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The herald., 1897-12-05
Foreman Mcintyre Hangs
the Compton Jury
JONES' $4,000 DAMAGE SUIT
AN UNGRATEFUL HOBO STEALS
HIS ENTERTAINERS RIG
A Little Burglar Discharged-An
Opinion on the Grand Jury-Pen-
sion Day at the Courthouse

At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Su-
rarior Judge Smith called the Charles
Compton jury into court and inquired
IL they had agreed yet upon verdict.
The foreman answered negatively and
expressed the opinion that 1T was hard
ly probable that an agreement would be
reached, and further events showed that
none better than he knew that to be
fact. In response to the courts question
as to how they Stood the reply was
II to /.
The jury having complained that their
chambers in department one were too
cold for comfort, they were removed TO
the juryroom of department four, which,
being exposed to the east, is warmed up
pleasantly by the sun in the forenoon.
At the suggestion of one of the jurors,
all the exhibits in the Compton case
were then handed to the foreman.
Immediately after this proceeding the
jury empaneled yesterday in the Davis
case, an alleged partner of Compton In
the forgery of a deed and the obtaining
thereby OF $1,000 from the Columbia saw
ings bank, was called. and the prosecu-
tion proceeded to introduce evidence.
The story of the transaction for which
defendant is now being tried has been
many times told, and its repetition
would only be irksome.
An adjournment was taken at 4:30,
after good many witnesses for the peo-
pie had testified. The case is to be re-
sumed tomorrow morning.
Almost Immediately after this the
Cimpton jury was called in, and the fore
man announced that they still stood II
to and that there was no prospect of
an agreement. Judge Smith said it was
very unfortunate, as 1t tended to pro-
claim the jury system farce, and dis
charged them.
Mr.. McComas asked that the case be
placed upon the calendar to Immediately
follow the Davis trial, but this could not
be done, owing to a lack of Jurors in the
trial panel. However, the case will be
placed on the trial calendar tomorrow.
After the jury had been discharged
1t was learned from several of it's very
indignant members that the foreman
they had selected because Of his famil-
iarity with juror duties was the one who
held out from the first ballot to the last
for an acquittal. while the eleven others,
from first to last We're for conviction.
The foreman's name is c. I. Mcintyre,
and he lives in East Los Angeles.
Immediately after the rendering Of the
verdict and ascertalning the cause OF
the jury's failing to reach a verdict,
Judge Smith ordered that McIntyre's
name be stricken from the rolls of the
term trial Jury.
The herald., 1897-12-05
TROUBLE OVER A DOG
Diplomatic Correspondence Caused by
Landing a Canine on British Soil

It would be misfortune if even $3.50
dog was suffered to bring us into an in
ternational complication. That Is reg
istered as the cost of the Mccormick
dog, just allowed to land in England
on his way from Paris to this country,
though there Is British quarantine on
foreign dogs, and it took profusion Of
diplomatic correspondence to procure its
suspension in favor of this expensive
animal. Even thus it's exemption was
not without conditions. 1t was not al
lowed to mingle freely with the British
dog and join it in the customary forms
of canine amusement On the contrary,
it was enforced to complete isolation
from it's kind while on British soil, but
was permitted such solace as it might
under clerk in the legation. On the
whole, it's travelling experiences would
be rather humiliating to an ordinary
dog; to one costing $25 a pound, the sum
paid for this extravagant animal, it
should be unusually mortifying If its
sensibilities are as acute as Its price
would lead one to expect. Luckily, its
transit has not seriously embroiled
us with Great Britain, and now that the
American tourist is made acquainted
with the island law concerning the for
eign dog he will no doubt give 1t due
heed, thus relieving diplomacy from any
amount of perpleXity and embarrass-
ment, and the dogs themselves from an
invidious and painful situation.-New
York Tribune.
The herald., 1897-12-05
UNGRATEFUL HOBO
Stole the Property of Those Who Took
Compassion on Him

Herbert Bracher, a thieving tramp,
was held to answer yesterday in the
sum of $1,000 by Justice Young for the
crime Of grand larceny. Bracher was
beating his way over Southern Califor-
mia In the beginning Of October and
drifted to Shorb's on the 5th. A rancher
named Fl. b. Andrews allowed the weary
hobo to repose in his barn for the night.
In the morning he found that his guest
had departed in state. He had come
afoot and thinly clad, but had driven
away wrapped in the farmers overcoat,
and In the farmers buggy. The horse
and harness pertaining thereto were
also absent without leave. In order that
the steed might not starve on the road
Bracher had considerably stolen sack
Of grain from the same barn to feed
him on.
Andrews traced his property to San
Bernardino, where he found that man
answering Bracher's description had
disposed Of It; but the thief could not be
found. Other depredations landed him
in the city jail, where he was held to
answer for horse stealing, and 1t was
during his enforced stay in that prison
that his identity with that of the de-
spoiler of Andrews barn was estab-
lished.
The herald., 1897-12-05
A BRUTAL BARTENDER
Beats a Woman and Threatens to Kill
Her

Her
T. ]. McGlynn, barkeeper in the
200" saloon at the corner of Los An
geles and First streets, was arraigned in
the police court yesterday afternoon on
charge Of battery preferred by Gertie
French, who lives at the Owens on South
Main street.
According to the woman's story she
sent a note to McGlynn Friday, stating
that she wished to discontinue the rela-
tions which had existed between them.
At the same time she returned all the
presents which he had made and asked
him to not call at her room again. In
stead Of doing as requested, McGlynn
called at the Owens after midnight yes
terday morning beastly drunk, and,
dragging the woman out of bed, beat her
and kicked her numerically. He then
commanded her to dress and accompany
him out on the street, saying that he
was going to take her to a convenient
spot and kill her. She obeyed, and throw
ing on wrapper started out with Nc
Glynn, hoping to meet an officer on the
street.
In the meantime some one had teie-
phoned to the police station of the dis
turbance that was going on, and officer
Ben Robbins was sent to the scene. He
arrived just as the couple reached the
foot of the stairway and saw McGlynn
strike the woman with his fist. He at
once placed the wretch under arrest.
The woman swore to q complaint
against McGlynn yesterday, charging
him with battery and he was brought
before Justice Morrison and pleaded not
guilty. The case was set down for trial
on the 9th inst.
The herald., 1897-12-05
THE GRAND JURY
Death of One Of It's Members Docs Not
Destroy Its Usefulness

1t having been question by many per-
sons whether the county grand jury
could legally remain in session after the
death of one OF it's members, and wheth-
er it's official actions would be of legal
character thereafter, the district at
torney's office yesterday looked up the
matter and found that there was nothing
in the death Of Grand Juror Irvine that
could interfere with the further official
usefulness of that inquisitorial body.
A case in point is the decision of the
supreme court in People VS.. Hunter, re-
ported in 81 CAL That tribunal held, on
appeal, that an indictment found by
twelve of the grand jurors is valid, al
though the grand jury, owing to the
death or absence of one or more of it's
members, consisted of less than nineteen
at the time of the finding Of the indict-
ment.
This decision disposes effectually Of
the adverse opinions that have been cir
culated by persons who are not in a
position to know the law in the case.
The herald., 1897-12-05
Court Notes

Charles Miller ct al. sued James S.
Toppan and wife to foreclose mortgage
for $1,000 and interest, dated 1893.
Sarah E. Delisle sues Emile R. Rey-
inert, administrators, ct al, to foreclose
a mortgage for $1,000, dated October, 1894
Judge Smith granted divorce to An
drew Enright from his wife, Alice, who
deserted him year and half ago. The
case went by default.
Lizzie Riddle of Fort Dodge, Webster
county, Iowa, has petitioned to have the
will of G. T. Riddle of the same place
probated. He left Pasadena property
valued at $4,000.
Frank B. Chesebro, motorman, be-
came an insolvent yesterday. His debts
amounted to $375.5O, and, according to
the inventory annexed to his petition, he
has nothing in this world but $40 worth
Of old clothes.
The herald., 1897-12-05
a small boy, hardly three feet high and
ha tad

a small boy, hardly three feet high and
barefooted, stood up.
us this the defendant" queried the
court in a surprised tone, and every
body in the room smiled audibly.
Eyes, your honor" replied Attorney
Hugh Crawford, counsel for the defend
ant. II had been promised by Mr. De-
putty District Attorney Willis that no
information would be filed in this case,
and that the boy would be discharged"
Mr.. McComas said he had heard moth
ing from his colleague in regard to the
matter. but he did not oppose Mr.. Craw-
fords motion to dismiss
Judge Smith therefore dismissed the
information, and the little boy put on his
cap and trotted out of the courtroom
hurredly.
He and the other two boys were ac-
cused of having burglarized room oc-
cupied by J. o. Butler at Downey, on
October 10Th, but the little culprit has
promised to turn states evidence against
his partners, and for that reason he was
released.
The herald., 1897-12-05

clothes yesterday morning from the
rooms of the delinquents. Her work had
not proceeded far when she encountered
the wrathful resistance of some of the
roomers and became engaged In dis
pute that led to her arrest for disturbing
the peace.
She appeared before Justice Morrison
yesterday morning and pleaded not
guilty to the charge. Her trial was set
down for the 9th inst. Meantime she Is
out on her own recOgniZance
The herald., 1897-12-05
WOULD FREEZE THEM OUT
Mrs. McCoy's Novel Way to Get Rid Of
Delinquent Lodgers

Mrs. Sophia Mccoy, who runs lodg-
ing house at 321h West Fourth street, is
loud in her denunciation Of certain Of
her roomers who caused her arrest yes
terday morning on charge Of disturb
ing the peace. According to Mrs. Nc
Coy's statement several of her dodgers
were in arrears with their rent and as
repeated demands for money were not
needed she decided to take advantage of
the prevailing cold snap to get rid Of
this disagreeable class OF customers.
The herald., 1897-12-05
Suit to Quiet Title

The Boys and Girls Aid Society Of
Los Angeles yesterday brought suit
against the Girls home and M. L. Wicks
and r. NJ. Widney, it's trustees, to have
the superior court declare that the de-
PENDANTS have no right to lot 13 of Mil
lars subdivision of the Gary tract, and
to restrain them from asserting any
claim to the premises. The Boys and
Girls Aid society alleges that the de-
PENDANTS made 1t gift of the property
in 1888, and that it took possession of 1t at
that time, paying all taxes thereafter
levied by the state, county and munich
pality. The suit Is brought to quiet title.
The herald., 1897-12-05
Eilktn's Trial

Charles w. Filkins, the burglar. bicy-
Gle thief and ex-convict, pleaded not
guilty in the superior court yesterday to
the third information filed against him.
The specific charge this time is that
Fillxins burglarized the jewelry store Of
S. Aufrichtig on South Broadway, July
18th, when he got away with considerable
loot. The court set the trial of this case
for January 31st.
The herald., 1897-12-05
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. lst, 1897.

To Whom 1t NJ ny Concern:-
This Is to certify that Dr. Wong Him cured me
Of liver and kidney troubles. l was greatly con-
stpated and my back ached SO much that had
great trouble In sleeping When went to DR..
Wong Him, he felt my pulse and said my troubles
were caused by 10 grippe which had several
years ago. He knew more about my system than
thought anyone could know took his medicine
as directed, and nm now well. have gained eight
pounds during the last month: eat better, sleep
better aud feel better In every way than for years.
can oheerfuly recommend DR.. Wong Him to the
sick. Yours truly, HARVEY DAVIS,
100 West Ann st. Police Officer L. A. CITY.
The herald., 1897-12-05
BURGLAR FROM LILLIPUT
Small Erwin Terry Is Returned to Lib
4 erty and Downev Township

When the case of Erwin Terry one Of
a trio of alleged burglars, the other two
being Will Ford and William Schafer
was called up for arraignment in Judge
Smiths courtroom yesterday morning,
The herald., 1897-12-05

James Mccoy, the negro harness thief,
was held by Justice Morrison yesterday
morning to answer before the superior
court for burglary on one of the two
charges which have been filed against
him. Bail was fixed at $500.
The herald., 1897-12-05
PENSION DAY
A Busy Scene in Sam Kutz's Office at
the Court House

1t was pension day yesterday for the
survivors Of the late war, and for those
of the ladies whose soldier husbands
have answered the last bugle call. Room
10 of the court house, in which Captain
Samuel Kutz presides presented busy
scene all day. Five clerks, headed by
County Clerk Newlin himself, were kept
as busy as bees receiving the jurats Of
the recipients of their country's
gratitude. All the familiar old
faces and bent forms, as well as
younger and harder ones, that are
usually seen at Grand Army turnouts
and at the meetings of the Women's Re-
lief corps, dropped in at intervals to have
their pension papers put into shape for
pilgrimage to the sub-treasury. 1t is
astonishing, though, to see how well
some of the veterans carry their years.
Notwithstanding that some of them
have received many an honorable wound
in warfare from which they suffer yet.
The widows of the Union soldiers who
draw pensions are all good-looking and
sprightly, and the prospect of receiving
almost Immediately sum that will de-
fray butchers and bakers bills gave
their faces a heightened color that be-
came them well. Long may they file
their afIidavits with Sam KutZ.
The herald., 1897-12-05
The Charge Reduced

On motion of Deputy District Attor-
ney James, the information charging
Ralph Lowell with burglary was dis
missed yesterday by Judge Smith. Low
ell and one Albert Lewis We're accused Of
having burglarized the house of M. T.
Williams on South Main street, October
Sth. Lewis pleaded guilty some time ago
and was sentenced to Folsom peniten-
tiary for two years. Lowell, however,
was not to get off scot free, as a new
complaint, covering the same criminal
transaction, was filed against him,
charging him with petit larceny. Upon
being brought to the township court
the fellow pleaded guilty, and Justice
Young sent him to the county Jail for so
days.
The herald., 1897-12-05

Cured OF Stomach and Liver Troubles by DR.
Wong Him, Of ISL 8. Hope ST.. Los Angeles. Cal.
To the Public-lt gives me great pleasure to say
that Dr. Wong Him's treatment In my case has
been most successful For years l have been
troubled with the kidney and stomach troubles. /
tried various remedies from other physicians, but
received no permanent help. DR.. Wong Hm's
treatment has removed all tendency Of these Lrou.
hles aud seems to be permanent In Its results l
like DR.. Wong Hims Ideas Of Herb Treatment
cleaning and renovating the system before building
It up again. am certainly pleased 10 say that he
have found him to be a well-educated man, unas.
sumng and kind. commanding the respect Of all
good people. Very respectfully,
MISS STELLA HUNTER,
Los Angeles CAL, April 10. 1897 go Bellevue Ave.
The herald., 1897-12-05

With the HrSt dose OF medicine, land at tue END OF
four months ! had regainec my lost flesh and
health, and today am well and sound. In Dr.
Wong Hlm's honesty, Integrity and ability to cure
any disease that he says he oan cure have un
bounded confidence and faith. and would recon-.
r. B. TAYLOR.
President Citizens Bank, South Riverside CAL
sept 0, 1897
The herald., 1897-12-05
DR.. WONG HIM
S3l South rlain Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

DR. WONG HIM, Ssl
S. Hope St., Los Angeles
Cal.-Dear Sir: In JUS
tice to you and for the
benefit OF others. 1 wish
to make o statement OF
my case. ] was afflicted
with liberation Of the
rectum and hemorrhago
Of the bowels. I was
treated by two good doc
tors, until l lost 81 pounds
OF flesh and became so
weak from loss OF blood
tnat l was unable to at
tend to business. l then
commenced doctOrtng
with DR.. Wong Him, Tho
bleeding stopped and /
no ~ ~ N - nnA tn i'm :, rNvvn
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-11
Court Briefs

Judge Slower yesterday divorced Louise
from Jacob Mayes on statutory grounds.
The Medical and Benefit Association filed
an application yesterday for a pro forma
decree of incorporation.
Nina Gregg, who was charged with rob-
bling Julius Leonhard October Is, was dis
charged in Justice Krueger's court yester-
day.
John Flynn. charged with the theft of a
watch from Gabe Preston November 4, was
discharged In Justice Krueger's court yes
frankie Mitchell, a colored woman, was
given ten days in jail by Justice Kruger
yesterday for the theft of a wrap and
jacket.
oran Hall, ,Jeweler MERGERS thievins
uous sentence in Justice Krueger's court
jail. H' was NeA "D 0AsS III
Gertrude and Edna Evans. by their next
friend. Julia Evans. brought suit yesterday
against John Evans to eject him from a
house in Independence claimed by the
plaintiffs.
Jack Cross and William Todd. who are
charged with having cracked the safe in
the postoffice at Nevada last May, were
placed on trial in the federal court yester-
day afternoon.
The suit of Thomas Wallase against the
National Linseed Oil Company to recover
come up for trial in the federal court to-
morrow. The plaintiff was injured by a
fall two years ago while loading a car at
the company's plant here.
The county court, sitting at Independence,
yesterday ordered all of the constables of
Kaw township to appear with new bond, in
accordance with an opinion rendered by
County Counselor Reed. The order includes
]. NJ. Hayes. of Westport. Thu county
court adjourned until tomorrow.
Mrs. Rose Wade, who lives at Dixon and
Myrtle streets. appeared before Justice
charging her husband. Miles Wade. with
failure to support herself and six small
children since June 4. The Miles family
lives in a h~alf-board. half-tent structure,
and their condition is reported by neigh
bors as being d~eplorable. Miles Is said to
BIZ an ~able-bodied man.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-11
WIFE's LETTER FATAL.
w. H. Jackson, the Clinton Undertake
er, Withdraws His Former Pies
md Pleads Guilty.

w. H. Jackson, the Clinton undertaken
who was charged in the federal court with
writing an improper letter to a young
woman of that city, n who had been
fighting the charge with great vigor,
changed his mind yesterday and asked
leave of the court to withdraw his plea Of
not guilty and enter one of guilty as
charged. The change in his tactics was
brought about by the admissions Of his
wife when on the stand Tuesday. Sentence
was deferred. and during the interval the
defendant is hustling about to raise the
money to pay the fine that will be part of
the penalty. The spectacle of a wife con-
victing her husband while called to testify
to his good character shows how great the
danger of letter writing Is. Without the
letter which Mrs. Jackson wrote to Judge
Philips last summer, while separated from
her husband. there was a possibility of his
acquittal. Jackson is a well-to-do UNDER
taker of Clinton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-11
ONE THEORY EXPLODED.
Brains Of Kansas City School Chill
dren Don't "Wenr Out" as
Some TheOrfsf Held.

Superintendent ]. NJ. Greenwood yester-
day morning put to a practical test a
theory explained in the course of several
columns in a number Of the educational
journals of the country which maintains
that the average pupil will make more mis-
takes in the addition of the last of a series
for the reason that his brain wears out.
The pupils in the sixth grade of the
Scarritt school are either above the average
referred to by the writer, or else his theory
is wrong" said Professor Greenwood, after
the test. He gave the pupils five problems
in addition of the same lumber Of figures
in each and allowed one minute for the
pupils to add each problem. The result was
that forty-five out Of the fifty-six pupils
had the correct answer for the first prob
lem, forty-nine had the correct answer for
the third. and f%fty-three for the fifth.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-11
PEOPLE IN SOCIETY.
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Mrs. John R. Walker is entertaining Mrs.
Addison Walker and her daughter, Mar
garet.
Miss Elizabeth Brent is in st: Joseph.
where she is visiting Miss Maude Miller,
and will remain a fortnight.
The Willard W. C. T. y. will meet with
Mrs. NJ. E. Valley. of 2G02 Montgall ave-
nue., this afternoon at go o'clock.
Mrs. George Chaplin. of Leavenworth,
came down yesterday to attend the lunch
con given by her sister, Miss McNalIy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lyle. of Leaven-
spending a few days with Kansas City
friends.
Mrs. T. J. Beattie, with her sister. M.s.
Robert BREEDER. left yesterday for Broken
Bow. Neb:. where they will visit relatives
for a week.
Mrs. Henry Adler. of Chicago. with her
son, Edgar. is the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rosenberger, of 1923 Wash
ington street.
The Tabernacle Society has sent out in
of Mrs. Peter Soden. 1890 Central street, on
November Is Hours. 2 to 10.
Miss johnson. of ST. Joseph. is being en-
tertained By Miss Juliette Wilson. having
oHle " LIE lily L dtteIlG MISS VIII
sons debut at Lyceum hall Tuesday even
ing.
The Paint Club has invitations out for
a private view of its first semi-annual
exhibition on "varnishing day." Friday,
November II, from 10 to 5 o'clock. at the
public library.
The Warwick Club issued invitations
yesterday for its annual opening reception
on Thursday evening. November o. in the
clubs spacious and elegant new home in
the former public library building.
Miss Katherine Burke will leave for
Washington d. c., on Sunday evening to
resume her duties as a correspondent. She
will be at home to friends Friday and Sat
urday afternoons at 3102 Dunham avenue.
Mrs. Helen X. We'll is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank H.. Howe, of 1907 Jefferson
street. Mr.; and Mrs. Howe are also en-
tertaining Miss Stone, of Buffalo, n. Y.
formerly of this city. Miss Stone attend
ed the wedding on Tuesday evening of her
brother. Mr.. H. NJ. Stone, of this city, to
Miss Mayme Keller, at the home of the
brides uncle, DR.. w. H. Cundiff, in Pleas
ant Hill
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-11
Meter Ran Too Fast,

Inspector Mcclure finished testing the
meter used by George Hardesty, membe
OF the board of public works. yesterday,
cent more gas than he had consumed.
Upon making the fact known at the office
OF the gas company the excess charged Mr..
Hardesty upon his October bill was re-
funded. Inspector Mcclure found during
the past week meters of too high registry.
Whenever he certifies this fact to the gas
company 1t refunds to each of the owners
of high pressure meters the excess amounts
charged them and also the 81 that Is chare-
ed for inspecting each meter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-11

Both professed to have been in the country
only two months and each claims to now
but little of English. They claim that Ar
Case fixed their bonds at $500 each for
appearance this morning.
Antonio Aracardo. the sister-in-law of Ar
dinio, who, 1t is charged, got the money for
the CarIinios, occupies a cell in the coun-
ty jail. "I gotta da mon and givva it to
dem" she saws,