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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-30

The success Of Secret Service in
London VIII doubtless open the way fol
other Am9rlcan plays. Louis Neither.
sole has Purchased the London rights of
Edwi Milton Royle's Friends" and
Mr. Chas sFroham's London agent has
secured Mr. Rovle's latest success
Capt. Inipudence
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-30

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-07-30

The Jessie Mae Hall Co. is the fair
week" attraction this week at the Rich
mond opera house.
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Clement. was up for trial in department

Clement, was up for trial in department
one yesterday.
The case is. rather curious one in
some particulars. and Attorney 1. Dock
weller is acting as associate counsel
with Deputy District Attorney McCo-
mas in the prosecution of the case,
while Attorney j. Marion Brooks is
representing the defense.
The defendant is charged with having
stolen from Frank Paillac $685., and I'M
der extraordinary circumstances. Both
men are Frenchmen, and roomed to-
gether at 1913 CASTELAR, street, and also
worked together as bakers at the Paris
ian bakery. Paillac yesterday stated
on the witness stand that wherever he
went it had been his habit to bury his
money, not putting all his eggs-so to
speak-in one basket, but dividing the
money up and making several burialso of
it. About four years ago he changed
his method at about the time he and the
defendant went to live together in the
same house. There was deposited by
Paillac $500 in a trunk downstairs, anu
about 5000 in a room upstairs, and for
two years he never withdrew any money
and, indeed, seemed very hazy as to how
often, if ever, he had gone during that
time to see if it was safe.
When Montariol left for the east, en-
route to La Belle France" Paillac dis
covered that his funds had disappeared
save $40, and he charged his whilom
friend with the peculation.
The case will be continued today.
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usually punished in, the superintendent
office. Witness conceded however, that
similar instrument TO that in evidence
might have been used without his know
ledge. He had seen Captain Liddell and
the night Waterman whip boys. but not
with any similar instrument.
On cross examination witness said he
spoke only from his knowledge and from
what he knew. There were several sized
straps for the different boys. The usual
one was two and one-half inches wide.
and its application left a discolora ton
as well as some pain.
A. b. Patterson, a resident of Los An
geles, and for over a year an employee
at Whittier as instructor in bricklaying,
testified precisely the same as the pre-
vious witness regarding the whipping
administered. He testified to having
punished boys himself, but never used
any instrument as that submitted in ev-
idence
Witness conceded that such an inStru-
ment might have been used, but if so he
had no knowledge of the fact He was
on duty at the brickyard from to
o'clock in the afternoon and then went
home to his family. He did not return
to the institution unless the whistle
blew.
AS consequence his opportunity for
observation was not extended.
On redirect examination witness
stated that he had an assistant who on
one or two occasions punished boys him
self, but on every other occasion boys
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ness or flinching on the part of the boy,
as in this case. blow might be admin
istered that might even cause death. The
boy Parks did receive a serious hurt. but
that it was a. serious as contended the
court does not believe. If it had been
there would have been a swelling that
could not have been hidden. The injury
did not consist of more than an abra sion
of the skin, and If he is really lame it
must arise from other cause. The mere
fact, however, that the boy is walking
lame is no proof that he really is so.
THAT the boy deserved punishment
has been sufficiently shown 1t was abb
solutely necessary. The school author
tiles were confronted With a condition
and not a theory And these are not
ordinary boys. A great many of them
are violators of the law, and but for this
school would be in the states prison. The
condition presented required prompt and
severe measures to subdue it. For the
use, however, of such an instrument,
think some censure is necessary, but it
could be used with carefulness, and there
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were reported and punished in the .su-

were reported and punished in the .su-
perintendent's office.
Then the five Whittier bows who had
previously testified again gave evidence
regarding the giving out of the details,
it being intended to show that Parks de-
tail was not even called. One lad. Leon
ard Sanford, drew quite pathetic pic
ture He said that when his company
was confined in the play room he knew
that Parks had not Joined in the shout
ing and yelling. because his head had
been aching and he lay down on the
benches with his head in Parks lap.
In sur-rebuttal J. L. Liddell testified
to having been at the Whittier school for
two years as night Waterman. Counsel
was about to rebuff the denials of wit
nesses for the prosecution that such an
instrument as that introduced had ever
been used but the court held that that
would be reopening the main case, and no
further testimony was offered.
The arguments then began and con-
tinued until four o'clock. The court then
gave its ruling in substance as follows:
THE COURTS RULING
This case is one of simple battery
The evidence has disclosed that there
was willful use of force to this boy
Parks, and each of the nine strokes ap-
piled, if unlawful, would in law consti-
tute battery. The only question: for
this court to determine is whether they
were lawfully administered. The evil
dence showed that about 300 boys at the
school were in open condition of insub-
ordination or revolt-an incipient rebel
10 oh he To-
orders of the officers in charge, and at
the time this whipping occurred the
company to which this boy belonged had
been marched to its playroom. 1t APP
peared that Capt. Carlisle watched them
during the day, and while there seems
to be some doubt regarding the fact of
the boy refusing his detail, he was with
his company when it refused to obey the
command of it's officer and go to duty.
Later direct orders were given that the
boys must not shout or yell, and the cap
tain during the day marked down ten
names of boys who had disobeyed that
order. Something had to be done to still
and subdue the instruction. 1t is ap-
parent to any man in the ordinary af-
fairs of life that in every movement
there are leaders, and in an outbreak
such as this there were leaders from
whom the other boys took their cue
These ten boys were selected for having
so posed as leaders.
1.-The captain of the company called
Captain Treat to assist him, and it was
sought to be shown that he had some
feeling against this particular boy and
administered to him punishment of eX-
ira severity This has not been shown
On the other hand there is great doubt
whether he had any knowledge of this
boy as distinguished from the others.
am free to confess that I think the in
strument a savage one, for by careless
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was first recalled, and he stated that he
had a conversation at the school with
Captain Treat in which the latter stated
that he whipped his boy because the
lad had told Lieutenant Weed that Com
pany E was no good. This was said in
the presence of Major Oliver, witness
and his son, and Captain Treat himself.
George Parks, the hero of the exam
nation, corroborated the statement
made by his father regarding the con =
versation with Treat. He denied tina,
he had stated to the nurse Franklin
in the hospital, that he was "scheming
for a purpose" as related by another
Whittier boy, named Eldridge. Since
his hurt, witness stated, he had been
seen by DR.. Lowry about six times, and
was using medicine given by him. Wit
ness also denied having participated in
the shouting and yelling in the play
room, and declared that no officer told
him for what reason he was punished.
On the morning after the whipping the
detail was called in the playground, with
the exception of the garden detail. He
denied having disobeyed the order of
any captain, and when the names were
called out in the evening the ten boys
fell out from the ranks upon their names
being called without demur.
G. I. Thompson testified to being an
employe at the Whittier school when the
rebellion broke out on Monday, July 5th.
Witness stated he was not at the school
on the Wednesday, and consequently
was not the detailing officer on that
day. So far as he knew the boy Parks
had been strong and healthy. He was
an employee for only two months and
didn't know anything about the instru-
ment used for punishment
F. r. O'Brien, resident of this city
had been for two and one-half years
connected with the Whittier school. He
had never seen any such instrument as
that presented in use for punishment
and he had seen punishment admins
tered. When a boy was whipped it was
in the presence of the superintendent
or his assistant or some one represent
ing him.
On cross-examination witness said
that Parks was not in his company, but
had been in his detail on several occa-
sions AS far as he rem embered he did
not walk lame, although he remembered
at one time in May he had done. so. He
did not know that any such instrument
as that in evidence had been used, but
he would not say that Jesse LiddeM had
not used such.
UNDER THE COFFIN REGIME
Major c. M. Renaud, a resident of Los
Angeles and for three and one-halt
years an employe at Whittier as mill
tary instructor, stated that a record was
kept of every boy punished, and invaria
bly, an investigation was made before
punishment was administered. He had
never seen any Instrument such as tina:
in evidence used for punishment at the
school under the Coffin regime. A leather
strap was generally used and boys were
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Whittier Whipping Held
to Be Justified
ARGUMENTATlvE EL0QUENcE
REGULATION INSTRUMENT FOR
WHIPPING RECOMMENDED
Perry Reid and Leonard Sanford Es-
cape From the Courthouse and
Make Off-A Condition

The Whittier case ended yesterday
ofternoon in the manner that might
have been anticipated in the light of the
evidence-Captain c. H. Treat was ac-
quilted of the charge of battery upon the
person Of the boy Parks.
But there was lots of fun first. mas
much as there was no jury present, it
might have been supposed that counsel
would recognize that the court had legal
acumen sufficient to understand the legal
status of the case without long argu-
ments. But Deputy District Attorney
Willis in his opening gave rafting jury
argument in which he sought to show
that corporal punishment was illegal
when practiced in any of the penal insti-
tutions of this state; that malice had
been shown in whipping the boy unmer-
cifully, and without following out the
established custom of investigating into
the merits of the case, and that, indeed,
the entire Whittier reform school was,
under the new management, going to
the "demnition bow-wows." For about
an hour and half Mr.. Willis talked.
and that threw the onus of disproval ou
the other side. The Hon. R. ]. del Vale
rose to the occasion, and he very point
eddy drew the attention of the court to
the powers devolving upon the trustees
and the superintendent of the school
under the statute, and then made close
analysis of the testimony, in which he
showed over again-for there really ex-
listed no necessity for the repetition
what the evidence had already shown
clearly enough. Counsel talked for a
little over an hour, and then Mr.. Willis
had another crack at the case, ana
talked for another hour and a quarter,
and then the court gave its ruling, which
occupied about three minutes in the
giving.
WHO IS FIBBING?
But before the arguments were reached
the prosecution put on the stand several
witnesses in rebuttal.
George G. Parks, the father of the boy
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TO COMMENCE AGAIN
The Information Set Aside and New
Complaint to Be Filed

The information against John Vasolo
was ordered set aside yesterday by
Judge Smith.
When this defendant was examined in
the justice court before Justice Owens
he was charged in the complaint, under
the special section of the statute, with
burning down the premises at $40 Up
per Main street, with intent to defraud
the Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance
company Justice Owens held Naso,o
to answer in the superior court, but the
charge set forth in the commitment was
set forth as arson. When the informa-
ton was filed in department one defend
ants counsel demurred, and raised the
point that the name of the owner Of the
premises had not been given. and the
court sustained tie demurrer on that
point. But in inserting the owners
name-Vasalos own, he owning the
property-the charge of arson fell 10
the ground, and Mr.. James of the dis
trict attorneys office, who had charge of
the case, knew that perfectly. In draw
ing the original complaint he had drawn
1t under the special section affecting in
surance companies, for the reason that
a man burning his own premises down
cannot be convicted of arson. Premises
that are insured can be turned into
bonfire by their owners if they so de-
sire, and observe the necessary city fire
ordinance. When the burning, how
ever, is with intent to defraud an insur-
ance company it is a different affair." and
falls under a special provision of the
law. The mistake was made in the city
court, but there was a probability that
the defense would not distinguish in the
matter, ard, truth to tell, they did not
in the vital point
Yesterday another technical objection
was raised to the information, and so to
settle the matter Deputy District At
torney James confessed the faulty point
here referred to, and the information
was ordered set aside. A new complaint
will now have to be filed, and the whole
case gone over again.
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Water Contracts Void

Judge Ross rendered an opinion yes
terday in the circuit court in the case of
Lanning VS.. Osborne ct al, regarding
the validity of contracts made with
water companies. According to a stat
utory amendment of March 3, 1897, such
contracts were held to be valid, but in
the opinion rendered yesterday Judge
Ross sets that amendment aside, coin
cides with previous opinions that held
them to be void, and states that any ana
all contracts for the furnishing of water
appropriated for sale, rental, or distribu-
ton under and by virtue of the consti-
tuition and laws of California is, in my
opinion, clearly and sufficiently demon
strated in the opinions heretofore rem
dered in this cause, to which reference
has been made"
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is no evidence to show that the punish

is no evidence to show that the punish
ment was excessive.
1.-THE charge is dismissed and the de-
PENDANT discharged"
TWO BOYS ESCAPE
That ended the hearing of this most
unadvised charge. For the two days of
the examination the Whittier boys have
been kept in one of the rooms of the law
library adjacent to the court room, in
charge of one of the captains. While
Justice Young was giving the ruling of
the court Capt. Carlisle placed the boys
in charge of one of the cadet officers
while he went into court for moment to
speak to superintendent Van Alstyn.
During his absence two of the boys,
Leonard Sanford and Perry Reed, con-
trived to elude the vigilance of the cadet
and made off. They had not time to get
far before. Capt Carlisle returned, and
the alarm was given. A search was
made, but without any result Later in
the evening it was reported that two
boys in Whittier uniforms had been
seen in the oil district, and that was the
last heard Of them.
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Two Insane Patients

Ben r. Crews, who distinguished him
self some time ago by attempting to burn
down the PalomYres hotel at Pomona
was ordered committed to Highlands yes
terday by Judge Smith Some weeks
ago Crews was tried on the insanity
charge by jury and twelve good men
and true" found him sane. 1t was then
shown that he had been in an asylum
once before. Lately he has developed a
violent habit, and the medical examin
ers had no difficulty in determining his
insane condition.
A. A. Harvey, a confirmed cocaine
fiend' from San Pedro, was also COM
mitted to Highlands yesterday by Judge
Shaw.
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Wants $4,000 Damages

James E. Evelyth filed complaint
yesterday in the circuit court against the
Southern California Railway company
Complainant alleges that in March, '96
while on his way from Los An
geles to San Diego, he received personal
injuries that are and will be permanent.
Plaintiff claims that he was in no way
accountable for the fact that the train
belonging to defendant, and upon which
he was travelling was derailed near the
station of Del Mar, and he further al
leges that said accident was due to negli-
gence, improper maintenance and insult
ficient construction on the part of de-
PENDANT, and complainant prays for
damages to the sum of $4,000 and costs.
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To Be Called Tomorrow
DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith
ANIMAL

DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
(232S) Mary Simpson; appeal.
(232O Ella Rorick; appeal.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
In holiday recess.
DEPARTMENT. THREE-Judge York.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
In holiday recess.
DEPARTM FNT FIVE-Judge Shaw.
Nothing set. Al
DEPARTMENT SIX-Judge Allen.
(2S350) Smith VS.. Smith.
Q912D Leonis VS.. Antonez ct al. citation.
z e. Mcfarland VS.. S. R. Mcfarland.
TOWNSHIP COURT-Justice Young.
Roe VS.. De Garmo $3.50.
Fuller VS.. Cloth; 80.
Hanson VS.. Syugz; 1890.
Spiller VS.. Fry; supplemental proceed
ings; 400.
Maier VS.. Perry; 1:30.
Cliburn VS.. Decker; demurrer; $3.50.
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yesterday, in which the Injunction asked
has been refused and the judgment or
dered in favor of the defendants.
In the circuit court yesterday. in the
Rand Mountain Mining company
against the Sunlight Gold Mining COM
pany, application was made for the APP
apointment of a receiver, and by the
consent of all concerned the case was
continued until August 4th.
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COURT CALENDAR
Gases to Be Called in the Several De-
partments Today

ONE-Judge Smith.
Nothing set.
TWO
17717 The estate of Mary ]. Brown; petit
ton for leave to mortgage real estate.
N. p. 2057 The estate of H. B. McMaster;
petition for revocation of letters.
n. 2. 1907 The estate of 7. A. Reynolds;
petition for distribution.
N p. 1Sd9 The estate of j. F. Tolfree;
petition to withhold personal property
from sale.
N. p. 2126 The estate of Anita B. Pohl-
haus; probate of will.
746l The estate of A. M Lawrence; final
account and distribution
n. p. 1854 The estate of j. d. Parle; final
account and distribution.
N. p. 1875 The estate of r. c. Mosely;
final account and distribution.
N. p. 1871 The estate of Mary Cheseboro;
final account and distribution.
N. 2. 1867 The estate of Mary Smith;
final account and distribution.
N. p. 2130 The estate of N. c. Creole; let
tiers of guardianship
N P. 1862 The estate of D. Harris; final
account and distribution.
N p. 1898 The estate of c. P. Crimmins;
final account and distribution.
N. p. 2131 The estate of M. w. Hutchin-
son; letter of administration.
N p. 1879 The estate of G. H. Devoe; final
account.
N. p. Pill The estate of Esperanza c. de
Lopez; letters of administration
N. P. IS The estate of Mary c. Sanders;
petition to sell real estate.
n. p. 2OS2 The estate of I. w. Smith;
letters of administration.
n. p. rs The estate of j. S. Neal; cita-
ton to give additional bond.
N. p 2i04 The estate of I. B. Hayes;
probate of will.
N. p 979 The estate of Rosa T. Meikle-
John; final account and distribution.
n. P. 1888 The estate of r. N. c. Wilson;
petition to set apart real estate to
widow
10, 1874 The estate of j. Homme; citation.
n. p. 1878 The estate of B. Riviere; an
nual account.
N. p 1851 The estate of Jane Carse;
annual account citation.
N p PAL The estate of c. e. Gauldin
ct al, minors: letters of guardianship.
THREE-Judge York.
Nothing set.
FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
In holiday recess.
FIvE-Judge Shaw.
Stevens VS.. Stevens.
German American bank VS.. Robinson.
SIX-Judge Allen.
26S74 Grannis VS.. Park ct al.
22O43 Arguello VS.. Arguello; citation.
TOWNSHIP COURT-Justice Young.
Holmes VS.. Dodd; $780,
Reese VS.. Amalie Mining company; 1880
Kiggens VS.. Goetz; 2:30.
Ingils VS.. Potter; 1920
Sallie VS.. Lipman: 8.
People VS.. Lindenfeldt; 3.
Gallaudet VS.. Declez; supplementary pro-
ceedings, 4.
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The Divorce Mill

The following complaints for divorce
have been filed:
Frances Sollie against John Sollie.
Mary Smyth against Martin J. Smyth.
Sophia NJ. Kestner against William l..
Kestner.
Jules F. Roth against Alike Roth.
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Charles Perkins, one of the defendants
charged with completely in the murder
of Jose Duplain at Santa Monica, had
his bail reduced to $500 yesterday by
Judge Smith.
In the suit of the Palomares Irriga-
ton company against Williams, ct al,
Judge Shaw handed down an opinion
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New Suits Filed

Alfred Hardssy VS.. Isaac Lothian ct
ALA suit TO recover $500 as damages
for a cloud placed on the half of lot 32l,
containing five acres, in Ontario by a
levy made upon it in suit brought in
the Justices court.
p B. Mathiason ct al. VS.. Albert Wib-
BETA suit to recover $500. advanced
to defendant on the price of the Every
Day Mine" in Inyo county but which
he had no right or power to convey.
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San Diego and Coronado Beach Excursion

Aug. 9Th and 18th; tickets good returning
within 80 days; round trip, 50. Nowhere else
are there equal opportunities for an enjoy
able vacation. Plan to spend your vacation
at this delightful resort. Special rates at
hotels for the summer.
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New Laws for Mine Locators aud Stockholders
Price Is cents. N. A. Wolcott & Co., prin-
tiers and publishers. 1928 S. Broadway. Los
Angeles, and all booksellers. The new
blanks conforming to the laws are now
ready.
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Maier & Zobeleins lager fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles OF
kegs. Office and brewery. 440 Also street
telephone 81.
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Now Offered for Sale-The Volcanic Copper
and Gold Mines

Are we'll developed and ready for smelt
ers. $4,000 will handle; greatest bargain;
largest copper proposition in the country;
prospectus and full particulars by calling
on the Volcanic Copper Mining and Smelt-
ing company, S56 South Broadway.
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Hawley King & Co., cor. 9th st. and Bwy.,
agents genuine Columbus Buggy company
buggies and Victor bicycles.
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DEATHS

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King &
Co cor. Fifth street and Broadway
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Wall paper, late styles. low prices. q
A. A. Eckstrom' :. a24 South Spring stree
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Largest variety Concord business wag
ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley
King & Co.
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JOTTINGS

Drink Glen Rock water Address F. l.
Smith. ZIG South Spring street. Tel 6.