The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-23

ions were sleeping, and, calling him aside,
asked him if he knew anything about OIL
wares stealing some chickens on, Pico
Heights. He said that he knew nothing
about It. Talamantes told him he thought
he did, and said that II he would tell what
he knew ne would let him go. On denying
any knowledge Of the matter, Talamantes
told him he. was under arrest, then gave
the same informat ton % Olivares, who was
near by. They went into the house to dress
and were watched by Baker. Talamantes
told them to get into the two-seated rig
which he and Baker had. They then drove
over to Iuglewood and picked up Lorenzo
eavaria, after that coming uptown, where
Talamantes put him Chavez through an
other questioning. After breakfast ne was
released, Talamantes telling him to think
the matter over further and see him a.
Santa Monica tomorrow.
Ohicer Talamantes then cross-examined
the witness with good deal Of skin, bring
ing out the point that he had used no force.
p. Chavez. father Of the foregoing, went
on the stand and spoke through an inter-
prefer, but added nothing Of importance.
p. A. Ochoa. farmer at Ingiewood, tes-
tilted to the fact Of the arrest Of Lorenzo
is known from peculiar formation Of his
hands.
Olivarez next was sworn. He testified to
being a ranch hand at Chavez. where he
had gone to work about the 10th OF July.
His testimony accorded with young Chavez
for the rest.
Talamantes, on cross-examination, made
him disclose some deficiencies Of memory.
He admitted coming uptown once while at
Chavez before the arrest, but could not re-
member even the approximate date. and
said that when he did come up Chavez
drove him over to The Palms in a. yellow
and black wagon, where he took the train
for the city. Chaves was recalled and said
that they had driven all the way uptown in
this same rig.
Mrs. Chaves. mother Of Miguel, was put
on the stand, but told nothing Of import
ance until Attorney Talamantes cross-ex-
amined her. when she admitted that sh.
came to the police station after the boys
had gone and offered bonds. but Talaman-
les told her that none were needed.
"Five-hngered jack Savaria, young
man with two larceny convictions already
to his credit. added his testimony to that
of Chavez and Olivares, telling about the
same story, saying, as did Olivares, that
ralamantes had warrant. but did not
show It; they merely came along, knowing
the man who was dealing with them.
At this point Mr.. Steele, the legal adviser
! OF the defendants, put in motion to dis
miss the case, on the ground that no force
had been exercised in the arrest and deter-
ton Of the complainant. supporting his plea
with learned argument.
The court. however, denied the motion.
desiring to hear from Talamantes. Baker.
he said. seemed to have done nothing more
than 10 look through the bed clothes, as
Chavez and Olivares testified; this was not
uhlawft1 imprisonment.
Talamantcs then took the stand and told
how he had received information that Cha
veg and Olivares had been seen going
along Los Angeles street with some chick
ems In . bag; that Edward Fraser of Pico
Heights swore out a complaint against
them. and he was given John Doe war
rant. signed BY Justice Owens, which hs
produced. He and Baker then went down
and arrested ths parties. or, rather, Invited
them to como to town with Them No mem
tlon was made Of the warrant to any Of
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