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The herald., 1898-01-08
WRIT OF MANDATE
Settles the Title Question in a Vast
Land Tract


In the several suits by the government
VS.. the Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany, a dismissal was entered yesterday
in the circuit court on motion of Joseph
II. Call, Esq, as to certain lands in
volved in suits, in which the title to
something over a million acres of land,
in what is known as the overlapping At
lantic and Pacific railway grant, and
that of the Southern Pacific was in
question.
Mr.. Call, of this city, has been
the means of saving to the government
all of this domain, which is found in the
various Southern California counties
and has fought the case through all of
the courts until a few days ago he got
a decision from the United States Su-
preme Court, in favor of the govern
ment. This decision took from the rail-
road company this vast amount of
land, and vested the title again in the
government, but left the question of the
rights of those people who had pur-
chased from the railway company I'M
settled According to the wording of
the decision these innocent purchasers
were deprived of their title, as they held
from the railway company, and the law
as found was that the company had not
title to convey
Mr. Call returned from Washington
Thursday, however, with a writ of man
date from the Supreme Court which re-
lieves all embarrassing phases from the
matter. This writ ordered a dismissal
of the suit as far as certain lands are
concerned, these lands being those pur-
chased from the railway company by
bona-fide settlers. The purpose of this
is to permit these settlers to perfect
their title by paying the government the
price they would have had to pay if the
land had been purchased from it in the
first place.
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apart certain realty was denied. and
the account of Executor G. l.. LIE Mes
nager was settled and the money in his
hands turned in.
Everything is clear now for final set
Element. The decree has been prepared
apportioning the estate, and only a
trustee has to be appointed by the court.
And then-finis. But there is many a
slip between the cup and the lip" and 1t
is not impossible that some attorney Will
make a false move and then the combat
would again rage and a fresh attack be
made, in the way of costs and lawyers
fees, on what remains of the celebrated
Leonis estate. 1t is altogether doubtful
what the estate is worth, being mostly
in land. There is 5000 acres in one tract
at Elizabeth Lake but it is certain that
the entire estate is of large value.
The herald., 1898-01-08
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday from the office of the
county clerk:
Addison C. Dewey, a native of Illinois,
aged SO years, and resident of North
Ontario, and May Johns, native of
Pennsylvania. aged 80 years, and resi-
dent of San Jose, Santa Clara county.
Joseph D. Huneau, native of France,
aged go years, and resident of Los An
geles, and Mrs. Mary Gagnaire, a native
of France also, aged SO years, and a
resident Of San Pedro.
The herald., 1898-01-08
FATALLY INJURED
An Ironworker Falls Three Stories in
the Laughlin Block

James Adams, a riveter, 20 years of
age, employed on the iron work in the
construction Of the new Laughlin block,
on South Broadway, lost his balance
while at work on the steel frame yester-
day morning and fell three stories from
the fifth to the second floor, striking on
a steel beam in his descent He was
picked up unconscious and removed
to the receiving hospital. He had
sustained compound fracture of the
left arm at the elbow, which will make
amputation necessary. He was also
seriously injured about the head.
At o'clock last evening the patient
had not recovered consciousness, and it
is feared that his injuries are fatal.
Adams came here about two weeks ago
from Pittsburg, Pa, and has been living
in a First street lodging house. He was
we'll liked by those who knew him.
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of four hens and three chicks, although
If the latter had not come to an UNI
timely end about Thanksgiving time
they would doubtless at the present time
be happy matrons-that is, IL they sue
ceeded in surviving the festivities of
Christmas. AS a Renaissance, however,
and also as matter of Identification, the
lower leg and foot Of one Of the defunct
turkeys were filed as exhibits in the
case, and were handled by the clerk with
the gingerly daintiness requisite when
a turkey bone is taken in the fingers.
Witnesses for the plaintiff swore posi-
lively that the birds had been sold to
him, and there being no testimony to
combat this, judgment was given for the
plaintiff.
The herald., 1898-01-08
THE TURKEY CASE
An Odd Exhibit Filed and Judgment
Given to Plaintiff

The parties to the turkey suit" set
forth by The Herald yesterday, ap-
peared before judge Van Dyke later in
the day to have their differences adj
justed. The plaintiff C. w. Holden, is
colored man, and appeared in court
with several witnesses of the same kid
ney, while the defendant w. NJ. Stevens
is white man and runs a hog and
CHICKEN ranch on Santa Fe avenue
The testimony developed the fact that
the seven turkeys alleged to have been
appropriated" by Stevens, consisted
The herald., 1898-01-08
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
Made Its Final Report Yesterday and
Was DISCHARGED

The federal grand jury made its final
report yesterday, and returned three in
dictments against Joseph Brandal and
Charles Goessel who are charged with
brewing brandy in Van Ness canyon,
San Luis Obispo county, with a cheerful
disregard of such trifles as taxes, IL
censes, etc. The report also states in
cidentally that the charges made
against Bernard Permasse, Charles
Kurtz, Andre Faure and Peter Foley.
were found untenable. The jury was
discharged.
The herald., 1898-01-08
> THE LEoNIS CASE
Peace Now Reigns and the Estate Will
Be Distributed

The thrice notorious Leonis case is
almost at an end, and when that con-
summation has been reached proving
listeners about Department two of the
superior court may very probably hear
q fervent "Hallelujah! Amen" uttered
by Judge Clark, and as fervently reit-
Grated by the officials Of the department.
And nary one is Methodist, either.
Repeatedly allusion has been made to
the terrible tangle in which the estate
has become involved through the fidel-
ity of the two brothers, Miguel and Jean
Leonis, one to the other. Each one made
a will devising his estate to his brother,
and when they both died, heirs sprung
from every direction, some claiming I'M
der one will, some under the other and
some under both. 1t was just beauti-
full mix-up-from a lawyers standpoint.
For over eight years the heirs have
been fighting by their attorneys, and it
is but just to say that this has been done
effectively. Not infrequently the law
yers engaged in independent "spats" on
their own account, but that is all over
now. Yesterday the galaxy of legal tall
ent representing the heirs lined up as
follows: Judge Brousseau, Max Lowen-
thai, Leon Loeb (French consult, Major
Bell, H. H. Appel, Dunnigan & Dumb
gan and W. K. Dial. There We're others,
but they were unavoidably absent from
what proved to be legal love feast. In
the background r. H. F. Variel, Sylves-
ter Mascarel, A. Goytino and John l..
Plummer watched the proceedings in
which they had interest with compla-
cence.
Attorney Appel was master of cere-
monies and read over to the court all
the necessary papers regarding dis
bursements, etc. The petition for a
special administrator was dismissed;
the petition of John C. Plummer to set
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away with certain goods with unlawful
intent to defraud a creditor was dis
missed by Justice Young yesterday.
In the suit of ]. Thorp vs. T. Wilkerson
ct al. being an action in claim and de-
livery. Judge Allen yesterday gave
judgment for the defendant. The value
Of the property involved is about 1851.
Lucius K. Chase was yesterday ad-
mitted to practice in the circuit court on
motion of w. J. Trask
The herald., 1898-01-08
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec i.s. 1887.

This Is to certify that 81 Wong HIM cured mo
of liver and kidney troubles va sfsst{ G Sa5
stipated and my back ached 2? much tnas n ~
great trouble In sleeping When I Wens 70 ~:
Wong Him, he felt my pulse and SAID my troueeSs
were caused by 10 grippe Snicn s nna tSan
thought anyone could know took his mcd l.s
as directed and am now we'll. have gained e,gns
better and feel better in every way than Tor years
I can cheerfully recommend DR.. Wong Him 20 the
s''h' 100 West Ann st. Police Officer I. A. Qltza
The herald., 1898-01-08

Cured Of Stomach and Liver Troubles by Dr.
Wong Him, Of Sal g Hope st.. Los Angeles Cal
that Dr.. Wong Him's treatment Ia my case hsp
been most successful For years l have beea
troubled with the kidney and stomach troubles Z
received no permanent help. Dr.. Wong Him's
treatment has removed all tendency OF these trou;
like Or. Wong Hims Ideas OF Herb Tfeatmenk
cleaning and Tenovatng the systern before buldine
has done great deal o. good 70 me- and that !
have found him to be wellsducated man, una -
Stunning and kind commaudlng The respecs OF a'A
sood people very Mss Mss sThfEA HUNTER
Los Angeles, Cal, April % 1897, Cd beaievue AVS
The herald., 1898-01-08
JOTTINGS
Our Home Brew

Maier & zobelein's lager, fresh from their
brewery. on draught in all the principal
saloons: delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery, $40 Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald., 1898-01-08

Hawley. King & Co.. cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway, agents genuine Columbus Bug
gy company buggies and Victor bicycles
The herald., 1898-01-08

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Kawley, King
& Co.
The herald., 1898-01-08
Baggage Notice

Brights Special Delivery checks baggage
to all points One trunk. 35c; round trip.
5Oc. 4O4 s. Broadway. chamber commerce
building,
The herald., 1898-01-08

Throat Troubles. To allay the irritation
that induces coughing use Browns Bron-
chial Troches." A simple and safe remedy
The herald., 1898-01-08
College .Kickers

A football match will be played this
afternoon at o'clock at Fiesta park
between the Los Angeles high school and
Occidental college. The teams will be as
follows:
col ILL
The herald., 1898-01-08
Browns Hot Air Furnace

Fits the climate and pocketbook. Heating
houses, hallsetc., specially. 1H3 E. Fourth
The herald., 1898-01-08

Latest styles wall paper at A. A. Eek
strom's, 224 South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-01-08

Everything on wheels. Hawley King &
Co., corner Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1898-01-08

Wall paper. late styles, low prices at
A. A. Eckstroms. 1924 South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-01-08

Agents Victor, Heating. World and March
bicycles. Hawley. King & Co.
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four months had resained my lost .nesh and
health. and today am well and sound. In Dr..
any disease that he bays he can cure have IN,
bounded confidence and faith, and would rocoub
n B. TAYLOR
President Citizens Bank South Riverside Cal
Sept o. 1897
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DR.. WONG HIM
S31 South Hope Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

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g. Hope ST., Los Angelica
Cal.-Dear siri In JUS
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OF the bowelA l was
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OF flesh and became 10
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that ! was unable 70 AZ
tend TO business I then
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with DIR. Wong Him. The
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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-13

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How PEACE WAS MADE

government cambon and bearing the signature of Queen
Christina The cable dispatch by today
thory to the protocol and stated that the written authorization
would follow signed queen regent the name the king Prior
the of today NJ Tebut dispatch
retary Day. and accepted sufficient
sign in behalf suan When the written will
presented to the state department
The examination Of the protocol satisfactory
ment handed Cambon first then Secretary Day.
last detail in making the protocol binding administered
Secretary de charge Of the chncery work. who attached the seal
Of the United States
CEREMONY OF SIGNING
Throughout ceremony but the gners remained standing
Cambon signing for spn occupied the which Secretary
the Navy Long vacation usually occupies The president
stood the left hand the
retary Day. Thiebau and M Cambon named
the left side Of the table, The party portions
Of the
No credentials produced during meeting at the White
House. the president accepting Secretary Days that this had
o'clock when the hna attached protocol with
in the knowledge of all officials this
treaty protocol had been signed the White House As this
concluded Acting Secretary Allen of navy department Secretary
and AdGen Corbn appeared having
House by the president and they admitted into just
to witness Of features
when the president requested the hand ambassador through
him returned thanks the sister republic
her bringing peace ambassador
personally for the important played the
latter replied suitable his disposition
Mckinley proclamation which he had caused Ia
be drawn suspnding host M
Cmbon who expressed his appreciation of the action delay
Acting Secretary Allen hasened telephone cable
Philippines Sampson Guantanamo
yards and stations ho Immediately There dispatch
boat Hong Kong and it believed that in
tyeight hours at top speed.
ORDERS TO THE ARMY
On the part Of the while Secretary Agr avaed himself Of
the telephone AGen Corbn baved to
the department. where he Immediately
been prepared in advance all of the military
their operations The state department fulfilled duty notifying
diplomatic and consular agents of the taken.
All the fomaties having been disposed
hour chatting with those present and hen
nung in force the ambassador his
and driven the embassy.
The pen which used by Secretary Day signing
was given to Chief Clerk Michael the state department
spoken it. M Thiebaut secured the
Upon emerging from the White House Secretary
earnest congratulations of the present
protocol He stated that the
dednive treaty would not be appointed for days. declined
to indicate who they would be-
ORDERS TO THE NAVY
WASHINGTON Aug l21n proclamation
sued by the president supendng hos orders
ing to naval commanders at the several stations the United
Cuba and the Philippines carrying the
amaton The department not only transmitted the predsnt
proclamation in full to the dio
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
TORNADO IN ONTARIO.
Five Persons Killed and Numh1r Seri
Ously Injured at st. GATHERINGS.

OuGlY injured aL ST. CdIRGGInSSs
ST. GATHERINGS. Ont, Sept 28.-A
tornado struck Merriton, tea miles
from this. city, with terrible violence
yesterday afternoon, killing five per-
sons and injlring many
The Lincoln paper mill was un-
rooted and badly wrecked. as was the
power house Of the Acetylene Gas
works.
Other prominent buildings unroofed
or partly wrecked were the Orange
hall, the public school, st. James
church and the Presbyterian church.
There were forty pupils ia the pub
lie school when it collapsed. The chill
dren were covered with piles of debris
and many were badly injured. Frank
Moffatt. one of the pupils, was dead
when taken from the ruins. Mrs. John
Buckley was killed just as she was
about to enter the front door of her
house, a flying piece of lumber strik-
ing her on the head.
In St. GATHERINGS the armOry of the
local militia force was practically de-
molished. Falling chimneys crashed
through the roof OF the Collegiate in
stitute, narrowly missing a company
of students who were drAlling.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
HANDSOME PICTURES.
Only a Short Time Remains in Which
to Get Them Free.


The demand for the handsome game
plaques which have been given AWAY
to purchasers Of Elastic Starch this
season has surpassed all expectations
and has kept the manufacturers. J. C.
Hubinger Bros. Co., buster than at any
time in the history Of their business.
Their offer to give these handsome
plaques away TO their customers will
remain open only short time longer.
and those who have not already availed
themselves Of this opportunity should
do SO at once. Not for years has any
thing as handsome in this line been
seen. The subjects represented by
these plaques are American wild ducks,
American pheasants, American quail
and English snipe. They are hand
some paintings and are especially de-
signed for hanging on dining room
walls, though their richness and beau
ty entities them to a place in the par
lor Of any home.
Only until October 10 do Messrs. J.
G. Hubinger Bros. Co. propose 10 dis
tribute these plaques free to their Gus
toners. Every purchaser of three ten
cent packages of Elastic Starch, flat
D.
binger Bros. Co., is entitled to receive
one of these handsome plaques free
from their grocer. Old and new Gus
toners alike are entitled to the hene-
fits Of this offer. These plaques will
not be sent through the mail, the only
way to obtain them being from your
grocer. Every grocery store in the
country has Elastic Starch for sale.
It is the oldest and best laundry starch
on the market and is the most perfect
| cold process starch ever invented. 1t
is the only starch made by men who
thoroughly understand the laundry
| business, and the only starch that will
not injure the finest fabric. 1t has
been the standard for a quarter Of a
| century, and as al evidence Of how
good it is twenty-five million pack
ages were sold last year. Ask your
| dealer to show you the plaques and tell
you about Elastic Starch. Accept no
substitute Bear in mind that this
offer holds good short time only and
should be taken advantage of without
delay.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
One Hundred Thousand
Soldiers.

One Hundred Thousand -
Soldiers.
These war times have tried mems
souls In many unexpected ways, ou1
like shaft of sunshine and good cheef
out Of the cloud Of priyation ana eh-
durance has been the work that lno
American TobaEo Co. has done among
the u. S. Soldiers and Sailors ever slncs
the war began-for when they dlscoF-
cred that the camps and hospitals were
not supplied with tobacco they decluea
to provide them, free of cost, win
enough for every man, and nave al
ready given outright to our Soldlers
and Sailors over one hundred thousaha
pounds of Battle AK Plug anu
Dukes Mixture" Smoking Tobacco
and have bought and distributed hlty
thousand briar wood pipes, at a total
cost of between fifty and sixty thou-
sand dollars.
This work has been done quietly anu
thoroughly, by establishing headquar-
tiers in each camp. so that every camp
and every hospital of the United states
Army has been supplied with enough
tobacco for every man and the sailors
on thirty United States Ships In CUBAN
waters have shared with the soldiers
this most welcome of all "rations.
Perhaps 1t will be only fair to re-
member whsn we hear tae remarA <
again that corporations have 10
souls," that there is one American cofs'
pcration whoae soul has neen tried aaa
has not been loune Taatlas u gsss'
| tsasl kaasGssss"
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
SPAIN THROWS OUT A BAIT
Publicity of instructions to Her
Commissioners a Ruse.
SHE MAKES A YELLED THREAT.
Virtually an Invitation for European In
terference-If FiIipAnos Conduct Them-
selves Alright They Will Not Be Left
at the Mercy of Spain or Any Nation.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The free
dom with which the Spanish minister
for foreign affairs, the Duke Almo-
dovar del Rio, has given publicity to
the instructions to the Spanish peace
commissioners as to the disposition of
the Philippines has given rise to sus-
picion among officials here that there
is behind it deliberate purpose to
draw out in advance the position of the
American commissioners on this most
important point. 1t is noted now that
heretofore the Spanish government has
waited upon the United States to make
each of the steps toward final peace
before making a move on their side, so
that this sudden change in policy is
accounted for only on the ground
stated.
There is, besides this apparent pur-
pose, yelled threat in the last in
struction not under any circumstances
to allow the United States to inter-
fere with any disposition of the
islands outside of those retained by the
United States, such as LuZon, that
Spain r:ray see fit to make. This is
believed to be an invitation to some
of the Continental powers to step for
ward in support of Spain in this ex-
tremity, in the hope of receiving as a
I quid pro quo, some one of the Philip
pines as a coaling or naval station.
Although the American peace COM
missionArs have so far successfully
resisted all attempts to ascertain the
exact nature of their instructions,
something is known of their general
character, and it may be stated on
this point OF the final disposition of
such of the Philippines as are not
held by the United States that, while
the President has nowhere dicecIy
admitted any obligation to the insur-
gents, yet SO long as they carry out
their part aud avoid rupture with
our forces at Manila, he feels
that, in any arrangement that shall be
made by the peace commission for the
dnal disposition of the islands, the in
surgents shall not be placed at the
mercy of the Spanish government
without guarantees for their proper
treatment. BY an extension OF this
same view 1t is unlikely that he would
care to allow them to be turned over to
another power that might oppressiyely
treat them, and especially without the
consent Of the natives.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
PROBING is BEGUN.
War Investigation Board Gets Down to
Business-Ouestions for Mr. Alper

War Investigation Board Gets Down to
Business for Mr.. Alger.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The war in
vestigating commission resumed it's
labors yesterday morning in the Lem
on building, and at the close of the
morning session gave out a number OF
documents, outlining the work to be
undertaken. These comprise the letters
of Secretary Alger to the President,
requesting that investigation be made,
brief address to the public in the
shape of a resolution, letter from
Chairman Dodge to the secretary of
war, inclosing list of inquiries to
the secretary and to the heads of the
various divisions of the war depart
ment. With the letter to the secre-
tary of war were inclosed questions
indicating the character of informa-
tion desired at the hands of the sur
geon general, the quartermaster gem
eral, the subsistence department, the
ordnance department and the adiutant
general.
To Secretary Alger the commission
has addressed six queries for his reply.
''1nformation desired from the Sec
retarY of War:
Il. Plan of campaign proposed i'm
mediately after the declaration of war;
was it intended to move at once on
Havana, or that the campaign should
be postponed until autumn?
-. Why were summer camps or
ganized at Fernandina, Jacksonville
and Tampa?
5. When was the Porto Rico cam
paign determined upon?
2. When was the Santiago campaign
determined upon?
8, Why was Tampa selected as the
base of operations.
SO Why were the troops held in
transports after embarkation at Tam
pa. and not permitted to sail for sew
eral DAYS?
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01

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The direct line to Cripple Greek, the
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