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The herald., 1896-04-03
lis DANGEROUS At LARGE
AN ALLEGED LUNATIc DISCHARGED BY
JUDGE VAN DYKE
Complaint at Once Sworn Out Against Him
on . Criminal Charge - Injunction Suit
Against the City-Dissenting Opinion Of
Chief Justice Beatty

6. B. Tantini, an elderly italian, was
examined before Judge Van Dyke yester-
day AZ to his sanity, by q commission con.
sisting of Drs. Wills and MacGowan, and
the charge was dismissed, as there was
nothing in the mans manner while in
court to indicate that he was insane.
The case is a peculiar one. For several
days past Tantini has imagined that his
consin, Lorenzo Pelanconni, living at the
Tononi block on Upper Main street, has
designs on his life and wants to kill him.
Wednesday afternoon Tantiui applied at
the police station for warrant for the ar
rest of Pelanconni, which was refused, as
the man acted queerly. Later in the even
ing Tantini was discovered lurking about
the Tononi building, and on being searched
a loaded revolver was found on his person.
He was taken to the police station and
locked up, and yesterday Pelanconni swore
to complaint charging Tantini with in
sanity.
AT the examination Pelanconni testified
that he had never made any threats against
Tantini, but that the latter had threatened
his life and he was afraid il he was not re-
strained he would carry his threats into
execution.
Immediately on Tantini being discharged
on the insanity charge Pelanconni swore
to q complaint against him charging him
with having threatened his life, and war
rant was issued for his arrest.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Chief Justice Disscnts


In the case of the California Loan and
Trust company vs., James Hemmel, q dis
senting opinion written by Chief Justice
Beatty was received at the office of the
clerk in this city yesterday for filing. In
department two of the supreme court, the
judgment and order of the lower court was
affirmed. From this decision the chief
justice dissented, and on a petition for a
rehearing in bank, dissenting opinion
was filed. The suit grew out of q land
deal, in which one Wilkins owned a tract
at Azusa, and one Goldsberry another
tract at Clearwater. which they agreed to
exchange. Both properties were encum-
bered, and in making the trade it was
necessary to assume mortgage or pro-
vide for its payment. Afterwards plain.
tiff purchased the mortgage and brought
suit to foreclose it. The trial court found
that the plaintiff wns not entitled to fore
close the mortgage, and gave Judgment
accordingly, from which an appeal was
taken.
In his opinion the chief justice defines
his position very clearly, saying that this is
the second time he has felt compelled to
dissent, and that he cannot agree with the
reasoning by which the associate justices
of department two arrive at their conclu-
siOns.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Highest Of all in Leavcnng PowerLatest U. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Number Of Delegates to Which Each Preciu
Ia Raflflad

Number Of Delegates to Which Each Precinct
Is Entitled
The Republican primaries which are to
elect delegates to the state and district
conventions to be held at Sacramento on
May 9Th, are to be held on April Goth.
Under the apportionment made for the
purpose by the congressional committee.
the various precincts in the district will
be allowed representation as follows:
Acton, p, Burbank, 3; Cahuenga,
Calabasas, 3;Del Sur, q; Garvanza,
3; Glendale, A. La Canada, 2;
ersbi Ea 1ore' Mnts v;a,s tancastsri s,G;.. Ian
2; Newhall, 8; North Pasadena, 8; Palm
dale, 2; Pasadena, six precincts, 80; Pico
Heights, 3; San Fernando. s; Santa Moni-
ca. two precincts. IL; San Vicente. 2.
The above constitute the SEVENTEEN as
sem bly, districts, with 131 delegates.
Alhambra, 5 ;Azusa, 8 ;Covina. ;Duarte,
3; FL Monte, 3; Glendora, A; Lamanda, 4 ;
Lordsburg, 8; Monrovia, s.; Pomona, four
precints, 81; Rivera, 2; Rowland 2; San
Gabriel, 4; Sierra Madre, 4; South Pasa.
dena, 4; Spadra, 8: Whittier, 8.
The above will constitute the seventy.
first assembly dietrict with S3 delegates.
Artesia, A delegates; Bellona, 8; Cata-
lima, 2; Cerritas, 8; Clear Water 2; Comp
ton, 4 /; Downey, two precincts, 8 delegates |;
Enterprise, 3: Florence 8; Fruitland, 2 {;
Howard, 2; Hyde Park, 3; Long Beach, s |;
Norwalk, 3; Redondo, 4; Rosedale, 81;
San Pedro, two precincts. 6 delegates !;
University, 8; Vernon, g.; Wilmington, 5.
The above constitute the seventy second
assembly district.
DELEGATES FROM THE CITY.
The first ward of Los Angeles will be en-.
titled to 25 delegates, the ninth ward to 10,
the seventh ward to 10, making total of
20 delegates for the seventy-third assem-.
bly, district.
So much of the seventh ward as is now
part of the seventy-third district will be
entitled to % delegates, the sixth ward to
"a, the fifth ward to II, and the fourth
ward to 80 delegates, making total of
1O7 delegates in the seventy-fourth assem-.
bly, district.
The third ward will be entitled to As
delegates, and the second ward to AZ,
making total of 90 delegates in the
seventy-fifth assembly district.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Let Off With q Fine

has shop on Buena Vista street, was be.
fore Judge Smith yesterday on charge OF
assault with deadly weapon on an
Italian named Pietro Parish. Brown was
washing some buggy wheels in watering
trough near his shop and scraping the old
paint off with knife. Parish ordered him
to desist, and Brown not doing so, grabbed
one of the wheels and assaulted the black.
smith, striking him two blows. Brown, IL
is alleged, then attacked the Italian with
the knife, cutting him in the back. On the
trial Brown denied cutting Parish, intimat.
ing that the italian ran against the knife.
The jury did not take this view of the case
but as there were mitigating circumstances
Brown was let off with 5000 fine. In de-
fault of the coin, he was locked up.
The herald., 1896-04-03
BOSTON EASTER WINDOW
Triumph of the Decorators Art In Fius
Millinery La Shown


Millinery Is Shown
The elaborate Easter window at the Bos.
ton dry goods store, on Broadway, 10 At
tracting unusual interest among shoppers,
even for that elegant establishment. The
subjects of display at this time, of course
are hats, honnets, trimmings and art goods
pertinent to the Easter season. The chief
articles shown are late novelties in fine
hats and bonnets, trimmed and untrimmed,
together with an endless variety of choice
Partisan flowers and ribbons. Many OF
the creations are gems of art, fashioned of
the most delicate materials and adorned
with harmonious combinations Of color
and millinery jewels.
The display as a whole is set about a
magnificent floral arch, bearing the word
"Easter" in pink elk roses. The inches
and odd places contain art baskets, show.
ing images and delicate bric-a-brac. The
general ensemble of the display presents
a gorgeous spectacle of color, filmy fabric
and art flowers. No greater success has
been attained in window decoration than
this in the history of this city, and prob.
ably no show window has drawn such
throngs of admiring shoppers.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Wants an Injunction

Rudolph Scherer yesterday instituted in
junction proceedings against Chief of Po-
lice John M. Glass, as custodian of the
chaingang, and the city of Los Angeles, to
restrain them from further excavating on
Courthouse street at the west side of
Broadway. Scherer says that he is in.
formed that the city has officially fixed the
grade of Courthouse street thirty feet west
of the line of Broadway at seventy-two
feet above the datum plane, but from that
point no grade has been fixed other than
the natural contour of the ground. Plain
tiff further sets forth, on information and
belief. that the city is making the excava-
ton for the purpose of securing site for
the erection Of an engine on said Court
house street, and that, unless restrained,
such engine house will be built. Plaintiff
is the owner of lots abutting on said Court
house street, where such excavation is
being made. and as the street is not opened
up 10 Broadway, except to pedestrians, by
means of a stairway. he will be greatly
damaged if the work is prosecuted. Hence
the injunction is asked.
The herald., 1896-04-03
OPENED A LETTER
A Business Han Arrested ON Charge Of Vic
Iating the Postal Laws

A Business nan Arrested on . Charge Of Vic.
Iating the Postal Laws
William H. White, a well-known busi.
ness man and manager of the branch house
in this city of Baker & Hamilton of San
Francisco, dealers in agricultural inple-
ments, was arrested by United States Mar
shal Covarrubias yesterday on a charge of
opening letter sent through the mails
and addressed to another person. Mr..
White was released on $1,000 bail.
The complaining witness is r. A. John
son. who alleges that on the 25th of May,
1895, letter was mailed to him at River
side, signed H. Johnson, and that on the
9th, two days later, the letter was received
and opened by White.
Mr.. White says that he does not remem-
ber opening any letter addressed to John
son, who was formerly in his employ,
though he may have accidentally done so,
as in the hurry of going through his mail
he may not have noticed the envelope.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Remanded to the Lower Court

Belle Williams, q negro woman, now
serving a hundred-day sentence in the
woman's prison on the East side, was be-
fore Judge Smith yesterday on . writ of
habeas corpus. The woman was some
time ago convicted of vsgrancy before City
Justice Owens and given "floater." The
turned and was arrested and locked up to
serve her time. The writ was asked on
the ground that sentence had been passed
on the defendant in her absence, and she
was therefore entitled to her freedom.
Judge Smith discharged the woman, but
ordered that she be taken before the lower
court for such further action a. the justice
might see fit to take.
The herald., 1896-04-03
For Letters of Administration


Following petitions for letters of admin
istration were filed with the county clerk
yesterday:
Frank M. Kelsey, public administrator,
on the estate of P. Labourdette, deceased.
The estate consists of sum of money, the
amount unknown, i'll the hands of Caspar
Cohn.
John W. Archer, on the estate of Hem
rietta H. Archer, deceased. The estate
consists of real and personal property val
ued at $500.
Frank NJ. Kelsey, public administrator,
on the estate of Thomas McCIarey, some.
times known as Thomas McClury, de,
ceased. The estate consists of sum of
money in the hands of the coroner, the
amount of which is unknown to the Pc
titioner.
Mrs. Fannie E. Turner, on the estate of
David Turner. deceased. The estate con-
sists of real and personal property valued
at $4,000.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Auction Of cahuenge Propertv

Poindexter & Wordsworth will sell at auc-
tion. in addition to the Pico land adyer-
tised by them, several other tracts in the
vicinity, which will be sold in one or two
acre pieces. This auction of OahuenQa
valley land will be largely attended, and
the opportunity to buy in tracts of from
one acre up will make the sale most at
premises on Saturday, April 4th, at IL
o'clock. Parties who desire to attend this
aale should take the now Santa Monica
oIsctric cars, getting of at the power house
n the now town of Sherman. A lunch will
be served.
The herald., 1896-04-03
A Kissing Child

Nearly two years ago Mrs. Hiram Rat
tan arrived in Los Angeles from San
Francisco, having with her baby girl Q
years old. After being here a short time
she is said to have married a man named
Irwin Porter, with whom she lived for
over year. Then she left the city. leav-
ing the little girl with some parties at pres
ent unknown. A letter has been received
by Chief Glass from Chief Crowley of San
Francisco, asking as to the little ones
whereabouts and requesting him to make
every endeavor to locate her.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Again Convicted

James Marshall, the daylight burglar,
was again convicted in department one
yesterday morning of burglary in the Sec
ond degree. This second conviction was
for robbing the residence of Mr.. Cooke. on
Olive street, getting away with a gold
watch belonging to Mics Cooke. There are
still two more charges against Marshall,
and the district attorney thinks he will
have no trouble in getting q conviction in
both of them. Marshall is a dangerous
criminal and has served term in the PEN
itentiary in Colorado for burglary.
The herald., 1896-04-03
New Indictments Filed

The federal grand jury yesterday re-
turned two new indictments against Theo.
de Court, charged with forging a money
order at Bakersfield. Bail was fixed at
$1,000 in each case. Later Judge Well
born, on motion of the United States at
torney, dismissed the indictments pre-
viously returned against De Court.
The herald., 1896-04-03
THE TEXAS MURDERER
johnson Taken Back to the Scene Of His
Crime

Johns0n Taken Back to the Scene of HIS
Crime
Sheriff j. W. Moore of Wise county,
Texas, arrived from the east yesterday
morning after Robert johnson, the man
who surrendered to Sheriff Burr several
days ago. When he gave himself up John
son stated that he was accused of killing a
man named Erie, but that he was innocent
of the crime and was anxious to 60 back
and stand his trial, IS he was confident
that he would have no trouble in securing
an acquittal.
Sheriff Moore, however, tells a different
story. He says that he has a strong case
against johnson and that he does not an
ticipate an acquittal. He says that John
son intended to kill another man, and by
mistake shot Erie, having laid in wait for
his intended victim.
Sheriff Moore left for Texas with his
prisoner on the afternoon train.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Postoffice Robbers.

The three boys who recently robbed the
branch postoifice at Pico Eeight to were be-
fore Judge Welborn in the United States
district court yesterday morning, and on
motion of the United States attorney were
allowed separate trials. The youngest of
the trio, Joe Ssarfinski, who is only about
ten years of age, was released on his own
recognizance. Bert Hill and Joe Crandall,
the other two, will have their trial on May
1st, and the little fellow on April 3Oth.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Taking 4 Rest

Judges Clark and Shaw, with Henry
O'Melveny, Howard Longley and Jerry IL
canyon on trout fishing trip. They will
probably return today. Next week Judge
Shaw goes to Bakersfield to try the Kern
river water case.
Judge Mckinley went to San Diego yes
terday morning and will be absent until
Monday.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Decree Of ForecIosure 0ranted

Before Judge Mckinley yesterday, in
the case of w. r. Holiday, administrator,
vs.. the Orange Grove Street Railway COM
pany of Pomona, decree of foreclosure
was granted, as prayed for. The amount
sued for was $500,
The herald., 1896-04-03
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 other forms of
sickness. For sale in so cent and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. Manufac-
turea by the California Fig Syrup company
only.
The herald., 1896-04-03
An Insolvent Debtor

John K. Toup has filed his petition to be
declared an insolvent debtor. His liabili-
ties are given at S727. with assets consist
ing of wearing apparel and household
goods amounting to 5000.
The herald., 1896-04-03
To Enforce q rIech.nIc's I.ien

J. A. Hill has filed complaint on fore
closure of mechanics lien to recover
xo74.71 l, with costs for labor and material
furnished for a three.story brick building
on lot 81 Of the Woodwork tract.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Case Dismissed

In the United States district court yester.
day the case of the Lower California De-
velopment company, limited, VS.. J. D.
Palmer was dismissed by Judge Wellborn.
The herald., 1896-04-03
New Postoffice sub. station.

Postoffice sub.station No. 4 has been
established at the corner of Hoover street
and Forester avenue. with E. E. Cole in
charge. The remaining station will prob
ably be provided for today.
The herald., 1896-04-03
II Eo,.cto.. Mortr.r.

Mrs. Maria C. de Arnaz has brought suit
against Francisco Elizari, Juan and An
tonia Ordoq1i, to recover on promissory
note for $3011. and to foreclose mort
gage securing the same.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Still on Trial

The consolidated Jonah.Rec mechan
ics' lien oasee again occupied all of Judge
York's time yesterday. 1t looks as though
they will last the remainder of the week.
The herald., 1896-04-03
ArraiRned

John e. Miller and George E. Curlew,
charged with assault with deadly weapon,
were arraigned in department one yester-
day. They will plead today.
G. B. Bryant, charged with burglary,
was also arraigned. He will plead Satur-
day.
The motion to set aside the information
IN the case of Fred Banks, charged with
burglary, was heard and continued until
today.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Information Filed

On motion of the district attorney, in
department one, yesterday, an information
was filed against Sam Wilson and William
Mulcahy, charging them with grand lar.
ceny. They will be arraigned today.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Beautiful Women

Are everywhere admired. A woman with
poor complexion is not beautiful. Lime
and magnesia sulphates, to say nothing of
alkaline salts, are not conducive to q clear
skin. Los Angeles city water contains
twenty-seven grains per gallon of minera
impurities; Puritas none. Which will you
drink? Tel. 22S.
The herald., 1896-04-03

the same period last year, an increase of
$4546.S6. This 10 the largest quarters
business in the history of the postofflce.
For the past two years there has been a
steady growth, and the 5000, 900 mark is
now regarded a. safely passed.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Looking Up Road BusIness

Chairman Francisco, with Supervisors
Hanley and Field, spent yesterday in Ante
lope valley, looking after road matters.
Supervisors Woodward and Hay were out
in their respective districts on the same
work.
The herald., 1896-04-03
For an Accounting

James f. Hart has brought suit against
F. b. Haight ct al. for an accounting, for
the dissolution of the partnership existing
between them, and for the appointment OF
q receiver. The parties were engaged in
tract.
The herald., 1896-04-03
FUNERAL NOTICE

All members of Los Angeles lodge No. 35, I. o.
o. F :, requested t. meet at their hail. No. 2265s
South Spring street, Friday, April 3, at p. m.
Willis Il. Keller, deceased. All visiting brothers
invited. Funeral at United Brethren church, cor
ner Pico and Hope streets, at 2S0 p. All friends
invited.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Light Assets

L. A. Rockwell Of Compton has filed his
petition to be declared an insolvent debtor.
His liabilities are given at $1173.05, with
assets Of $25. consisting Of wearing ap.
Darel.
The herald., 1896-04-03
tn 0t3af TitIa

John H. Jacobs has brought suit against
the city of Los Angeles and the Los An
geles Canal and Reservoir company to
quiet title to lot 118 of the Victor Heights
tract.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Decree for Plaintiff

Judge Van Dyke yesterday granted ,
decree for the plaintiff in the case of w
Chapman vs. L. K. Rayburn, a suit to quie
title.
The herald., 1896-04-03
viii Take an Appeal

Wong Fong, q Chinaman recently order
ed deported by Judge Wellborn, yesterday
filed notice of appeal in the United Statei
district court.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Exactly

AS epresented-Alhambra stock Of mems
shoes bought at SO cents on the dollar now
on sale. Also ladies' IS lines at $2.95.
Massachusetts Shoe Store. 129 W. First
at. near Spring.
The herald., 1896-04-03
JOTTINGS
Our Home Brew

Maier Zobeieins lager fresh from thoi,
brewery. on draught in all tho principal So
looms; delivered promptly in bottles or kegs.
Ofice and brewery, Ala Aliso street; telephone
OIL.
The herald., 1896-04-03
A New Citizen

Philip Maloney, native of Ireland, was
yesterday admitted to citizenship by Judge
Van Dyke, on renouncing his allegiance to
Queen Victoria.
The herald., 1896-04-03


line.
FORD-At his residence, Edgemont, Bellevue av-
enue. Los Angeles, Thursday afternoon,
April 2nd, G. w. r.. Ford.
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
RITSY-At San Pedrorancho, Los Angeles county,
Jacob Ritsy, aged 81 years.
Funeral and interment took place at Wilmington
yesterday. Mr.. Ritsy was from good old German
family from Rhyme, Germany.
The herald., 1896-04-03

Hawley. King & Co., 2lO N. Main st., agents
genuine Columbus Buggy company's buggies
and bicy cles.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Eaple Brand Ovsters

Call for the Eagle Brand OF fresh frozer
oysters Your grocer has them. They arc
great delicacy.
The herald., 1896-04-03
The Bio TenS

A large and well pleased audience at
tended the performance at the big tent last
night, when an entirely new program
was rendered. The ''small boy" was not
in as great numbers, but the ladies were
out in force, having become assured of the
chaste character of the performance.
The herald., 1896-04-03
PostoffIee Business

The business of the postofIice for the
first quarter of 1896, ending March 3lst.
was $50,167.66, against $44, $40. so, for
The herald., 1896-04-03

Dr. d. s. Diffenbacher. dentist, rooms AM
s, 119 s. Spring st., Los Angeles
The herald., 1896-04-03

Everything on wheels, Hawley, King & Co.,
21O-212 N. Main st..
The herald., 1896-04-03

Try our port and sherry wines ct rs
cents per gallon. T. Vachs d Co., Com.
mercial and Alameda streets. Telephone
The herald., 1896-04-03

Big Tree Carriage Works, I7S San Pedro st
Concord business wagons specially
The herald., 1896-04-03
Hanimao Fish Co San p.aro

IIuH1fIdu fISH SOs, JuH FcIrU
Fresh fish and lobst sters shipped direct to all
pointsin Arizona, Texas and Mexico. from
cannery in San Pedro. at lowest wholesale
prices.
The herald., 1896-04-03

AL prices OF wallpaper &. g.eatly reduced.
4. Eckstrom 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Free Dispensarv
Agency for Pabst Beer

For the poor daily. Drs. Lindley and Smith
Broadway and Fourth. Pirtle Block.
The herald., 1896-04-03

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawley, King Co
The herald., 1896-04-03

Advance Davis sewing machines removed
4O7 8. Broadway, opposite Chamber Co,
merca
The herald., 1896-04-03
Pabst BeerI Pahat ReerI

On draft Olympic Hail. 12l W. First st..
". Garms. prop Tel. ga. Finest CONNER
cial lunch. Leave orders for bottled beer
The herald., 1896-04-03

1868 lbs. Keatings-"365 days ahead oi
them all" Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Dr.. Harriet Hilton. 424 s. Hill stree,

Sewing Machines rented 81 per month. 40
South Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-03

Call tel. 243 for ambulance. Kregelo &
Bresee, Sixth and Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-03

Agency Tor Pabst Beer
Agency for Pabst beer Pacific Bottline
Works, cor. Fifth and Wolfskill sts
The herald., 1896-04-03

SAN Francisco. April 2.-For Southern Cal
ifornia: Friday = Fair; light northerly to
Westerly winds.
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tices undpr this head free


DIXON-On March 3O 1896, to the wife Of OniceH
Dixon, a 12-pound boy.
Mother and child doing well,
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Pabst Beeri Pabst Beerl
On draft at Joe Arnold's 35S 8. Spring St
The herald., 1896-04-03
BIRTHS

My prices for wallpaper beat all the city. A
A. Eckstrom. 32A South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-04-03
DEATHS

Notices of deaths, without comment, inserted
under this head free. Funeral notices 10 per