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Now at Liberty on Bond Awaiting
Trial ON Two Charges

BY Judge Owens in the police court
yesterday morning Calvin S. Hastings,
the notorious medical electrician" 'yas
held for trial on the charge OF having
performed an abortion upon Fannie
Norris, q colored girl The greater por-
tion of the evidence was heard couple
of weeks ago and the case for the pros
ecution was completed, but on motion
of the attorneys for the defense thr-mat-
ter was continued several times for tes-
timony on their side.
Yesterday forenoon at $3.50 Hastings
appeared in court with his attorney,
John t. Jones. who announced that the
defendant had concluded to offer no
evidence. On this Hastings was ordered
held for trial under bonds in the sum of
$4,000. In both the abortion and murder
cases Hastings has now furnished bonds
and is at liberty. being once more DOM
iciled in his Spring street den, where
he has resumed his practice. Mrs. Wea-
Yer is not at present with him, but is
stopping with friends. Pending his trial
for the murder of Lillian Hattery on
May 9th next, Hastings will do busi-
ness at the old stand.
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United Workmen

st. Elmo lodge No 23S will confer the
Master workman degree on four candi-
dates and the Junior Workman degree
on two at the meeting next Monday
night
Los Angeles lodge No. So has five can
didates for the Workman degree next
wednesday night The work VIII be
done in the amplified form. which IN
cludes the new paraphernalia and screen
work. The ceremony in consequence
will be unusually interesting, and a very
large attendance of Workmen from an
the lodges in the city and vicinity may
be expected.
University lodge No. S04 conferred the
Junior degree upon three candidates
Thursday night.
Foreman Fitzgerald Of Southern Cali
fornia lodge has been duly installed as
p,astsr workman Of that lodge, the for
mer master having resigned
The grand lodge session opens IN san
Francisco April at 10 a. M
reech about 500
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Masonic

King Solomon Lodge of Perfection No.
8, Scottish rite, conferred the fourteenth
or secret master degree upon large
class of candidates last evening. Next
Friday the fifth, or degree OF perfect
master. will be conferred by this lodge.
Much interest is being manifested in
the approaching work by the Shriners,
which occurs on the evening OF April
10th. The number of novices will be
large and the mobiles will gather from
far and near to see them cross the burn
ing sands of the desert.
Los Angeles commandery No. 3. Il.
T., conferred the order of the temple
Thursday night. Stated meeting Tor
April next Thursday night.
Los Angeles council, II. & S. NJ, Will
confer the degrees of royal ana select
master upon a large class next Tuesoay
night, after which there will be hne
spread in the banquet hall.
Signet chapter No. 81 r. A. NJ, Will
hold its stated meeting April 9TH.
South Gate lodge had work IN the
fellowcraft degree last evening.
The grand master of California Will
visit Los Angeles next month.
Pentalpha lodge No. POP conferred the
first degree Tuesday night. Work in the
third next Tuesday evening
Southern California lodge No 2'S
made three fellowcraft Masons Wednes-
day night.
Hollenbeck lodge No. 319 conferred the
degree of Master Mason Tuesday night
in due form. -
Several Blue lodges will hold their
stated monthly meetings next week.
The length of your cable tow in old
Scottish workings was; For E. A.. Two
miles by day and one by night; +. c.
three miles by day and two by night;
M NJ. five miles by day and three by
night.
The beautiful altar and lights present
ed TO the Albany, N. Y, Masonic hall, by
r. w. Solomon Strasser have been
placed in the Ten Eyck room and are
said to be the most original, unique ana
artistic to be found in any Masonic
lodge room. The altar rests upon base
of onyx and Belgian marble, set in imi-
tation of the ground floor of King Solo
mons temple. 1t has upon 1t emblems
of the order and is appropriate IN design
and magnificent in execution.
Alta recent meeting of st. Johns lodge
No. l of New York city, many eminent
Masonic visitors were present. Ihere
was "A profusion os flowers and the price
less washington Bible rested upon bed
of roses on the altar. Reference was
made in the addresses to the age OF st.
Johns lodge, which was organized III
the last century, and had been witness
of the stirring scenes which won lor
this country the boon of freedom. The
Bible upon the altar was reverenced by
every Mason in the country, for upon 1t
this country began a career unsurpassed
in the annals of history, when the FORE
most man of his time, the fore
most Mason of this land, assumed the
oath of office as the first president or
the United States.
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Fraternal Brotherhood

THE most important local news OF TINS
order the past week was the lnstilutlon
of Free Harbor lodge No. at san eur ,'
ON Tuesday night. The ceremonies tooh
place at Swinford hall under the uire1 -
ZION of the Supreme President Z. I.
Dandv Suprenne Secretary G. $. Bar
tholomew and Supreme Auditor Geo;
Nolan of Los Angeles. The charter ilst
Included fifty-seVen names, majority
Of whom were secured by Bro. j. rem
nant. The new lodge starts under tne
most favorable auspices, win the IoI.
lowing officers: w. II. Townsend, past
nresident: j. A. Weldt, president; e
p. Hasselbrock. vice preSlueI,e, w, a.
Ready. secretary; George Bentley, treas
urer. ]. r.. Brown. chaplain; W. A. eel
,lon. physician; II. c. Pease, sergeant
c. Crisp, master at arms; j. heene!,
inner doorkeeper; A. Kelterer, outer
doorkeeper: j. c. Clemens, d. r. Gay,
G Crisp. trustees. Lodge meetings VIII
be held weekly on Tuesday evenings.
The membership includes many OF .ne
best citizens of San Pedro ana the iousc
has good prospects for the future.
bartholomew lodge No. had an IN
teresting meeting Wednesday night.
Besides other business one new MEMBER
was admitted.
DANDY lodge No. 4 has changed its
name 10 Sunset. This lodge is now MAX
ing good progress. SICK peneht oe-
partment has been added. At the meet
ing last night one candidate was given
the degree.
The new Ladies' lodge had another
meeting last night, with good results.
The new lodge win have large men,
bership.
The funeral of ]. A. Burkhardt, lato
a member of Bartholomew lodge No. ),
who died last Sunday evening, took
place on Tuesday afternoon from the
family residence. The following mem
bers of No acted as pail bearers: M.
w. Martin, z. A. Beck. J. S. Pridham,
L. r. Jones, ]. X. Miller and A. II. Sny-
der.
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Improved Order Red Men

Past Sachem J. A. Grasp is still unable
to follow the hunt on account of poor
health.
Cocopah Tribe is also looking after a
sick brother named Magney, who is 4
member Of Seminole Tribe No 54, San
Francisco.
CocofG,h Tribe had good meeting on
Thursday last, and the prospects for a
large increase of membership are good
Past Great Incahonee Andrew H.
Patton. who retired from that chieftain-
cy last September, has been appointed
general organizer for the American
Legion of Honor. Brother Patton is the
only great chief of the Improved Order
of Redmen that was ever sent to the
Pacific coast in the interests of Redman-
ship.
The herald., 1897-03-27
SOUTH CALIFORNIA SPECIALS
CONTINUED

Leon Carterie to foreclose two mort
cages on lot 2 Rancho La Vega, AGA
acres, aggregating $4,000
The Combination Mining company of
Los Angeles today filed its articles of
Incorporation in this county. The cap
ital stock is 100000, ard the number Of
shares into which it IS divided is 100000.
each of the par value of 81. The amount
of the capital stock which has been actu-
ally subscribed is $4,000, and the fol-
lowing are the names of the stockhold-
ers: f. w. Flint, j. +. Flint. +. b. Flint
and J. r. Holmes. The purposes for
which the corporation is formed are to
carry on the business of mining for gold.
silver, platinum and any and all other
minerals and mineral substances.
Subscriptions are now being raised for
the spring and summer concerts at the
boulevard. AS soon as the necessary
amount is subscribed, the band will play
every Sunday afternoon at Plaza del
Mar
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B. and p. Order Elks

A most interesting and important
meeting Of Los Angeles lodge No. 80
was held at its hall on South Main street
Wednesday night, a large number of
members of the order being present
The principal business was the election
of the following officers DR.. w. \. Ken
nedy, exalted ruler; John Brink
esteemed leading knight; T. Q. Hail.
esteemed loyal knight; Thomas Dar-
moody, esteemed leading knight; George
F. McLain, treasurer; NJ. Lehman, sec
retary William Briggs, tyler; T.. V.
Maud, trustee.
After the election of officers Charles
Brown and A. M Nixon We're initiated
in due and regular form. Ar impromp-
til social was held later, which included
musical and other specialties by Dudley
Prescott. T. Finney J. NJ. Ward, Barney
Fagan,i Dion Romandy and Signor
Abramoff Refreshments followed, and
the social festivities continued until 1880
q. IN.
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stones at her, and do all in their power
to make her life miserable. District At
norney A. A. Oglesby today sent for the
chief offender and warned him to desist.
Judge Frank F. Oster of San Bernar-
dino is still presiding in the superior
court for Hon. w. b. Cope. Today's pro-
ceedings were as follQvs:
Guardianship of Julia Warnhoiz, in
sane-Continued until April 8.
J. C. Wilson vs.. the Alcatraz Asphalt
company-Suit on an oil contract; case
on trial and testimony concluded.
James Wight, native of Scotland and
a subject of Queen Victoria, yesterday
declared his intention TO become ciu-
zen of the United States.
A petition from Santa Maria. praying
that the board of supervisors build
bicycle road between the towns of santa
Maria and Guadalupe, has been filed
with County Clerk Doyle.
Joseph Howard has Instituted proceed
ings against Bernardo de la Cuesta and
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ROYAL Arcanum

Sunset council had a good meeting on
Monday night. Four applications were
received.
Regent f. II. Woodman of Sunset
council reports his council in a highly
prosperous condition. with prospects for
a still larger increase in membership.
The twentieth anniversary of the order
viii be celebrated at Boston, Mass, on
May 20.
A new council will soon be instituted
at Oakland.
California is making an effort to Sc
cure a grand council and will probably
succeed before long.
The number of applications received
by the order during the month of jan
uary was 1922; in February, 1244: men,
bership of the order February 2s, 1897.
19i .061; total disbursements of the order
for benefits since organization, $50, ,317,
594.S2.
Assessment No. PAP has been laid, and
is payable on or before May 1.
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Eastern Star

Acacia chapter celebrated its twenty
first birthday last Saturday night with
an interesting social program after the
work of the chapter. Many of the chap
ter officers and members and past ma
irons and patrons We're present and
made appropriate remarks. 1t was
memorable meeting
South Gate chapter will nave consld-
erable initiatory work next month.
The new chapter at Penryn, Placer
county, was instituted last Saturday
evening.
The most worthy grand matron, Mrs.
Ella T. Hall, expresses herself highly
pleased at her reception by the chapter 8
in Southern California.
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Ancient Order Foresters

Court Angel City No S244 is now in a
very prosperous condition. From one
to five candidates are initiated at each
meeting. Next Monday night the court
will give their monthly social hop at
their hall, 81 South Main street. These
socials are largely attended and very
enjoyable.
Brother Robinson, past grand officer
of Court Southern California, was among
the visitors at the last meeting of Court
Angel City.
Court Gold of Ophir, Pasadena. is al
ready known as one OF the best in South
ern California. Its membership COM
prses some of the best citizens of the
Crown of the Valley and its popularity
is increasing.
The new ritual of the order goes into
effect on April 9Th
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Roval Foresters

In response to an invitation from the
La Fiesta committee to appear in the
parade, Major General r. L. Wirschins
and Brigadier General William F..
Reayis Of the Royal Foresters of Cali
fornia have issued orders to their re-
spective staffs and all Sir Knights of the
First brigade to report to them in full
dress uniform and mounted at II o'clock
noon, on Wednesday, April 21st, to take
part in the Fiesta parade AS this will
be their first public appearance with
their elegant new uniforms the public
may expect to see something very at
tractive in this line All Foresters Will
be especially interested. Without doubt
the new uniform of the Royal Foresters
of Los Angeles Encampment is the rich
est that is worn by any fraternal mill
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Ordination Service

Tomorrow morning at II o'clock at st.
Johns church, the Rt. Rev. Bishop John
son will ordain to the Office and order of
Geacon-W. Chas. Joseph French, M. A.,
a graduate of Yale and of the Divinity
school at San Mateo, Cal. Mr.. French
has recently been assisting the Rev. b.
w. r. Tayler as lay reader at st. Johns
and at st. James Mission, Colegrove.
Rev Tayler will present him for ordina-
tion, the Rev DR.. Trew preaching the
ordination sermon
The herald., 1897-03-27
The Divorce Mill

Nora Stevens yesterday filed her COM
plant against w. NJ. Stevens.
Charles McLaren also filed his COM
plant in divorce against Emeline Nc
Laren, on the ground of desertion,
Cleraentina Rose was granted de-
cree by Judge York divorcing her from
Joseph Rose, on the ground of cruelty.
The herald., 1897-03-27
Vha Rahakahs

Edelweiss Lodge No. go initiated two
candidates last Friday evening.
Una lodge No. 172 had initiatory work
last Saturday night.
Arbor Vitae lodge initiated candidate
Tuesday night.
Work on the new orphanage at Gilroy
was commenced this week. and the con-
tract calls for its completion in 140 days.
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The Lady Maccabees of Los Angeles
are enjoying regular boom In member
ship and popularity. Banner Hive re-
ports seventeen new members. Los An
eeles Hive, fifteen; and Star Hive, which
has Just received dispensation, is tax
ing in many new members.
Supreme Commander Lillian HOLSTER
was present at the Oregon state conven-
ton of the Maccabees at Portland on the
24th. From that point she went TO SAT-
Lake City.
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Hold for Horse Stealth &

George Spawn. a youth accused of
stealing a bicycle from Harold Hawks.
was yesterday given preliminary exami-
nation before justice Morrison on
charge of grand larceny and held to an
swer to the superior court for trial under
bonds of $780,
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Chosen Friends

Carnation Council No. SO had five ap-
plications for membership at the last
meeting. This council has become a
good social as well as fraternal organi-
cation. Another social will be held next
Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Council No. 1893 has fine
degree team and Is doing good work.
Guardian Council No. 90 is increasing
in membership and popularity.
Much interest is manifested in the
meeting of the grand council at San
Francisco next week.
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Rathbone Sisters

Purity temple No. will confer the
degree on several candidates this even
ing.
A tally-ho party of ten Rathbone Sis
ters enjoyed a drive Wednesday after
noon and a lurch at the residence OF
Mrs. A. z. Landers, at Prospect park.
1t was very pleasant occasion.
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The structure will cost s11. 700. About
$4,000 more is necessary than was expect
ed to complete the furnishings and out
buildings, and a strong appeal is made
to subordinate lodges which have not
contributed to the cause TO do so at
once.
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In the fall of last year suit was brought
against G. w. Maxwell of the Los An
geles directory, to recover $3.50 f0r blocks
supplied to the City Block company by
the Barnes cpnpany. and judgment was
given for plaintiff for $3.50. Yesterday At
torney Hyatt, in behalf of plaintiff. had
the pleasure of receiving the money in
of the judgment.
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Dismissed and Discharged

Upon motion of Deputy District At
torney James and the payment of $40
court costs, the battery charge against
Ernest Cuneo was yesterday dismissed
by Justice Owens in the police court
and the defendant discharged.
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league. has resigned his position on ac-
count of the fact that he could not give
the business the time and attention nee
essary.
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LADY Maccabees

ton q grand reception in San francisco
on the evening of Tuesday next.
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HASTINGS AGAIN HELD

tary order. and 1t is strictly United
States regulation.
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umph of one section, not wholly of one
party, but of all sections and all the
people. The North and South no
longer divide on the old lines. but
upon principles and po icies; and in this
fact surely every lover Of he C r7Ts
try can find caus" for true fel citation.
Let us rejoice in and cultivate tn spirit.
1t will be my constant aim to do nothing
ard permit nothing TO be done that will
arrest or disturb this growing sentiment
of unity and cooperation, this revival of
esteem and utilization which now ami
mates so many thousands in both the old
and the antagonisic sections, but l shall
chcerfully do everything possible to pro-
mote or increase it
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BLAZE AT OSHKOSH.

Wagon Factory Burned Involving n l. ,ss
of 100000.
OSHKOSH, Wis, March 5.-Char es
Stretch, Jr., of q. Stretch & Bros,
whose 3-story wagon factory, frame,
sheet iron covered, extending through
from Eighth to Ninth street, was to-
tally destroyed by fire, says the loss is
$1OO OoO
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aim to pursue firm and dignified foreign
policy, which shall be just impartial and
ever watchful of our natitnal honor. and
always insisting upon the enforcement of
the lawful rights of American citizens
everywhere. Our diplomacy should seek
nothing more, and accept nothing less,
than Is due us. We want no wars of con-
quest; we must avoid the temptation of
territorial aggression. War should never
be entered upon until every agency of
peace has failed; peace is preferable to
war IN almost every contingency. Arbi
tration is the true method of settlement
Favors the Arbitration Treaty.
1t was recognized as the best mems Of
adjustment of differences between en-
ploycrs and employees by the Forty ninth
congress and its appli cation was extended
TO our diplomatic relations by the unan-
taouS concurrence of the senate and house
of the Fifty-first congress. The latter res
Olution was accepted as the basis of nego-
tiations with us by the British house of
commons in 1893, and upon our invitation
a treaty of arbitration between the United
States and Great Britain was signed at
Washington and transmitted to the SEN
ate for its ratification in January last
Since this treaty is clearly the result
of our own initiative; since 1t
has been recognized as the
leading feature of our foreign policy,
throughout our entire national history
the adjustment of difficulties by judicial
methods rather than by force of arms
and since it presents to the world the
glorious example of reason and peace, not
passion and war. controlling the relations
bnt
world, an example certain to be followed
by Others, | respectfully urge the early
action OF the senate thereon, not merely
as matter Of policy, but as u duty to
mankind. The Importance aud moral in
huence Of the ratification of such treaty
can hardly be overeStimatcd in the cause
of advancing civilization. 1t may well
engage the best thought of the statesmen
and people and every country, and l can
not but consider ii fortunate that it was
reserved to the United States to have the
leadership in so grand a work.
Mr.. Mckinley then touched upon his
reasons for calling an extra session, say
ing that the will of the people would be
more fully realized at this time than it
could be if the business We're to await the
| cOnvening of a regular session nearly a
year hence Then. too there was no cleo
| tion in the immediate future, and any
measure enacted would have time to bo
| tried before one should be held
In conclusion he said:
Let me again repeat the words of the
oath administered 10y the chief justice,
which in their respc q We spheres, so far as
applicable. | would nave all my country
men observe:
II will faithfully execute the Office OF
president of the United States and will, tC
| the best of my ability preserve, protect
| States
This is the obligation l have reverently
| taken before the Lord Most High. TC
| keep it will le my single purpose, my
| constant prayer-and l shall confidently
rely upon the forbearance and assistance
| of all the people in the discharge of my
solemn responsibilities
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The Extra Session.

1t has been the uniform practice Of each
president to avoid, so far as possible, the
convening of congress in extraordinary
session. 1t is an example which, under
ordinary circumstances and in the alb
sence of a public necessity, is to be COM
mended But failure to convene the
representatives of the people in congress
in extra session when it involves neglect
of public I. d.lty, places the responsibility
of such neglect upon the executive >him-
self. The condition of the public treas
ury, as has been indicated, demands the
immediate consideration of congress. 1t
alone has the power to provide reve-
nues for the government. Not to
convene 1t under such circumstances
l can view in no other sense than the
neglect OF a plain duty. l do not sympa-
thiZe with the sentiment that congress in
session Is dangerous to our general bus-
nessinterests. Its members are the agents
of the people, and their presence at the
seat OF government in the execution of the
sovereign will, should not operate as an
injury but benefit. There could be no
better time to put the government upon n
sound financial and economic basis than
now. The people have only recently voted
that this should be done, and nothing is
more binding upon the agents of their
will than the
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1t has always seemed to me that the
postponement of e meeting of congress
until more than year after it has been
chosen, deprives congress too often Of the
inspiration of the popular will, and the
country Of the corresponding benefits 1t
Is evident, therefore, that to postpone
action in the presence of so great u neces-
sity would be unwise on the part of the
executive because unjust to the interests
OF the people. Our actions now will be
freer from mere partisan consideration
than If the question of tariff revision was
postponed until the regular session of con-
gress. We are nearly two years from
Il congressional elections and pol
itics cannot SO greatly distract
us as If such contest was Immediately
pending We can approach the problem
calmly and patriotically. -ithout fearing
its effect upon an early t0,ction. Our fel-
low citizens who disagree with us upon
the character Of this legislation prefer to
have the question settled now, and per.
haps settled 50 reasonably as to insure
great perrnanence. Again, whatever ac-
ton congress may take will be given a
fair opportunity for trial before the peo-
pie are called to pass judgment upon it
and this l consider a great essential to the
rightful and lasting settlement Of the
question. In view of these considerations, y
l shall deem it my duty AS prcsid mt to
convene congress in extraordinary session
on Monday. March Is, 1897.