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The herald., 1897-08-27
COURT CALENDAR
Gases to Be Called in the Departments
Today

TWO-Judge Van Dyke.
N p. 1916 The estate of Phebe M. Jewett;
petition to mortgage real estate
1911 The estate of A. Gibson; petition
for distribution.
N p. 2122 The estate of Fidelia E. Shaw;
letters; probate of will
0334 The estate of j. Hommell citation.
N. p 1918 The estate of G.. j. Hopkins
final account and distribution.
N p. 2166 The estate of j. ONeil; probate
of will.
N. P. 74S The estate of Fl. L. Dorr; return
of sale of real estate.
N. p 1871 The estate of A. M. Lugo; final
account and distribution.
N p. II The estate of G. II. Hutchinson;
confirmation of sale of real estate.
N. F. 1928 The estate of d. H. Fellows
final account.
N. p. 2124 The estate of Anna Begue ct
al; petition and sell real estate.
FOUR-Judge Van Dyke
Downey VS.. Southern Pacific Railway
company.
COURT-Justice Young.
Holmes VS.. Cole ct al; 80.
Cowels VS.. Waddingham; $3.50.
Mieklejohn VS.. Hart; 4.
Marcus vs. Osborne; $3.50
Holt vs. Cowan; 80.
Joseph VS.. Hoppe; 1:30.
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Levering's Cinch on Trac=
ton Engine Outfit
GOOD CITY CONTRACT
ATTEMPT TO SEND MRS. WEBB
TO HIGHLANDS
Highwaymen Hold UP a Chinese
Camp at Eagle Rock-A Heavy
Damage Suit

A suit was begun by Martin M. Lev
ering yesterday against the Best Man
ufacturing company of Oakland which,
in the light of the recent complaints
about the operation of a traction engine
over the county roads, has an added in
terest.
Last May the company, it is claimed,
agreed to sell Levering steam freight
ing outfit then stationed at the town of
Dandy in San Bernardino county The
outfit consisted of a traction engine, two
16-ton iron wagons, tools and fittings,
six galvanized tanks and one iron tank
bed, the cost of the plant being S44O0
The purchaser agreed to pay $1,000 cash
thirty days after delivery and the re-
naming $S4OO in twelve equal notes
bearing s per cent interest, each note to
become due on the Sd of each month un-
til all were paid. Early in July the
plant was delivered in this city, it be-
ing in charge of an engineer named e.
1sgreen. 1t is alleged that Isgreen was
instructed not to turn over the plant
until he was convinced that lowering
could carry out his part of the contract.
Presumably the engineer has not been
so convinced, for Levering claims that
he has not and will not turn over the
outfit.
The plaintiff claims also that he had
entered into a contract with the city
authorities to supply gravel for grading
the streets and contemplated using the
traction engine as the cheapest mode of
transportation for that reason he took
the contract at a cheaper rate. As af-
fairs stand his contract is imperiled,
and he alleges that the Best Co. is in
solvent and unable to respond to dam
ages even though he should get judg
ment against it. In these premises
lowering asks that the defendant be
restrained from removing the outfit
from where it now is; that a receiver be
appointed; that the defendant be en-
forced to carry out the contract and that
he be awarded damages and costs.
The herald., 1897-08-27
DAMAGES FOR DETENTION
Major Bell Begins Suit Against
George Rice and Sons

AS a kind Of aftermath to the little
fracas between Major Horace Bell and
Young Rice, complaint on claim and
detainer of personal property was filed
by the major against the printing firm
of George Rice & Sons in the township
court.
The plaintiff claims that the forms of
the Porcupine, valued at $100, are be-
ing detained by the defendant firm that
refuses to make surrender of them. In
the premises he asks that in addition
to a recovery of the property he be
awarded the sum of $199 as damages for
the. detention.
The edge was taken of this complaint
by the fact that just about the time the
complaint was being filed the bone of
contention in the shape of the Porcupine
forms were being carried back to Major
Bells office.
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pocket-$150 from the sale of potatoes
and $3.50 from market truck. This little.
sum he slowed away in his teakwood
box, and after discussing the current
prices of vegetables in the open market
with his eight companions they all turned
into their hunks. Mr.. All Jack had not
taken forty winks before there was a
knock at the door, and upon opening it
he was confronted by long slab-sided
man wearing a white cotton mask and
lingering a revolver. Close behind was
short, stumpy companion also wear
ing a mask. A demand was made for
the valuables and All Jack perforce had
to hand over that $500, two watches and,
two revolvers. Then the visitors de-
parted, and the Cinnamon, after their
teeth had stopped chattering, proceeded
to inform the sheriff of the loss
The herald., 1897-08-27
FOR HEAVY DAMAGES
F. F. Weber, a Laborer at the Long
Wharf, Wants $4,000

To have received an injury and not
to have begun swinging suit
for damages against some one
is quite the exception these days
Accidents pure and simple are
no more, and untoward injuries are al
ways the result of carelessness, negli-
gence or other sin of omission on the
part of the employer. Rather oddly too
most of these damage suits result in the
jury's awarding as many hundreds ae
there may be thousands of dollars
med-when any sum is awarded. al
ALL
Yesterday yet another damage suit
was filed against the Southern Pacific
company, and the claimant for a large
amount certainly suffered by hard for
tune in losing the perfect use of his
lower limbs while working at the long
wharf. In the complaint filed F. f
Weber claims that he worked as a Ia
borer at Port Los Angeles, and was en-
gagged on November T. 1896, in helping
to unload vessel operated by the de-
fendant corporation. He and another
man were engaged in holding a heavy
slab of marble and while so engaged his
companion was ordered to let go and
proceed with some other work. The
strain of supporting the marble slab
was too much for Weber, and it slipped
from his grasp and fell upon him. His
right leg was broken a copule of inches
below the hip bone; the left ankle an6
foot were sprained, and all this without
amy fault, carelessness or negligence
on his part"
Weber was taken to the county hos
pital and remained there from November
7th, 1896, to February 10th of this year
AS result of his accident one leg is
now shorter than the other and in nei-
ther will he ever again have the old
time vigor. AS recompense for his suf-
fering and loss of wage during his con-
finement as well as the loss accrung to
him in the years that may be before him
Weber asks the court to award him
900 as damages.
The herald., 1897-08-27
GEORGE LEM EXPLAINS
Says He Was Only an Interpreter for
Theodore Martin

On Wednesday suit was begun by a
Chinaman named Sam Sing against The
odore Martin, an attorney, and George
C. Lem, a native of China, alleging that
the two latter were in a conspiracy tc
defraud Sing of sum of money. The
details were published in The Herald OF
Thursday morning.
George c. Lem, an intelligent China
man speaking excellent English, ex-
planned his position in the matter. He
denies that he is in any way implicated
in the affair of holding his money back
from Sing, having been hired solely as
an interpreter by Martin. 1t was agreed
between Martin and Sam Sing that the
latter should pay him 5000 for his legal
services, and to bind the bargain the
Chinaman assigned all his money, $S7. SC
in cash, a draft for 5000 on Hongkong
and a piece of gold worth, say, 81, to
Martin. This transaction was done
through Lem, though he AYERS that Sing
is well able to understand English, ana
required no interpreter. Martin cleared
Sing and demanded his fee of 5000. Sing
was obliged to write to Hongkong and
get duplicate draft. the bank here re-
fusing to cash it without a duplicate
While waiting for the duplicate, bad ad-
visers instilled into Sings head the idea
that he need not pay the lawyer, and a
deputation of Sings friends waited on
Lem, threatening him with bodily harm
and even going so far as to say they
would kill him if he did not make Martin
give up Sings money. He explained thai t
he was only an interpreter in the case.
but did go to Martin and make the de-
sired proposition, naturally being re-
fused. He denies any connection with
the matter in any other capacity than
as an interpreter.
The herald., 1897-08-27
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chrenieled on Pages 5. 6, 8 snd 10

+. E. Pittner elected secretary of
the Athletic club.
Park Commissioner j. M. Griffith
refutes an imputation.
An innovation to be introduced in
the street sprinkling system.
Arrangements for the Native Sons
celebration on Admission day.
George Ball; 3-year-old child,
crushed by a scavenger wagon.
What drinking spell cost "Mus-
tache" Bill, an ex-stage driver.
City council still wrestling with
the $40, 900 deficiency in the revenue.
Corrie Belknap nearly killed while
practicing boyish pranks on street
car.
M. M. Levering's suit against the
Best Manufacturing company Of Oak
land.
All Jack, an Eagle Rock market
gardener, relieved of $500 by high
Waymen.
The diamond jubilee committee
has $1,000 to hand over to the Chill
dren's Home.
George Lem, the Chinese interpre-
ter, explains his connection with the
Martin case.
Mayor Snyder returns from San
Francisco and explains the "lawful
money" contention.
The latest development of the
Kapus frauds was scrap between an
attorney and reporter.
Major Bell commences suit
against George Rice & Co. for the
forms of the Porcupine.
The sad story of Mrs. Esther Webb
and her husbands attempt to railroad
her to the insane asylum.
F. F. Weber, a laborer, sues the
Southern Pacific company for 81 s, 900
damages for losing the use of his legs.
The herald., 1897-08-27
OVERDUE RENT
J. B. Lankershim Trying to Gust a
Tenant From the "Orland'

]. B. Lankershim is having trouble
with one of his tenants, and yesterday
he brought suit against L. X. Wilson,
who is proving recalcitrant.
1t is set forth in the complaint filed
that on the 18th of last April the de-
fendant rented the "Orland' at 311 West
Third street at a monthly rental of $10C
per month. On the 18th of the present
month there was owing $3.50 for rent, only
$50 having been paid on account by Mr.
Wilson. Now Mr.. Lankershim demands
the sum in arrears for rent, $3.50 for un-
lawful detention of the premises, and
furthermore asks that the amount due
for rent be trebed.
The herald., 1897-08-27
Court Notes

Judge Van Dyke also ordered judg-
ment for the plaintiff in the suit of Aus
tin against Cheney ct al, for the sum of
$1209.75, with decree of sale against lot
222 Grider & Dow's West Adams street
tract.
United States Commissioner Van Dyke
yesterday examined Peter Felz, charged
with cutting timber on the government
reservation, and held him to answer be-
fore the grand jury in the sum Of 5000
bail, which was given.
In the foreclosure suit of Atwood
against Stendle, Judge Van Dyke yes
terday ordered judgment for the plain
tiff for $534.S3, with $50 attorneys fees
and decree of sale against lots 1 and 2,
block 6, of the townsite OF Azusa.
The herald., 1897-08-27

and got as far as Fresno, when he was
arrested.
These facts were shown yesterday,
but there were circumstances that
caused the discharge of the defendant.
"Moustache" Bill had himself met Mat
lock and had drink with him the morn
ing after the robbery, and had not then
charged him with being the thief. 1t
was only after Matlock skipped out that
in his obfuscated brain arose the sus-
picion that his whiom friend had done
him up. Matlock was discharged
The herald., 1897-08-27
MARKET GARDENERS ROBBED
A New Industry Being Pursued by a
Long and Short Man

All Jack up to yesterday was the hap
py possessor of a truck and market gar
den out in Eagle Rock canyon. In the
small hours yesterday morning a change
came over the spirit of the dream of the
Celestial son of toll, and this is how it
came about.
All Jack on Wednesday made some
collections and when he returned home
he had $500 slowed away in his inside
The herald., 1897-08-27
Died in the Field

The dead body Of Remi Bouillet,
Basque sheepherder, was found last
evening in cornfield on the Wilmer
ranch, about half mile from Sherman.
His death is supposed to have been
caused by heart disease. The body was
removed to Orr & Hines, where Coroner
Campbell will hold an inquest on the re-
mains today.
The herald., 1897-08-27

One queer result Of the search for the
murderer of Guldensuppe in New York
before the name of the victim was known
was to develop the fact that there were
at the time seventy-two persons myste-
riously missing from home in that city.
The herald., 1897-08-27
Peekn. Pico. Pocn

Peeko means come and see it; Pico, the
location. and POGO, right away. 1t is a
neat, 4-room cottage, little bathroom, good
improved lot, chicken yard and barn, in
Pico Heights, two blocks from car line
Price, s725, at $12 month and whatever
you can afford to pay down. Langworthy
Co.. 226 S. Spring st.
The herald., 1897-08-27
Set for Tomorrow

DEPARTMENT FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
Nothing set.
COURT-Justice Young.
Clark VS.. Aschner ct AL. 0.
Security and Trust company VS.. Colds
worthy; 80.
Holmes VS.. Mecarn; 9:30.
Richardson VS.. Munate ct al; 2:30
Reichard VS.. Appel 1880.
The herald., 1897-08-27
A False Report

R. S. Watt OF Tejunga writes The
Herald in reference to the reported dis
covery of gold in the Big Tejunga, run
ming all the way from So to IS pan. Mr..
Watt says that for those who have
prospected that country there is no need
of word of caution, but he warns others
that the report has no foundation in
fart
The herald., 1897-08-27
A Pleasant Affair

Harry Siegel, the well-known halter
gave pleasant dinner party at the
Palace Wednesday evening in honor OF
his excursion drawings successful end
The affair was informal and thoroughly
enjoyable. The guests comprised rep.
resentatives of the four daily papers
Judge J. Norman Phillips and Mayors
Clerk r. A. Todd.
The herald., 1897-08-27
EVENTS OF TODAY
Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Burbank-"The Tornado"

Board of public works meets-1O
q. m.
Boxing entertainment, benefit of
Solly Smith, Hazards pavilion-8
p. m.
Stanton Post and Relief Corps give
a patriotic entertainment at 61O 1-2
South Spring streets p. m.
The herald., 1897-08-27
Santa Catalina Island

The land of cool breezes and crystal
waters. Three boats Saturday. Grand
display of fireworks at night. Two boats
Sunday. Daily concerts, Marine band.
Banning company, 222 South Spring street.
Telephone Main 36.
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The round bodice is tucked and opened
on the left with rows of embroidery be-
tween the tucks, on the wrists, and out
lining the narrow skirt front.
The herald., 1897-08-27

Klondyke, Chicago New York, Denver,
Salt Lake tickets cheap. DeCamp q Leh-
man, 213 South Spring street.
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For all kinds of electric lighting and
power plants see Machinery and Electrical
company. S53 North Main street.
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For lubricating oils, Garlock packing in
jectors etc., see Machinery and Electrical
company, a51-353 North Main street.
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Drink Glen Rock water Address f. L
Smith. ZIG South Spring street. Tel e.
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Wall paper. late styles. low prices. a
A. A. Eckstroms 1924 South Spring stree;
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All prices of wall paper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 324 South Spring street.
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! DR.. D. Cave, dentist, rooms 2O7-21o Lank
ershim block.
The herald., 1897-08-27
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Re of observations
taken at Los Angeles, August 26th. The
barometer is reduced 10 sea level
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
The Rev. Wheeler Protests.

Mr.. Edltor:-1t was a mistake. No
sir. no. l did not shake hands with the
Indian. Much contrary to all former
feelings, | acted upon an impulsive
thought to speak with him and see what
he would say. l told him this was an
awful crime and repeated it. remind
ed him of the tender and anxious care
his sick wife received for weeks at our
home. Also how he had been waited
upon at our house for days, eating at
our table and lodging in our rooms.
Then I asked him what had done to
cause him to commit this terrible crime.
There was evidence of an inward strug-
gle, momentary scringlng and confused
expression, then rallying and reply
in such cold blooded, far of, indiffer-
ent manner, so much out Of harmony
with my feelings and the occasion. that
| have felt aggravated whenever it has
been thought of. His words were: "Oh
you and mes all right. You don't be-
lieve it was nae"
Now, r. Editor, another word which
ought to have been said before now. A
week ago the Camera contained an
item which stirred the indignant blood
of all who know our young and innocent
daughter. The explanation for that
items has been given to me by yourself
and by one other authoritive person. 1t
is this: "The story was so awful, the
crime so great, that something had to be
said to calm the minds OF the people"
To this reply: If the minds of the peo-
pie need to be calmed, please do it in
some other way. That terrible thrust at
her moral character was both revel-
alton and an astonlshment to her. She
knew nothing of it until yesterday. Then
as she learned it, she was so stricken
that she knew not how to contain herself.
The query in her mind was: "Can it be
possible that anyone thinks that way
about it," 1t brings scalding tears to
her eyes in response to her grief-stricken
heart at every thought of it. She has
never, never shown any disposition what
ever to commit such vile sin.
Respectfully
S. X. WHEELER.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

The Rev. Hay of the Christian church
of Pueblo, is visiting his son here.
The Y. w. and Y. M. C. A. were ad-
dressed in their meeting yesterday by
c. c. Michener, the college secretary of
the international committee of the Y. M.
c. A.
A social function" was held at Dud-
ley hall last Saturday night. The large
number present attested the popularity
of these affairs.
Paul Dillon spent Sunday in Denver
Messrs Lewis and Candy returned from
Denver last evening.
A number of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
boys went to Denver Saturday to NEE,
George Atkinson of Georgia, who is d
member of the fraternity.
Charles Sumner, who went to Denver
to meet some friends, returned last night
The Rev. J. c. Hay of Pueblo address
ed the students this morning in chapel
The following new students enrolled
this morning: Cory Brayton of Colorado
Springs and late of Harvard, freshman
IF. c. Robins of New York university ant
a well know resident of Boulder for tv.
or three years, special. Miss Van Ston'
of Toledo, special, and Charles Eastman
of Boulder and David Wilder as specia
law students.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Tho Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. 75.-Prepara-
tons are rapidly being completed for
the Tennessee Centennial exposition
which will open on the first Of May this
year and continue for six months. The
grounds have been carefully laid out and
most of the large buildings are practically
completed. The chiet departments ar
ranged for are fine arts, architecture.
history. commerce. liberal arts, horti-
cultural and farming implements, trans
portation. machinery. forestry. forestry
products. live stock. pet animals. poetry.
education. military and sanitary appli.
ances. The Louisville and Nashville
Railway company has promised th build
a 81 100000 depot in time for use during
the exposition in combination with the
Nashville and St. Louis Railway com.
pany.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list of unclaimed let
tiers for the week ending Jan. %. 1897.
Anderson. Geo. knight. Mrs. Elizabeth
Billings. Mrs. Melissa Kingman. J. A.
Clark, Mrs. Lottie D. (2) Lozier. VIM.
Clark, Glen Marshall, Miss Anna
Clark, Mrs. Nellie Metz. VIM.
Dalton, Mrs. Anna Mosher, w.
Frazier. Mrs. c. A. Nagle, Fred
Gibbin. Mrs. Sample. Mrs. Edna
Goodwin. Mrs. Dora Shepherd, Robt.
Hansen. Line Stone, Hal
Harmon, Isaac Thurman, Kate
herbert, Mrs. Ann Walton, L. R.
Horn, Elizabeth Weber, Theoiesia
Hausel. Maudville West, Harry c.
Jennings. Jasper Wise. Andy
Wood, Mrs. Thurza
If not called for in two weeks they will
be sent to the dead letter office.
f. L. COATES, P. M.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
A Successor to Frank Arbuckle,

Denver, Jan. 25.-There will be a
meeting of the Democratic state central
committee at the Albany hotel tomorrow
at o'clock. The principal business will
be to elect successor to the late Hon.
Frank P Arbuckle. Every effort is to
be made to get Hon. Charles S. Thomas
to accept the craftsmanship, but Mr..
Thomas has not yet consented. Should
he decline to serve, the plum will fall to
Milton A. Smith, the Young attorney who
did such excellent service for the fusion
ticket last fall fol R. w. Speer. The
meeting is an extremely important one
and will be presided over by Secretary
Rod Ring
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Killed 0f Word
POWDER EXPLOSION.

One Man Killed and Another Seriously In
jdred While Warming Powder.
BY an explosion of powder this morn
ing, William ]. Thomas was killed and
Charles Slute severely injured. The men,
who were employed on the Virginius
mine, were warming powder on a stove
in their cabin, on Sawmill hill, when the
explosion occurred. Mrs. Thomas, who
lives in this city, went up to the scene of
the disaster. Mr.. Trezise. who was sum
moned this morning. followed the be-
reaved wife a half hour later. Mr.
Thomas formerly lived near Lafayette.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
BURNS DAY,
The CaIedonian Club Celebrates the Illus
trous Poets Birthday.

The Caledontan Club Celebrates the Illus
trous Poets Birthday.
Denver, Jan. 25-The Caledonian club
will celebrate by grand Scotch concert
the birthday of Robert Burns at Trinity
M. E church this evening. The grow
ing custom of celebrating the birthday
of Burns is suggestive Of the worthiest
qualities which mark the Anglo-Saxon
type of character. That the day of his
birth should be celebrated in America
with such genuine fervor reminds us that
the English speaking people. the world
over, are one in blood and character.
The program will consist wholly of
Scotch bailads,generalIy from Burns, and
all of the principal singers in the city
will take part.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Trial of au Alleged Murderess.

Yokahoma, Jan. 25.-The trial of Mrs.
Mary Jacob, governess of the Carew
family, who was recently arrested on
suspicion of being connected with the
death by poison of Walter Hallowell
Carew, takes place today. 1t was alleged
that Mrs. Jacobs had confessed, but this
was afterwards denied, and il is now
claimed she will easily prove her lnno-
cence,
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Prominent Educator Dies.

Denver, Jan. ga. B. Shepherd,
the county superintendent of schools
here, and one of the best known educa-
tors of the state, died today from con-
sumption.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
More prosperity Reports.

Potsdam, N. Y, Jan 25-The Potsdam
National Bank, with capital of $4,000,
was closed today by the National bank
examiner. The failure was due to the
suspension of the Pearcefeld Falls Paper
company.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Great Fire Raging.

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 2s-The St. Jane S
hotel and adjoinlng buildings are burn
ing. but on.account of the hydrants being
frozen nothing can be done. The loss is
heavy.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25

Mrs. George Fonda entertained party
of young ladies at whist Saturday after
noon. Elegant refreshments were served
and the ladies report royal good time.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
5 NEWS.
AUDITOR OBJECTS.

The State Auditor Refuses to Audit Legis-
lative Expenses.
Denver, Jan. 25.--At 2:3o p. m. today
Auditor Parks refused to audit the bills
for salaries of the legislators and en-
ployes. He claims that the bill signed
by the governor is defective.
siderable routine business and intro
duced a great number of bills. The En-
gley child labor bill attracted much dis
cussion.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
REPORT UNFOUNDED.

The Leadville Strike Settlement Still BsC
mains to tho Future.
Leadville, Jan. IS 5-The report of the
strike settlement is untrue. A number
of miners have left the union and return
ed to work, but the number is small.
Daily camera., 1897-01-25
Silver Quotation.

New York, Jan. 25.-Silver is quoted
at 64M today.