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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-23
sherln. Martin GiNe. naiI.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 23.-The TAX
ing Of testimony in the preliminary
hearing of the commonwealth vs.. Sher-
if Martin and his deputies was re-
sumed Wednesday. After recess the
judge thought sufficient evidence had
been produced to hold the defendants
for trial The sheriff and the deputies
then came before the bar and entered
bail for trial In the sum Of $4,000 each.
$1,000 Cor murder and 81 600 for feoni-
ously wounding. A bond was provided
by Philadelphia trust company
HaZlston, Pa, Seut. 23.-Practically
every colliery in the region is working
though not with full forces Of men The
Audenroid men did not go out and the
600 al Yorktown have returned to work
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-23
WOMAN SAVES THE DAY.
Wife of Michigan sheriff Prevents a
Wholesale Jail Delivery.

Mason, Mich, Sept 23-But for the
pluck and nerve of Mrs, Rehle. the wife
of the sheriff. there would have been
wholesale jail delivery at Ingham coun-
ty institution. While Deputy Hall and
the turnkey were feeding the prisoners.
Hall noticed that Al Stone. who had
twice broke jail in the state. was miss
ing from his cell. When the turnkey
found him he was hidden in the wash
room with knife ir each hand The
turnkey with Deputy Hall, undertook
to overcome him. but Stone threw them
both down and made his way 10 the sec
ton Of the jail where the lever hung
that would release all the locks. Just as
he was about TO throw the lever over
Mrs. Rehle with a revolver in ether
hand threatened to blow his brains out
stone was frightened and was disarmed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-23
Defense Fight, for a Point.

A fierce contest between the state and
defense arose while MIR Vincent was
speaking at IL o'clock It was over the
admission Of evidence that may settle
the case one way or the other Mr. Vim
cent, outlining his Defense declared he
would prove that Mrs. Luetgert. nerv-
Gus and discouraged by her husbands
business reverses. had told several
neighbors she intended TO run away
from home The state objected with
great earnestness to the introduction of
such testimony and declared it should
not reach the jury's ears though Mr.
Vincent making the claim in his ad-
dress. Assistant States Attorney Nc
Even cited an authority on the point in
question. which convinced Judge Tut
hill that the defense had no right to
offer such testimony. Attorney Vincent
was in despair. In the heat of his ar
gument he declared the inability TO in
troduce such evidence might hang his
client
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-23
DEFENSE OF LUETGERT
Attorney Vincent Makes His
Opening Address.
HOLDS MRS. LUETGERT IS ALIVE.

Fight with the state Over the Admission
of "A Statement That the Missing Woman
said She Would Go Away-Defense In.
tends To Prove That the Potash Was Used
to Make Soft Soap to Clean the Sausage
Factory.
Chicago, Sept. 2S.-Adolph L. Luet-
CERT had his inning in court Wednes-
day. His chief counsel. William A. VIM
cent, addressed the jury for three hours
and more. telling them how much the
sausage maker had been misrepresented
by the state and promising to explain
away the chain Of evidence that has
been wound around him during the last
month Of the trial The attorney out
lined only portion OF the defense He
admitted much of the evidence intro
duced by the state. but declared conf
IDENTIFY he would put an entirely differ
ent construction on the facts proved
and show the jury that however in
genious the states theory may be con-
sdered, it is not the correct one. An
immense crowd. curious to hear what
the prisoners counsel would say now
that his longdelayed opportunity had
arrived, clamored for admission TO the
court room.
Prisoner Seemed Brighter.
States Attorney Deneen realized that
it was not his day and was therefore
not so generous with passes a = formerly
Luetgert, too, realized that al last his
inning had come and he seemed TO be
brighter when he came into the court
room than he has been in several days
At the same time the sight Of his at
torney pleading for his release could net
but impress the prisoner with the ev-
treme gravity OF the situation az veu
as emphasize the fact that The cas-, is
now on its last half Jake Richards.
eX-assessor Of the south town. Was s.t-
ting on an inside bench. HAVING cone
over to hear his friend Attorney V.a-
cent, make his address Luetc "a
stopped and shook hands with Ricn-
ards cordially, thereby visihly aGding to
the latter's stock Of satisfaction
The prisoner paid close attention to
every word his lawyer spoke IN his be-
half. Not a word escaped
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-06

When people buy SHEARS
and SCISSORS, as a rule
they ask for the best, and we
are able to show them a full
assortment of the, finest made
by the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-06

The American Girl Compared with Her
Foreign Sisters--The Result Shows That
There Is Little Cause For Lament of
ANY Kind.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-06
Piano Furniture Polish.

A recipe for a very superior furniture
polish, given by a dealer in musical instru
ments to housewife as the cause for the
shining surfaces of the pianos In his rooms,
consists of tablespoonfuls of sweet oil,
tablespoonfuls of turpentine, teaspoon
full of lemon juice and 10 drops of house
hold ammonia. This polish must be thor
oughly shaken before using and applied
with an old flannel or silk cloth. Rul
briskly and thoroughly, which is at least Il
third of the merit of all polishes. Use u
second cloth to rub the mixture into the
grain of the wood and third for the final
polish.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-06
Cleaning Marble.

1t is often the case that handsome mar
BILE becomes almost hopelessly soiled and
stained, and there is demand for IA simple,
practical recipe for restoring 1t. The fol-
lowing from an excellent authority is high
ly commended: Take equal parts Of OK
gall, powdered soap and pipe clay and add
little turpentine Apply coating to the
marble, and whom thoroughly dry rub it
off and wash with warm soft water. This
will cleanse without destroying the polish.
If the marble is badly stained, second ap'
plication may be necessary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-06
SEYr1OR'S CUTLERY CO.,
HEINISCH'S SONS CO.,
SWISS SHEAR CO.,

and any one buying one Of
these makes gets an article
that is guaranteed. Money
back if any defects are found.
We have plenty Of cheaper
Shears and Scissors for those
who wish to pay less for them,
SO can satisfy you on both
quality and price.
Hair Clippers. Brown &
Sharp & Swiss are the best to
be had. We have cheaper,
but the best are the cheapest
on this article.
Horse Clippers. Buy the
best of these, also-Brown &
Sharps, or Clarks.
The cheaper ones we have
may suit you, but we'd rather
sell you the best as we know
they will pay for themselves In
wearing qualities.
We have just added greatly
to our stock of Cutlery and
can show you Carvers in
many styles and prices. Also
table and Pocket Cutlery in
great variety as to style, ma
terial and price.
Do you use the mo Germ
Filter?" If not, you ought
to. 1t is very simple.
All you have to do is to screw it on
to your kitchen faucet and every drop
of water you use from that faucet will
have to pass through block of Tri-
poll stone, just as it has to in the reg
ular jar filters, except that it goes
through quickly on account of the
water pressure. Call and see the best
faucet filter on earth.
The herald., 1897-02-11
Exhibition Dinner

Mr.. r. H. Heron entertained on Tues
day evening his fellow members of the
executive committee of the late Home
Products exhibition with an elaborate
dinner at the California club. Mrs.
Heron greatly surprised her husband
and his guests by the handsome decora-
tions she prepared during the afternoon.
The tables presented most attractive
appearance, large bouquets being dis
played in the center of the table and
strewn over the white cloth were smilax
and violets. At each plate was bou-
tonniere of violets and handsome SOU
venir in the shape of a medallion plaque,
hand-painted with California poppies
and violets, tied with an orange-cOlored
ribbon and a handsome silver book mark
on which were engraved the initials Of
each guest. The menu was Elaborate
and contained all the delicacies that the
season affords. The evening was spent
in pleasant conversation, and each one
of the guests made a speech in which
those who contributed to the result were
remembered. Bouquets were thrown at
each others in large quantities, but they
were we'll deserved.
AS all the participants were
married men, the AT air broke up
at 10 o'clock, with the best of recollec-
tons of a most agreeable dinner.
The following were present: r. H.
Heron, r. w. Pridham, j. G. Chamber
lain, e. A. Stuart, Fred L. Baker, c..
y. Gray. ]. V. Wachtel, and F. J. Zee
handelaar.
The herald., 1897-02-11
The Survival Of the Unfittest

The homeopathic Medical society q
Brooklyn is volcanic over the course "a
study in the girls high school in thai
city. 1--WE consider the curriculum toQ
severe and exacting," say these doctof4|
1T requires too much of the delicafeay|
organized students who fail bscaps4
they do not get the fresh air and physics,
exercise that the boys do
The remedy for this, as the wise dcc{
tors declare, is not fresh air and sxAi1
cise," but lowering the educa tion4
standard so that the girl who does NJ
take proper care of her health shall q
put on an equality with the boy OF 81.
who does. The doctors are evident
bidding for the approval Of those soci1
reformers who agitate for q prem1u
upon ignorance, carelessness, iaziD()
and incompetence. and tax upon sot6
sense. assiduity, energy and capacit
That was a great day when some q
discovered that civilization means
survival Of tho untlttests,~NeE X
World,
The herald., 1897-02-11
AZ the floteIs

NADEAU-Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Wilson,
Mojave; A. Apfeibaum, Louisville, KY;
Il. Abraham, Cincinnati; III. +. Doolitte
Modesto; Arthur Fuller, Pasadena; Max
Friedlander, A. GOrton, Mrs. Gorton, Mrs
S. E. Kennedy, Mr.. and Mrs. b. Ogden, Chi
,cago; II. kaufman, /. c. Teng.San Francis
co. j. p Candy, Denver; M. M. Rhorer,
Craig. San Bernardino; A. E. johnson,
VAN NUYs-E. M. Glidden. James
Howarth, Boston; George Osbourne, San
Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bozenta,
Arden; Mr.. and Mrs. Bouvier, San Fran
cisco; John Newton and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bartlett. A. L. Young, Boston; H. D.
G. E. Cumberson, San Francisco; George
Scott, San Francisco; j. T. Agard, Oak
land; Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Sands, Sea
Bright, N. j.; Mrs. Devne, S. A. Salfield,
New York; John Dolbeer, Miss Dolbeer,
Miss Warren, San Francisco; A. w. Brown,
New York; H. c. Knapp, Oakland; Listrue
Bliss and wife, Troy. Penn; John Mccoy.
San Francisco; Herbert Kullman. San
Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hockstadter.
Miss Hockstadter, New York; w. T. L.
Bodgen and wife, Columbus, o.; Mrs.
Frank Flood and family. New Orleans.
RAMONA-Winthrop. Fresno; ]. B.
Watson, Augusta, KY; l.. A. Desmond,
Ada Levick. e; n; Ingram Mark aarri-
Thompson. Santa Paula; H. c. Drawn. Ed
Tewcross, Coronado; H. SENEGAL and wife,
Monrovia; ]. Leay, Sacramento; Earl Van
Luvan, Cotton: Ben Howes, Pomona; John
,Suess. Nordhoff; F. A. Matthews, Red
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. r. Gordon.
Louis F. Harris. John r. Murray. Adam
The herald., 1897-02-11

eAerd, Abe Ainheim. Thomas Keogh, G.
Eccles, Henry Deschert, Il. p. Powell, San
Francisco; ]. II. Droste, St. Louis; !.
Howe Lawler. Iowa: Aug. Ross. ST. Louis:
Sam f. Smith, San Diego: John McGoniglo.
Ventura; M. j. Reid and family Canada;
e. c. Langford, Littleton, N. H.: H..C.
Ramey and wife, Littleton. N. H.; Capt. c..
"A. Per. Kramer, CAL; c. 8. Roberts, On
tario; NJ. f. Butler and family, Lexington.
Mich: j. ]. Henderson and wife, Mrs. =.
W. Mcmillan, Oklahoma Bernard Reinsn.
st. Louis; l.. j. Rose. jr., Ell Rio; M. C.
Norman. Eugene Berheimer New York:
George S. Collins and family North Lib
erty, Ind; Harrison l.. Withers. PhiladeI-
phia; Miss A. NJ. Withers and maid, Phila-
delphia; A. S. Jerome, Louisville; Mrs. ~.
c. p. Muir w. T. Beckman, Shelbyville.
Ky. J.. Ulfelder. New York.
WESTMINSTER-J. NJ. Neal, Ellis
Craner, San Francisco; Miss Emma Green.
Milwaukee; Mrs. c. Noddin. AlhambrAt
A. C. Wentworth. Echo Mountain; c. w.
Morgan, B. #. Harris, st. Joseph Mo-; Cl
Q. johnson, San Luis Obispo; Mr.. and Mr..
George Katz. San Francisco; r. M. Hyds.
Boston: Mrs. S. #. Hyde, Boston; Miss q
Flint, Miss Julia Flint, c. A. Taft, Mis-
Taft, Boston: Mrs. George Maxwell and
maid, Miss Maxwell. Rockville, Conu.3
B. F. Mcconnell and wife. Chicago; Glen
n. Scott, Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. HI
wood f. Hubert, Santa Barbara.
The herald., 1897-02-11
BOTH WERE BLUFFING
Lindsey Russell Arrestei for Careiessly Ham
ding Shotgun

ding Shotgun
Upon a warrant alleging the exhibit
tion of deadly weapon in threaten
ing manner Lindsay Russell, a young
negro. was yesterday afternoon arrest
ed and brought into the police court be-
for Justice Owens. The complaining
witness in the case, one Columbus John
son, also a gentleman of color. AYERS
that several days ago Russell, while
in his presence, handled a shotgun in a
very careless manner, and even threat
ened to blow his head off.
The trouble between the men, it ap-
pears, is of long standing, and is said
to have arisen over attentions paid by
Russell to Johnson's daughter. The
young man paid court to the dusky dam
sci for long time, but, falling to ap-
proach the momentous subject as rap
idly as was thought advisable, the fa-
ther prodded him up on the subject and
insisted on marriage ceremony. AT
this Lindsay became shy, and refused
to toe the mark. Ever since then Rus
sell claims Jonhnson has had it in for
him, and has several times threatened
him with violence.
When the two would meet on the street
Russell says it has been Johnson's Gus
tom to throw his hand toward his hip
poChet III threatening manner. sew
eral days ago he and a companion had
been out hunting and while returning
home ran across Johnson. The latter
made bluff at his hip pocket as usual.
but on this occasion was called with a
shotgun, being warned that move to
pull pistol would be fatal. No shoot
ing took place, but Johnson hurried to
the district attorneys office and swore
to the complaint, warrant being is
sued
The prisoner was arraigned as soon
as arrested, but asked for time in which
to plead, which was granted, and this
afternoon set as the date. He was re-
leased on bonds and departed to seek a
LAWYER
The herald., 1897-02-11
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Vstter Will Resign From the
Board-Rou.in Business

Commissioner Vstter Will Resign From the
Board-Rou.ine Business
At the meeting of the fire commission
ers yesterday morning all of the men,
bers were present. Commissioner Wells
having recovered from his recent ILL
ness.
Chief Moore reported that on the 5th
instant at p. m., while responding to a
fire alarm from box 62, he had broken a
hind spring and he had ordered repairs
costing some $780, This the board al
lowed.
The chief also recommended that D.
c. Wilgas be allowed to erect and oper-
ate a steam boiler at 124 East Third
street. Granted.
Also that c. Henne be allowed to erect
and operate steam boiler using crude
oil at Third and Spring streets. Adopted.
Also that I. w. Tabor be allowed to
operate FORCES at 1908 East Seventh
street. So ordered.
On motion of Mr.. Wells the chief was
instructed TO draw up proper form for
granting and operating laundries and
engines and boilers.
The report of Electrician Francis was
filed. A protest from F. C. Wolf ct AL,
against the location at 7S1 San Pedro
street of laundry was referred to the
chief
The Los Angeles Soap company sent
in a communication asking to have fire
hvdrant and alarm box located some
where in their vicinity. Referred to the
chief.
Henry Elliott asked that some action
be taken in the case of the sawmill and
factory at 316 East First street. Ordered
filed.
Commissioner Vetter then notified his
colleagues that he would, on Monday,
tender to the council his resignation as
a member of the board. Mr.. Vetter ex-
planned that he had become connected
with the new Home Telephone company
and as the law prohibited the granting
of charter to any corporation whose
members held official positions he was
compelled to sever his connection with
the commission.
The herald., 1897-02-11
CITY Hall Notes

NJ f. Bigelow ct al protest to council
against the changing Of Marion avenue
to Stilson place.
Mrs. S. B. Reddick calls attention of
council to a stagnant water hole on
State street. Immediately north of Brook
lyn avenue. and asks to have the nui-
sance abated.
Two street assessments are recc~d
in the street superintendent's office-the
first in several weeks. one Is loI {. e.e Z" ei
on Wall street and alley of block Is.
o. w. Childs tract, and amounts to
$34919. The other is for the grading
graveling and curbing of Sixth street
between Bixel street and Burlington
avenue. Ramish & Marsh are the con-
tractors, but the amount of the assess
ment is not given
The herald., 1897-02-11
IN SOCIETY
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Mrs. Gilbert Overton gave delightful
luncheon yesterday, the guests being in
vited to welcome Mrs. Johnson, the Wife
of the bishop of Los Angeles.
The table was very handsomely
banked in pink stock tied with pale
blue ribbons. and presented beautiful
picture, with it's dainty china and sill
ver
The guests were: Mines. Johnson, Van
Nuys, Wiley Wells, Dwight Whiting, j.
c. Drake, Frank Burnett, Holterhoff.
c. c. Carpenter, Will B. Wiltshire and
j. p. Jones of Santa Monica.
The herald., 1897-02-11
Miss Stevens Tour

Miss Neatly Stevens. the pianiste,
leaves the city on the 18th on one of the
most extended tours she has yet taken,
playing in most of the important cities
of the Pacific coast, reaching Salt Lake
City about March 9Th, making tour of
Texas and the southern states, then
down through Mexico and South Amer
lea; then returning to make tour of the
Atlantic coast cities. Miss Stevens will
give farewell recital here at st. Jo-
seph's hall on Monday next. This even
ing one of her pupils, Miss Gertrude Big
Glow, gives a recital at Bartletts music
hall.
The herald., 1897-02-11
Final Street Inspections

Street Superintendent Drain will
make the final inspection of Whittier
street, from Seventh to Ninth streets,
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, and the
final inspection of Sixth street, from
Burlington to Bixel streets, at II o'clock
on the Same day, before the final ac-
ceptance of the work. All property own
ers who have any complaints to make
are invited to be present and file any
protests they may have before the SUI
perintendents final recommendation.
The herald., 1897-02-11
Violet Luncheon

Mrs. J.. M. Seaton of South Olive street
entertained with violet luncheon yes
terday.
The amusement was a guessing
salad" Each guest was blindfolded and
permitted to taste salad, after which
she wrote, still blindfolded, upon a card
the ingredients of the salad. Amid great
merriment the prizes were won by Mrs
j. M. Taylor and F. A. Nicholl The
prizes were three beautiful drawn work
doylies and a sterling silver violet hold
er.
which filled the air with delightful per-
fume. The guests were Mines Jones,
Flint, Nicholl Sale, S. X. Lindley, Hun
saker. E. w. Pratt. J. M. Taylor.
The herald., 1897-02-11
BOUNDARY TREATY
Attacked by Venezuela Diplomat Now Out
of job

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Caracas, Venezuela,
says: Senor Michaelen, formerly in the
diplomatic service of Venezuela and the
last minister from this country to Eng
land. has again attacked the Anglo
Venezuelan treaty in terms of great bit
terness. The animadversions are con-
tained in letter which is published in
the Pregonoro. Senior Michelen intro
duces his attack on the treaty and the
protocol which precedes 1t with viru-
lent criticism of England and her policy
on foreign affairs and the motives of
Secretary Olney in negotiating the
boundary convention He directly
charges the secretary of state at Wash
ington with conspiracy, and declares
that Great Britain is always arrogant
with weak nations, while with her equals
in power she Is cowardly to degree.
The herald., 1897-02-11
Board Of Health

The board of health will meet in the
mayors office at noon today, and will
proceed to elect a health officer to sue
ceed Mr.. Steddom. The friends of Dr.
Stoner have agreed that he is ineligible,
under the charter, and his name will
not be presented. 1t is generally un-
destood that Dr. Powers, former health
officer under Mayor Rowan's term of
office, will secure the place, and it was
stated last night that his appointment
had been agreed upon.
The herald., 1897-02-11
The Rnxil.h s.loon

LONDON. Feb. 10.-By vote of 2oe
to IA the houSe OF commons today re-
jected the bill of Mr.. Wilson, Liberal,
providing for the closing of public
houses throughput Sunday. Public
houses are allowed to be open for time
at the middle Of Sunday and Sunday
evening
The herald., 1897-02-11

Mrs. Johnson of Hope street entertains
at luncheon today.
Mrs. Calvert Smith of West Beacon
street, gave charming luncheon yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. and MI John WeLNr gave an
electrical piano party last evening at
their San Pedro street home.
DIR. and Mrs. Fales entertained infor-
mally at dinner last evening. The guests
were DR.. and Mrs. Shelley Tolhurst and
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Barker.
The herald., 1897-02-11

Mr.. Long was "a peach" to which ia
cetious remark that gentleman replied
that the attorney was cuckoo" and
good feeling was restored.
The examination of Mr. Long closed
the hearing, and at II o'clock the COM
mittee adjourned subject to the call oe
the chair
The herald., 1897-02-11
Church Dinner

5 The church dinner given last evening
by the ladies Of st. Johns guild was
very delightful affair. It was we'll pa
trondzsd and the toothsome chicken pies
The herald., 1897-02-11
Here and There

disappeared almost by magic. The af
fair was a social and financial success.
The herald., 1897-02-11


Following is copy of the document i'll
full:
In consideration of w. A. Field COM
mencing an action to enjoin the i'm
provement of Main street in the city OF
Los Angeles, county of Los Angeles,
state of California, between Ninth street
and the south city limits and the dis
misal of said action after so commenced,
when requested so to do by the contract
or for the improvement Of said street,
1 agree on payment to me of one-half
of the amount assessed against the
property fronting upon said street and
owned by said w. A. Field, that I will
receipt him in full for all demands Oh
account Of said improvement, and sat
isfy the lien against his said property.
The said Field assents to the foregoir.y
agreement, will commence said action. il
deemed necessary, and dismiss the same
when requested so to do and will pay
said so per cent on demand after said
work is completed and accepted by the
proper city officials. All of the ex-
penses of commencing said action, in
cluding costs and attorneys fees, to be
paid by said contractor.
In witness whereof said parties have
hereunto set their hands this 29th day
Of February, 1896
JOHN T. LONG. Contractor.
BY JOHN T. JONES, Attorney.
Whether the document is inconse-
quential or not, its production certainly
had q dampening. effect all round. Mr..
Long quietly subsided and, after q few
pleasant remarks between that gen.
tlemAn and Mr.. Arthur, the routine was
resumed Mr.. Arthur remarked that