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The herald., 1897-09-21
THE DIVORCE MILL
She Tried Two Husbands and Pre-
ferred the First

The trial Of the cause wherein Charles
McLaren makes application for deere E
divorcing him from Emeline s. McLarer.
came up for hearing before Judge Allen
yesterday. The parties married at San
Diego in November, 1889, and during the
year following, while plaintiff was in
Lower California, Mrs. McLaren, so it
is alleged, deserted her home ard went
to live with her first husband. The evi-
dence was not altogether conclusive
and the case was continued for further
hearing.
The application of Robert W. Thomas
for a divorce from Jennie Thomas was
also heard by Judge Allen, and was con-
tinued until November 1st. in order that
further evidence should be submitted.
The couple married In. Wisconsin in
1867, and 1t is claimed that the wife de-
serted her husband in 1879.
The herald., 1897-09-21
WILL FIGHT THE CASE
Elaborate Preparations Of Gustave
De Laveaux

Gustave De Laveaux, formerly repu-
table civil engineer, but now bibulous
crank, was arrested few nights ago by
a policeman and booked at the station
for an ebullition Of his weakness. He
gave bail and appeared in court yester-
day, where he pleaded.n not guilty and an
nounced his intention to fight the case.
The ALLEGED disturbance took place at
the National hotel on Upper Main street
and the arrest was made at the instance
of the proprietor, who states that De
Laveaux was conducting himself in an
offensive and boisterous manner The de-
fendant has employed Major Horace
Bell az counsel. Lecompte Davis was
present at the alleged disturbance, and
has been subpoenaed by the defense as
witness. The attorney had planned to
make a business trip north, and it has
been arranged to take his deposition.
The herald., 1897-09-21
prompt Reform Of Bodllv EvlI.

The prompt reform Of those bodily evils
enfeebled digestion. incomplete assimila-
ton, inactivity of the liver, kidneys and
bladder. as well as of the nervous symp-
toms which these ailments are specially
prone to beget, is always accomplished by
the use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a
medicine accredited by physicians, pro-
nounced pure by analysis, and eminently
wholesome and agreeable. Surely such a
restorative is preferable to unpalatable and
indigestible mineral drugs and unsanc-
toned nostrums. The nation at large as
suredly thinks SO. judging by the unprece-
dented demand for the article from Maine
to the Pacific. demand now supplemented
by immense orders for 1t received from
tropical America, Mexico. the British and
Spanish colonial possessions. and else
where. Both at home and abroad 1t is
recongnized as a standard remedy and pre-
ventive, the decisiveness of its effects rec
ommending 1t everywhere.
The herald., 1897-09-21
Contractor Robb Forfeits
$500 to the City
THE M'cAMIsH VERDICT
RICHARD EARLsToN SET FREE
BY HIS WIFE
Phil Daniels Wanted Judgment on the
Pleadings-The Chinese Camp
Robbery-Court Notes

There is a rather odd case now In
course of trial before Judge York in
which W. B. Robb, contractor, is the
plaintiff and the city Of Los Angeles de-
fendant.
On July H. 1885, the city advertised
for bids for the erection of certain addi
tions and alterations to certain school
buildings. and It was set forth that
proposals would be received for each
plan separately and each would have to
be accompanied by certified check for
ten per cent Of the amount Of the total
bid, as guarantee that the successful
bidder would enter into contract to
perform the work mentioned in the
plans and specifications"
Plaintiff put in bids for the Gates
street school building, and the San Pc
dro street builca!ng, and with his bids
enclosed two certified checks in favor OF
c. A. Luckenbach, for $500 and $500. re-
spectively, these amounts being 10 per
cent of each bid.
The bids were opened by the council
on July %, 1895, and two of the contracts
were awarded to Robb, the plaintiff in
this case, and he, with the others, was
given five days within which to enter
into a contract with the city. Mean
time, SO it is alleged, Robb discovered
that he had put in his bids at figures
altogether too low and he asked the
council to call the deal, so far as he
was concerned, off. He claims that the
city council did not insist upon his
fulfilling the contracts, but be that as it
may, the council refused to return to
him the two checks. On August 10. 1895,
then City Clerk Luckenbach cashed
these bits Of valuable paper and the
amount of $500 was paid into the city
treasury to the credit Of the public
school fund.
Robb now contends that the council
exceeded its authority when it forfeited
his money, and besides contends that
the bios were not legally advertised. In
these premises he asks judgment for
$1,000, with per cent interest from Aug
/. 1895, and costs Of suit.
The herald., 1897-09-21


or to said promissory not or mortgage
other than as guardian of said. minors.
Upon the authority Of Sansevain vs..
Luce, IS Pac. Rep, 1033." says Judge
Allen, "this motion should be denied.
The description Of the payee as guardian
in the absence Of any showing that there
was a ward or trust estate, does not
show that the money did not belong to
the guardian. but the defendants. by
their answer allege that plaintiff has nc
interest in the. note; that the note, mort
gage and the money due thereon are the
property Of the wards, which allegations
are sufficient. in my opinion. to raise an
issue as to the right of plaintiff to main
tain this action, and which, If true, would
Indicate that the minors alone, under
our code, could maintain this action
upon such note and mortgage. An order
will be entered denying the motion"
The herald., 1897-09-21
To Be Called Tomorrow

DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
(23SD People VS.. Joseph Rogers, robbery
trial; further hearing.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
(S819) Bigelow VS.. City Of Los Angeles.
DEPARTMENT THREE-Judge York.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
Dunegan VS.. estate of Griffin Johnston,
DEPARTMENT FIVE-Judge Shaw.
2S3OO Berry VS.. Porphyry company.
2SSOS) Grove VS.. Porphyry company.
DEPARTMENT sIX-Judge Allen.
Q4,636) Woodwork VS.. California South
ern Railway company: trial; further
hearing
TOWNSHIP CoURT-Justice Young.
People VS.. Mclean: 1880.
De Camp VS.. Graves; 1:3O.
People VS.. Powell: 9.
Early VS.. Haight; 4.
Berry VS.. Jones; 4.
The herald., 1897-09-21
THE CHINESE ROBBERY
Henshaw and Graham Have to Face
DAMAGING Facts

Henry Henshaw and Frank Graham
stand a very excellent chance Of goins
to states prison for having robbed the
Chinese camp at Azusa, of which Duck
Sing was the principal, of $500 and some
miscellaneous effects.
Yesterday G. V. Brighton was on this
witness stand in Judge Clark's depart
ment the larger part Of the day, and
after he had been examined by Deputy
District Attorney James, he was put
through very searching and prolonged
cross-examination by Attorney Shinn
Brighton was doing some detective work
for the sheriff's office at Azusa when he
ran accidentally across the two defend
ants. When rather full of whisky
Graham let some remarks drop that
showed the connection of himself and
Henshaw with the robbery. Brighton got
the confidence of both men, and they told
him just how the trick was done and
what they made by it.
The herald., 1897-09-21
Perfection in Cake Making

Housekeepers frequently wonder why
it is that they cannot make biscuit and
cake that are light and palatable and
that taste as delicious as the biscuit and.
cake made by their mothers and grand
mothers, the delightful memory of which
even to this day creates a sensation of
pleasure to the palate. The trouble
arises from the highly adulterated state
of the materials they have to work with,
particularly the cream of tartar and soda
used to raise ard leaven the food. Cream
Of tartar and soda that are now pro-
durable for domestic purposes contain
large quantities OF lime, earth, alum and
other aGulterants, frequently from five
to twenty-five per cent, and consequent
ly vary SO much in strength that no
person can tell the exact quantity to use.
or properly combine them, to insure per-
feet results. From using too much or
too little, or because Of the adulterants
in them, bitter, salt, yellow, or heavy
biscuits or cakes are frequently made
These adulterants are also Injurious to
health.
All this trouble may be avoided by the
use OF the popular Royal Baking Pow
der. Where this preparation is en-
pioy Gu IA Inc P1dce VI cream OF tartar
and soda, its perfect leavening power
always insures light. flaky, digestible
biscuits, cakes and pastry, that are per-
fectly wholesome ard free from the i'm
purities invariably present when the
old raising preparations are employed.
The Royal Baking Powder. we are in
formed by the most reliable scientists, Is
perfectly pure. being made from highly
refined ingredients, carefully tested, and
so exactly proportioned and combined
that It never fails to produce the best
and uniform results An additional ad
vantage in its employment comes from
the fact that bread or other food made
with it may be eaten while hot without
fear of indigestion or any unpleasant re-
suits. while being equally sweet, moist,
and grateful to the palate when cold.
The herald., 1897-09-21
New Suits Filed

The estate Of Stephen E. Douglas, de-
ceased-The petition of the public ad-
ministrator for letters of administra-
tion. The estate is valued at $2500.
The estate Of Henry Fenton, deceased
estate IL valued at $4,000.
The estate of Robert H. Laurence
The petition Of the public administrator.
The estate is valued at 5000.
Main Street Savings Bank VS.. Charles
N. Moore ct ALA suit to recover $454 %,
on note, $40 attorneys fees. costs and
decree Of sale against certain premises
in East Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-09-21
COURT CALENDAR
Cases to Be Called in the Departments
Today

ONE-Judge Smith:
(2SS4) Joseph Rogers, robbery; trial.
TWO-Judge Clark:
(2S295) Lord ct al VS.. Porphery Paving
company.
m. p. 1176) The estate of Marion Miller;
petition to sell real estate.
IN, P. 212S) The estate of l.. kirkland; !;
probate Of will.
m. T. 2lse) The estate of w. Bourke;
probate Of will.
m. P. 219s) The estate Of Mary L. Wise;
probate of will.
IN. P. 2l99) The estate of Fosa E. Shartle;
letters.
IN. p. 1889 The estate Of Mary Mason;
petition for distribution.
IN. P. 1033) The estate of ]. Miner; con-
firmation of sale of real estate.
IN. P. 1866 The estate of w. j. Shields;
confirmation Of sale Of personal prop
erty: final accounting and distribution.
final accounting and distribution.
IN. P. 19SD The estate of G. Shelves; final
accounting and distribution.
IN. p. 1866 The estate of w. Bliesner;
final accounting and distribution.
IN. p 20oD The estate of J. A. Paxton;
annual accounting.
IN p. 1859 The estate of ]. r. Squire;
final accounting and distribution.
(10.334) The estate of j. Hommel; con-
firmation of sale Of real estate; cita-
tion.
(N P. 1909 The estate of Adele Shepherd; /;
final accounting and distribution.
(2202) The estate of J. H. Whipple; let
ters.
(22OD The estate Of S. Fawcett; letters.
(2206) The estate Of c. L. Alvares; let
ters.
(214S) The estate of Edith Dorothy
Creede; letters of guardianship.
(21S3) The estate of Deborah Laige; pro-
bate of will.
(1S02) The estate Of Marcus G. Settle;
final accounting and distribution.
(2l92) The estate of Francisco Stohr: let
ters.
Glass The estate Of Miguel Leonis; let
ters and accounting of executor.
IN. P. 212D The estate of Edith ]. Per-
son. a minor: letters of guardianship.
THREE-Judge York:
(25,509) Lepoids ct al VS.. Loplzich ct al. ;
continued to the Path.
(22224) Ayers VS.. Monias; trial.
FOUR-Judge Van Dyke
Nothing set.
FIvE-Judge Shaw:
(2S.213) Rapsch VS.. Johnson.
SIx-Judge Allen.
(27,S03) Chase VS.. Trundy ct al: trial.
(2S,53D Sowles VS.. Bones; trial.
COURT-Justice Young:
Hellman VS.. Miles. trial; 1OS0
Howard VS.. Whiting, trial; 1:30.
People VS.. Runge, misdemeanor; 900.
People VS.. Walker, misdemeanor; 9:00
The herald., 1897-09-21
Marriage Licenses

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk:
Marcos Pedregon, native of Texas
aged 80 years, and Sara Veja, ma tive
of California, aged 81 years, both resi-
dents Of Los Angeles.
Anthony Keith, a native of Missouri
aged 20 years, and Daisy Pearl Stiles,
also a native Of Missouri, aged 20 years,
both residents of Long Beach.
The herald., 1897-09-21

the barn of John Springer, at Cos New
High street. was broken into and SET
Of buggy harness. stolen. 1t was~l single
set with round binders and black trim
mings. The theft has been reported to
the police, but it seems that the burglar
has left no clue to work upon
The herald., 1897-09-21
The Goods Identified

Mick" Codo was brought to trial be-
fore Judge Smith and jury yesterday,
on a charge of having burglarized a
lodging house on East First street. Ar
thur stampbateB was the principal witt
uepe for the prosecution and Identified I
Weteh and chain. rubber coat. Tasors
The herald., 1897-09-21
FUNERAL NOTICE

THE FUNERAL OF BROTHER
"A W. w. Strait. late a member of
Xxx South Pueblo lodge No. 81. F. and
~ A. NJ, will be conducted by Southern
California lodge No. 27S F. and A. M. on
Tuesday, September 21st Members of that
lodge, funeral committees of other lodges
and visiting brothers will meet at the Ma
sonic Temple on Hill street at 80 p. M,
sharp. for the purpose of attending the
funeral of our late brother. By order of
the w. M. c. w. BLAKE,
! Secretary Masonic Board of Relief
The herald., 1897-09-21

Hawiey, King & Co.. .cor.5th st. and Bwy.,
agents genuine Columbus Buggy company
buggies and Victor bicycles.
The herald., 1897-09-21

Miss Beatrice Harraden has become a
practical woman farmer. She can plow
field. plant and cultivate the same.
build fences. harness horses. etc. ahe
rises very early In the morning.
The herald., 1897-09-21

ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley.
King & Co.
The herald., 1897-09-21
More Thieves Work

Although a nest of burglars has been
cleaned out Of Los Angeles. there are
still number Of petty thieves who go on
operating just as before. Sunday nigh:
The herald., 1897-09-21
JOTTINGs
Our Home Brew

Mailer = Zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons: delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery. 40 Also street;
telephone o.
The herald., 1897-09-21
wolcott's Mining Manu-,

Contains the new mining laws of the state
and valuable mining dictionary; price, %
cents; also Wolcott's mining blanks all
book sellers.
The herald., 1897-09-21

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King
& Co.. cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-09-21

Agents Victor. Heating. Wcrld and
March bicycles. Hawley, King 6 Co.
The herald., 1897-09-21

Wall paper. late styles. low prices, a:
A. A. Eckstrom's. 1924 South Spring street
The herald., 1897-09-21

DR.. D. Cave, dentist, rooms 2O7-21O Lank
ershim block.
The herald., 1897-09-21

Drink Glen Rock water Address F. L.
Smith. ZIG South Spring street. Tel E6.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
NORTHWESTERN CROPS.

Reports Received All Indicate Excellent
General Condition.
ST. PAUL, May 25.-Crop conditions
continue favorable throughout the
Northwest. Reports show that wheat
is coming up nicely and that it looks
well. The only condition that is in the
least unfavorable is a lack of rain in Sec
lions and even that is not serious. The
reports agree that the ground is full of
moisture but in places the ground is
drying near the surface and the grain
that was sown late would do better with
rain. There is no doubt, however, that
the last few days have changed even
this condition. Nearly all the reports
were made before the recent rains.
There is practical unanimity that moth
ing but rain was needed to give almost
perfect conditions and that seems to
have been supplied.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
WAITING FOR ssM'KINLEY.
HOush Leaders Decide to Block the Nor.
gaa Resolution for a Time at Least

HOush Leaders Decide to Block the Nor.
gaa Resolution for Time at Least.
WASHINGTON, May 20. The Morgan
resolution recognizing the belligerency
Of the Cuban insurgents, which passed
the senate on Thursday, will not be act
ed on by the house this week That is
the decision of the Republican leaders
They have decided to block the resolu-
ton until the plans of the presid ent,
which are now maturing, are formu-
lated. There will doubtless be a de-
mand on the part Of the minor
ity for an immediate action, but
they are powerless to secure consid-
GRAFTON unless the rules committee will
report special order. This the rules
committee will not do. The majority
will antagonize any attempt to force
consideration. On Thursday the con-
ference report on the Indian or sundry
civil bill may be ready. If one or the
other is not ready the house will adj
journ until the following Monday.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
LAW ELUCIDATED
Supreme Court Hands Down a
Decision of Importance to
Office Holders.
Appointed For Four Years, But
the President Has Power
to Remove.
Interstate Commission Cannot LIE
gally Fix Railroad Rates in
Advance.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-In the United
States supreme court Justice Peckham
handed down the opinion Of the court in
the case Of L. E. Parsons, late district
attorney for the Northern district Of
Alabama, appealed from the court Of
| claims. The decision was adverse to
Parsons claim that he was entitled
under section 759 of the revised statutes
to hold his office for four years notwith-
standing the presidents order Of re-
poval. Justice Peckham said that
while the appointment was for four
years it might be terminated earlier at
the discretion Of the president. The
Judgment Of the court Of claims was
affirmed.
The determination of this case has
been looked forward to with interest
because of its possible effect upon the
removal Of office holders incident to the
change of administration.
Parsons was removed from the office
OF United States district attorney in AL
ALBANIA in 1898, having been appointed
i'll 1890. He wrote letter to the presi-
dent refusing to surrender the place Oh
the ground that as he had been appointed
for term Of four years the president
had no right to remove him before the
expiration of that time. He has fought
the case through the various federal
courts on this theory, losing in the lower
courts rs he has now in the supreme
court. Parsons has, however, not been
in possession Of the office during the
contest. On the day that he was re-
moved Emmett O'Neil was appointed to
succeed him, and to him Parsons SUR
rendered the office after an order was
issued to him by the circuit court to do
SO. He prosecuted the case on another
basis from that time.
Interstate Commerce Cases.
The court also decided two cases to
the effect that the United States inter-
state commerce commission has no
power to prescribe rates on railroads
which may control in the future. The
cases were those Of the Commission VS..
the Cincinnati and New Orleans Rail-
road company, and the Florida and
Western company. The decision of the
court is construed to mean that the in
terstate commerce commission has not
power to pass upon rates before they are
put into effect.
The decision of the court below in
the case of G. S. Wright Of Pittsburg,
charged with violation of the portion
of the interstate commerce law prohibit
ing discrimination, was affirmed. Wright
granted rebates on beer to pay for dray-
age. This action was held to be in vio-
| lation Of the law.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
FREE DELIVERY IN CHINA.

F. w. Stoll Asked to Take Charge Of the
Hong Kong Service.
CHICAGO, May 25.-Frederick W. Stoll,
formerly general superintendent Of city
delivery in the Chicago postofice, has
been asked through a representative of
Ii Hung Chang, to take charge Of the
free delivery postal system which it is
proposed to establish in Hong Kong.
The offer carries salary of $1,000 a
year for five years. If he accepts Mr..
Ston will introduce the delivery system
now in vogue in Chicago.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
GROCERS CAUGHT SHORT.

One Argument for the Modification of the
Proposed Duty on Tea.
DUBUQUE, Ia, May 25.-The whole
on the short side Of tea have sent dele
cation to WASHINGTON to see what Sena-
tor Allison could do for them. With
thew have gone two representatives of
the Chicago houses. Before the tariff of
10 cents apound on tea was publicly
suggested by the senate committee, these
grocers sold for future delivery in such
quantities that one Chicago house stands
to lose 100000 if compelled to furnish
taxed tea, and Iowa houses will also lose
heavily. The importers have discounted
the future and have sold their stocks at
a liberal advance on former prices. One
Chicago and New York house is reported
to have cleaned up $250,O00 and other
importers are supposed to have done as
we'll The grocer tried to cover with
the result that the demand for imme-
date shipment raised prices in Japan
~ cents. Some of the grocers rather
than stand this. decided to countermand
their orders and take their chances in
securing modification of the tariff bill
The delegation sent to Washington was
appointed at a conference in Chicago
last week, and is headed by F. A. Han
cock of Dubuque. They will ask that
the tariff bill be amended to provide fol
rebate Of the tax on all tea imported tx
fill orders taken before the senate bill
was reported.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
Concord in Commission.

VALLEJO, CAL, May 25.-The gunboat
Concord has been placed in commission,
and is now being fitted out for stores
for service. She will be at the navy
yard for two weeks, and then will go
out for an inspection board for trial
trip. The Concord is to be assigned for
the present to the Pacific squaeron. The
old coast survey ship Thetis is being dis
mantled and will soon go ont of COM
mission and probably be sold as unfit for
further service l.. &. Z Z
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

Senators Trying to Find Out Where They
Are at on the Tariff.
WASHINGTON, May Immediately
after the adjournment Of the senate, the
Republican senators went into caucus.
Chairman Allison said the caucus was
called upon the request Of several SEN
ators and some Of those who signed the
call stated that they wanted to know
something about the plan of procedure
for the consideration Of the tariff bill.
Senator Aldrich who reported the bill,
took the floor, but had not proceeded
far, when some one asked him for an ex-
PLANTATION of the schedule. Mr.. Aldrich
went into quite an elaborate explana-
ton of the schedule, presenting the
figures in the present law, the Dingley
bill and the senate amendment. He
said the senate amendments were less
advantageous to the sugar refiners than
the Dingley bill or the present law.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-05-26
NO DEMAND FOR MONEY

Banks of New York Show Constantly In
creasins Deposits.
New YORK, May 25.-The Tribune
says: Money lies in abundance at this
center, but there is no demand for it;
at least the demand is too small to have
an appreciable influence upon bank
holdings and the constantly increasing
deposits and stagnation in loans have
led bankers to discuss the question Of
further bank consolidation on lines sim
liar to those entered upon by the Third
National bank and the National City
bank. Under existing conditions many
banks serve only as storehouses for
money without enough loans to make
the business profitable.