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The herald., 1897-10-02

HE didn't say 1t at my place
at ALL" said the witness, and her blacl
| eyes snapped.
Where was it, them" asked Mr.. Nc
Comas. in surprise.
"At the Canary cottage"
The geographical knowledge Of the sew
eral counsel was at fault. and the wit
ness explained that the Canary cottage
was not place where canaries were
kept except in a very vulgar sense-i
was merely road house.
"Do you remember his saying any.
thing about his best friend at all?" ask.
ed the deputy district attorney, hark.
ing back to the old question.
II don't remember"
you went to Mr.. Grifiith's that night
now, what did you goi for?"
"On account OF his wife and babies. !
felt sorry for them and thought thai
this accusation might affect them, and
Furthermore. had always found Mr.
Bird quite gentleman.
did Bird, either at your house or the
Canary house, say anything regarding
Mr.. Griffith's business?"
mo. SIR"
w AAAS eAAAS WoS ~ WACu yOu WSIS d
the Canary cottage?"
about 6 or o'clock"
by the way, what Is this Canary
house?" and Mr.. .McComas looked know
ing. WAS 1t lodging house or were
there birds in IT."
Il don't know; there was only one
Bird when was these." was heanswer
and the witness scored one.
Where is it?"
"Well, I was only there once and real.
fy don't know where it is. know it IL
somewhere in the country outside tho
city limits"
did the defendant have a deadly
weapon on that night?"
A howl went up at that question. The
three counsel for the defense were on
their feet together. They wanted to
know if charge Of murder was being
switched on to the forgery charge.
The question was ruled out, and the
three counsel Topped simultaneously
back into their chairs.
by the way, didn't you lock the de-
fendant up in room at the Canary
house?" and the prosecuting attorney
threw this new bombshell nonchalantly
as If he liked seeing counsel on their
feet.
An objection to this question, how.
ever, was also sustained, the witness
not being sworn peace officer.
What time did you leave the Canary
house?"
"About 9 o'clock"
ION the drive to town did the defend
ant make any further remarks about the
accusation?"
II don't remember; he didn't have
much to say"
Where did you finally stop?"
"At my home"
Had he anything more to say abou,
the forgery?"
mo. sir; but told him was going to
see Mr.. Griffith
"Now, didn't he ask you to 60 and see
Mr.. Grifflth and get him to let up?"
mo. sir, he did not"
why did you interest yourself in the
matter?"
Il didn't know what might come to the
thing didn't care for Bird, but ]
would have done just the same for any
one who had a family to support"
Was he still there when you returned
to your homer
Yes; SIR"
The herald., 1897-10-02
A Lucky Brakeman

Charlie H. Garnett, who two years ago
was a freight brakeman on the Yuma
division Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road, is reported to have struck 1t very
rich in the Klondike gold fields. He has
recently written to friends in this city
that he borrowed enough money from a
cousin at Portland and left for the new
Ell Dorado when the first reports Of rich
strikes reached the Pacific coast. Upon
arriving at Klondike he staked out two
claims and three weeks later he sold one
Of them for $4,000 cash and has already
taken $4,000 worth of ore from the other,
Mr.. Garnett has backed up his asser-
tions by sending several good nuggets
and clipping from Juneau paper Of
recent date which confirms the story Of
his SuccesA
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Examination Of g. j. Crit
flth's Clerk
on 4 CHARGE OF FORGERY
CA1lUM 1roNT1E TELLS OF THE
yzDlT 10 CANARY COTTAGE
Only One "Dird" There That Night.
Counsel Have a spat-Mr.
0xi@th on the Stand

\. a. Bird, the confidential clerk Of
q. J. Grinith. has been held to anewer in
the superior court on the charge Of forg.
cry.
At his examination yesterday in the
township court there was q very full al
tendance Of people interested in the
case. although, with one exception the
witnesses gave no testimony casting any
light on the method in which Bird dis
posed Of his idle time or the idle money
which he surreptitiously obtained.
The defendant himself looked as II
fairly well contented with himself
Dressed like the sainted McGinty, 'fn
black suit Of clothes" his frock coat
white tie and black slouch hat gave him
. semi-clerical appearance. By his side
at his wife.
The herald., 1897-10-02
purchas. Of Cubs in Contemplation

There Is a rumor afloat in official circles
that. II true. Is most important. This Il
nothing less than that this government
is about to make overtures to Spain for
the purchase of Cuba. However this may
be, 1t has long been known to the world
at large that the value of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters as a remedy for consti-
patton. malaria, dyspepsia, rheumatism
kidney complaint and nervousness Is be-
yond all price. A wineglassful before
and a corresponding dose before retiring
contributes to sound repose. No medicinal
stimulant on the market ever received
such strong professional Endorsement as
the Bitters. 1t is a most genial tonic
affording strength to all who use 1t. Not
only in this country but in many foreign
lands. 1t is an admitted specific and pre-
ventive. AS a safeguard against all dis.
ease of malarial type 1t is particularly
valuable.
The herald., 1897-10-02
Los ANGELES HERALD. SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER T. 1897

quiries regarding . $50 bill claimed ts
have been stolen. Witness told him
that he had paid 5000 to Bird and paid Il
with two $50 bills and the balance In
smaller bills.
THE WOMAN IN IT
Carmen Montez pretty little bit Of
frail femininity was the next witness
Daintily but quietly clad, she took he,
seat with perfect -froid, while every
eye In the court room was bent upon her
for 1t was known that she had been
boune camarade to- Bird.
She gave her occupation 40 lodging
house keeper at 241 New High street
and stated that Bird had been to hel
house on the night she went to see G. j
Grifhth-she failed to remember the
date.
The defense objected to the several
questions asked. but generously eald
that II Mr.. McComas would ask direct
questions they would not object. Cour
sci for the prosecution said all right,
that he would fall in line as desired.
did r. A. Bird threaten to commit
suicide, or attempt to commit suicide?"
inquired Mr.. McComas.
A veritable howl of objections went
up, and the question was barred out.
The question had been too direct to
please the defense.
The witness stated that Bird remarke d
to her that G. j. Griffith had accused
him of forging 5000 check. That state
ment was only extorted after considera-
BILE questioning.
did he say anything about robbing
his best friend?" insinuatingly inquired c
Mr.. McComas.
On an objection this question was
barred.
"How did he come to tell you about
Mr.. Griffith accusing him Of forging a
5000 cl1eck?" again queried counsel, TAX
ing a new tack.
II can't say, unless he was intoxica.-
ed" and the witness looked much shock
ed and quite demure.
Ibid he say anything else at your
placer"
The herald., 1897-10-02
stubs. save when he wanted money
himself after banking hours.

stubs, save when he wanted money
himself after banking hours.
THE FORGED SIGNATURE
Mr.. Griffith was examined at length
regarding the peculiarities Of the al
legged forged signature and his own. and
he gave some OF the reasons that existed
In his mind for knowing the signature
on the $500 check not to be his.
There were other reasons for his
knowing the signature was a forgery
Birds failing to turn up at the ONCE.
and 1t reaching his ears that he intended
to commit suicide for having robbed his
best friend; the fact, too, that no less
than 1879 checks had been torn out with
out any record being made on the stubs.
In such case. witness contended, that he
was warranted in assuming that Bird
had practiced on these blank checks. or
some Of them, witness signature. An
expert who had been called in by wit
ness did, as matter OF fact, find blank
check bearing witness signature AMI
the latter tore 1t up.
The defense offered in evidence the
several checks produced bearing wit
ness signature. One check made paya-
Bile to John Bryson and the one made
payable to R. A. Bird, which witness
alleged to be forgery.
Resuming the thread Of examination
witness stated that Detective Bradish
had been in his employ in the same ca
pacity as Mr.. Bird. He visited wit
ness office on the morning alluded to
in the course Of his tracking down
stolen silver $50 note. He came direct
from the First National bank, and the
cashier there told him that they had
paid 5000 to Mr.. Bird that morning, and
included In 1t was the $50 note the de-
tective was searching for.
AN EXPERT PENMAN
Mr.. Pendleton, who conducted the
cross-examination, had witness produce
all the checks he had with him. Some
OF these were pronounced by Mr. Grit
fith to be genuine and a number of others
were denominated by him as forgeries.
Counsel was again urgent that Mr.. Grif-
The herald., 1897-10-02
Woman's Parliament

The sixth annual session Of the Wo-
mans parliament of Southern California
will be held at the Church Of the Unity,
corner Of Third and Hill streets, Tues
day and Wednesday, Octnher 18th and
18th. A program made up Of thirty
minute papers on various subjects, each
followed by discussion. will occupy the
sessions, of which there will be three
the first day and two the second.
The herald., 1897-10-02
Days Of Atonemeut

The Rev. A. W. Edelman will hold
services on the day Of atonement, Yom
Kippur, at Masonic hall. 1251a South
Spring street, beginning Tuesday even
ing, October 9Th, and on Wednesday
morning. October 9Th, at a. m. The
Succass festival will also be held at the
same place. All who are interested are
welcome to attend. Seats free.
The herald., 1897-10-02
Permanent Exhibit Commits.

The committee appointed by the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association
to look up the matter OF permanent
exhibit is as follows: R. H. Heron,
chairman; E. A. Stuart, ]. ]. Bergin, j.
Maier and F. E. Fay. The committee
will report to the association at p. m.
next Tuesday.
The herald., 1897-10-02
skips Southern California

AS San Jose is the best theater town
in California outside of San Francisco
1t Is only fitting that 1t should have one
Of the most comfortable and attractive
tleaters in the sta ate.--San Jose, Mercury
The herald., 1897-10-02
Cuttings From the Rail

The force of workmen at the Santa Fe
machine shops in San Bernardino has
recently been enlarged on account Of
increased business.
The plans for the new brick depots
which the Southern Pacific company
The herald., 1897-10-02
MRS. ELLA M'GARVY,
Writing to Mrs. Pinkham.

She says:-I have been using your
Vegetable Compound and find that it
does all that it is recommended to do.
I have been o sufferer for the last four
The herald., 1897-10-02
TOTAL PRECIPITATION I'm 1NcHnD FOR THIS

Average precipitation for this month for 20
years, O5 inches. 80 ~
Total deficiency In precipitation during
Accumulated excess n precip itation since
January !, .55 inch.
Number of clear days, 10; partly cloudy
days, 20; cloudy days, 0.
Dates of frOst-light, none: heavy mons.
killing, none.
Mean dew point, 58
Mean relative humidity, 76
Note-Pressure reduced to ses level, "T"
indicates trace Of precipitstion.
GEORGE X. FRANKLIN.
ovesseer Weather Bureau.
The herald., 1897-10-02

Wedge stock is selling 100 per cent less
than property would bring. It is good
purchase for investment or speculation. s.
H. Ellis, 213 Stimson block.
The herald., 1897-10-02
FOR THIS MONTH In

Mean temperature for this month for 2O
years, 70. ~
Average excess OF daily mean tempers-
ture during month. SO.
Accumulated excess of daily mean tam.
perature since January !, IA
average daily deficiency since January !, %.
/ Prevailing direction Of wind, W,
Tota! movement of wind 3O4l miles.
date, Is, s., 80th. "A"
Total precipitation, 0.
precipitation, 0. -
rOrlL PR EfIpIr Arrosr I'm x,sux.u~A -
The herald., 1897-10-02

The Judge-What made you 80 GER
tain that you had the right Of way?
The Driver-Sure an my wagon was
the heaviest, yer honor.-Life.
The herald., 1897-10-02

years with WON
trouble, weak
back and excre-
tions. I was hard
ly able to do my
household duties
and while about
my work was 8
nervous that -
I was miser-
able. I had
ali also given tns ~
pair. when /
The herald., 1897-10-02
WEATHER REPORT

Meteorological Summary for Month
of September
The herald., 1897-10-02

All prices of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom 1924 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-10-02
SUMMARY

SUMMARY.
Mean atmospheric pressure, 1894,
Highest pressure, 80 06; date, 18th,
Lowest pressure. 30 "a; date, lst..
Mean temperature, 70
Highest temperature, 81; date Dist Lowest
temperature, 90; date, 13th,
18th. ''-' ~"'o'
18th. ""'o'
The herald., 1897-10-02

was persuaded to try Lydia e. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, andto-day,
] am feeling like new woman. ).
Mas. ELLA Mc0ARvx, Neebe Road
Station, Cincinnati, o.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Too many of our old-time fashions
are going out, but one, at least, is
coming iu again. speak of the wear
ing of miniatures. There is indeed
quite rage for these delicate little
portraits Just now of our fairest women
and children. You may have them in
any size you may choose; wear them
as lockets, or in buttons, Wristbands,
or shoe buckles. They are charming,
too, inserted as medallion on the
cover of an ivory or tortoise-shell
notebook, card case, or pet volume of
any kind. And l imagine miniature
would become the top of lovely
scent-b bottle upon ones toilet table.
Only the other day | heard Of an
American millionaire who gave orders
to fashionable miniature painter to
emblazon his watchcase with flowers
of rare enamel round the cherub
heads OF his two tiny daughters. For
my part, | would like on opening the
watch to see the inside Of the case dis
close the smiling face of one near and
dear to me.
lis such a pretty, dainty art, that
of miniature painting at needed
but that we should watt for the re-
yival of SO attractive a vogue. Our
great and great-great- grandmothers
chose to wear the miniatures OF their
beloved ones in thin gold medallions,
suspended by black watered ribbon
round their necks, and fastened with
a gold pin or brooch over the left
breast. l doubt not we shall be doing
likewise in this year of grace 1897.
Great lGdies, and those ladies who like
to follow their betters, are giving or
ders right and left to miniature paint
ers. The best ground for the work is,
of course, ivory, which is practically
indestructible. But, although we
have some clever and careful artists in
our midst, the brilliant aud charming
work of others of by-gone day is by
no means equalled. The Woman Il
Home.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

voyage of discovery to find the young
Indy wearing tue corresponding one
ON her apron.
When all have found their part
ners, the master of the ceremonies
proclaims the conditions--namely, that
the young men are to set about hsm.
ming the aprons. the one acquitting
himself the best gaining the prize.
The girls SUPPLY the cavaliers with
needles and thread, and at the call of
Thine" the fun begins with the efforts
of the poor fellows to thread their
needles. At the second call Of "Time,"
the work is handed in to the committee,
who pass Judgment upon it and award
the prizes to the victors, which some.
times are of great value, after which
the aprons are rallied for, and the
party winds mp with dainty little
supper. New York Advertiser.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Stiff belts are out of fashion. So
are the narrow ones. 1t is the girdle
of velvet or ribbon that reisn.. More
than half of the new gowns this season
are made with girdle. The girlIes
are wide and soft, and cling effectively
to the figure. Some OF them are lin
ished at the back with bow. with
long sash ends. Others are shaped
exactly like butterfly. Buttons are
much used 10 trim the girdles, but
they mast never be alike. A
novel idea is the girdle of three
folds of velvet, each fold being finished
at the left side with a different button.
OF course the buttons must be some
thing out of the ordinary or they can
not be used. There are other girdles
which are finished at the side with
three or four bows, one above the
other. Theu there is the girdle shaped
like corselet and fastened up the
front with tiny, jeweled buttons. A
stylish grille is made of straps Of
double-faced satin ribbon, alternating
with bands Of lace insertion over black
ribbon. Both lace and jet butterflies
are used to ornament many of the new
girdles, When butterfly adorns the
front OF girdle then tue ribbon is
at the back in abutterhy bow. -Phila-
delphia Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
A QUAINT NECKLACE.

One Of the most unique necklaces
s0ru this season with an evening gown
vas made or combined after an orig.
nal idea Of the wearer: She had n
beautiful chain Of silver. OF fine de
ligu. in u shop in the city, where
antiques are to be found, she discov-
.red some benutiful old Spanish paste
jrillants. They we're a beautiful, rich
crimson, almost like carbuncles. Some
II them were on quaint Spanish brace
cts. She secured number OF them,
lad them fastened as pendants'to her
chain, and the effect has been the ad.
niration and envy of her friends. -
New York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
A auILp HoNoRs A woMAN.

A remarkable ceremony was per-
formed at the last meeting Of the
Worshipful Company of Gardeners in
tue Grafton Gallery, London, in the
bestowal of the freedom Of the guild
upon Young lady. The statement
might seem curious were it not that
the young lady was Miss Alicia AM
herst, daughter OF Lord Amherst of
Hackney, whose new book on tue
History of Gardening in England"
has won for her celebrity as the chief
authority on the subject Even as to
the records of the company itself, Miss
Amherst probably knew great deal
more than any of the officers who
called the meeting in ner honor. At
least they admit that much of their
early history Gin the time OF james y
was made clearer to them by her
book, which has achieved SUI lden
success.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
FASHION NOTES.

No fur wrap is considered quite
complete without its real-lace iabot.
The new wells are called "beautifi-
ers, and consist really of two wells in
one.
New and beautiful shades in Russian
red appear in velvet, cloth, and silk
and wool fabrics.
Little folk in red cloaks, bonnets
and leggings make bright bits of col
or ON the streets these wintry days.
Though plsids are not in high favor
in the dress-goods world, they are
deemed very chic when seen in hosiery.
The very correct girl does not wear
necktie, but winds soft ribbon twice
around her throat, forming a knot
and two ends in front.
Dancing gowns for small girls are
made of taffeta silk with an overskirt
of kiIted chiffon of the same color, or
OF fine lawn trimmed with lace inser-
ton and odging.
Small belts are shown with
enameled buckles. Indeed, buckles
are to be seen in all manner of materi-
ais, as mother-of-pearl, horn, jet, and
gold, from less than half an inch to
three and half inches wide.
Long, shaftlike streaks, curls, knots
or indefinite markings in black diver
eify some fabrics. Others, notably
those belonging to the zibeline and
camel's hair family, are overspread
with weblike weaving OF black.
The new ostrich boas are made
short, so that the ends do not hang
lower than the waist, and these are
not pointed, the same width being
maintained throughout. Collarettes,
however are much thicker in the mid.
die.
On some of the corsages of bridal
toilets the neck is rounded low, the
space thus left filed in wi th shirred
or pleatcd mousselaiue de sole or
full Russian guimpe of embroidered
satin, the sleeve-puffs matching thl
guimpe.
The variety in vests is something
amazing. Every waist with an oper
front seems TO have one of these ad.
ditions i'll some unusual style. ThicA
puffs of lace, with straps either Of
velvet, silk, embroidery or even leath'
er, are seen.
The sleeve which was worn in the
early part of the century is the lates
model shown just at present. 1t il
close fitting from the wrist, where il
flares over the hand, to the elbow, and
above this is puff which gathers full
into the armhole, edged with yellow
lace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Old time buckles are feature of
fashions i'll New York that deserves
more than passing attention. Buckles,
clasps and hooks once claimed far
larger share of attention than they do
At present and it was not considered
beneath the dignity of great artists to
,xpend their energies upon the de.
signing Of these beautiful ornaments.
z iyal patronage even, extended TO
this branch of industry and artistic
effort and prizes we're often offered for
the best designs, Therefore it is nat
ural that the old-fashioned designs
should be far more curious and beau
tiful than any that are patterned at
present, and that revival of old-time
fashions should show some very inter
esting developments.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

A well-known South side society lead
or has had great trouble in finding ser
want who would not break all her
dishes
As she is young she went TO her moth
er and asked for advice. The only sug-
gestlcn her mother could give her was
10 keep on trying until she found
good servant
one day last week her husband
bought a fine set of china dishes thai
cost over $3.50
"oh If Maggie would not break any
Of these dishes" she said TO her bus
hand.
The next morning she we7t to the
kitchen carrying meat plate in nor
hand. Maggie" she said. this cost
Sl5. and II you breaS It | will take il
out of your pay"
This scared the poor girl so badly shat
her mistress had only been gone five
minutes until the meat plate was ~
ing in small pieces on the floor.
Rushing to her room Maggie packed
up her few clothes and writing lie fol
towing note. left for quarters unknown.
Dear Mistress; broke it. I've got
so coming. Keep It,
MAGGIE SULLIVAN.
sst.g Al,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

The English papers are telling an
amusing story about Lord Darlington,
the effect tha, at the lust Drawing
Room held by the Green, he, in an
bouncing tue names Of the ladies' pre-
,ented, according to his duty as Lord
chamberlain, got "mixed' md an
lounced certain Mrs. NJ, as Lady
NJ" Thereupon the Queen bent for
ward to greet her with kiss ON the
check that is always given to wives
and daughters OF Peers. As she bent,
Lord Darlington found out his mis-
axe, turned extremely pale aud gasped
Jut: Don't kiss her, ms'am, don't
Kiss her; he's not lady at all"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Very often We give Tho wrong meaning 20
a word aud thereby make serious mistakes.
For instance, the true and literal meaning OF
he word rheumatism Is aches or piins Of
The muscles, bones AMI joints OF the human
cody. ii " general m not specific. Also
the word relief does net mean cure. Relief
may be bat "a short cessation 81 pain. But
when we says. J ,cobs OIL cures rheumatism
promptly and permanently. we mean it con-
quers pain quickly with no return Of e. I'M
less the suiier gives cause for a new att act
AZ Il then it will cure again. 1t matters not
whether II is chronic, acute or infammatory,
1t viii cure. That is sure, lie sare OF it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
ENRohLRp eELERRrr1Es.

Nine women have their names en-
oiled among the 542 celebrities who
ind place upon the memorial tablets
If tue new Boston Public Library. The
names are as follows: Maria Mitchell,
Nine. de Staal, George Eliot, Char
otte Bronte, Maria Eigewortb,
i.orge Sand, Margaret Fuller, Jane
Austen aud Mary Someryille.