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The herald., 1898-05-27
SLAPPED HIS FACE
Mrs. Richards Creates a Scene in
Justice Ovens Court

Mrs. Ada Richards caused a scene in
Justice Owens court yesterday, and as a
result is in jail, with the chances of having
two additional charges brought against her.
She was arrested Wednesday night by Of
ficer MatuszkiewiZ for having disturbed the
peace of her husband at the Nadeau hotel.
She was locked up for few hours, but
later in the night friend puA up $40 bail
for her release. She appeared in court yes
terday, and appeared perfectly uncon-
cerned, chatting pleasantly with some ac-
quaintances. She listened to the reading of
the complaint charging her with disturb
ing the peace, and pleaded not guilty after
Justice Owens had allowed her to read the
document
Mrs. Richards decided that she did not re-
quire the services of an attorney, but she
did wish a jury trial. Justice Owens looked
over his calendar and saw that June 14th
was the first open date for jury trial, so
it was filled with Mrs. Richards case. The
defendant thought that this was too long
a postponement. She said that she would
have to sacrifice her transportation to and
$500 bond at the Omaha exposition if de-
tanned in this city so long. Justice Owens
said he had nothing to do with that, and
fixed her bail at $50 cash or $10O bond. Mrs.
Richards at first said she had neither
money nor friends to put up that amount,
but when the court observed that she would
have to be locked up, she finally decided to
go to the bank and get the money.
Deputy Constable Mugnemi started out
with her, but for some reason she wanted to
speak with the justice again, and went
back to the court room. The court would
have nothing further to say, however. and
Officer Matuszkiewiz was ordered to escort
her out. When the officer approached her
Mrs. Richards drew back and dealt him
hard slap in the face. Such little thing as
a slap does not disconcert Matuszkiewiz, as
he has suffered from harder female blows
than that, and he coolly picked the angry
defendant up in his arms and carried her
to the jailor, who took charge of her. Jus
tice Owens may fine Mrs. Richards for con-
tempt of court and Matuszkiewiz may also
swear to a complaint charging her with
battery, but whether either Of these addi-
tional charges will be made remains to be
seen. .nr l
The herald., 1898-05-27
Names of Our Warships

A change in the system in naming our
ships of war would seem to be advisable
so far as certain features are concerned.
The policy of naming a class of ships after
the states of the Union. and another class
after the important or historical cities and
towns is admirable. Still another class
bears the names of our great naval heroes.
This also is as 1t should be. so far as the
names are regarded. but 1t seems entirely
Inappropriate that those names should be
borne by the class to which they are as
signed. In the British navy tho names of
the great commanders are given to tho
greatest and finest of the ships, and the
example should be followed by US. Those
names would thus be carried into all parts
of the world, and made familiar to all peo-
Pile.
But 1t seems as inappropriate to give
such names as Farragut. Porter, Somers
and the like to a lot of torpedo boats
craft without dignity or magnitude-as II
would be to assign those names to steam
The herald., 1898-05-27
Oranges for the Soldiers

The chamber of commerce was notified
yesterday that the Southern Pacific would
put a car at its disposal to ship oranges
to San Francisco for the soldiers. 1t will
be loaded today and go forward tomorrow.
The various orange growers exchanges
will assist in filling the car Capt Thorn
sends word that he will have fruit at the
chamber today at 12 o'clock. H. c. HORNE,
211 East Twenty-seventh street, will give
the crop from five trees if the chamber will
send persons to pick them. Pasadena Of
fers q carload. Pomona and Santa Ana
have also offered to contribute, with MANY
individuals in smaller amounts Persons
having fruit they wish to donate are re-
quested to send it in to the chamber of
commerce today.
The Pacific Coast Steamship company
will take fifty boxes. free Of charge, on the
steamer that leaves for the north this
afternoon
The herald., 1898-05-27
A LARGE VOTE CAST
BRIDGE BONDS CARRIED BY A
NARROW MARGIN
MAIN STREET INSPECTED
Various Committees Meet but Little
Business Is Transacted-The
Pasadena Boulevard

The citizens of Los Angeles yesterday
voted to issue bonds in the sum of S150,0O0
for the extension and Improvement of the
fire department of the city and bonds in the
sum of $23 900 for the repair and improve
ment of the bridges In service and needed
in the city limits.
The vote on both propositions was much
larger than was expected but the margin
by which they were carried over the re-
quired two-thirds of the total vote was so
small as to give the friends of the meas
ures great uneasiness until the final count
was made.
The fire bonds were carried by majority
of lis over the necessary two-thirds, the
total vote being 1920 for the bonds and S44
against. The vote by wards for the fire
bonds was as follows:
The herald., 1898-05-27

of assaulting Col. I. E. Messmore with a

of assaulting Col. I. e. Messmore with
deadly weapon.
The evidence for the defense took up al
most the entire day and 1t was testified by
various police officers that Col. Messmore
has been a source of trouble to the police
force for some time past. His only offense.
as shown by the evidence, has been to
claim for himself greater privileges on the
sidewalks than the law allows the average
citizen, and of using abusive language to
police officers when they requested him
to obey the law.
In deciding the case Justice Sexton said:
believe that If Col. Messmore had gone
along quietly on the street on May 10th
last, like other men do, there would have
been no occasion for his arrest or the con-
sequent trouble, and from the testimony !
believe the preponderance of evidence is
on the part of the defense; and I further
believe that from the testimony presented
here, there Is not probable grounds or sufn
cient evidence to hold the defendant, Off
Ger Conley, for an assault with deadly
weapon. Hence I will dismiss the case"
The herald., 1898-05-27
Stanton Post Exercises

Memorial services will be observed by
Stanton post and corps G. A. r., by order
of George 3. Copeln. commander, and ].
M. Quinn adjutant. as follows:
Friday, May 9th, s p. m.-Post and corps
memorial services for their dead, held at
Bixby hall. 6104a South Spring street.
Sunday. May 2Sth, 9 a. m.-Post and corps
attend divine services at Simpson taber-
nacle; assemble in Central park, 10:30 a. m.
Monday, May S0th, a. m.-Post and
corps assemble at Bixby hall, 610z South
Spring street; take cars at a. m, sharp,
to Rosedale cemetery.
Post assemble at the hall at lis p. m. for
parade, form in column, for march at
Third and Main streets, at 1880 p. m.
Exercises at Simpson tabernacle at 2:So
n. m
The herald., 1898-05-27
, WHITE RETALIATED
He Did Not Relish Being Chased With
Shears

Deputy Constable Menzer arrested Chas.
White yesterday on a warrant charging
him with battery. Michael Riley, who con-
ducts blacksmith shop at the corner of
Seventh and San Pedro streets, is the COM
planning witness. 1t appears that White
was employed by Riley and a few days
ago was discharged. White asked to be
paid some IS, which was due him, but
Riley put him off. White threatened to
put the bill in the hands of q collector
at which Riley waxed wroth and is alleged
to have grabbed a pair of shears and
chased White out of the shop. Some days
later White met Riley on the street and
proceeded to retaliate by giving him
thrashing.
Menzer also arrested Chas. Betoff on
warrant charging him with battery. Frank
Pachmeyr alleges that Bertoff started after
him with shotgun and axe for the purpose
of doing him up, and they had a scrap.
The herald., 1898-05-27
LEHNHAUSEN WILL 60
And Take a Crack Company With
Him

With the second call for trops there has
been renewed activity among the volunteer
organizations. Capt. Chas. Lehnhause ha S
issued orders for his company to drill
every night in the Pavilion annex, corner of
Olive and Fifth streets. except Saturday,
when the boys will be given the use of
the armory. This order takes effect tomor-
row night.
Every indication yoints to Lehnhausen's
company being accepted In fact he has
received assurance from Sacramento that
his company will be taken among the first.
Every effort Is being made to have the
men physically perfect and they are being
put through a rigid examination. An officer
Is on duty every day at the annex for the
purpose Of enrolling additional members.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Signal Corps Ball

The ball given last evening at Armory
hall by the Signal corps, First brigade, N.
q. c., for the benefit of Companies A, C
and F, Battery d, was pronounced sue
cess. The hall was brilliantly lighted and
decorated with the national colors There
were about one hundred couples on the
hoor, and considerable number of spec
tators. Professor ]. G. Stamms orchestra
furnished music for the dancers. The fol-
lowing committees did the honors of the
evening:
Reception-Captain G. E. Lawrence.
chairman; Lieutenant H. E. Sabine Ser
geant A. Reynolds, Corporal E. v. Critics.
Floor-Private w. l.. Heller, chairman;
Corporal w. H. A. Connor. Corporal g. S.
Hupp, Private G. S. Green, Private d. D.
Morgan.
Executlve-Private F e. Bradley, chair
man; Sergeant F. L. Washburn Private r.
g. Miles, Private j. G. York, Private e. w.
Fox. Private Z. A. Cheever.
The herald., 1898-05-27

launches, tug boats or vessels of the mos
quito fleet The practice of naming the
torpedo boats after this fashion is said to
ba thoroughly distastfel to the officers Of
the navy. There is certain appropriate
ness in giving the name of Gushing to such
a craft, for 1t was the daring act of blow
Ing UP the Confederate ram Albemarle by
q torpedo boat extemporized from a launch
that gave Gushing his fame. The name
Of Ericsson, too, is appropriately associat-
ed with peculiarly modern and destruc-
tive engine of war, but 1t would be better
to commemorate the great Swede, to whom
we are all deeply indebted, by giving his
name to one Of the best Of the monitors, in
honor Of his invention Of the type.-Boston
Herald.
The herald., 1898-05-27
HOUSEWIVES FOR VOLUNTEERS
The War Board Will Serve Fruit to the
Troops

In response to the suggestion OF the
'war board" Mines. c. w. Flemming, +.
Bottsford, T. l.. Ely, M. e. Rule, A. Penz-
lauer and Fl. N. Alexander, and the Misses
]. Black and G. Bass of the Westlake ho-
tel have sent housewives to the Hall of In
dustry These useful articles to soldiers
camp outfit are made of white oilc1oth
lined with red flannel, and bound with blue
braid. They contain pockets furnished
with needles. pins, scissors, thimble,
thread, a colored pocket handkerchief,
flannel abdominal band. Court plaster and
other useful articles.
The war board will serve the soldiers
who are expected to pass through Los
Angeles some time tonight with oranges
and fruit. Boxes Of oranges have been re-
ceived for that purpose from J. R. New
berry, the Simpson-Hack Fruit company,
Loeb, Fleischman G. Co. Persons hav
ing oranges, lemons and apples they are
willing to give to refresh the soldier boys
tonight, after their long ride across the
desert, are requested to send them to the
Hall of Industry on Main street today.
The herald., 1898-05-27
CITY NEWS In BRIEF

Gentlemen: Wear Burns 50 and 81 shoes.
24O South Spring street.
Call tel. main 243 for ambulance Bresee
Brothers. Sixth and Broadway.
G. d. Howry. undertaken, Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices in the city.
DR.. J. NJ Armstrong, 416 Byrne blk office
hrs. to p. m. Res. 629 Pasadena ave.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors, 75i
and 1853 South Spring street. Tel Main 1920
Watches cleaned, rs cents; mainsprings.
70 cents; crystals. 10 cents. Patton, 214
South Broadway.
Phillips & Munton, merchant tailors, 33s
South Spring street, have the latest in
summerweight Scotch goods.
DR.. Max Wassman, dentist, rooms 225 and
226 Potomac block, Broadway, between
Second and Third. TEL Brown 1913.
DR.. Joseph Kurtz will lecture this even
ing at 1880 at the medical college on Buena
Vista street to the volunteer army nurses
Adams Bros. dentists. 2391s South Spring
street. Plates from 81. Painless extract
ing. 50 cents. Filling q speciality. Hours,
8 to S; Sunday, 10 to IL.
Do you know that a framed picture
makes a most desirable wedding present?
IT you are looking for anything in that line
do not fail to call at H. c. Lichtenberger's
art emporium, 2O2 South Spring street.
A new and exclusive line of mouldings
have just been received by Sanborn, Vail
& Co. Artistic framing speciality. All
kinds of frames made to order Regilding
Of all kinds. 1873 South Spring street.
All ladies desiring to assist in furnishing
and serving coffee and sandwiches to the
soldiers passing through Los Angeles to-
night, are requested to meet at Elks' hall,
2521a South Main street at $3.50 this morn
Ing.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson block.
first floor, rooms 1873, 1884, 1876. Special at
tention given to obstetrical cases, and all
diseases of women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours. l
to S. Telephone 1927.
AS special courtesy to the students of
the high school and normal school, Mr.. j.
I. Fitzgerald makes it possible for them
to hear Ysaye, Gerardy and Lachaume for
2o cents. Tickets will be sold only to stud
ents who present Identification cards,
which may be obtained from teachers by
asking. This gives admission to the gal
lery.
Mr.. Mcvay, treasurer of the Children's
Home society, has received from H. Will
frid Walker check for 1925, being the net
proceeds realized on a cricket match
played on May oath at the Athletic park,
between the Los Angeles and Covina-
Duarte clubs. The society is In urgent need
of money for current expenses and all con-
tributions are most thankfully received.
The herald., 1898-05-27
UNION MEMORIAL SERVICE
Veterans to Attend Unity Church N ext
Sunday

Gen. E. Bouton, commander of the Ma
tional Veteran reserve, has issued the
following order:
The National Veteran reserve having ac-
cepted the invitation of the Church of the
Unity to attend q memorial and patriotic
service on Sunday next, all ex-Union and
cX-Confederate veterans are cordially in
vited to meet at the church entrance at II
a. m. sharp on that day. All who can do so
will please notify A. M. Fulkerson at 3s4
South Spring street of their intention to
attend, SO that the church authorities may
know how many seats to reserve. AS this
is the first instance since the close of the
war that ex-Union and ex-Confederate vet
Grams, as united fraternal society, have
ever attended memorial service, a full
attendance is most desirable.
The herald., 1898-05-27
University News

The members and friends of the Alpha
Rho sorority were entertained by Miss
Irene Griscom of 1857 West Twelfth street.
After merry time spent in games, re-
freshments were served, and soon the
guests departed on their wheels for home.
Mrs. j. E. Wiseman of Key West street
is slowly recovering from a serious ILL.,
ness.
University hive, L. o. r. NJ, will hold a
patriotic entertainment this evening in Its
son streets. A good musical and literary
program will be served. The evening will
close with a cake walk.
The Spanish club Of the college held it's
closing meeting last Monday evening at
the home of Prof. M. z. Cook on Hough
street. After a short program, a contest
In eating tamales was held, I. D. Perry
winning first prize. The club then ad-
journed to serenade the professors.
President G. w. White of Thirty-sixth
street spent the past week at Cotton and
San Bernardino.
Dean M. E. Phillips of the college deliv-
cred an address to the Epworth league OF
the Methodist church last Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Kimball of Kingsley
street have removed to San Jacinto.
Thirty members of the local lodge Of the
L. o. T. NJ held picnic in the San Fer
nando valley last Saturday.
Miss Agnes Lindenberger Of San Jacinto
spent last Tuesday visiting her friends
among the college students.
Miss Maurer of Winchester has been
spending the past week with Miss Helen
Merrvman n of Hoover street
Mrs. B. c. Whitlock of West Thirty
eighth street, who is in San Francisco,
her son, II. G. Whitlock of Com
pany c, Seventh regiment, will remain
there until the Seventh leaves for Manila
The herald., 1898-05-27
Main Street Pavement

The announcement that Street Superin-
tendent Drain and City Engineer Dock
weller would be at the corner of Fourth
and Main streets at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning for the purpose of inspecting the
resurfacing of Main street from First to
Ninth streets and also to hear protests
from property owners along that thorough
fare in the district named was expected to
bring out quite a crowd of people.
The two officials waited for almost an
hour for the expected protestants, and but
one man appeared, Mr.. Mason, who said
he represented Abbot Kinney and desired
to protest against the work done on the
street on the ground that at was not on
the level and that the foundation was not
of the required depth.''
The officials, in the absence of any ere
dentials on the part of Mr.. Mason, de-
clined to accept the protest, saying 'if
file the same in writing and it would be
then considered"
So far as ascertained, the other prop
erty owners along the street were salts
fed. many of them saying, "We've got
good street at last"
The official inspection of the street was
pro forma matter what Is the use of
our going over the street alone?" said
City Attorney Dockweiler, when we have
watched the work foot by foot as it was
done. I tell you this is first-class job
in every respect. Why, do you know that
every load of material put on this street
was numbered, inspected and the temper
ature taken before it was unloaded. We
required temperature of 275 degrees and
not shovelfull of the coating went down
at less than that. A better job could not
be done"
About this protest business, I want to
say a word" said Street Superintendent
Drain. I'VE have nothing to do with
the thickness of the foundation. We mere
ly resurface the street, and unless the
foundation is broken we take it as we find
it. So far we have had no great cause of
complaint, although the concrete varies in
thickness in places. Main street is in ex-
cellent condition from First to Ninth"
The report will be made at the next
meeting of the council.
Park Commissioners
The park commissioners held a brief
session yesterday, all members except the
mayor being present. The proposition to
allow Mrs. Elizabeth Hollenbeck to obtain
water for her property from the mains on
st. Louis street for $3.50 instead of $500, as
originally demanded, was adopted.
General discussion regarding the parks
followed and the report of the superin-
tendent of Griffith park concerning the ur-
gent need of water was read, but no ac-
tion taken, it being decided to wait for the
funds available with the incoming fiscal
year.
The new water system on the toutheast
of Westlake park has been completed. but
has not been inspected.
The lease for the boating privileges at
Hollenbeck park was awarded to Y. Wa.
ters. The board then adjourned.
Board of Public Works
There was brief meeting of the board
of public works yesterday morning for
the purpose of considering the proposed
Pasadena boulevard, known as the "adobs
route" No business was transacted bo-
yond arranging for special meeting at
10 o'clock Saturday morning, at which time
The herald., 1898-05-27
Uncle Sans New Policy

The annexation of Cuba to the United
States is in the nature of destiny, but we
can wait. AS specifically declared by con-
gress, the present war against Spain Is
not conducted in spirit Of acquisition, but
the joint resolution doesn't require us to
absolutely throw away opportunities. War
makes tremendous changes. The ultra
conservatives may be surprised at an early
day to find Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and
the Philippine islands territories of the
United States. "In the course Of human
events we are bound to have foreign
policy which will advance the country
mmercially.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-05-27

The carrying of the fire bonds will, II the
promises made are carried out, give Los
Angeles a police telegraph system. 1t is
estimated that about SO 900 will be available
for this purpose.
1t is needless to say the fire laddies are
more than delighted over the result of the
election. One and all worked early and
late for the bonds, and it is probably due to
the efforts Of the men that the voters favor
ing the proposition of the bonds were
The herald., 1898-05-27
A PATRIOTIC ACTION
Los Angeles Firm Presents a Flag to
Cahuenga Lemon Exchange

Few of the Cahuenga people may be
aware that the large new flag that floats
over the Lemon exchange packing house
at Colegrove was the unostentatious gift
Of the Boston store of Los Angeles. One of
the directors of the Boston Store company,
who is visiting in the valley, happened to
notice that there was no flag flying from
the exchange building. and, upon inquiry,
learned that 1t was not from lack Of patriot
ism, but simply because the exchange did
not own a suitable flag for the purpose,
and acting upon his information, within a
day or two the flag was up.
The herald., 1898-05-27
DeWeY's Promotion

Farragut and other distinguished Of
ficers in times past have been successfully
vice admirals and admirals. Congress de-
creed that these ranks should expire with
their holders. and today we have only rear
admirals. That explains why 1t is that
the victor of Manila can only be promoted
to rear admiral. and not to the rank Of
full admiral. The president has done the
best he could for Dewey.-Boston Tran
script.
The herald., 1898-05-27
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
Chronicled on pages Z. 8. 10 and u.

: Second days session Of the diocesan 4
convention.
! Fire and bridge bonds carry by a 4
small margin.
! Fiesta committee getting ready to =
+ close accounts. 4
Mary Garcia put on trial for the \
= murder of old man Collins. 4
= Charge of assault against Officer \
: Conley falls to the ground. +
= The beauties of sewage irrigation \
: explained in the superior court. \
Mrs. Richards slaps q policeman's 4
: face and creates a scene in court. \
? A dry-goods clerk seeking damages 4
: for fall and consequent injuries. 4
The Thompson-Lynch fight fails to i
materiallze; Lynch twelve pounds +
? over weight. j.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Wants a Fee AnvhoW

H. ]. Crawford. the barrister, filed suit
in Justice Owens court yesterday against
Mr.. and Mrs L. Rehwald for the sum of
$685. The attorney claims that the Reh-
walds engaged him to defend the little Ger
man when he was under arrest for battery
and attempted arson, but threw him down
and engaged ]. r. Rush instead.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Easy to Meet War Expenses

If the high traiff theory Is correct, our
large war expenditures should give us no
concern. We may at any time increase the
tariff and at the same time enrich the man.
ufacturers. With heavy duties we at once
fill the treasury and increase business.
Could anything be more SIMPLEST Louis
Post-Dispatch,
The herald., 1898-05-27
Red Cross Society

Mrs. ]. M. Griffith returned yesterday
from San Francisco, where she attended
meeting of the Red Cross society. Mrs.
Griffith was elected first vice president of
The State Red Cross league, and will take
lteps at once to form an organization in
Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Marriage Licenses

Jean Duhaut, 49, and Veronica Etche-
berry. 80. natives OF France and residents
Of this city.
Adolph Weinstein, "a, and Cicily Katx, N
native Of Germany and residents Of this
city.
The herald., 1898-05-27
GOOD TEMPLARS
Fifty-Third Quarterly Session Will Be
Held on SATURDAY.

The Los Angeles county district lodge
will hold it's fifty-third quarterly session
May 2S, in the Native Sons hall, 226 South
Spring street. The session will be called
to order at 10 a. m. The grand chief tenn
plar Of this state, Hon. Theo. D. Kanouse,
is expected to be present and give an ad-
dress on the work of the order. Reports of
lodges, plans for future work and general
business will comprise the business Of the
meeting.