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The herald., 1898-11-08
MAIN STREET FORECLOSURE
Three Mortgages on the Same Property
Consolidated

Anthony G. Hubbard filed a complaint
yesterday against Albert Rimpau and 9TH
ers to foreclose a mortgage for sl2,S00 run
ming in favor of the Security Savings bank
of this city, but transferred on October 9th
to plaintiff. The property affected is on the
easterly side of Main street in this city,
1858 feet east from a point on the center
line of the street, which is 1896 feet south
from the intersection of the center lines
of Main and Plaza streets The lot is
lOO48 feet deep and its northern boundary
2491 feet wide on the east end, lO3l5 feet
deep on the southern line, and has front
age of 24.Sl feet on Main street. A sec
ond mortgage for s53375 in favor of AIDE.
laide Hellman, administrators of the estate
of Samuel Hellman, deceased, also as
signed by her to plaintiff, is included in the
foreclosure proceedings; also, third mort
gage for 5000 in favor of the Security Saw
ings bank, assigned to plaintiff, both such
mortgages being upon the same property.
f. H. Spoor and others unknown are al.
legged to claim some interest in the property
and judgment is asked that every person
whose conveyance is subsequent or subse-
The herald., 1898-11-08

ditious, that the patience of court and pub
lie should not be exhausted by needless de-
lay. Secrecy regarding all acts of the grand
jury was prime essential, and no one not
a member of the jury should be present when
vote was to be taken relative to the find
ing of an indictment or presentation to the
court. 1t was the duty of the jury to see if
any public officer, in the city or county, had
been guilty Of malfeasance, and, if SO, to
make presentment of the facts to the court
and to the district attorney in order that
such offenders might be prosecuted. Re-
sentiment was summary way of proceeding
against any public official who might become
crminally liable.
Inspection of jails, hospitals and other
public buildings, for the purpose of ascertain
ing their sanitary condition, and insisting
upon the prompt prosecution of prisoners
charged with acts of criminality, were du-
ties properly devolving upon the jury. Other
general instructions were given and Bailiff
Marsh conducted the jury to the star cham
Der on the floor above, there to elect Sec
retary and organize fully for the transaction
of the business which might devolve upon it.
The herald., 1898-11-08
GOV. SMITHS ASSAILANT
Plea Of Not Guilty Entered and Cause
Set for Trial

Albert G. Bradley appeared in court yes
terday with his attorney, C. H. Mattinger,
and pleaded not guilty to the information
charging him with assault upon Governor
Smith of the Soldiers home with intent to
commit murder. His attorney moved that
the information be quashed and set aside
on the ground that the court had no juris
diction. He argued that the crime, if any
had been committed, was committed at the
Soldiers home and that the Federal gov
ernment alone was clothed with authority
to try his client for the otfense.
Deputy District Attorney McComas op-
posed the motion and the court held that
the case came properly within its jurisdic
tion, to which ruling defendant reserved an
exception.
Mr.. Mattinger then asked that the cause
be set for trial sixty days hence, stating
that he desired to take dispositions of wit.
nesses residing in Vermont and that he had
not learned their exact location, conse-
quently it might be some time before he
could reasonably consent to allow the cause
to come to trial. After some interchange
of views Judge Smith set the case for trial
December 9th, with the understanding
that short continuance should then be
allowed if it should appear that the depo-
sitions had been taken and time was re-
quired for their transmission. The defend.
ant was thereupon returned to the Jail
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felony, was dismissed. Mr.. McComas stated
that in his opinion there was not sufficient
evidence to justify the trial of the case.
Mrs. E. F. Scott, who is suing her hus-
band, L. J. Scott, for divorce, came before
Judge York yesterday to submit evidence
of cruelty on the part of defendant as rea-
son why she should be released from her
bonds. The cause was continued for fur
ther hearing in that behalf.
The Los Angeles Railway company was
sued by BENZ. Hartman yesterday for $3.50
damages, alleged to be rightfully due for
permanent injuries received by him on Sep
tember %, 1898, on account of defendant S
carelessness. On that day plaintiff was
crossing Spring street and was struck by an
electric car and thrown to the ground.
An argument to show cause why tenn
porary injunction should not be made per-
petual in the case of A. n. Davis VS.. X. A.
Calkins, occupied the attention of the
United States district court. The cause at
issue is the question OF boundaries and
rights of locators in mining case.
Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed
in the district court. William Usey, one of
the firm of Usey Bros, grocers at Redondo,
with liabilities at $l7, ,229 and assets 5000, and
Norton Russell, 1862 Temple street, this
city, liabilities some 800; no assets.
The herald., 1898-11-08
WILL ARBITRATE
Controversy Over Assets Of Flint,
Bixby & Co. to Be Adjudicated

An agreement was filed with the county
clerk late last night, providing for the sub
mission to arbitration of the controversy be-
tween Thomas Flint and George H. Bixby
and Brillsford P. Flint, executors and trus-
tees under the will of Llewellyn Bixby, de-
ceased.
Thomas Flint and the late Llewellyn Blk
by, up to the date of the latter's death, Dec.
5, 1896, had been doing business under the
firm name of Flint, Bixby & Co., carrying on
an extensive trade in lands, and having
large interests in this part of the state and
San Benito county. After the death OF
Mr.. Bixby, the surviving partner continued
to carry on the partnership business. Under
the will George H. Bixby and Brillsford p.
Flint were named as trustees, and particular
instructions were given to them as to the
conduct of the business, leaving to their
Judgment the ultimate settlement of affairs
for such time as they might deem most ad-
vantageous for all interests.
In the agreement filed yesterday it is set
forth that, in pursuance of their trust, they
now believe the time has arrived when it is
for the best interests of all concerned that
the assets of the firm should be divided, and
some difference of opinion having sprung
up as to the proper apportionment, as well
as the valuation of certain portions of the
property, it is mutually covenanted and
agreed that Lewis A. Splitter of San Jose,
on behalf of Mr.. Flint, and j. S. Slauson OF
this city, in behalf of the trustees, shall
act as arbitrators, their findings to be final.
They are to proceed on the hypothesis that
on December 8, 1896, neither of the former
partners, on their individual account, was
indebted to the firm or to each other. An
itemized schedule of assets is to be prepared,
omitting therefrom the old homestead,
known as the Flint residence, on San Justo
rancho, in San Benito county, which is ad-
mitted to form a part of Mr.. Flint's indi-
vidual estate.
The agreement is very lengthy, but is suf
iciently definite to afford grounds for the ex-
pectation that the long controversy over the
partnership assets will finally be settled in
harmonious manner.
The herald., 1898-11-08
CATTLE STEALERS
Flournoy's Bail Raised and a New
Arrest Made

H. L. Flournoy, the Pasadena butcher,
who has been charged with stealing cattle
from the Laguna ranch, and who has been
out on $500 bail, was surrendered by his
bondsmen yesterday. The energetic efforts
OF the sheriff's deputies to capture all who
were in any manner implicated in the busi-
ness had frightened Flournoy's sureties, and
they came before Justice Young to ask re-
lease from his bond. This was granted.
and in view of the new evidence elected in
the case the bond was raised to $4,000, which
was given by c. c. Cohn of this city and r.
w. Hahn of Pasadena
Another arrest has also been made, Mich
olas Miller having been taken in charge for
completely in the cattle stealing affair. He
is alleged to have acted as Interpreter for
Flournoy when the latter was aNnging
with Lopez for the delivery of stock, and it
is assumed that he may be able to cast much
light upon the actual nature of the contract
existing between them. Two other war
rants are out for accomplices of Lopez, and
their arrest will probably be effected TODAY.
The herald., 1898-11-08
SCHOOL NOTES
Of Interest to Parents, Pedagogues
and Pupils

The state law gives the school ma a'ams and
masters holiday today, and they will en-
deavor to set some of those voters right on
the subject of the sixth amendment, whose
minds are wavering from lack of knowl-
edge of the harmful features of the pro-
posed measure.
The annual meeting of the Los Angeles
branch of the Association of Collegiate
Alumnae for the election of officers was
held on Saturday afternoon at the home OF
Miss Emily Clark, 1896 Lincoln avenue.
The officers of the society will be filled for
the coming year as follows: President,
Miss Gertrude Henderson; vice-president,
Miss Dora Moody; recording secretary,
Miss Pinney; treasurer, Miss Butler. The
executive committee is composed of the
Misses Dole, Young and Stoddart. The
business meeting was preceded by So
cial hour, during which the plans OF the
coming year were discussed.
The Teachers Art club, which is COM
posed of about thirty teachers, meets the
second and fourth Mondays of the month
at the Spring street school. The club Will
be officered as follows: President, Mrs.
c. P. Bradfeld, vice-president, Miss Har-
riet NJ. Garfield; secretary, Mr.. Putnam; /;
treasurer, Miss M. Louise Hutchinson. At
Yesterday afternoons meeting Egyptian art
generally and Karnak, Luxor and Thebes
particularly formed the subject matter of
discussion and the following papers were
presented: Egyptian Temples-the Plan
and Use," Miss Laura Cambell; "Ap-
proaches to Temples" Miss O'Donoghue;
History, etc." Miss Myrick; "Ramese-
um," Mr.. Putnam. Some very fine photo
raphs of old Egyptian temples, the pyra-
mids, etc., were exhibited by Miss Hutchin-
son.
Professor Housh of the high school gave
out to the faculty of the school yesterday
morning three questions, of psychological
nature, which he had received from gen.
tleman of Southern California, who is ap-
parently interested in the tastes and opin.
ions of the rising generation, and which
are being sent broadcast all over the United
States by him in his quest of knowledge
of the growing mind. The questions, which
were given out by the teachers, were as as
follows: "What is your aim in life"'
"What historical person would YOU like to
resemble?" and "What is your idea OF an
ideal life?" Fifteen minutes were devoted
to the answering of the questions and the
result was an eye-opener to many OF the
teachers, for the majority Of the 1900 pu-
pills of the school preferred the life of a
school teacher to any other; many OF the
BOYS wished to be like Dewey or Teddy's
Rough Riders, and few still thought George
Washington good enough to resemble. One
girls ambition was to become member
The herald., 1898-11-08
NEWS OF THE RAILWAYS
General News Notes and Personal
Mention

General Superintendent Wells of the
Santa Fe Pacific has returned from his trip
to Canada. He had a fire in his private
car at Chicago, but it did little damage
Brakeman G. L. Barron of the Santa Fe
had the fingers of his left hand hurt and
one cut off while uncoupling an engine from
a caboose in San Diego yesterday.
d. A. Shope has been appointed foreman
Of bridges, buildings and water service on
the Albuquerque division of the Santa Fe,
vice l.. d. Eversole, resigned.
R. Haddary, agent at blackberry station
on the Santa Fe Pacific, has been succeeded
by G. Barnes.
A Santa Fe limited from Chicago is due
here today at l50.
Orange shippers may rest assured that
the question of an increased minimum
weight in orange shipments will not bother
them this year. The Southern Pacific Of
licials announce that the matter will not be
changed at all, the former minimum OF
24,OO0 pounds to remain in force.
The herald., 1898-11-08
THE GRAND JURY
Panel Completed Yesterday-Court's
Instructions

The second venire ordered by Judge
Smith to complete the panel of grand Jurors
was returned by the sheriff yesterday, and
eleven men responded to the calling of their
names. Ten jurors having previously been
obtained, nine more were needed to COM
plete the panel. The court, realizing the
desirability Of avoiding the issuance of an
order for third venire, was more reluctant
than usual about excusing those who de-
sired TO escape service. Only two men were
allowed to go, the remaining nine being
sworn in to complete the panel. The jury
as thus constituted took seats within the bar
and the court designated James w. Long to
act as foreman. The oath was first admin
lstered to him, and then to the eighteen other
Jurors. The following list comprises the
grand jury as organzed: James W. Long,
foreman; Levi p Crawford, S. H. Kingery,
Adam X. McQulling, Sherman Washburn,
Isaac Q. Dague, William I. Strawbridge, J..
II. Jacobs, R. b. Lowell, Clayborne Vaughn,
Byron r. Boynton, Everett /. Conger,
Henry Glaze, William F. Hall, Henry Hart,
7. W. Phelps, Robert Strong, Cyrus Willard
and August w. Worm.
The jury having been sworn in, Judge
Smith delivered his charge to them. He
sad during the reading OF the oath to which
they had responded, he had been impressed
with the obligations therein expressed more
strongly than ever before. 1t ran counter
to some of the charges he had been accus-
toned to give to grand jurors, in that it ap-
peared to ignore the process of criminal
prosecution by complaint and information, a
method which he deemed far preferable to
indictment. He presumed the form of the
oath was due to the fact that it was formu-
lated at time when no other procedure than
indictment of criminals was provided for by
the statutes. The more modern method
was the better, brought transgressors more
speedily before the bar of justice, and hence
the grand jury was relieved of large part
of its former duty. 1t should therefore not
regard as its principal obligation the indct-
ment of criminals. If acts of criminalitv
should be brought to its attention, it would
De its duty to investigate such matters but
he principal work of the jury would be to
inquire IL. o the conduct Of the offices of the
county, and detect any stealing by those in
authority which might be going on.
The volume of business transacted was So
great that the employment of expert ac-
ountants would be necessary, but the Jury
vas enjoned TO exercise its authority in re-
luiring that all work performed be expe.
The herald., 1898-11-08
AN OBJECT LESSON
Mexico Today Furnishes It for the
Benefit of Some Gold Bugs

Captain j. C. Farnsworth, who, few
months ago organized cavalry company at
Pasadena, and later, when he found that
the government did not need the company
services, went to Mexico, has returned.
CAPTAIN Farnsworth was travelling In the IN
terest of an air-brake. His appearance sug-
gests that he himself has prospered, but his
recounting of the state of affairs in the
neighboring country is favorable almost be
yond belief
Since the country has had a free silver
regime times have been surprisingly good.
In fact, Mexico today seems to be land
overhowing with the milk and honey OF
prosperity. Comparatively meager reports
of this condition have reached the United
States, simply because men who go there
seldom return, so much improved becomes
their condition. They are merchants,
clerks, miners. Many of them own sugar,
tobacco and coffee plantations and hacien-
das. Many run restaurants in small towns.
Clerks salaries are $3.50 per month in Mex
lean money. Everybody has plenty of mon
ey and is happy. A Los Angeles tailor who
went down six years ago is now worth $780,
600. There is great demand for skilled
labor. Common day laborers without
shrewdness do not fare SO well.
One drawback to Americans is the lack
of society, save in the city of Mexico, where
there are about 5000 Americans. Americans
form the largest foreign colony in Mexico
City. They are erecting buildings and fac
tories, -four mills, cotton and wooden mills
and iron foundries. Hitherto they have
been importing United States goods, but
very soon they will manufacture their own
almost altogether.
One striking fact is this: All Americans
are confirmed silverites. Capt Farnswortf
met close upon 400 silver Republicans anc
Democrats and not one goldbug. They ar,
taking great interest in the elections in the
United States.
The herald., 1898-11-08
Hurley in Jail

F. S. Hurley will probably not be able to
vote to day. He received very heavy SEN
tence from Justice Owens yesterday for car
rying concealed weapons. Hurley was as
sociated with j. Griffin, the practical poll
tician from San Francisco, who essayed to
maries last June. Hurley fell out with Billy
Edwards, another politician, and in the
fight Edwards struck Hurley over the head
with cane, 1t was claimed. 1t was ques-
tion which was the sorer, Hurley's head or
his feelings, but in any event he sailed
The herald., 1898-11-08
Court Notes

l.. Miller, l.. Warren and j. Woods, va.
grants, were brought to the county jail yes
terday to serve five days each They were
arrested at Pasadena
Martha S. Moles brought suit yesterday
against r. n. Louck and others to foreclose
a mortgage amounting to 1892 on lot ll2 of
J. E. Packard's Vineyard tract.
Flora Warren was lodged at the county
Jail yesterday to await examination for in
corrigibility, it being desired to secure her
Omission to the reform sch ool
Permission was given by Judge Van Dyke
yesterday to the Holiness church to sell lot
10, in Mills block l, in East Los Angeles, ex-
cepting a strip of land six feet wide off
from the north side of the lot reserved for
an alley.
Daniel Mckay was on trial yesterday for
cruelty to animals being charged with
abuse of horse. He demanded jury and
most of the evidence was heard yesterday
The cause went over till 2 p. m. tomorrow
The East Side Christian church of Pasa-
dena has filed a petition for leave to mort
gage its lot 80x220 feet, reserving therefrom
sixteen feet off the east side for road pur-
poses. 1t is proposed to raise not to exceed
$3.50 with which to pay for improvements
on the church.
The Union Mutual Building and Loan as
sociation sues Theodore Summerland and
others to foreclose a mortgage on lot l6 of
F. J. Nettleton's subdivision of the Ellis
tract, an unpaid balance of S1254 being
claimed on the note for which such security
was given.
The Pasadena Fruit Growers association
yesterday filed a petition with the county
clerk, asking for change of name, its pres
ent cognomen being misleading. 1t is de-
sired to be known as the Pasadena Orange
Growers association"
On motion of Deputy District Attorney
McComas yesterday, the information
against A. McGarry, charging him with
The herald., 1898-11-08
THE CLARK CASE
Sentence Deferred Till Monday Of Next
Week

Harry F. Clark, who was lately found
guilty of murder in the second degree, for
having taken the life of Wong Sing Hay, the
Chinese laundryman, came before Judge
Smith yesterday for sentence Attorney
Shinn asked that the time for passing SEN
tence be continued one week, as he was en-
gagged in the preparation of statement in
support of motion for new trial Deputy
District Attorney McComas said he had no
desire to discomode defendants counsel
and would interpose no objection to the de-
lay, and Judge Smith allowed the cause to
go over until next Monday at 10 o'clock.
The herald., 1898-11-08
Subject to Delusions

James Chadwick, Glendora man who is
subject to delusions, was adjudged insane
yesterday and ordered by Judge Shaw to be
committed to Highlands. Mr. Chadwick
imagines that he is the owner of a large
amount of real estate at Glendora and AL
osta and has been trying to collect rents
from the rightful owners. He has persist
emily written to bankers and the British
vice-consul in this city regarding his myth
ical possessions and given evidence other
wise of unsound mind.
The herald., 1898-11-08
11Her Maiesty's" Corset

forth after Edwards with a butcher knife
and threatened to do him up good and
plenty" Officer Sawyer arrested Hurley
before he could insert the butcher knife into
the carcass of Edwards. The latter made
plea for clemency but this did not influence
the court, for sentence of $50 or fifty days
was imposed.
The herald., 1898-11-08
Alleged Burglars Still Absent

R. Albitre and Joe Romas, charged by the
district attorney with burglary, were to
have been arraigned upon the information
yesterday, but did not put in an appearance.
They are out on bail and had been called
once before for arraignment but did not re-
spond. Their cause was continued until
Thursday with the understanding that if
they should not then be present their bail
should be forfeited.
The herald., 1898-11-08
FUNERAL NOTICE


All members of the Knights of Pythias
are requested to meet at Castle Hall, 10S
North Spring street. Thursday at 80 p. m.
to attend the funeral of our late brother
]. j. Cooper, past grand chancellor Of Me-
vada, father of Frank j., Dan j., Walter
]. and Reba ]. Cooper. Funeral from D,
Samson & Co.'s funeral pariors, 523 South
Spring street. Interment at Rosedale GEM
etery. L. T. CLEMANS,
X. of r. & 8.
Gauntlet Lodge, K. Of p.
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of the "Bostonians," while others were sat
isfied to be simply "honest and respecta-
ble" The majority of the pupils took the
questions seriously and the gentleman OF
psychological bent will find that the Los
Angeles high school boys and girls have
good intentions and high ideals.
The herald., 1898-11-08
JoTTINos

Lovers of good driving horses cannot
miss 1t by buying one Of our No. 8 Chester
Columbus Buggy Co.'s driving wagons.
They have the Bailey hangers. long-dis-
tance axles and quick-shifting shaft COUP
lings. Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1898-11-08
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., 1898-11-08
R0!:XA!L 81! =! s;;;::s ss*s:s
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
swvoHx.

quently recorded may be barred and fore
closed of all rights in the premises.
Another suit was also instituted by Mr..
Hubbard against Rosa B. Rimpau and 9TH
ers to foreclose a mortgage amounting to
$3264.l7 on lot 2, block 3 of o. w. Childs
200 lot tract.
The herald., 1898-11-08
DEATHS

RYAN-Agnes M. Ryan, wife Of DR.. j. H.
Ryan, in her forty-frst year.
Funeral Wednesday, November 9, at 2
p. M, from 1885 West Eleventh street. In
terment, Rosedale cemetery.
The herald., 1898-11-08

We have taken the agency for the Colum-
bia bicycle. Our motto 10. "Get the Best ;"
However, we have good wheels for so
The herald., 1898-11-08
Removal

The Los Angeles Pipe Organ company has
removed its factory to Eighth and San Pc
dro streets.
The herald., 1898-11-08

81 pieces of Basket Checks In the new
solid colors. national blue, cadet blue
green, brown, gray and purple, so inche
on this line was &c a yard; Y(
sale price. .......................s
IL pieces of all-wool. double-faced Co
vert Cloth and 9 pieces of all-wool two
toned twill coverts: the mills prics
tail price s1.75; sale VyC