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The times., 1898-04-13
Former PhiiadeIphian Dead

London April 12,-Rev John jenkins
formerly of Philadelphia and Montreal
died at Dulwich today.
The times., 1898-04-13
The Hero OF the Hour.

When asked what State he halls from
Our sole reply shall be
He comes FROM broad America,
His name is Fitzhugh Lee.
The times., 1898-04-13
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Communications intended fer publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. Rejected com
uunications VIII not be preserved. and only man
Cscripts of obvious importance VIII be returned
60 their authors
The times., 1898-04-13

Senor Polo need not hurry. No Ameri-
can wishes to harm him. We simply want
TO get at Spain.
The times., 1898-04-13

WEDNESDAY APRIL la, 1898.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Two pairs SOC Hose for 59C

Excellent Soc quality of Fast Black
Hosiery for Ladies'. Best Maco yarn.
60 gauge and double heels, soles and
The herald., 1898-03-09
Sunset Limited Arrivals

On the Sunset limited which arrived at
the Arcade depot at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon the following tourists arrived:
W. A. Banem. Mrs. w. A. Banem, Mrs
C. Silverton, ]. r. Harrington, r. T. Tous-
ley, E. w. Andrews and party, Mrs. Chas
d. Rock, Ellis Effner, Geo. Ash and party
Chicago; Mrs ]. c. Christian, Belvedere,
ILL.,; T. B. Haund, Detroit, Mich; S. F. Fos-
ter, Toledo, Ohio; A. p. Burnham, Mrs. A.
p. Burnham, GAINESVILLE, Wis; S. Paul. P.
Paul, Duluth; NJ. Meyers, Miss May Sha-
ron. San Francisco; Wm.H. Ridley, Spring.
field; C. Fl. Albers, Mrs. J. N Edmond, j.
A. Kennedy. A. L. Haynes, VIM. f. Furs-
ton, Mrs. Wm F. Furston, c. F. Furston,
K. M. Furston, Mrs. X. p Loeings. NJ. E.
P. Loeings, st. Louis, Mo-; w. T. Whittier,
Philadelphia; c. A. Hill, c. Harrington an1
party, w. L. Crow. New York; Mrs S. D.
Pattsbaugh, j. L. Wheeler Mrs. r. Right
on, S. r. Clarke, Mrs. S. r. Clarke Peoria,
ILL.,; H. f. Knapp, Mrs. II. Z. Knapp, Mrs.
d. D. Fisher, st. Paul; F. NJ. c. Bayless
C. S. Bayless, Agnes R. Wilcox, II. C. Will
cox, M. d. Bendsey, Calvin Burr. Mrs. CAL
vim Burr, George w. Craft, New York; e.
H. Blasey, G. Gathaith, Mrs. G. Gathaith
Dallas, Tex; Chas. Thorne and party, A.
A. Boyd and party, Chicago r. J. l.. Boyal
San Francisco; Matilda Shering Philadel-
phia; May Revis, Grenada; F. c. Mitch
ell, Mrs r. M. Thayer, Miss Pauline
Thompson. st. Augustine; ]. A. Watkins,
New Orleans.
The herald., 1898-03-09
GETS TWELVE YEARS
.foRaER COMPTON Is FINALLY
SENTENCED
LOST NOTHING FOR WAITING
Attempts to Ward OF the Inevitable
Failed Yesterday When New
Trial Was Denied Him

Charles Compton, the arch-conspirator
whose boast, that no jury could convict
him, seemed for time to be in fair way
of realization, has at last met with the pun
ishment which he STAYED off so long. With
q gang of other criminals, he forged a
deed for a piece of real estate and man.
aged to have the property thus fraudu-
lently conveyed to one of his co-conspirat-
ors mortgaged for $1,000. The Columbia
Savings bank was their victim and has
never seen a cent of its money since.
More moral turpitude developed around
this case than any other ever tried in this
county. Open attempts were made to
bribe the trial jurors, and one of the jurors
himself was implicated in a matter serious
ly rejecting upon his idea of honorably dis
charging his duty as a citizen. Imprison-
ment and fines for contempt of court were
the result.
Ever since February 9th, the day upon
which Compton was convicted, his case
has been continued by his attorneys upon
one excuse or another, in vain attempt
to put off the inevitable. Judge Smith had
upon several occasions intimated that his
patience was rapidly drawing to an end
Yesterday, when Compton's name was
called the motion for new trial was de-
MED, and so was a motion in arrest of
Judgment. He was then sentenced to spend
the next twelve years at San Quentin.
The prisoner was thunderstruck at the
dose he received, and when he found his
voice again, the language in which he crit
icised the court and the sentence was per-
fectly dreadful. He took care, however,
that his words did not reach the ears of
the judge.
The herald., 1898-03-09
AMONG RELATIVES
An Aunt Sues Her Nephew and Niece
for an Accounting

Harriet Washington yesterday sued r.
C. Owens and Mrs. Ellen Huddleston for an
accounting and for SS070.59. Mrs. Washing
ton says that she has life estate in two
story brick building on lot 3, block 7, Ord S
survey, left her by her mother, Biddy
Mason. The defendants are neighbors to
this property and nephew and niece of the
plaintiff. In September, 1897, she hired
Owens as her agent to collect rents. He
has collected $12,500, has paid out for taxes
$2417.n, and has handed over to her s2012.
Mrs. Washington claims now that her
nephew told her that he had received only
such moneys as he paid out in taxes or to
her, but that she found out that he had
appropriated the balance and used it upon
building upon the lot owned by himself
and sister. In furtherance of the alleged
scheme to defraud her, the aunt says that
Owens gave a bargain and sale deed to his
sister for the property. When she discov-
cred all this underhand business she taxed
her nephew with duplicity and demanded
her money, but he refused to disgorge and
she had to sue her relatives, the action
being now pending in Department five.
Meanwhile, she states, they are trying to
dispose of all their property, so as to pre-
vent her from ever getting back what they
owe her. She prays that the court may
decree that the judgment she asks for
shall be lien upon her nephew and niece S
block
All the litigants are colored Their prop
erty is situated on South Broadway, be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets.
The herald., 1898-03-09

dent was also empowered to appoint q spe-
cial committee to have charge of the mat
ter AZ soon as definite arrangements are
made.
A communication was received from the
chamber of commerce enclosing copy OF
resolutions adopted at its meeting
on Wednesday last, requesting the
cooperation of the board of trade
In the matter of inducing the Pa.
cific Steam Navigation company and
the Compania Sud America Vapores,
to have their steamers, now running be-
eween Valparaiso and Panama. the service
OF which will probably be extended to San
Francisco. stop at one Of our ports. The
request was received with much favor, and
1t was ordered that the matter be referred
to the standing committee on transporta-
ton, consisting of Messrs. ]. M. Johnston,
Jacob Leow, T. w. King, j. o. Koepfli and
G. H. Long, with the request that they
take up the subject, with the committees
from the chamber of commerce and the
Merchants and Manufacturers associa-
tion, and do all in their power to bring
about the desired end.
The herald., 1898-03-09
A SWEET PAIR
The Trials Of the Garcias Set-Mary's
Declaration to Pete

Mary Garcia will be tried on April 14th
for the murder of Charles Collins at South
Santa Monica on February 11th. The trial
Of Pedro Garcia. alias Indian Pete, is to
follow Immediately after that of the wo-
man.
Mary is a crafty woman, who might
make pretty fight for life and liberty If
she was not handicapped by her Indian
friend" He is not good looking, and
she is as homely as mud fence" in
the parance of the poet of the Sierras
but they love each other dearly. Mrs
Garcia has a very terse way of express
Ing her sentiments. Yesterday when she
obtained permission to converse with Gar
c.a she put her arm around his neck and
whispered to him, but not in so subdued a
voice but that some bystanders heard
what she said: Pete, 1 love you; but
you - - -, If you don't quit
talking you'll ruin us both!''
Garcia's big, dull face expressed some
animation when Mary thus warbled tc
him, and he may yet make up his mind
to recant from his so-called confession
that was published heretofore. which gives
his ugly paramour credit for planning and
putting into execution the killing of old
man Collins for the few dollars he had
in his pocket.
The herald., 1898-03-09
LA FIESTA CoURsING MEET
The Drawing of Dogs VIII Take Place
This Evening

The drawing of dogs for the two days
coursing at Agricultural park Saturday
and Sunday takes place this evening at
No. 143 South Broadway Qn the rear). So
far all the favorites have been entered, and
the sport promises to be of the best.
Col. Black has donated the entire gate
receipts on Saturday to the Fiesta COM
mittee, and this should bring out a large
crowd, as everyone will not only get a
good days sport but at the same time con-
tribute toward La Fiesta, feature which
has perhaps done more to advertise South
ern California than any other one attrac-
ton. On Saturday LA Fiesta day. there
will be no complimentary tickets Every
one who attends is expected to pay his
way, and as every cent of the gate receipts
will be turned over to the Fiesta commit
tee here is a chance for every citizen ia
show his interest in the celebration which
has in a few years gained place by the
side of the world-famous Mardi Gras, and
made Los Angeles a household word in
every city, town and hamlet in the union.
The herald., 1898-03-09
SHOE KNIFE VS.. STOOL
Shoemaker Defends Himself Against
Attack by a Customer

A small shoeshop on First street, be-
tween Main and Spring, was the scene OF
a lively fight yesterday afternoon. in which
one of the combatants used stool, ano
the other, seemingly in self-defense, used
knife effectively Fred Peppe, a well
known hard-working Italian. keeps the
shop. Some time ago John Senich, Sla'
vonian, much larger than Peppe, took
pair of child's shoes there and had them
repaired. Later he took another pair, and
the bill for the two amounted to fifty
cents. Senich secured the shoes, but re-
fused to pay for them. He was met by
Peppe on the street and told to call and
settle. Yesterday he went to the place
and asked what his bill was On being
informed, he stated that he only owed
half that, and would pay two bits. A
quarrel resulted, and Senich seized ii stool,
and he was about to strike the shoemaker.
The latter seized shoe knife and stabbed
him in the arm. The wound was severe,
but not serious. Both were arrested, Sc
Mich for disturbing the peace. and Peppe
for assault with deadly weapon. Senich
was taken to the receiving hospital, where
DR.. Hagan sewed up the three-inch wound
in his arm.
The herald., 1898-03-09
BOARD OF TRADE
Invited to Cooperate in Valparaiso
Steamer Project

A meeting of the directors of the board
of trade was held yesterday afternoon
President Daniel in the chair and the fol.
lowing members present: Messrs. w A
Henry, M. A. Newmark, j. j. Bergin.
The following firms were elected to mem
bership: Anderson & Chanslor wholesale
and retail grocers; w. e. Cummings
wholesale and retail boots and Shoes Erik
enbrecker Soap company, soap manufac-
turers; A. B. Greenwald. wholesale and
retail cigars and tobacco; Jas. w Hellman
wholesale and retail hardware and plumb
ers' goods; Geo. w. Walker. wholesale and
retail cigars and tobacco.
The president announced his appoint
ment of the committee on charter revision,
which has already been made public. and
the appointment was confirmed.
A letter was received from James M.
Hunter, secretary of the Bakersfield board
of trade, stating that at meeting of that
organization held on the I'd instant, he was
instructed to extend to the Los Angeles
board of trade an invitation to visit them
upon the occasion of the celebration of the
completion of the Valley road, and to give
assurance of the heartiest possible well
come for all who attend. The date has not
yet been fixed, but 1t will be some time
between the middle and end Of April. The
secretary was directed to accept the invi-
tation in the name Of the board. and ia
.tander. tbsl1kas Tor. tbqyfs17e...Jsl .nraftr
The herald., 1898-03-09
University N otes

The Theta Psi fraternity gave boating
party at E,astlake park last Friday night.
Music and refreshments helped to spend
a very pleasant evening. Those present
we're: Misses Doyle, Creasinger. Holman,
Hatch, Lipe, Hardie and Kerr; Messrs.
Walker, Brown, Miller, Van Den Berg, Lee
land, Williams and Wood
Professor F. A. Bacon has exchanged
residence property on the corner of Thirty
eighth and Figueroa streets for property
in Pasadena. on North Los Robles avenue.
He intends to remove to Pasadena shortly.
The Science association met Monday
night at the home of Professor L. j. Stab
ler, on Thirty-seventh street. There was
a good attendance, in spite OF threatening
weather. Mr.. H. White read very inter-
esting paper, showing that the Biblical
and geological accounts of creation were
by no means conflicting. He Illustrated the
chief points of his discourse with stereop-
ticon views. DIR. George Cochran. Pro-
fessors Dickinson, Hoose, philips and
Stabler also made short addresses upon
the same subject from different stand
points.
Stanley Bates of Twenty-ninth street re-
turned home from Fillmore last Saturday
night.
Rev. and Mrs M. s. MCGEE Of San Pedro
spent Monday and Tuesday visiting friends
in this vicinity.
Captain Hyatt of Thirty-fifth street is
building an addition to his residence.
S. A. Harper. the Vermont avenue drug
gist, has moved into the house at 1247 West
Thirtieth street, formerly occupied by L..
M. Winters. Mr.. Harper's family have
lust returned from an extended visit in the
east.
Miss Ellen Anderson of Thirty-seventh
street has just recovered from severe at
tack of tonsilitis.
Philo Jones of Wesley avenue returned
from Pomona Sunday.
The herald., 1898-03-09
MRS. BAUER'S PROPERTY
The Surviving Husband Gets Decree
That the Title Vests in Him

The petition of Thiebaud Bauer to OBJ
tain a decree of the superior court that
certain property was community property
and was vested in him as survivor of his
marriage with Leonie Bauer, deceased.
was heard yesterday by Judge Van Dyke.
who rendered decree in accordance with
the petitioners prayer.
The title of the property stood in the
name of the deceased, but it was proved
that this was for the convenience Of the
parties to said marriage. By this de-
cree all the property of the estate of Leonie
Bauer goes to her surviving husband. 1t
is of considerable value and consists of
real estate on Alameda street, in the Ten
derloin, and household interests in the
same vicinity. The personal property con-
sists OF enough furniture to fill big hotel
$4,000 in bank, valuable jewelry. saloon fix
lures and wines and liquors.
The herald., 1898-03-09
WASN'T A CITIZEN
How Foreign-Born Resident Tried to
Escape jury Duty

One of the greatest difficulties which the
city justices of the peace experience in the
discharge of their official duties is that
of securing juries to try the cases in which
jury trial is demanded. There is no COM
pensation for such service, and the busi-
ness men who are summoned as jurors
invent every possible excuse to escape
the duty.
There was a jury case before Judge
Owens yesterday, John Porter, accused of
petty larceny. being unwilling to trust his
case to the court. Twenty men were sum-
moned, and only three of them were ac-
cepted. Ten more were summoned, and
from them the other three were chosen.
One of them was a man named Alexander,
who did not want to serve. He was asked
what excuse he had to offer, and he said
he was not citizen of this country. Ques-
tions by the court developed the fact that
he had been naturalized in Kentucky and
had lived seven years in San Francisco.
Asked how he reconciled these facts with
his other statement, he said he was not a
citizen of Southern California. He had to
serve on the jury.
Porter, whom the jury tried, was found
guilty, and will be sentenced today. He
stole coat out of a buggy on Main street,
near First.
The herald., 1898-03-09
MORE wHEELMEN ARRESTED
The Police Crusade Against Sidewalk
Riding Continues

Eight wheelmen were before Justice Nor
rison yesterday charged with violating
either the ordinance against riding on the
sidewalk or that against scorching. E. T.
Thompson, ]. Brown and j. mckinley hac
their cases passed until today. M. e.
Eshman, ]. H. Allendorf and c. Walker
were fined 81 each, which they paid. e.
Movers and D. Bates, who had been re-
leased on their own recognizance, failed to
appear. Warrants were issued for their
arrest and placed in the hands of the police.
Several policemen have been detailed on
special duty to watch the wheelmen. Three
are stationed on South Main street and
others are scattered along the streets most
frequented by wheelmen.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Club House Association

Articles of incorporation for the Wo-
mans Club House association were filed
in the county clerks office yesterday. The
capital stock of this association is $4,000,
divided into 1000 shares at $40 each, of
which the necessary S75 shares are already
subscribed. The object is to build club
house as a permanent home for the Fri
day Morning club. The directors elected
to serve for the first year are: Mira Her.
shey, Isabel M. r. Severance, M. F. Wills,
j.. e. Collier, Ella p. Hubbard. Amelia
Smead, Margaret Sartori. A meeting of
the stockholders will be held on Thursday
to adopt bylaws, after which the officers
Of the association will proceed to select a
lot for the proposed club building
The herald., 1898-03-09
Stationery Outfit, SOC

Sierra Madre Cabinet Note Paper, i
sheets of Cream Wove Note Paper an
100 Envelopes to match, worth u.W
tie Of ink: complete for SOC. "a
The herald., 1898-03-09
A Foul-Mouthed Cripple

William Carroll, a one-legged man, was
sentenced to fifteen days in jail yesterday
for using language on the streets which
even a policeman would not repeat in court.
He is about as tough a man as the police
have to deal with, and every time h. Is
arrested, which is quite frequently. he has
to be handcuffed. He makes his living by
begging and selling such small articles as
he can. In spite of his crippled condition
it required three men to subdue him Mon
day night when he was arrested.
The herald., 1898-03-09
$l.OO Toilet Outfit, SOC

Here are four regular 25c articles for
59c. Csc Dentafoam Tooth Wash, 25c
Tooth Brush, 25c Hunters Face Pow
der and 25c cake Violettes Russes Toi-
let Soap; each is the best of its kind.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Shopping BAGS, soc

Imitation Black Alligator Skin shoy
ping Bags, with outside handkerchief
pocket and purse, riveted handles an
italian cloth lining; $1.00 values.
The herald., 1898-03-09
AN INDEPENDENT CHURCH
Rev. Burt Estes Howard to Be Its
Head

Rev. Burt Estes Howard resigned his
pastorship OF the First Presbyterian
church some little time ago. but it was
learned from him yesterday that this
change will not result in his leaving Los
Angeles, as he has about completed the
formation of an Independent church, which
will be in no way sectarian, the polity of
which will simply be an amplification of the
theology and ideas which have given him
his prominence.
The plan has SO far progressed as to en-
able him to feel confident of holding his
first service in the first part of April The
temporary quarters of the congregation
will probably be in the Los Angeles thea
ter. 1t is understood that there is ground
for asserting that the new church will be
we'll provided for financially and the mem
bershp will be large.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Plowed Up the Street

Leong Qua, a Chinese cultivator or the
soil, started in to plow up Crescent avenue
on the 9Th but Thomas Wilkerson, road
supervisor, caught him at it and caused his
arrest on the charge of obstructing the
free use of public highway. Leong Qua
while pleading guilty. explained to Justice
Young that his horses were more to blame
than himself, and he made such good talk
that the court was impressed by 1t. lie
will he fined this forenoon, but he Will get
off eaSy.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Wanted in San Diego

N. Kavanaugh, who is wanted in San Di'
ego for assaulting a woman, was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives Steele
and Goodman at grading camp on Wesl
Adams street. The officers were notified
by wire that he was wanted and his ad.
dress was given them. He acknowledged
his identity and was locked up. An Officer
will arrive here this morning from Sar
Diego to take him back for trial.
The herald., 1898-03-09
To Quiet Title

The suit to quiet title to $4,000 acres of
land in the Ranches Sausal Redondo and
Aguaje de la Centinela, brought by Col.
Dan Freeman against Mrs. Joaquina Pico
de Moreno and others, is on trial in Depart
ment SIX The property is valued at more
than half a million dollars and includes the
townsites of Port Ballona and lnglewood.
The defendants claim to own the property
through a Mexican grant made to their
grandfather, A. A. Abila.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Asking for a Nonsuit

A motion for a non-suit in the action Of
Alexandra F.Sepulveda against NJ de Jesus
Alyarado de Sepulveda and others was yes
terday ordered submitted on briefs by
Judge Clark The plaintiff is son of the
defendant. He asks that his mother be re-
quired to account for the Rancho San VI
cente Santa Monica, held in trust by her
and for its proceeds. Sepulveda further
demands deed of conveyance for his in
terest in the real estate and his snare OF the
personal prOperty.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Paid for His Fun

H. G. voeckell. the pestle-wielding drug
gist, who was convicted by a jury in the
township justice court on Monday of bat
tering one Percy over the head with one of
those things at Sherman because Percy
was in company of Mrs. Voeckell on an
electric car, was fined s25 yesterday by
Justice Young. Voeckell paid the money
The herald., 1898-03-09
Was Not a Public offense

Fred Kinsey. man residing at San Fer
nando, was brought up on a writ of habeas
corpus yesterday before Judge smith ana
ordered discharged from custody. Justice
Barclay had sentenced him to hfteen Gays
in the county Jail for cutting a growing
crop. This is not public onense ana II
was on this ground that the prisoner was
released. 1t appears that Kinsey had sown
some barley on public road and when the
hay was high enough to gather he cut 1t
off and some one who had his eye on the
fodder himself caused his arrest.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Escaped Going to the Pen

The sentence of Andrew Franklin, a
youth who. in partnership with Charles
Trinkel, now serving two years at Fol-
som for his share in the larceny, stole a
heifer near Florence and sold it's carcass.
was yesterday suspended by Judge Smith
and he was committed to lone during his
minority. This was done because the
court believed that Franklin had been led
into temptation by Trinkel.
The herald., 1898-03-09
SSrna Rugs at SOC

Tirese are excellent values at 79c-in
fact, they are cheap for that. Hand
some rich colorings, reversible. strong
fringe on both ends, one yard long and
is inches wide.
The herald., 1898-03-09

terry. She is very much afraid Of him.
claiming that he abuses her fearfully and
that he is crazy. AS he has been In the in
sane asylum she may be right in her sur
mise. In default of $3.50 bail Hoffman was
locked up in the county Jail until his trial
next Monday morning before Justice
Young. HOFFMAN was compelled to marry
his present wife in the early part OF 1895 10
escape going to the penitentiary for seduc-
The herald., 1898-03-09

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawley. King
& Co.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Court Notes

Ernest r. Sanderson. a native of Eng
land, was naturalized yesterday by Judge
Van Dyke.
keung Oak, the Chnaman examined be-
fore Commissioner Van Dyke, charged with
manufacturing opium, was discharged.
The herald., 1898-03-09
Sala Gets Two Years

Victoriano Sala, a Mexican pickpocket,
recently tried for having stolen Mrs.
Emma Mller's purse containing S.20, on
North Spring street on December 4, was
yesterday sentenced by Judge Smith to
two years in Folsom. He gave notice OF
appeal.
The herald., 1898-03-09
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., 1898-03-09
New Straw Shapes, SOC

Millinery stores will ask from S5c
$1.0O for these. All new styles, ne'
straws and popular colorings. An al
sortment Of the very newest shapes I.
The herald., 1898-03-09

The boy was but little injured and the de-
PENDANTS tried to show that he deserved all
he received. The case was tried several
days ago and the court had since had 1t
under adyiSement,