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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
WATER CASES SUBMITTED
Both Sides Try to Get in Few New
Points at the Last Moment

On Monday Judge Oster will begin his
wrestle with the water cases The matters
were practically submitted to him yester-
day noon, but the lists of authorities quoted
will not be in his hands until Monday, and
he will therefore not be in full possession
of all the documents until then.
The last hours of the argument were
largely devoted to after-thoughts, and just
before closing counsel on both sides in
duged in what might be called minute
speeches.
Attorney Dunn completed his argument
and his associate counsel, Mr.. Scott, made
a short additional address, in which he took
the broad stand that the company had no
right to more than ten inches of the waters
of Los Angels river, and being thus limited
had long been in a position where it could
not fulfill its contract with the city had the
council refused them the use of more water.
Naturally breach of the contract would
have resulted and the company would have
been forced to surrender its rights under 1t.
But the city was not in position to make
such refusal; it had to permit the use Of
the water in order that the people might
be supplied.
Senator White answered Mr.. Scott by ala
leging that if the city has any right to the
waters of the Los Angeles river that right
is limited to such an amount as the city can
make use Of Attorney White also COM
mented on the opposing counsel's allegation
that the Crystal Springs Land and Water
company's property was paid for out of
profits. He wanted to know if there was
anything wrong in that; if it is a crime to
be fortunate?
After adjournment of court the attorneys
held a lengthy conference, the result Of
which is not known. 1t is generally under
stood, however, that the company has stip-
ulated that no regular collectors of water
rates will be sent out pending the decision
of the cases. The restraining order of the
court still rests against the city. 1t is
probable that Judge Oster will make such
haste in arriving at decision as is consist
ent with the Importance of the matters at
issue.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
THE CAlABASAS FEUD
"QUEEN MARY" AGAIN HOT ON
THE TRAIL OF AN ENEMY
count" MASON IN MlX-UP
Titled Gentleman Alleged to Aspire to
Some of the Grown" Possess
sions-A Row the Result

Mary Bentley, the queen" of Calabasas,
is again in her element. She is the heroine
Of many hard-fought suit a law, and the
victor in not a few. In the last one, how
ever, she got the "worst Of it," and as a
consequence was required to spend twenty
four hours In the county bastie. She has
since laid rather low, but now hobs up
serenely in mess having all the character
istics of one OF those neighborhood rows
which are Il never-ending source of trouble
and are always represented in the courts by
from one to a dozen cases.
The Bentleys live on government land
and adjoining a ranch of which William
Mason claims ownership. This ownership
is alleged to be- open to question, the story
running to the effect that Mason was
sucker for certain persons who manipula-
ted deal and succeeded In getting his
money for land in which they had no real
title. The Benteys claim to know this to
be a fact. and on the strength of it have
located in their own names a certain sui
phur spring flowing upon the disputed ter
ritory. "Queen Mary" had the spring en-
closed in a substantial wooden box, and
proceeded to make general domestic use of
the water.
Mason is alleged TO nave Deen ueclueuly
displeased at this action, and the Bentleys
claim that at his instigation Ben Brans-
comb, one of his ranch hands, knocked the
boxing into smithereens. Mrs. Bentley
built it again. and again did Branscomb
destroy it. Not only did he do this, ac-
cording to the Bentley story, but a few
nights ago he attacked the junior Bentley
and beat and kicked him until he boy ran
screaming away to his fond parents, dis
playing his wounds and telling his tale of
woe Thereupon Queen Mary" laid COM
plant before the justice, and warrant for
Branscomb's arrest was duly issued. Yes
terday the complainant drove thirty miles
to see the district attorney for the purpose
of securing another warrant charging
Branscomb with malicious mischief in de-
stroying the boxes she had built around
the spring. Deputy District Attorney
Holten advised her to wait until the other
case was disposed of, and she retired
showing evidence of much chagrin.
Branscomb is a brother to Constable
Branscomb. Mason, who is not yet legal
ly mixed up in the row, is young native
of the British isles, and is said to have re-
Gently come into a handsome legacy left
him by his father He proceeded to get
| married at once, and has taken up his resi-
dence in this city, making frequent trips
to Calabasas to look after his interests
there. His lavish display of money has
prompted the appellation of count" and
| as such he is known among the residents of
the Calabasas vicinity. When asked the
cause of so much disagreement in her
neighborhood, Mrs. Bentley asserted that
the people drink too much "dago red"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
STREET SIGNS
Work Of Erection to Be Begun This
Week

The work Of erecting the new street signs
will probably commence in a few days, just
how soon, however, has not been definitely
decided on.
When the matter of street signs was
brought before the council the original re-
port called for more than twice as many
as were finally allowed. In the report sub
mitted by the street superintendent the at
tention of the council was called to the fact
that an additional number of men would be
required for the work. What will be done
in this direction, however, is undecided.
Superintendent Drain said yesterday that
the signs had been shipped here and were
now being painted and that the work of To-
eating and placing them in position would
commence just as soon as the paint dried.
which will probably be some time during
the coming week.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
A Clear Head Essential to Business
Success


This applies to all who earn their daily
bread by the sweat of their brow, and more
especially to lawyers, bankers, bookkeep-
ers and all persons doing clerical work.
A great majority of men and women are
socially inclined and at times look too long
upon the wine that is red. These social oc-
casions are enjoyed by all classes of soc!e-
ty-rich and poor alike-and no doubt there
Is "a feast of reason and flow of SOUL dur
ing such occasions, and If not carried to ex-
cess they really prolong life. The old adage
is undoubtedly true that "all work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy" Many per-
sons can meet company of jovial compan-
ions and for sociability's sake indulge in
glass or two of wine and retire, while 9TH
ers forget to limit themselves, and the re-
suit Is that they very often indulge to ex-
cess, thereby causing them to feel the eff
fects upon arising next morning. Their
head aching, no appetite, and nerves all
unstrung, they long for "a hair from the
dog that bit them to cure the bite. Such
procedure only aggravates their case and
often causes them to continue their con-
VITALITY. OF course, this cannot continue
long before they have reached limit. 1t
II,
banker, lawyer, or person doing clerical
work to go to business with an aching head
and muddled brain. One mistake during
the day might cost him or people he is
working for thousands of dollars 1t is an
absolute necessity for him to be at his post
and attend to business, and the question
now arises as to how he is going to over
come the effects of his indiscretion. An oc.
casional drink of "Sobrof' will cure the
most severe headache, nervousness and dis
ordered stomach, if taken at night, before
retiring or upon arising in the morning. 1t
will clear the brain, sweeten the stomach
quiet the nerves and create an appetite. 1t
will do all that is claimed for it. 1t has been
in use many years and has proven Its
worth. For sale by all druggists and first
class bars.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Mail for the PreSidio

The general superintendent of theTpost-
office department has issued the follow
ing notice: Complaint has been made
that mail for Preside, California, is in
cluded in direct packages for San Fran
cisco. This is owing to the fact that mail
is frequently addressed Preside. San Fran
cisco, CAL " Preside is, however, a
separate office. and mail addressed as above
should be sent to that office, and not to San
francisco.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
RESIGNATION of Rev. A. w. Rider

The pastor of the Memorial Baptist
church, Rev. A. W. Rider last Wednesday
evening resigned his charge to become a
foreign missionary. At the July business
session Of the church Mr.. Rider rendered
his resignation, stating that he had Of
fered himself to the foreign missionary
board and desired to be released from the
duties of the pastorate In order that he
might be free to go whenever the board
directed. But the church at that time re-
fused to accept his resignation.
A few days ago Mr.. Rider received let
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
THE RAILWAYS
Personal Mention and News Notes of
Interest

General Passenger Agent J. ]. Byrne of
the Santa Fe returned yesterday from San
Francisco. He came by steamer and es-
capped the dust but got some other things.
The reduced second-class rates to the
east from this city will go into effect tomor-
row.
S. c. Dunlap, ticket agent at Phoenix of
the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix rail
way, is in the city on vacation trip.
George Z. Nickerson, general passenger
traffic manager of the Santa Fe, is again
in the city, having come down from San
Francisco with General Agent Byrne.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Park Band Concert

Following is the program of the con-
cert by the Mexican Philharmonic Band
at Westlake park at p. m. today:
1-March STARS and Stripes" ........ Sousa
2-Wals mo me divides w............N. N
3-Overture "Bijou" ......C. w. Bennett
4Mazurka "Te vi I'll Ame". Velasco
5-Polka, THE Girls of California" ........
.........................Y ESCOpdr
8-March THE Veteran"....J. o. Casey
7-Overture Soldier of Fortune. .........
neutrality-suspicious.. S. Ripley
8-Schottische "Alma en- Primavera''
.......................N N.
9-Danza "Horas de Melancolia.... IN. N
10-Wals pride of the Ball.. Werner
l1-Patriotic Hymns. ...................Beye yer
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Not Enough Testimony

Judge Shaw yesterday heard the testi-
mony In the divorce suit of Effie T. Daggs
against A. j. Daggs. The plaintiff alleged
a failure to provide, but as it developed
that the wife left the husband, the court
was not entirely satisfied that the hus-
bands non-support was not due to aban-
donment on the part of the wife. and the
case was therefore continued until more
testimony can be secured.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
Chronicled on pages Z. 70 and 10.

Ranch hand badly hurt in an acct (
= dent. (
Democratic delegates leave for Sac 1
? ramento today 4
? Cussen sues the Savings Bank of (
Southern CALIFORNIA; for his missing (
money.
Peoples party committeeman on the (
trail of Councilmen Ashman and 1
: Nickel. (
The Fresh-Air Fund society of New 4
York city will get part of Max Wer- 4
: ner's estate. 4
Another Calabasas feud to be aired I
in court; Mrs. Bentley and her sui (
phur spring cause trouble. (
Argument in the water injunction 4
suits finally completed and the mat <
= ter submitted to Judge Oster. 4
Workmen at the California Rolling <
mill hold their employers prisoners (
= until they can file an attachment for <
wages said to be DUE
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Preserve your wife's health and temper
by saving her whatever hardships you can,
Have you ever tried stopping for hours over
hot coal range in midsummer? If not.
do it once, and then rush for one of those
1898 pattern Blue Flame stoves, with wick
or wickless, on exhibition a. James w. He'll
mans, successor to w. c. Furrey Co. They
are guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
and long list of Los Angeles references
can be furnished There are many make 5
of Blue Flame stoves on the market that
are proving utter failures. Be sure you get
the right kind. Call and see us. Prices re-
duced
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
LOS ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST a. 1898

ter from the missionary board which de-
cided him to insist that the church grant
his request and accept his resignation. to
take effect September 18th.
Thus will terminate a very successful
pastorate of almost ten years, Mr.. Rider
having been called by the church imme-
diately after its organization in January,
1885, During these years 1t has grown from
mission of thirty-f1ve members to Its
present membership of 292
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Auditors Trial Balance

The weekly trial balance of City Auditor
Nichols shows the following important
funds overdrawn: Cash, $1S,OS1. 90; fire de-
partment $999561; library, $2lS6.7; general
park, S674.3S; East Los Angeles park, SS14.0S:
Westlake, sS2o5s; Hollenbeck, $536.s4; Echo.
s7949; Elysian, 1922 IS; Park nursery, $105.2l !:
street sprinkling, $4076.90 Internal sewer
system bonds of 1890, s952.59; dog fund, $43S.
The treasurer's balance Is $50, 15126. Last
Saturday it was $40, 901.32.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Naturalization Record

Yesterdays list of new citizens as ma
turallzed in Judge Shaw's court is as fol-
lows: Casper IIosfeld, Germany; Alvin
Ahner, Germany; Bernard c. Pirjo,
France; J. 2. Henrickson Denmark; Jacob
Hemimger, Germany; Thomas Henry
Blewett. Canada; Engelbert Richter, Aus
tria; Robert Hickson, Ireland; Albert Win
ogura, Russia; John O'Connor, Ireland;
Frederick Spencer, England; Thomas Ste
vens, England.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
The Wires Underground

by next Saturday evening al the dis
trict north of Second street embraced in
the conduit area will be ready for poles
and overhead wires to come down, as the
underground system will be completed and
in working order" This was the remark
yesterday made by City Electrician Fran
els. He has force of men at work MAX
ing the change as rapidly as possible, and
by the end of the month will have every
thing working underground.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
To Establish Grade

Petitions have been filed by property
owners requesting that the council estab-
lish the gardes of Marmion Way between
Ella street and Cypress avenue, and of
Coronado street from Sixth street to the
Knob Hill tract.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
EVENTS OF TODAY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Observation-Disclosures"

+ Coursng, Agricultural park-10:30 (
4 a. m.
\ Baseball, Trilbys VS.. Los Angeles, :
4 Athletic park p. m.
= Church of Christ Rev. David Walk,
+ "Laus Deo"-11 a. m.
= Church of the Unity, Rev. John :
= Snyder, 1.-The Parable of Sampson (
4 II a. m.
First NJ. e. church. Rev. r. S. Cam :
\ tine, Christ Life, as Seen in the 1
7 Beatitudes' a. m.
= 4
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

finds that the will is not a valid one, mas
much as a statute prevents a deviser from
giving more than one-third of his property
to charity
The residue of the estate all passes to the
mother, and she undoubtedly has enough
left to make her comfortable with the needs
of this world.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Wh 0lAaala Rrinaa

We carry one of the largest and best Sc
lected diamond and watch stocks to choose
from.
All goods bought direct from best manu-
facturers for spot cash, which enables me
TO make lowest prices. BY purchasing now
you will save money. All goods warranted.
II. ]. WHITLEY,
Ill North Spring street
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Wants More Time

L. Wiedemann, contractor for thef I'M
rovement of Avenue % from Downey ave-
nue. to Avenue "a has requested the coun-
ell for an extension of fifteen days on his
contract in which to complete the job
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Pumping Cable Permits

L. G. Parker has filed a request to the
council that he be permitted to stretch
eight cables across Figueroa street, be-
tween Iowa and Temple streets for the
purpose of pumping Oil wells.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

To the chief of police also the matron, who
so kindly looked after Miss Lila Duff upon
her departure for the east to St. Joseph's
college. at Peekskill. N. Y, and for the fine
lunch furnished her. JOHN CANNON.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Excursion Rates to Cincinnati, Ohio
Round-trip $74.60. Tickets on sale Aug
S1st. Sept. and O. See about it at Santa
Fe office, 200 S. Spring street.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Diamonds and Watches Mt Wholesale
Prices

Having decided to occupy and refit entire
store with new fixtures for highgrade jew
elry business. I will, while frescoing walls,
thing floor, etc., sell at wholesale prices.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Watermelon contest; hundreds of melons
to be given away. See the fun. Take Santa
Fe trains at $50 a. M, 9:55 a. M, 1880 p NJ.
5:35 .. IN.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Dr. Max Wassman, dentist, rooms 225 and
226 potomac block, Broadway, between
Second and Third. Tel. Brown 1913.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Maximum temperature, 90
Minimum temperature, 6S.
Forecasts
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13.-For South
ern California, generally fair Sunday;
fresh wind.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Rec of obse rvations
taken at Los Angeles, August 10. The
barometer Is reduced to sea level.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Time Bar. Thr. K. II. vino Vel Weather
tam. 20 90 70 &c w 2 clear
tpm. 30 81 ~ As W 9 Clear
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13

meeting. entertaing paragraphs were read
by the members.
Those present were: Mrs. E. S. Crom-
well. Mrs. II. p. Sperry Mrs. NJ. S. Gist.
Mrs. Mary NJ North Mrs. Belva Lock-
wood, Mrs. II. L. Coolidge. Mrs. f. 5.
Brinton. Mrs. Z. NJ. StilIman. Miss c. L.
Ransom. Mrs. ]. W. Turner, Mrs. d. T.
Voorhis. and others.
In the parlors of Rauscher's. mid palms
and the Odor Of cut flowers. the last cOtil-
lion of the Tuesday German Club was
held last night. The rooms were perfect
bowers of delight. the bright cOlors Of
the flowers and the dark green Of the
palms was beautifully brought out by the
pink shades which converted the glare-0r
the electric globes into a soft, brilliant
light which shed its radiance on a brill
liant gathering Of the young people Of
Washington society. This was the fourth
dance of the season and each has eclipsed
its predecessor in beauty and the novelty
of the decoration The season has proved
so successful that the organization Of the
club for next year has already been
effected. Last night the cotillion was led
by Mr.. Archer Roberts and Miss Tottie
Griffith. The assembly was at 9. the dance
at 10. and supper was served at T. The
| ladies who constituted the receiving party
were Mrs. ]. X Jones. Mrs Claude Swan
son, Mrs. Philip Darnetlle, Mrs. Ben.
Miller and Mrs. Judge COOney.
Miss Gary. the charming daughter OF
| the Postmaster General gave a card
| party yesterday afternoon at her home
/ No. 1701 Connecticut Avenue at which
there were present many of the seasons
/ fair debutantes. Seven-handed euchrs
was the piece de resistance. and prizes.
| consisting of tiny boxes Of candy. daint-
/ lily and especially arranged were distrib-
| uted among the happy winners at the
i several tables. Among those present
I were Mrs. Morse. Miss Barbour. Miss
/ Horton, Miss McWiliams. the Misses
/ Lynch. Miss Miles. Miss Deering. Miss
Boardman, Miss Ba-es. Miss Gilmore,
Miss Crosby. Miss Sewers. Mrs. Perrin.
Miss Patton. Miss Jenkins. Miss Earle.
the Misses McKenna. Miss Baker Miss
MertwagO. Miss Fox Miss Houston, Miss
Baker. Miss Wilson. Miss Hichborn. Miss
Jackson. Miss Mattingly. Miss Laura
Harlan, Miss Hopkins. Miss Davidson,
Miss Grace Davis. Miss FfOulke Miss Bar
ney. Mrs. Jenkins, Miss Basshor. Miss
Mrs. McCallum. and many others. Among
those who carried away the delicate IA
vOrs were Miss Fox. Miss Houston. Miss
Wilson. Miss Mattingly, Miss Hopkins.
Mrs. Perrin. Miss Condi. Smith. Miss
Horstmann, Mrs. Morse. Miss McWH-
liams. Miss Miles. Miss Gilmore. and
Miss Mertwago. Light refreshments were
served The tables were opened at A
o'clock and the informal affair ended at
$50.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13

legislative branches. did set a precedent
President Jackson cited in the message
yesterday.
Mr. President, If those who oppose
granting independence to Cuba are to be
governed by precedent, they are welcome
TO all the comfort they can get when con-
sidering the conduct of the United States
toward the Republic of Texas.
Mr.. Butler followed Mr.. Mason's speech
by a few remarks of approval of what
he had said, and also declaring his own
position on this question to be for the
independence of Cuba and also for aveng-
ing the Maine. He said he had cheer
fully stood by the President in voting
him $50 600 600 to defend the national
honor, and that he was willing TO uphold
the hands of this Administration as long
as he could do so and respect himself
and the sentiments of his constituents.
Mr.. Butler said he was sorry that the
President had sent in a message that he
could not support, and that he hoped the
Committee on Foreign Relations would
submit for the consideration of the Sen
ate measure worthy of the adoption of
the American people as an honorable ma
ton.
Mr.. Butler was indignant that the crime
OF the Maine was only regarded as an
incident" and he was in favor of using
the full strength Of the Army and Navy
In avenging that crime and driving the
Spanish flag from Cuba, her ships from
the sea, and laying waste her towns and
cities.
Mr. Butler dealt at some length on the
international syndicate of bOndholders.
and drew the inference that they were
the only apparent cause OF the attitude
taken by the President. He appealed to
those who are supposed to know the
reasoning by which the President reached
the conclusions set forth in his message
TO explain.
Il want to say, and ! believe / repre-
resent every POpulist silver Republican,
and Democrat in Congress-" said Mr..
Butler, In conclusion, thai a proposition
recognizing the independence of Cuba and
measures for avenging the Maine massa-
ere. Will meet with unanimous sunnort :"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13
Inspecting Torpedoes.

Newport, r. l., April 12.-Lieut. George
Holman, formerly navigator of the
Maine, now attached to the torpedo sta
ton as torpedo expert. went TO New Bed
ford today to make an inspection of the
rocket torpedo, the invention of Patrick
Cunningham, Of that city. Mr.. Cunning
ham has made many improvements to
his torpedo and says 1t has now great
speed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13
VIII Protect the Jetties.

New Orleans. April 12-Four carloads
of torpedoes have reached here and the
explosives will be placed in the Missis-
sippi tomorrow. There were hundreds OF
inscriptions on the car when IL arrived.
There were also three cars Of gun cotton
and 200 600 pounds of dynamite.
The defense committee has received no.
lice from the Secretary of the Navy that
N Eads jetties win be looked after and
protscted from injury by Spanish vessels.