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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
THE RIBAIL cow
She Caused the Family Untold Trouble
Yesterday

Mrs. Rosalie Ribail, an elderly French
lady of Boyle Heights, and her son stood
their trial in Police Judge Morrison's
court room yesterday afternoon because
they had interfered with Addison John
son. colored deputy pound master, as
he was impounding the Ribail family
COW on East Fourth street on the goth
instant. Incidentally Addison johnson,
liz giving his testimony. dwelt upon the
castigation he had received at the hands
of the old lady with the rope that had
been wound around the cows horns as
she meandered down the hills and dales
Of Fourth street, when he tried to do his
duty.
Mrs. Ribail and her son denied that
they resisted the poundmaster because
be had no outward signs of his official
dignity, but they admitted that thew
tred to take their COW away from man
whom they believed to have designs to
convert her to his own use. The old
lady claimed that the colored man had
knocked her down, necessitating the
services Of a doctor. Mr.. Addison John
son. during the hearing, seemed to have
about as much fun as If he were at the
circus for the first time, and when Mrs.
Ribail said that all she could UNDER
stand of his talk was: "Givitame one
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
PIERcE's BAD BREAK
He Will Repent Of His New Years
Fun on the Changing

s. Pierce, a rough looking fellow with
q cut across his nose, was tried by Police
Judge Owens yesterday afternoon for
having disturbed the peace of Adele
Elus near Ferguson alley. 1t was shown
by the witnesses that Pierce, on New
Years night, came into the alley with
a bad tempered jag, ran amuck among
the soiled doves, breaking doors and
windows, and wound UP by backing
both eyes of the complaining witness
with his fist in the most cold-blooded
manner, the woman having merely re-
quested him to leave her blinds alone
She then pursued him with a broom
stick as he was running off, fetching
him whack in the back, which caused
him to fall down and bark his nose on a
rock. Finally officer Lehnhausen gath
cred him up. Pierce comes up for SEN
tence this morning and will undoubted-
ly get dose that will permit him to bear
in mind that although New Years comes
but once year, it comes pretty hard
down in Ferguson alley.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
DRANK CARBOLIC ACID
MRS. HARRIS SECOND ATTEMPT
AT SUICIDE SUCCESSFUL
Takes a Dose Of Poison With Fatal
Results-No Reason Advanced
for Her Act

Mrs. Gladys Harris, the wife of
Charles Harris. an employee of local
clothing house, committed suicide yes
terday morning at o'clock by drinking
three ounces Of carbolic acid at her
rooms in the Gordon block at 2O61k South
Broadway. Mrs Harris has been living
in this city only short time, coming
here two weeks ago to join her husband
from Denver, Col. Mr.. Harris has been
living here since last September and sent
for his wife at the beginning of Decem-
Der last. When she first arrived her hus-
band noticed her lack of spirits and tried
to ascertain from her what had occurred
to render her downcast. She asserted
emphatically that she was in good
health and that his cause for anxiety
was unfounded.
Last week, however, while they were
rooming in a South Spring street lodg-
ing house, she attempted to take dose
of carbolic acid, the act, however, being
frustrated by her husband, who dashed
away the poison as she was in the act of
drinking it, receiving the contents of
the bottle on his hand, severely burning
again questioned her closely as to her
reasons for attempting suicide in the
face Of everything turning out SO WELL
She said that she was feeling low
spirited, but could give no definite cause,
merely saying that she felt impelled to
do so.
Yesterday morning about 8 o'clock she
must have got up very quietly, since her
husband did not wake, and drank the
entire contents of four-ounce vial of
carbolio acid, which acted Immediately,
rendering her unconscious. She fell on
the bed, the shock waking her husband,
who Immediately recognized the serious
state of Affairs and sent to the police
station for q doctor. Police Surgeon
Hagan was not to be found at that time,
and in default Dr. Hit was called in.
He worked with the poor woman until
o'clock. at which time she expired. She
was horribly burned about the mouth
and the internal burns were stated to be
something terrible.
The body was removed to the morgue
at Kregelo & Bresee's, where an inquest
was held yesterday afternoon. Little
or no evidence was offered of start
ling nature, Mr.. Harris merely making
a reiteration Of the facts as they have
already been written, and medical evil
dence as to the cause of death being
introduced. A plain verdict of Suicide
from poisoning" was returned The
unfortunate woman was barely 20 years
Of age.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
President of the Board of
Education
DEATH OF THE "soLID SIX
WEBB PLAYS FOR DELAY AND
VOTES FOR POOR
Kubach and Mathis Vote With the
Majority-Civil Service in the
Schools Certain

Charles Cassat Davis, the representa-
tive of the Fourth ward in the board of
education, is now president of that body.
He was elected last night by q vote Of
four to two over Director Poor AS was
predicted, Director Kubach. the new
member of the board from the Seventh
ward. cast his first vote against re-
vival Of Webbism and ring rule in the
board. DR.. Mathis. who, in the public
mind at least, was considered member
of the now notorious "solid SIX" also
voted against the nominee Of the Webb
element, and, with the votes of Messrs
Conrey and Braly, the result stated was
accomplished. Director McInerny was
absent.
The remnant of the "solid six" consists
of Webb, Bartlett and Poor. Whether
McInerny will see the error of his way
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

and transfer his support from the we'll
defined ring to the other side remains to
be seen, for that member has not had
an opportunity to indicate which way
he will vote. There will be an opportuni-
ty for him to show how he stands at the
next meeting Of the board, for at that
time q secretary will be elected. 1t is
not at all certain that the present secre-
tary will be retained-in fact, it is al
most certain that there will be a new
face behind the scribe's desk after the
result Of the election has been an
nounced.
There were no sensational features in
cident to last nights session Of the board.
1t was the annual meeting which the
city charter provides shall be held on
the first Monday in January for the
purpose of electing president for the
ensuing year. A determined effort was
made by the Webb element to delay the
election, but with its failure the business
of the session was quickly and quietly
completed.
President Mathis called the meeting
to order at 7:40 o'clock, and the call of
the roll showed that Messrs. Kubach and
MeInerny were absent. Webb at once
moved that a recess be taken for few
minutes, in order that a full board might
be present at the election. This was
agreed to without division. Mr.. Ku-
bach arrived at o'clock, accompanied
by his wife, and both were introduced
to the other members of the board. At
$40 o'clock the meeting was again called
to order, with MtInerny still absent.
Director Kubach presented his GER
tificate of election issued by City Clerk
Hance, and, on motion of Mr.. Conrey,
this was received and filed. DR.. Mathis
then stated the purpose for which the
meeting was held. In doing SO he took
occasion to thank the other members
for their assistance to him during his
performed the duties Of the Office to the
best of his ability and had done his duty
as he saw it. Under no circumstances
would he consent to the use of his name
as a candidate for reelection. He closed
his brief speech by again thanking the
members for assisting him in his, at
times. difficult duties.
Director Bartlett called attention to
the absence of Director McInerny and
moved that the meeting adjourn until
next Monday, In order that full board
might be present. Mr.. Conrey interposed
q point Of order that the charter pro-
vides for an election on the first Monday
in January, and that it would be impos-
sible for the board to adjourn without
taking action. The chair held that the
point was well taken. Mr.. Conrey then
moved that the board proceed to the
election Of a president.
This brought Webb to his feet. He
asserted that 1t would be unjust to pro-
coed in such an important matter as the
election Of officers when one of the men,
bers Of the board was absent, and he de-
manded that the meeting adjourn until
such time as all Of the members could
be in attendance.
Mr.. Kubach stated that he, too, fa-
vored the presence Of a full board. He
was willing, If the board desired to adj
journ until tonight, with the under
standing that if Mr.. MoInerny was not
then present, the election should pro-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Skeele's organ recital next Monday.
Reid the trinidad Rubber company
notice on this page.
Call Tel. Main 243 for ambulance.
kregelo & Brasee. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors,
ISL and 1853 s. Spring st. Tel. Main 1929.
Rev. F. M. Bowling Of Pomona will
preach at the First Christian church this
evening at o'clock.
Watches cleaned. rs cents; main
springs, 80 cents; crystals. 10 cents.
Patton. PA South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists, 1894 South
Epring street. Plates from 81. Pain
less extracting, so cents. Filling a
speciality. Hours. to s: Sundays, 10
to IL.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, stimson
block. first floor, rooms 1888, 1874, 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
gases and all, diseases Of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, to S. Tel. 1927.
During this week the balance of stock
remaining at 1875 South Spring street,
consisting of pictures. frames, easels and
all kinds Of holiday novelties will be
sold regardless of former prices. Here
is an opportunity for rare bargains.
/, The annual meeting Of the chamber
Of commerce, for the nomination Of off,
GERS and directors, will take place
Wednesday afternoon at.4 o'clock. FIJI
teen offices are to be filled, the election
to take place on the 18th inst. from 8
a. m. to p. m.
The regular meeting of the astronom-
acal section Of the Southern California
Academy Of Sciences will be held this
evening, at the residence of ]. d. Hook
or. S25 West Adams street. The evening
will be devoted to astrophysics. A leo
ture will be given on 1.-THE Geology Of the
Stars" by Prof. John Dickinson.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-It Is re-
ported to the navy department that
Captain Parker of the Oregon has un-
earthed the identity of the person wha
wrote the celebrated Good Friday let
ter" which appeared in the religious
press, and charged the captain with try
ing to Romanize all of the ships crew.
The man Is said to be Ernesx Robin OF
Castle Rock, Wash, deserter from the
Oregon. 1t is asserted that he wrote
the letter to arouse the sympathy of his
relatives and make pretext for his de-
Sertion.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Rebel Heads Sailed

TANGIERs, Jan. "a letter from the
sultan of Morocco has been read in the
grand mosque, amid salvos Of artillery,
announcing fresh victories over the reb-
els, many Of whom have been killed,
wounded or captured. Sailed heads of
rebels have been dispatched to the prin-
cipal towns, where they will be set on
spikes.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
CRY NEWS


Forecast: Cloudy, probably rain.
Corner stone Of Occidental college
laid.
Randsburg road officials to confer
today.
Inspection provided for frozen and
damaged fruit.
Council orders the construction Of a
number Of sewers.
Beginning of the trial of Patrick
Savage for murder.
Suicide Of respondent woman by
the carbolic-acid route.
The city justice case heard by the
superior court en- banc.
Stanford students entertain a big
and appreciative audience.
A mixed up and badly muddled
newspaper article aired in court.
North-bound overland derailed in
q collision at Naud's Junction last
might.
Annual message Of Mayor Snyder to
the council; the needs Of city depart
ments.
G. 9. Davis chosen president Of the
board of education; the solid six is
no more.
Or. A. s. Draper Of Illinois Uni
versity addresses the teachers Of the
city on their work.
The University Farmers Institute
opens its sessions in the chamber of
commerce; interesting papers read.
Called meeting Of the Los Angeles
Presbytery; new restrictions on min
listers who shall come to this jurisdic-
hon.
Further charges Of venality against
sx-Policeman Webb of Santa Monica;
iodging-house keeper alleges attempt
ed extortion.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Hares Versus Hounds

Entries are now open for a local dog
stake to be held at the Southern California
Coursing Park on Sunday, Jan. 9. En-
trance fee. 81, with $50 added. Apply to
L. w. Goodhue, Blinn Lumber Co., or G.
B. Coykendall, The Mineral, 1o2 East First
street. A special stake for San Francisco
dogs. Drawing takes place at room Ii,
247 s. Broadway, Thursday evening, Jan.
9Th
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Held for Murder

NEVADA CITY, Cal, Jan. 3-Thomaa
Evans, who week ago had desperate
fight with Robert Holland, a fellow
employe at the Spanish mine, and killed
him by stabbing him in the eye with a
point of miners candlestick, had his
preliminary examination this afternoon,
and was held, without bonds, on a charge
of murder.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
aLEE AND MANDOLIN CLUB
Stanford Students Entertain a Big
and Appreciative House

A brilliant inner proscenium of GRIM
son, glowing crimson poinsettia flowers
massed. against the edge of stage, boxes
and loges, society out in full force and
it's best clothes-such was the setting
and scene last night in the Los Angeles
theater for the Stanford Glee and Man
dolin clubs.
And the clubs themselves, crowd of
jolly college boys-beg pardon, men-all
in faultless evening dress, each but one,
with his hair parted exactly in the mid
die and brushed slick and smooth over
his ears on either side which lent an
expression Of early piety to every face
that was beautiful to behold.
The program was made up of pretty
music, fun and nonsense, all well done,
with no pretense at anything outside
their grasp individually or collectively,
and for every member an encore, some
times two were demanded by the COR
dial audience which packed the theater.
All the instrumental numbers went
with a precision, verve and spirit that
was both admirable and infectious In
the glees the voices blended beautifully.
and in the work Of all there was the ex-
cellence and assurance that goes with
early and often practice.
Frank Branch Riley and Charles T.
Dillon are capital in their specialties.
]. F. flanagan, who was excused from
his song on account Of hoarseness,
showed a pair Of nimble heels in an
impromptu trick and wing dance. and
all seemed to enjoy themselves so well
and show it so frankly that it in
spired their audience to double enjoy
ment.
Crisp martial marches, dreamy Span
ish waltzes, irresistible rag-time, all
these and other things equally enjoya-
BILE were contributed by the Mandolin
club; humorous glees and regular COL
lege songs were presented by the Glee
club, and after the length of the pro-
gram had been gone through twice, ow-
ing to encores,, the clubs and the entire
audience adjourned to Music hall for
an informal dance.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Coin Shipments

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The steamship
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, sailing for
Europe tomorrow. will take out 400. 900
ounces Of silver. The steamship La Bre-
tagne, from Havre. brought $500, "a gold.
consigned to Muller, Schall & Co. Of this
city In transit to Cuba. The next steam
er will carry similar consignment.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Tn walking Dist.nce

A pretty fair 6-room two-story house,
No. 62e Ruth avenue. This place could be
used by two families. The price is $500,
and you can buy for small cash pay
ment and SIS a month. 1t will rent for
that. One cheaper place. Langworthy
Co., No. 226 South Spring.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Miss willard Receivers

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Jan. 3.--Miss
Frances p. Willard, who was taken sud
denly III last night. was much improved
today and left for Evanston.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
EVENTS OF TODAY
0rpheum-Vaudeville.
Burbank--"From Sire to Son."

Board Of police commissioners meets
10 a. m.
g Pioneers Of Los Angeles, Caledonia
halls p. m.
Farmers Institute, chamber of
eommerce-1O a. m.
Investigating committee board Of
education, council chamber-7:3 80 pm.
Astronomical section, Academy of
Sciences, 325 West Adams street
B p. m.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

Col. W. H. Robinson, well-known
lumber dealer of Mayville, N. D., and
member of the Republican state central
committee, arrived in the city few
days ago, with his wife, to spend the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

dollarl" he very nearly became hyster-
ical.
Both mother and son were adjudged
guilty by the court and will be sentenced
tomorrow.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
THE WEATHER

CEMPERATURE-Rep Of observations
taken at Los Angeles January g. The
barometer Is reduced to sea level.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
AN EXPLODED LAMP
Causes Some Excitement at First and
Main Streets

An alarm from box S2,at First and Main
streets, last night about $3.50 called out
the fire department in great hurry to
attend It'd a small matter. A lamp ex-
ploded in a lodging house at 10TH North
Main street, kept by Mrs. Dougherty,
but the blaze was extinguished without
any trouble. The loss was nominal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

THE ATTENTION of investors is directed to
/ the proposed work of this corporation in
the production of the India Rubber of
commerce. Its books are now open to the
public for subscriptions TO stock Among the
resident stockholders and incorporators may
be mentioned the names of A. Haas, H. w.
O'Melveny VIM. HI. Allen. Jr., ]. +. sartori, NJ
II. Newmark, Maurice s. Hellman, O. f. Brant,
VIM Brodrick, Albert G. Jones. J. c. Harvey
and others. The company solicits an investi-
CATION of its purposes, believing twill demon
strate profitable return to investors.
Apply to J. C. HARVEY for prospectus and
detailed Information, Room 16, Title Insurance
and Trust Co. Bldg. cor. Franklin and New
High streets, Los Angeles, Cal
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

COMING ATTRACTIONS.-On Janu-
airy 10 the Calhoun Opera company will
open at the Los Angeles theater for three
nights and Wednesday matinee. Sale of
seats begins next Thursday. "At Gay
Coney Island opens at the same house
in Thursday, January 18th, for three
nights engagement.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04

Time Bar. Thr. R. H Wind Vel. Weather
Bpm. so5 s. Is Cloudy
+. Maximum temperature, &C.
"a Minimum temperature. so.
\Forecast for Southern CALIFORNIA;
q hdy Tuesday; probably rain in north
hfh portion; southerly wind.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
A Famous Letter

winter. and is domiciled at 127 West
Seventeenth street
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-04
Undelivered kilograms

Undelivered kilograms at the Western
Union Telegraph company's office for
the following: Stanley Reynolds, A. C.
Lawson.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-22

the young man, breaking his collar bone and fracturing his skull. At last accounts he was in a precarious condi- ton, and i, was thought he would not Ive.-Mayer Reflex.
 Along with her other enterprises, eastern Yavapai is forging to he front &5 fruit growing section. Jim Alex ander brought in several hundred pounds Of fins apples from his ranch cG Sycamore creek as one ever stuck 8 tooth in. Mr. AlexandeT's ranch is next season he expects to produce tons Of luscious fruit.-Mayar Reflex.
 Big game had better lock Q little cut" this week, as the local rimrods are cut in force. J. B. Jones, Cap Smith and several others have been down in the Hsll canyon country where big game abounGs. Dave Cash, W. D. Stevens and others under the chaper- olage Of J. II. Dennis Of the J. NJ. Den his Lumber omDany, are out at the base Of .,he Sid Gray mountains whers the thicketS are alive with deer.-Wii- Hams News.
 A prominent lady of Williams took compassion on q poor one-eyed hobo the other day, and as she had nothing else for him to do, put him to work around the house. After extending womanly sympathy and inquiring of him his experiences win this cruel world she said: And now, my daar man, how came you to lose that good eye Of yOurs?' The poor fellow paused in his laboT5 while a shade of painful recOllecti0rs passed over his face, and he replied, Well. dear ma dam, lost that eg-e locking for work. 5
 R. Ii. Beecher Of San Francisco is visiting with MT !. c. Brown this week, says the Williams News. MT Beecber is here on important business which will result in future good to the town. II $ hoped te will have TO trOu- ole in perfec5ng his arrangements.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-22
Castle Greek Hot Springs
 Of Arizona.
Continued Tomorrow

A delightful resort for health seek CTS; perfect climate; natural hot springs of great medicinal and curative powers; open air swimming pool; private baths in porcelain lined tubs A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms, in addi- ton to which ample tent room with boarded floors and sides is furnished for those who prefer open air accom- modations. Rates, S per day; special rates to large parties. A table and accommodations for miners is pro vided at a special rate of g per day. No extras. Round trip tickets via Hot Springs Junction, fl miles from Phoenix, on the s. F. P. & P. R. R., including stage fare, are sold at all stations on railroads. Ample ar engagements have been perfected at Hot Springs Junction for food and lodging, and a daily stage, except Sun day, runs to the springs.
 For further information address
 c. M. COLHOUN, Manager
Arizona republican., 1898-11-22

sparkling ruddy tints. Seated in q low easy chair just within the glow, during the leisnre hour before dinner. Mrs. Maynard was nusing bitterly. with no interruption save the tinl1ling melodies that Miss IIilary's idle fingers were sweeping from the glistening white keys of the pianO-fortc. But soon the player rcsc from the instrument. apd coming toward the fireplace, she stood revealed in the fitful red light, a slender. quccnly figure ia her softly clinging black gown
 Mrs. Maynard quickly reused herself from her revcric on Miss Hilary's ap- proach and addressed her with a slight nervous trcrnor in the voice that she vainly strovc to keep in it's usual sweet. oyv, even tone:
 My dear Miss Hilary, if you will permit me, I should like to speak to you about MT. North. Is it quite t-ue thlt he is aa oll friend of yours? You know, my deI- child, yo1 acc ia a cer- tain sea5c r1l,r my soci1l g1arlia1- ship, anl f4el responsible for your for aySShiaS ifeeting yolc happiness.
 Tho pro,ll Cirli3h flcc chc1csei colOr during this address. and the red lips wcr, firmly compressed for an instant as if to control q sudden quiver of pain; but tho eyes remained drea-nily fixed upon the glowing fire and there was TO indication Of emotion ia the low voice that presently answered:
 Pray, Go not include Mir. North among any of the possibilities affecting