Tierra lO1. Arezzo 1903, Inflammation
Iol Lincoln Second 16i Osric Second 101,
PRINCIPAL sS, Geo. Palmer 49, Pink Smith
l0l Greyhurst 9S Person 101
Third race, three-fourths of a mile purse
Major Cook 100, Santa Bella 113, Caesar
ian los Fly, 81, Schnitz 1903. Preston 1l2.
Trappean 10.
Fourth race. thirteen -sixteenths of a mile
purse-Mt. McGregor Second 112, Casta-
nnette l0l. Perseus 109. Miss Brummel 1o4
Earl Cochran 1o9, Salvable IL. Miss Ross
ioi, Unity lN, Rutledge 10l. Tenacity 107
Fifth race, mile and sixteenth, selling
Collins 1o4, Little Cripple 104. Palmerston
~, Aivsrado %, Palomacita 101, Hermanita
lot Babe Murphy 1N. Hazard 95
Sixth race, seven-eights of a mile nurse
Ell Tlrano lO9, Woodchopper 10a Geraldine
los, Navy Blue 1o9, Midas 1i2 Rombazette
1O9, Lizzie H. ION, Cash Day 112, Rapido 1o9,
Lovdal 112. ''
The herald., 1896-12-08
A DAMAGED CoUNTENANCE.

While Trying to Steal a Ride, Ed Harris
Runs Into Street Car
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SHORT HAY CROPS.

The good news or the bad news-it all
depends upon the point Of view-comes
from Europe. Australia and Argentine, Of
q widely extended drouth- II 10 sasd TO
have ruined the hay crop in France. Eng
land and Spain. and although the reports
from other parts OF Europe are not so
complete. II Is believed that the entire
continent wili suffer
The extent 10 which the deficiency Is
likely to reach in France Is manifested
by the anxiety OF NJ Meiine, the French
premier. who has ordered the professors
OF agriculture throughout France TO sus-
pend their lectures and proceed TO the
rural districts TO persuade the farmers
TO SOW yetches. corn and other fodder. and
In the meantime TO make use OF oil cake,
straw. bran and corn. The farmers of
Iowa are preparing 10 take advantage OF
this condition. for which they have an
excellent start. because. as the Iowa State
Register says: we are on the wet side
OF the earth this year"
The farmers OF tho state Of Washington
DO not have to yield even TO Iowa as max
ers of hay. and although that state has
good reason to boast OF It's timothy and
clover meadows, It should ind formula
bic competitor IN this state II we only
have the good luck to have sunshine in
time for the harvest
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AN ETERNAL MINORITY.

The New York World says that norni-
nations are made and platforms are writ
ten in the hope OF carrying elections. TIA;
Is 80. in these Degenerate days. II was
very different in the geld cid days prior
20 the Grim. OF -. when a Democrats
tlons
we proclaim 20 the world that prfnci-
PIE Is 10 be preferred 10 power: that the
Democratic party is held together by the
cohesion ef tims-honorsd principles. which
they win never surrender In exchange for
al the Offices which presidents can con-
FER. Ths psngs OF the nalnorgttes are
doubtless excraeiatinx: bat we wsleoms
an eternal minority. under the banner tn
ssrleess with or principles. rather shan
an almighty AID everlasting majority.
purchased by snslr ahan1onsnsns
II Is ere ef the historical Beauties Of
the Democratic party that SIS platforms
are always eoucAss ta the mos, unsx-
cesstonasi> terms. when e " eat % o,ic.
rs love scr En-. sne1f-ne, SIS urayinr de-
votien 20 PTsneisl. and So exalted aselA-
rsttons IN tavcr CO everything lovely ans
nssls elaze witn re glory e. Ire noon
day san. ard sstrrser N -. p-sla-l1
srsl'ssrce &c rneon'lsh; Q: purity srs
ratAos
II - eriy wssr Ire DsnocFssic PARTY -
n Re~er ~e eer's ftk- =.
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HERMANN
The Great Healer,
In Seattle. at Hotel Butler,
for Is Days Only.

Private pario-s Noz. -. -. =. .. 2. "a
- ard y. Hotel Butler have been espe-
c6iilv secured for tas reception and private
treatment OF all who desire and are able
and wiling to Pay for the same. No
free cases are ever freate3 a. the hotel.
Those unable to pay must rot come 10 the
hotel. hGE 20 the gaeafer. where free Tick
cts. free seats ard free treatment on the
stage WI be given
Consultation. xlth fufi diagnosis % your
disease. ia eli cases = slo.. Tickets can
BE- secured az recsOtsoa ROOM. Hotel But
Ter. head of stairs. every day from - A.
20. 70 4 2. n. Commencing Wednesday
mo~n8Ng. June 10. g. y o'clock. 20 Sunday
1aEst. June = the office a. hotel WI open
an close sharp On advertised time
Is Il intuitiGzg A diagnosis OF al sis-
seas~s = made ~ ssxat. wtfao1t asking
question. looking at he tongsss, or feeling
the pulse
Alter walch. Il ir the Judgment % pr. II.
A Val, TIE physician in charge. ar1 wHo
psrsofaslly directs al treatments yo9g
cas@ Is considered caranEe he VII thea
pres1rlos TIE number. duration Aa1 nan
nsr Of treatments 20 be glvS2 b Herr
mann tie Healer.
II. Ga TIE other hars3. be considers you
sre tzcarab.e. ne VII - state 30 al "a
ta@.&A. 214 tss-r cases VIII Ecs ce taken.
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WILDCAT STOCK.

The richness of the district now gener-
ally described as Trail Greek district has
been placed beyond ali question. but the
mistake must not Be made OF assuming
that every inch OF rock is a bed OF gold.
No mining camp was ever successful
which did not attract TO It's busy centers
men who know more about selling stock
extract ready made dollars from guIilbie
human nature than wrestling the virgin
gold from natures vaults. Ready TO their
viii and handy for their purpose. there Is
always . large proportion. both In the
camps and far afeId. OF those who can
Be made to believe that an elegantly en-
grsved certificate OF stock is a pass TO
fortune. and that TO be '1et in on the
ground floor means being admitted to
tho deepest depths where the gold Is
richest.
There are excellent indications that this
state win prosper very considerably by
the development OF the mining resources:
but nothing will do 30 much 10 defer that
day an public sanction OF merely stock
jobbing schemes. There IL a reluctance
on the part Of newspapers TO check enter
prise or put discredit upon a district by
casting any doubt upon !ts prospects:
and IL would probably be dangerous to
make any attempt at singing out those
Of dubious value
A mining exchange could do more good
toward encouraging the investment Of
capital In mining ventures by declining
TO list stocks which were not suthenti-
Gated by reports OF experts or the indcrss-
ment Of substantial stockholders than hY
stimulating boom Unfortunately In
mining shares. Nobody needs TO be pro-
teeted against good mines: but the public
needs to be put en- is guard against buy
lnx anything and every thlng that Is of
fsred for sale