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The herald., 1897-07-01
DAVIS in TROUBLE
ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH
ROBBING A SCANDINAVIAN
How Swan Olsen Lost His Little Pile.
To Be Prosecuted for Grand
Larceny-Out on Bonds

"Poker" Davis. the redoubtable, has
come to grief at last, and is at present
at liberty, only under bonds of $500 to
appear for examination in the police
court on the charge of robbing Swan
Olsen, verdant young man from the
wilds of Kansas City, of the sum of $40O
by means of game of cards, all of which
is alleged to constitute the crime of
grand larceny. The story of how Olsen
was met as he alighted from the train in
this city by couple of steerers of Davis
gang, induced to go to room on North
Main street under the pretense of being
shown a chance for investment in a
mining deal, and there inveigled into a
game of cards and robbed, was fully
told in yesterdays issue of The Herald.
In order to prevent Olsen from "squeal-
ing" he was given back $50 of his money
and turned adrift, but unfortunately for
the thieves he came to police head
quarters and told the whole story. De-
tective Hawley and Officer Robbins at
once took hold of the case, and, in COM
pany with Olsen, went about town until
they caught sight of the sharpers, who
were pointed out by the Kansas CITY
man as the ones who had swindled him.
Then a return was made to the police
court, where a complaint was sworn to
and warrants issued for the arrest of
three persons for completely in the rob-
berry.
The officers failed to locate their men
again on Tuesday evening, but yester-
day morning ran across Davis and
Poker" was escorted to headquarters
by Detective Auble. Davis took his ar
rest coolly and good naturedly, but OBJ
jected to having his photograph taken
for the rogue's gallery, claiming that he
should first be convicted. He offered to
send to his house and secure a good
photo for the officers, but this was not
what was wanted and he was "mugged"
anyway.
On being taken into court before JUS
tice Morrison for arraignment, Davis
asked for time in which to secure an at
torney and was given until today in
which TO enter his plea. In company
with a deputy constable he went out to
secure bondsmen, and in a short time
had given the requisite security and
went his way. Poker" AYERS that he
week, but admits that Olsen might have
run up" against some Of the boys
and lost his pile. He, however, dis
claims all knowledge and is innocent of
handling any of the Scandinavian gilt
tering gold, which has now gone glim-
mering. Other arrests will undoubtedly
follow, and Olsen swears he will stay in
the city and prosecute the sharpers.
The herald., 1897-07-01
NEW SALT REFINERY
An Industry Which Has Recently
Been Started in This City

A new industry which has recently
been put into successful operation in
this city is an extensive salt refining and
packing plant-the only one west of
Kansas City, as its promoters claim
situated on the river bank between Sew
enth and Eighth streets. The raw ma
terial which is used in the refinery is
obtained from natural beds of rock salt.
lying some thirty miles from Dandy sta
ton, on the Santa Fe-Pacific road, in
San Bernardino county. The salt is
hauled from the mines to Dandy by
traction engines and shipped here by
rail.
From the cars the salt is dumped into
a great vat of water, where it is stirred
and dissolved. When the solution be-
comes saturated It is drawn off into a
settling tank, where the mixture goes
through a process of cleansing and is
passed into the grainer tanks These
are wide, shallow bins, traversed through
and through with steam pipes, and from
which radiates heat that causes the
water to evaporate, leaving the bins
filled with the snow-white salt. This
room is always filled with an apparent
fog--the steam from the bins
After the water has evaporated the
| salt is dumped into storage bins, where
is is allowed to dry for weeks, but it is
still an unfinished product. Vast heat
ers receive it and revolve around, much
like gigantic peanut cylinders. Their
through another complicated machine
runs the snow-white streams of salt
This is the screener, where the refining
Is completed and the salt is graded ac-
cording to the size of grain into foul
classes. The first is for table use. The
next grade is dairy salt, for use in but
| ter making, etc. Then there are the
meat and fish packing and ice cream
Egrades and the bath salt.
The new company is composed of w
H. s. Perry, Meyer Lewis and Alton H
| Clough of San Francisco.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Valdez Repudiates His
Former Confessions
THE ARGUMENT HAS BEGUN
a Bro JUDGMENT RENDERED
AGAINST DAN McFARLAND
Samuel Meath Case-Suit for Dam
ages Against the Traction Com
pany-Injured Bicyclist

The testimony in the Valdez case was
all finished yesterday and the argu-
ment was begun. The greater part of
the day was occupied by the defendant
Valdez, who went upon the stand and
glibly contradicted all of his former nu-
merous confessions and made an en-
tirely new, and what is claimed to be
the only bona flde, simon pure state
ment.
He gave as q reason for the statements
made in the district attorneys office
that Immediately after his arrest by
Harvey Branscome, the Calabasas con-
stable, he had been told that he could
get out of the scrape by laying the blame
. on Justice Richardson. Valdez said that
he thought this was good advice, as he
knew that both Richardson and Brans-
combe were on bad terms with Lorden,
which would make the tale seem proba-
BILE
The second confession, in which he
attempted to implicate Roney Crane was
made, he said, at the instigation OF a
fellow prisoner in the county Jail who
knew Crane. This prisoner had advised
him to say that Crane had offered him
800 to shoot Lorden. He was told that
If he would do this he would clear him
self and that Crane would have to suf-
fer for the crime
The boys story as to what took place
inside the store was the same in its
essential parts as told in his former con-
fessions, and he adhered to it under a
sharp cross-examination. He again
stated that he had come to the place to
buy some lunch, and that he had laid a
dollar upon the counter. Lorden picked
this up and pocketed it, saying that
Valdez owed him dollar. A moment
later he walked out from behind the
counter, and going around to the front
door turned the key in the latch. He
then picked up an ax-handle which was
lying upon the floor and started after
Valdez. saying that he was going to
finish him. The Mexican slipped out of
his way and ran across the room. Lor-
den followed him up, holding his club
over his head in a threatening manner,
ready to strike the boy down as soon as
he got close enough Valdez still avoided
him, and by lodging to and fro man.
aged to keep out of the way. Finally
Lorden got him in corner, and as
there was no chance for escape he drew
his revolver and tried to stand his as
sailant off by telling him that he did
not want to kill him because he consid-
cred MIN friend. Lorden did not heed
the warning, and still pressed forward.
Then Valdez shot him.
Assistant District Attorney McComas
put Valdez through a long and severe
cross-examination, questioning him mi
nutely as to every move made in the
store. The Mexican speaks good Eng
lish and was exceedingly keen in his
answers 1t was impossible to tangle
him on any of the material statements
he had made.
The argument was opened yesterday
afternoon by Judge McComas. This
morning Mr.. Appel will argue the case
for the defense, after which it will go to
the jury.
The herald., 1897-07-01
A BIG JUDGMENT
Dan Mcfarland Ordered to Pay Wies-
endanger S15,632.47

A suit which was brought by Dan Nc
Farland against T. Wiesendanger for an
accounting in certain real estate trans
actions in which the. two were interested,
which has dragged along in the courts
for several years, was finally settled in
department three yesterday morning.
Several months ago Leslie R. Hewitt was
appointed referee by the court to ex-
anime the accounts of the two contest
ants. In the report which was filed the
referee found that Wiesendager was not
indebted to Mcfarland in any sum
whatever, but that Mcfarland was in
debted to Wiesendanger in the action
in the sum of S15632.47.
The court adopted the findings of the
referee and ordered judgment against
Mcfarland in the amount mentioned.
The compensation of the referee was
fixed at $780,
The herald., 1897-07-01
SETTLED OUT OF COURT
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanchez Are Once More
Living Together

The divorce proceedings instituted by
Mrs. Mary E. Sanchez against A. j. San
eh( were dismissed yesterday in the su-
peiior court, on motion of the defendant,
and the two are again living peaceably
together. The divorce was applied for
several months ago, Mrs. Sanchez alleg-
ing cruelty. The husband then filed a
crosse complaint and the case dragged
along in court for some time.
Finally the lawyers dropped out of the
case, as 1t is stated that both parties
were slow in paying fees. Once left to
themselves again the couple decided to
settle their difficulties out of the courts
ana went back to live together.
The herald., 1897-07-01

the car. and at the corner Of Sixteenth
and Bush streets he was jerked on the
car and thrown violently to the ground
as the curve was rounded at a high rate
Of speed. 1t is alleged that the accident
resulted from the carelessness of the mo-
torneer and conductor, who did not slow
up as the curve was reached sufficiently
to permit passeners on the outside to
ride safely.
AS the result of his fall Babcock was
laid up in bed for several weeks and
sustained injuries which are perma-
nent. He has lost he use of his left arm
and shoulder. and his right knee was Sc
verely injured. For these injuries he
asks damages in the amount named.
The herald., 1897-07-01

IN. p. s44) Estate of T. K. Wilson. de-
ceased; accounting of surviving part
ner; citation.
IN. p. 1929 Estate Of Jessie A. Hirsiaw,
deceased final accounting and distri-
button in petition for discharge.
IN. P. 204s) Estate of Daniel Griswold.
deceased petition to set apart the
whole estate for the use and support
of the family.
(52S9) Estate and guardianship OF 1vey
c. Adelner, a minor; annual account
ing of guardian.
IN. P. 2O09) Estate of T. F. Outland, de-
ceased: petition to set apart the
whole estate to the widow.
IN. P. 45O) Estate of Amelia A. Randall,
deceased; final accounting and distri-
button.
IN. p 1791) Estate of Samuel Barker, de-
ceased: report of court in partition.
(N.P. 1920 Estate and guardianship of
Sheldon minors; a petition for the use
of money for the support, maintenance
and education of minors.
IN. p. 1900 Estate and guardianship of
Elizabeth Weis ct al, minors; petition
for an allowance.
IN. P. 1900 Estate of William Wiley, de-
ceased; petition for decree setting apart
the homestead and personal property.
IN. P. 2092) Estate of M. E. Bannister,
deceased: letters of administration.
On. P. 1880 Estate and guardianship Of
Littleboy minors: annual accounting
and report; petition for allowance.
IN. P. 1869 Estate Of William M. Taylor,
deceased: final accounting and distri-
button.
IN. p. 2103) Estate of John Mcconnell
deceased; letters of administration.
IN. P. 2065) Estate of Ambrose Spencer
deceased; letters of administration.
IN. P. 1889 Estate of r. N. C. Wilson. de-
ceased; petition to set apart the whole
estate to widow
IN. p. 1890 Estate Of Ada Helen Howard
deceased; first annual accounting.
Q0,330 Estate of Jacob Hammel, de-
ceased; citation
IN. P. 209S) Estate Of Margaret J. Rupe
probate of will
IN. p. 2l03) Estate of John H. Mcconnell,
deceased; letter of administration.
IN. P. 1860 Estate of E. A. Mead, de-
ceased; final accounting and distribu-
tion.
THREE-Judge York.
(27,23D Lott VS.. Krumdick; trial.
(27,7S9) Estate of E. P. Tresslar; applica-
ton for discharge in Insolvency.
FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
(277lS) Wolfskill VS.. Los Angeles Rail-
way company; trial.
FIvE-Judge Shaw.
(21.725) Orlando VS.. Gray: trial
SIX-Judge Allen.
Nothing set.
COURT-Justice Young.
Holmes VS.. Taylor; trial; 9:3O a. m.
Morris VS.. Colley; trial; 1:3O D. m.
Cox VS.. Wallace: trial; 2:30 p. m.
Standard Collection and Mercantile COM
pany VS.. Burr; trial; 1870 a. m.
The herald., 1897-07-01
SUIT OVER OIL PREMISES
A Verdict for the Plaintiff as Against
One of the Defendants

A decision was rendered yesterday by
Judge Allen In the case of Swanson VS..
the Rex Oil company ct al. a suit to re-
cover three months rent of lot in the
oil district and for the restitution of the
premises. Judgment was rendered
against one of the defendants, W. S.
Liebendofer, for s127.50 and the restitu-
tion of the premises. Judgment was
also rendered in favor of the other party
defendants as against the plaintiff for
their costs in the case.
Liebendofer was employed by the Rex
Oil company, but leased the property
from Swanson upon his own RESPONSE
bility. He did not pay his rent and in
the suit which followed the oil company
was made a party defendant.
The herald., 1897-07-01
A STRANGE DISCRETION
A Married Couple Live Together Only
Three Days

Mrs. Geneva Pelzer appeared before
Judge Shaw yesterday in divorce pro-
ceedings against her husband. Edward
w. Pelzer. whom she claims deserted
her three days after their marriage. The
couple were welded at Lawrence, Kan
sas, on January IA, 1898. Three days
later the groom left for visit to his
parents in Michigan. For time his
wife heard from him frequently but
finally his letters ceased, and she has
never seen him since. About two years
ago she came to Los Angeles. Judge
Shaw reserved his decision in the case
The herald., 1897-07-01
Company Election

An election was held last night by
company c. N. G. c., for the offices of
first and second lieutenant, which re-
suited in Private ]. w. George of COM
pany C being unanimously chosen as
first lieutenant, and First Sergeant Tru-
man Cole of company F as second lieu
tenant
The herald., 1897-07-01
COURT CALENDAR
Cases to Be Called in the Several De-
partments Today


DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
People VS.. Frank Valdez; murder trial;
further hearing.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
(27.16D Thompson ct al. vs. White ct al.
DEPARTMENT THREE-Judge York.
(27.234) Lott VS.. Krumdick.
(27,739) In re insolvency of E. P. Tresslar.
DEPARTMENT FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
(25.370) Hardison VS.. Ferguson ct al.
DEPARTMENT FIVE-Judge Shaw.
(27, 1860 Blake ct al. VS.. Herald Publishing
company.
DEPARTMENT SIx-Judge Allen.
(25. $3.50 Underwood vs.. Underwood.
TOWNSHIP COURT-Justice Young.
Morse VS.. Talcott; $3.50.
Giles VS.. Shaffer; 1870.
Harper VS.. Dodge; 1880.
Tyler VS.. Raines; 2:30.
Los Angeles Lumber company VS.. Nc
Combs; S:00
The herald., 1897-07-01
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our most sincere
and heartfelt thanks to the members of
American lodge No 3S5 I. o. o. F., and to
all Odd Fellows, and to all our numerous
friends who, in their kind sympathy, have
so kindly and tenderly ministered to US
and ours during the late illness and demise
of our much beloved husband and father,
Charles e. Pittman.
MRS. LOUISE C. PITTMAN,
and daughter Pearl
The herald., 1897-07-01
SANTA CATALINA ISLAND
July 3d, 4th and sth

Dazzling water carnival, including
over 200 illuminated crafts Aquatic
sports. Rapturous music. Opening of
the grand ballroom and the Metropole
annex, July Sd.
Fare, going Saturday, returning Sun
day or Monday, $3.50 for the round trip.
Telephone, Main SO. Banning Co.. 222
South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Money Order Forgeries

An epidemic of money order forgeries
seems to have broken out in the San
Joaquin valley. and they are all "up tc
the limit" or for $40. A Chinaman who
struggles with the name Of Chen Zing
Jan is in the Fresno Jail charged with
The herald., 1897-07-01
DAMAGE SUIT
=. W. Babcock Wants $4,000 From the
Traction Company

"a suit was filed in the superior court
yest terday by f. w. Babcock against the
Los Angeles Traction company for dam
ages In the sum of $503750, alleged to
have been sustained by reason Of inju-
hes received while passenger on one
" the defendant company's cars in Oc-
1ober, 1896. The complaint states that
- nbcock was riding on the platform OF
The herald., 1897-07-01

the above offense; a Jap, name unknown,
is being pursued with a warrant for the
same, and Inspector Flint received a
wire from Postmaster Hedrick of Fres-
no that Mexican named Gonzales was
Jailed there and was to be examined on
the same charge at 1:SO yesterday after
noon.
The herald., 1897-07-01

In the district court yesterday the
case of United States VS.. Tripp, charged
under the name of Baker. with using the
mails for the purpose of defrauding, was
continued until today.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Bicycle Prices Reduced

1897 Columbia Bicycles now SIS; 1896 Colum-
bias, $50. Don't miss the opportunity tc
get the best wheel on earth at the price
of low grade machine.
STEPHENS & HICKOK
433 South Broadway
The herald., 1897-07-01
Great Santa Monica Road Race

and San Pedro Judges special leaves
Arcade depot 10:30 a. m. See start, middle
and finish. Southern Pacific round trip.
so cents.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Catalina Island Trains

lite steamer Hermosa. Leave Arcade depot
Saturday, July 3, a. M, 1:4O 5:03. II p. m.
Sunday, S:15 a. M, 5:03 p. m.; Monday
S:15 a. m, 1:40. 5:03 p. m. Round trip, ST.
The herald., 1897-07-01
.JOTTINGS

New Laws for Mine Locators aud Stockholders
Price Is cents. N. A. Wolcott G. Co., prin-
ters and publishers. 12S s. Broadway, Los
Angeles, and all booksellers. The new
blanks conforming to the laws are now
ready.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Rates Fourth of July Week

Southern Pacific round trip one and one
third one and one-fifth and one fare, ac-
cording to distance. July 3, 4, S. Good to
return until the 9Th.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Fourth of july Excursion Rates

July 8, 4 and the Santa Fe will sell
excursion tickets between all stations at
a rate of one and one-third fare, tickets
good returning until July 6.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Our Hore Rr.v

Maier G. Zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons: delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery. 440 Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald., 1897-07-01
California Pensions

California pensions were granted Mon
day as follows:
Original-Harmon S. Kribbs OF Oak
land, Henry H. Snyder of San Diego.
AdditionaEEmery Hughes of Los An
geles.
Widows-Mary ]. Budlong of San
Diego. ft
The herald., 1897-07-01
Santa Monica Trains

On Southern Pacific Fourth of July week.
Saturday, July 8, 12 trains; Sunday 16
trains; Monday 2s trains. See tomorrow S
paper. Round trip, 80 cents.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Fourth of july Rates

On Southern Pacific: Round trip for one
and one-third, one and one-fifth and one
fare, according to distance. Tickets sold
July Sd, 4th, 9Th. good returning until July
9Th
The herald., 1897-07-01

Hawley, King & Co., cor. 9Th st. and Bwy
agents genuine Columbus Buggy company
buggies and Victor bicycles.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Bryan Address

A number Of men wanted to act as ushers
at Bryan address. Call at Silver Repub-
lican headquarters, 31S W. Second st.
The herald., 1897-07-01
San Diego Excursion July I'D and ,d

Round trip from Los Angeles, $500;
tickets good returning within 80 days.
Trains leave Los Angeles at a. m. and
Q p. m. Parlor cars on all trains.
The herald., 1897-07-01
To Be Called Tomorrow

DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
(234D Eusebio Pico; assault with dead
ly weapon.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
IN. p. 1890 Estate of Clara F. Capron,
deceased; petition to sell real estate.
The herald., 1897-07-01
San Francisco Round Trip s,s.oo

| Southern Pacific, July to O. Going
limit July TO- Return limit July 2e. Stop
| overs.
The herald., 1897-07-01

Largest variety Concord business wag.
ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley
King & Co. .,a, ,...
The herald., 1897-07-01
Santa Bar bara $500 Excursion

Southern Pacific, July 2 and 3. Ticket.
good returning thirty days. Stop over a
Ventura.
The herald., 1897-07-01
Santa Barbara ss Excursion

On Southern Pacific, July I'd and Sd. Tick
cts good returning thirty days. Stop-over
at Ventura.
The herald., 1897-07-01

Agents Victor, Heating. World and
March bicycles. Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1897-07-01
DEATHS

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King &.
Co.. cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20

NEARLY COMPLETED.
FreJcriclSsburg's Hospital organisa~
tion-Genernl Ruggies III.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
.-(Special) 1.-The organization or tno
Mary Washington Hospital Association IS
about completed. and the entertainmene
that is to be held to aid in the establishs
ment Of the charity will be an occasion W
be remembered. The ladies. without re-
gard to UNCONVENTIONAL preferences. have
taken hold OF the matter with vim.
Their many meetings have been larSeiN
attended. and the smooth manner WITH
which the proceedings were conductor
speaks well for fredericksburg fair ones.
The entertainment spoken OF ABOVE Will
be varied in its attractions. the principat
attraction being a number by the cnii~
dren, after which older heads VIII contris
butte their share to enliven the occasions
Talent from abroad have promised 10 as>
sist and handsome sum will be reaiizcds
Monday, the ed OF February, Will bs
celebrated by the Brethren OF the Mysud
Tie at their historic lodge. and services
commemorative of Washington's birth~
day will be held. Each member OF Mo-
has the privilege of Inviting one lady
the wife, mother. or daughter OF Master
Mason. The ladies are bidding high FOE
the privilege. As the lodge-room IL SMALL
a great many will necessarily be disap-
pointed.
Professor Hodge. OF the institute. VIII
deliver an entertaining lecture on tina
building of Solomon's temple. He VIII
give Illustrations Of the work by erecting
in miniature the temple a. described "A
Masonry and Holy Writ.
General Daniel Ruggles. we'll known IN
the United States and the Confederate
armies, and who constructed the defences
around Aqua creek and Potomac river In
the Pawnee lays, at the beginning OF thc
late war, Is critically Ill at hts home, IN
this city. General Ruggles Is In his &tn
year. He was breveted during the Mexi~
can war for gallant conduct on several
battle-felds. and at It's close ranked az
brigadier-genera I'm the United states
army. He was born and reared in Massa<
chusetts. but came South when tho war
broke out and cast his fortunes with US.
General Ruggies was commissioned by thd
Governor OF Virginia as a general OF tina
State troops before the Confederate Cow
eminent was organized
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-20
,o,E FULLER AT THE ACADEMY.
Her Wonderful Dancing Is the
Poetry of Motion.

Fortune often spins her wheel at
terrible mace in the world theatrical, but
rarely does she cause it to make a swifter
revolution than in the case Of the dancing
darling Of the Folies Bergeres, whom
Paris has grudeingly lent TO America
for a short tour of this Continent. Only
n lou, wears ago Miss Loie Fuller wooed
fortune vainly in a play called Caprice"
Rut a wear or two makes all the dlne-
renee. and last night Miss Fuller maze
her appearance at the Academy TO con-
firm All the wonderful stories told OF
her strange choreograpnic feats' ana 10
offar that priceless commodity new
sensation.
ad nauseam. but none like this. For 1t
wonld not be overstating the case TO
aav that every whirl of drapery Is a
reyeIation. A brilliant blot of color
AGAINST an inky background, the sort
masses of silk twinlng round the little
arms and graceful form, take the
strangest and most startling shapes.
Leaning tongue of flame, revolving wheels
of foam surging green pillows flecked
with gray. woolly cataracts. snowy ava
lancbes. dazzling spirals, shimmery
sheets of spray, the most enchanting
harmonies Of color leap into sight a
moment and are gone. Hardly can 1t be
called dancing, less 20 than the efforts
of Miss Fullers feeble imttators, who
have hut made her triumph more COM
nlete. But a bewitching peep into fairy
land It is, and who misses this sequel
TO Eliason's performance of magic misses
the cunningest appeal 10 the eye that the
Academy has yet MADE.
There will be only one performance to-
dav-at 2.30 o'clock.