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The herald., 1896-12-06
VERDICT QUICKLY FOUND
Only Five Minutes to Ac.
quit Dr.. Shorb
CONFLICT OF EXPERT TESTIMONY
Bartholomew-Owens Election
Contest
COUNT COMMENCES TUESDAY
Claim for $l500 Damages Against q
Druggist
Opinion Of Judge Van Dyke in the Santa Ana
Case
COUNT COMMENCES TUESDAY
Claim for $lS00 Damages Against q
Druggist
Opinion Of Judge Van Dyke in the Santa Ana
Case
A Legal Fight over Three Carloads of
Potatoes-A Water Case Looms Up
From Lordsburg-The Divorce
Mill-Court Notes.

As indicated by The Herald yesterday
the Shorb murder trial has resulted in
the acquittal of the defendant.
1t took the jury just five minutes to
find verdict of not guilty" such find
ing being made on the first ballot.
Deputy District Attorney McComas
was heavily handicapped in making his
argument to the jury. The evidence CT
both the prosecution and the defense
was almost entirely of a technical ma
tUre, and that offered in behalf of the
state was by no means so strong as that
brought forward by the defense. That
a criminal operation had been performed
upon Mrs Jennie Snyder was conceded
fact, but the connecting link between 1t
and DIR. Shorb was lacking
The defense showed that before DR..
Shorb even visited the woman at all
he received telephone message
sent to him which indicated that the
woman was beginning to show un"
mistakable signs of what had been done.
In her extremity the doctor was sum-
moned. From then on the excep-
tional. perhaps. but nevertheless per-
fectly proper mode of treatment was
shown to have been followed. Under
these circumstances Mr.. McComas was
not in his happiest vein.
On the other hand, Senator White, as
counsel for the defense, had assisting
him Attorney ]. Noonan Phillips, who
knew all the ins and outs of the case
from beginning to emu. He knew Mrs.
Snyder when she was happy wife back
in Wisconsin. and as soon as he knew
Of the death he was among the first to
investigate the details of the case, out
of friendship to the deceased, and to
her husband, against whom she had
sinned so grievously. Attorney Phillips
made a strong argument. and, as is usiol
in such cases, took the opportunity to
score the prosecution. Senator White
closed for the defense, and traced the
action of his client in logical sequence
from the time he was summoned to the
time of his arrest. He showed that no.
only had DR.. Shorb acted as any other
physician would have acted under the
same circumstances, but that in both
manner and act no indication had been
given that would warrant the thought
that he had been moved by any other
than the highest sense of professional
duty.
Several ladies were in court through
out the delivery of the arguments, and
left with Mrs. DR.. Shorb upon the ver-
dict being returned
The herald., 1896-12-06
FIGHT OVER POTATOES.
A Northern Dealer Cinches City Man
for Goodly Amount.

There Is wrangle about potatoes.
John L. Chase has brought suit against
A. N. Judd, Justice of the Peace Yoach-
am of Watsonville, Santa Clara county,
and Sheriff Burr, all of whom are con-
cerned in three carloads fpotatoes.
1t appears that on January 13 Chase
ordered from Judd three carloads of po-
tatoes, and the "murphies" were duly
shipped and arrived in Los Angeles on
the 23d inst. For some reason Chase re-
jected them and notified Judd by tele-
graph. On the 25th the latter wired to
know the highest offer Chase would pay,
and was told by Chase, in reply, that he
could not use them himself, and the best
he could get was 60 cents per sack. Judd
then wired to send along check on that
basis. On the 26th a check for 1914
was forwarded north.
But now Chase complains that Judd
appropriated the money to his own use.
and then informed Chase, under date
of January 80. that there was balance
still due him Of $235.64. and, at later date
instituted suit for the recovery of this
amount. When the case came up in the
Justices court Chase was not in court
nor was he represented by attorney,
and the case went to trial without the
jurisdiction Of the court having been
paasad upon. Judgment Vas artsr>h for
The herald., 1896-12-06
HEADQUARTERS
For Christmas Novelties Ia
Send East
We Make a Speciality of Western Sou
venirs to Send Your Friends in the
Eastern and Middle States

Don't send jewelry and fancy artt
cles that they can get at home. Get them
a typical western novelty--a production
of the Pacific slope and Mexico. They
are anxious to have these curios. Or
ange wood novelties, sections of the big
trees, toads, tarantulas, shells, MOSES,
wild flowers, Indian pottery baskets,
Navajo blankets, beadwork, pipes, war
clubs, Mexican opals, drawnwork, zara-
pes, rag figures, onyx, filigree silver,
feather cards and Mexican carved
leather. Only one place to get them,
and that is Campbell's Curio store. Spe-
cial sale this week of ladies' leather
belts, Soc 75c, 81, s1.25, 81 so and So. Don't
fail to get one. Come and see the Mex
lean gambling game and rooster fight
made by Senor Vargas. They are genu-
Inc pieces of art. Open every night till
Xmas. Get your presents while it Is
nice weather. 1926 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-12-06
COIJRT NOTES.

Bernard Person, a native of Sweden,
was yesterday admitted to all the rights
Of citizenship by Judge Shaw.
Filio Luchnetti, charged with grand
larceny, had his trial set yesterday. in
department one, for January 2, 1897.
John F. Barthelman, charged with
murder, was arraigned yesterday and
will come up in department one on the
9Th to plead.
Mrs. Sophia Rossell, who was sent to
the county hospital two weeks ago, was
ordered committed to Highlands yester-
day. Insanity is hereditary in her fam
lily and this taint has been quickened in
her case by family troubles.
The herald., 1896-12-06
NEW SUITS FILED.

The following complaints in new suits
were filed in the superior court yester-
day:
B. Lorenzo VS.. F. w. Kiser-A suit to
recover $22.07, attorneys fee of SIS and
costs, amount of assessment for street
work.
Eva N. Warner VS.. Hattie E. Butler
A suit to recover possession of the frame
building on lot Is, block 40, of the Eliec-
trio Homestead association tract, or it's
value, which is placed at $500, and also
$50 for damages by detention.
The application of Oscar c. Howell and
Ella NJ. Howell-Petition for leave to
adopt Hazel Marie Hall. the 8 months
infant Of parents who were recently di
vOrced.
John L. Chase VS.. A. N. Judd and John
Burr, sheriff of the county of Los An
geles-A suit to cancel a judgment en-
tered by the justice of the peace in Wat
sonville township in the case of A. N.
Judd VS.. ]. L. Chase, and that the sheriff
levied upon
Lucien F. Stockwell VS.. William Orr
ct ala suit to quiet title to fifteen acres
OF land in the Temple & Gibson tract of
the Rancho San Pedro.
John A. Packard VS.. Sycamore Water
and Development company and others
A suit to quiet title to ten inches of
water ana tnat the ueleuudHtS pe ell
Joined from diverting it.
Charles p. Walker VS.. Louise Grant
A suit to recover $3.50, attorneys fees
and costs.
A. A. Graf VS.. Joseph Schreiber ct al.
"A suit to recover $374.40 on judgment
rendered in tho superior court of this
county for the amount claimed on the
7th Of December, 1891.
Joseph w. Taylor VS.. Frank r. Rec
ords ct ala suit to recover $12 10, $100
attorneys fee and costs on lien for
labor furnished in building a barn and
fence on lot T. block 5, of the Los Angeles
Homestead tract.
Frederick Wilding VS.. John H. Trout
"A suit to recover $500 damages by rea-
son of plaintiff being served with wood
alcohol instead of ''alcohol for medicin-
al purposes"
]. l.. Murphy and Louis Gottschalk
VS.. Henry c. Beunison ct ala suit to
recover $10S659 balance due for legal
services rendered defendant in suit
brought in Ventura county to determine
the rights to certain water of the Santa
Clara and Sespe rivers.
The herald., 1896-12-06
IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleve-
land entertained the Rev. DIR. John
Watson Qan Maclaren) and Mrs. Wat
son at lunch the other day at the White
House.
The eminent Hebraist Prof Meyer of
the University of Bonn, is quoted as au-
thority for the assertion that the Ian
guage spoken by Jesus Christ was not
Hebrew, but Aramaic, a language now
The herald., 1896-12-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk:
Juan Saldunbedere,, native of France,
aged "a years, and Mariana Sausinena,
a native also of France, aged "a years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
Samuel j. Wilkinson, native of Mis-
souri,, aged 26 years, and q resident of
Los Angeles. and Florence G. Webster,
The herald., 1896-12-06
COS ANGELES SUNDAY MORNING. DECEMBER g.

a native Of California. aged 20 years. and
a resident of San Bernardino
Jose Sepulveda, a native of California,
aged 81 years, and a resident Of San Fer
nando, and Josefa Lopez, a native also
of California, aged 28 years. and a resi-
dent of HOLLYWOOD
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Maximum temperature. a.
Minimum tenn mperature. ~.

pORECAST-For Southern California: 0ener-
aIIv eajr on Sunday; cooler AZ San Luis Obispo
snd in the interior: probably heavy frost Sun day
niaht: brisk northerly winds.
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Judd as against Chase for the amount
claimed, and to this the latter very de-
cidedly objects and has now brought
suit to cancel the judgment.
The herald., 1896-12-06
ANOTHER WATER CASE
A Suit to Quiet Title to a Continuous
Flow Near Lordsburg.

John A. Packard has instituted pro-
ceedings against the Sycamore Water
Development company and seventy
eight other defendants to quiet title to
certain water rights.
The plaintiff owns a ranch lying north
Of Lordsburg. The land is alleged to
have been worthless without water, so
the plaintiff paid $4,000 to the developers
of certain adjacent water lands for 10
inches of water for irrigation purposes.
Thereupon he planted 100 acres to de-
ciduous and citrus fruits. and from 1887
to 1894 has received continuous supply
of water.
Now his right and title to this contin-
uous water supply is threatened, and the
plaintiff has brought the matter into
court. asking that the defendants be
enjoined and debarred from diverting
the waters whence his supply is obtained
The herald., 1896-12-06
THE DIVORCE MILL.

James McGinty was yesterday grant
ed his divorce from Josephine McGinty,
on the ground of desertion. The custody
of the 2-year-old infant girl was award
ed to the father.
Hepsibat e. Cokely filed her complaint
in divorce yesterday against Francis r.
Cokely, on the ground of cruelty.
c. c. Davis, on the same ground, filed
his complaint against Matte E. Davis.
Laura Stillman, on the same ground,
filed her complaint against Frank S.
Stillman,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31
BRYAN DEMONSTRATION.
Tremendous Uprosr Follows General
Weaver's Spsech.

Tremendous Uprosr Follows General
Weaver's speech.
When Weaver concluded by naming
Bryan, the convention broke loose.
Cheer followed cheer. The delegates
jun ped to their chairs and flags, hand
kerchiefs, hats and state guidons were
waved in wild confusion.
Through one one of the side en-
frances four men. headed by c. J.
Keppler of Nevada, carried big yell
low cross, AXIS feet in size, surmounted
by a crown of thornS. On it were in
scribed the words with which Bryan
closed his brilliant speech at Chicago:
"You shall not press a crown of
thorns upon the brow Of labor, you
shall not cruelty mankind upon
cross of gold"
A large crayon portrait of the Ne
braska statesman was also carried
into the hall. Cross, banners and
state guidons were carried frantically
about the pit. Then. with the cross
leading, they were carried to the
stage, where for five minutes they
danced in confusion while the dele
gates howled with delight. MIR. KEEP
pier of Nevada. who bore the cross,
finally planted it at the edge OF the
stage and the bearers of the banners
and flags descended to the pit and
con tinued their demonstration there.
AS the procession passed the Texas
delegation men struggled to bar the
passage. but the way was finally
cleared.
Several men fought over the posses
sion of the Missouri standard. 1t was
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31

During the civil war the Union
ordnance department served out :. s9a
cannon. 4.022, 600 rifles and 12, 207 tons
of powder
Since the Mannlicher gun came into
use the ratio is four killed to ono
wounded-just opposite to what IL
formerly was
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31
Her Constant Habit,

Herbert, ashy pale-Then it is all
over between us,
Amelia, with great gentleness-Yes
Herbert. But with your permission
and in memory of the many pleasant
hours we have spent together, l will
retain the ring you gave me. Such
has been my regular custom Besides
L need 1t to complete collection. Chi
cago Tribune.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31
Miss Mary Dickens Dead.

LONDON, July 25.-Mary, eldest
daughter of the senior Charles Dickens.
died Thursday, following her brother
Charles after Only three days.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31
Mr.. SEWALL WILL WAIT.
The democratic Vice Presidential Nom

He I|e1HUCratiC VICE eSIdential NOIn-
inee Declir~s to Talk.
BATH. Me, July 25.-Arthur Sewall,
Democratic candidate for Vice Presi-
dent. asked to-day for an expression
OF opinion on The nomination of Wat
son for Vice President by the Populist
national convention last night, re-
piled: Il think it will oe better to
wait and see what the final action Of
the Populist convention will be-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31

90 nCC permit use OF my name Tor
nomind tion.-E V. Debs''
At last, as the only way of restor-
ing order, General Field withdrew his
motion and the call of the States for
nominations was continued.
Bryan Seconds by the Score.
When order was once more restored
T. 3. Gator of California appcs ed to
second Bryan's no1nina ton He added
that the fact that Bryan was opposed
to that den of infamy," Wall street,
was sufficient to convince him that
Bryan was entirely acceptable to the
Populists j X. Hines OF Georgia ex-
pressed the opinion that Mr.. Bryan
would accept tho nomination OF the
Populist platform and predicted a
glorious victory for the party with
Bryan and Watson as the joint stand
ara bearers. W. II. C!aggett of Idaho
also seconded the BRYAN nomination.
The chairman of the Indiana dele.
cation also seconded Bryan's nomina-
tion.
When Iowa was called her time,
with the exception of one minute, was
yielded to kolb of Alabama. who ap-
pealed to the convention to sink pref
udice and passion in the cause of sill
yer and nominate that peerless
statesman, William j. Bryan"
The reserved minute was occupied
by Calamity" Weller in a protest
against fusion with Democracy
Jerry simpson Second
Jerry Simpson responded for Kan
sas. He is very popular with the del
egates and got hearty round of
cheers as he faced the convention. He
paid n tribute to- Tom Watson, with
whom he had served IN Congress. and
also to Mr.. Bryan. who, he said, had
stood shoulder to shoulder with him
in the battle for the relief of the peo-
pie
While Simpson was talking the
Texas deieea' ion Withdrew in body
to caucus and ahsointe quiet prevailed
for the first time during the day.
j. I. Miller OF Tennessee occupied
Kentucky's time with a speech in
Bryan's behalf.
Mrs Roberts and Mrs. Lease
Louisiana yielded 20 Colorado ami
thai state sent to the platform as her
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-07-31

titude whom we would have liberated,
though crucifed in return for our
kindness, yet through 1t all we have
steadily conflded in the righteousness
of our cause and the final good sense
of the people. We still believe that
this nation has mission to perform
which bad men will not be permitted
to destroy, apd recent events indicate
that the nineteenth century is not,
after all, to close with the friends of
freedom respondent in the Western
hemisphere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
Other Business Troubles.

NEW YORK, Jan. Al. & S. Strauss,
manufacturers Of corsetS at Newark, N j.,
with warerooms in this city, assigned to-
day to Edmund E. Wise without prefer
ences. The firm has been in business about
twenty years. Platz, Strock & Herzog, at
torneys for the assignors, report the liabili-
ties at about 100000 and the nominal as
sets in excess of the Indebtedness. The ac-
tual assets are large, and consist of out
standing accounts, stock on hand and raw
material. The failure is attributed to dull
trade, poor collections and small profits.
Charles Reynolds, dealer in paintings and
engravings, assigned to-day to Malcolm r.
Lawrence, with preference for $l7,519 to
Solomon Mehrbach.
FORT WORTH, Tex, Jan. 4-Charles Fry
& Son, jewelers., have executed a deed Of
trust to w. c. Pfaeffle, trustee, to secure
creditors. Liabilities are distributed in
Fort Worth, New York, New Bedford,
Conn.,, Newark, n. j., and other Eastern
cities. Local creditors and Koch. Dryfus 6.
Co., of New York, and Fairpoint Manufac-
turing Company, Of New Bedford, are pre-
ferred.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4-Hornfek & Boyer,
manufacturers of furs, made an assignment
to-day to Frank c.. Stephens. w. H. Reed
their attorney, said that the assignment
was the result of great depression in the
fur trade, the firm having lost SAC, 900 in the
business. Mr.. Reed estimated the liabilities
at $4,000 to $4,000. with assets about the
same amount.
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and nearest colony. II was hardly expected
that he could advocate IL. Yet the sober
thought had brought the conclusion that
there was no principle for which the United
States could more righteously contend and
there was no danger which this free people
might not incur to enforce IL. But in that
enforcement. there need not be conflict with
Great Britain. II the English people were
right I'm their contention, England wanted
no more than she was entitled TO. on the one
hand, and. on the other the United states
was willing that all she was entitled TO
should be awarded to her. II IL should, how
ever. be disclosed that England has made
a mistake. IL will be quickly recognized by
that nation, even though the mistake Is
brought TO her knowledge by her eldest
offspring. and the peaceful means OF arbi-
tration viii forever set the limits that Eng
land will seek TO occupy. 1t may be diff
cult to justify the bsiligerent attitude OF the
President in moment OF profound peace;
IL may be almost as difficult 10 justify the
refusal by Lord Salisbury TO settle subtle
claim in a remote wilderness by the simple
means Of reference TO disinterested friends,
but intelligent and comprehensive investiga-
ton, as proposed by the United States. was
certainly the only way in which to get the
removal OF all cause OF difference between
two naions so bound up together that they
could not forget when one only wants what
II is entitled to and the other Is ready TO
grant IT"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
Canadians I'm Trouble Over the Mani
tOba School Question.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. At is reported
that ministerial crisis is imminent over
the Manitoba school question. Sir Adolphe
Caron, Postmaster-general, to-day charged
Hon. DR.. Montague, Minister of Agricul-
ture, with writing anonymous letters to
the Governor-general, threatening Caron
with exposure to the country for accepting
money to assist a bill through the Conf
mons. The Governor-general placed the
matter in the hands OF Premier Bowel and
asked for an investigation. DIR. Montague
denied the charge. 1t was reported that he
intended to resign, but this he denies en-
phatically. Lord Aberdeen has requested an
immediate explanation.
Excitement was at fever heat all day. sin
Mackenzie Bowel resisted all the influence
that was brought to bear to induce him
to resign in favor of Sir Charles Upper, sr
As a consequence Of his refusal. Messrs.
Foster, Haggart, Sir Charles Upper, jr.,
Ives, Montague, Dicky and Wood, all On
tario ministers, have resigned. 1t is said
to be impossible for Sir Mackenzie Bowel
to carry on the government with a purely
French Cabinet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
INTERCITY BOXING BOUTS.
Chicago Wins Four Events to De.
troit's Single Victory.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-Chicago won four out
of the five events In the intercity boxing
contest this evening between representatives
OF Chicago and Detroit. The first bout, be-
tween representatives of the two cities was
between Ed Dwyer. of Chicago, and William
Sutton. of Detroit. in the u5-pound class.
Dwyer was easily the better Of the two
men.
In the next c. Peterson, of Chicago, got
the decision easily over Fuchs, OF Detroit,
in the J25-pound class. Fuchs started of
like winner, but tired quickly, and Peter
son finished him in two rounds.
George Kirwin, of Chicago, and Seiloff, OF
Detroit, in the 135-pound class, next came
together, and it required four rounds before
Kirwin got the decision. 1t was a hot,
bruising fight all through and both men
were tired at the finish.
The next bout-Detroits only victory-was
between II. w. Williams, of Chicago. and
Tom McCune, of Detroit, in the l45-pound
class. McCune was clever and shifty, and
easily OutclaSsed his man.
The last and the star bout of the evening
was between Joe Sturch, of Chicago and
Henry Behrens, of Detroit, in the 105-pound
class. Benrens was exceedingly clever, but
he lacked condition, and Sturch's continued
aggreSsivenesS won him the decision, but
only after four hot rounds were contested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
PILLSBURY In THE LEAD.
American Chess Champion One Game
Ahead OF the Masters.
st. Petersburg Cable Dispatch.

st. Petersburg Cable Dispatch.
The chess games played here Thursday
ended the first half or the great tournament
and the American champion Pillsbury Is
whole game TO the good over his nearest
competitor, Lasker. AS the Brooklyn lad
mas been able to secure this lead in the
hrst haif OF the battle, when out of nine
games played, he has had the move only
thrice, IL Is enthusiastically believed i'm 81.
petersburg that, In the second half. when
ne mas the move six times out OF nine plays,
ne VIII sun further go 10 the front. For the
SKIN nHAtn time IN this tournament Pillsbury, on
thursday: opposed the Russian counter at
TACK 10 the white forces. JschigOrin, as in
the nrst round, contented himself with a
SLOW development, rather giving the inita-
i've 70 plack The game proceeded slightly
10 FlliSDurys advantage but so to no
marked degree, when Tschigorin blundered
once again, and Immediately was at pills
pury's mercy, the game lasting only thirty
moves.
Iasker opened a Ruy Lopez on Steinitz,
Whlch the veteran defended with more spir-
IL than In his former encounters Nor did
ne get so backward a position which. how
ever was very complicated and involved 10
SO great an extent, that Lasker could not
anora 10 FISK an attempt TO win. And. in a
lepettlon or moves, the game was aban-
oOneu as drawn on the thirty-fifth move
Inc score at the end OF the first half OF
the tournament, is as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05

James j. COrbetfs Divorced Wife and
Fred l.. Masury Welded.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The World, this
morning. says: 1t is announced that Olive
Lake. divorced wife of James j. Corbett,
has been married to Fred L. Masury VINO
is reported to be very wealthy. 1t was still
in the early part of last August, soon after
the death of his grandfather. and while the
will contest was pending. that Mr.. Masury
then staying at Naragansett for the sum-
mer, met Mrs. Corbett. On Dec. FL Mrs
Masury. Mrs. Corbett, Mr.. George p. Lake
her father. and F. Ludlow Crystie stepped
into a cab. were driven over to Staten island.
and there the couple were quietly married
by civil process. Then they drove back
again to the Corbett home in New York.
None of the relatives of either, except Mr..
Masury's brother. and the brides father,
knew that they were man and wife. They
went about the neighborhood very much as
usual. Everyone supposed until now that
their cordial attachment might result in
marriage some day, but the first positive
announcement of their marriage is given.