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MIXED THEM UP
They Were One Hoffman Short in the
Superior Court Yesterday

How easily mistake may occur under q
lax system Of doing business was exempli-
fed yesterday In Department one Of the
superior court. ]. P. Hoffman was to have
been arraigned for having blackmailed
Butcher Simon Maier out of $50 recently.
He was one of a batch of defendants
against whom informa tions had been filed
within few days. When the deputy sher-
If called at the county jail for Hoffman he
was informed that the man had been COM
mitted to the Highland insane asylum re-
Gently, and when the case was called In
Department one the deputy sheriff so re-
ported to Judge Smith, who ordered the
case off the calendar.
But newspaper reporter who was famil-
lar with the circumstances said that the
deputy sheriff had been misinformed, and
that the Hoffman committed to the asylum
was not the Hoffman to be arraigned for
blackmail. Deputy Sheriff Marsh there
upon Investigated the matter and learned
that such was the case.
The man sent to the asylum was Fred
Hoffman of Brooklyn Heights, who had
been arrested for beating his wife, and
who developed strong symptoms of luna
cy while IN jail. He was examined before
Judge Clark and committed on the 18TH
The other. ]. P. Hoffman, after being ex-
amined before Justice Morrison, was held
to answer, but gave bail in the lower court
for his appearance in the superior court
AS there was record only of one Hoffman
In the county Jail, the mistake was easily
made. because dependence was placed by
the jailer upon his memory instead of on
his books, which would have shown the
dissimilarity of the initials.
Upon proper showing. ]. p Hoffman's
case was continued till tomorrow morning
for arragnment
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THAT INTERNAL MACHINE
The Fawkes Junior Stands Examina-
ton at Burbank

The examination of Joe w. Fawkes, 1r
his wife and F. A. Halberg, carpenter,
who had been employed by the first de-
fendant, upon a charge of threats to kill
his father and mother, was held in the
justice court at Burbank yesterday after
noon. 1t will be remembered that the de-
PENDANTS were arrested a few days ago. it
being said that they had excavated a hole
under shed near the residence of Fawkes
ST., In which it was alleged that they had
placed an internal machine connected with
wires, to blow up Mr.. and Mrs Fawkes. sr.
Sheriff Burr and Deputy Sheriff White
went out to Burbank late a. night at the
urgent request of the people there. who
feared an explosion, but Deputy Sheriff
White, when he crawled down into the hole
found nothing but a freshly painted oil
can, which proved full of wind The wires
led into shed, but no battery was discov
cred.
yesterday 1t developed that there was a
paper bomb or something that might have
been a bomb, and the contents of which
were unknown, brought forth by the sher-
III. 1T had been handled with tender caro
and deposited upon rne ground near nv
but when the officers looked for IT again n
was gone and has not since been seen.
About 200 Burbankers followed the nro-
ceedings with great interest yestarday o.
corolns 10 Assistant District Attornev
Williams, who conducted the prosecution
The evidence was all submitted. and Inc
uce Barclay will give his decision as soon
as the testimony is transcribed and si,roa
by the witnesses. Meanwhile the defend
ants remain at liberty under bonds of s1ooo
each. 'A 'iVo'
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NOT ONE IN LAW
A Husband and His Wife Jointly Re.
sponsible for Damages

Barbara Wallace on April 4th of last year
was thrown down by dog belonging to
Pierre ACQUIRE and Catherine, his wife,
while she was walking along South Olive
street. Her left leg was broken by the
fall and crippled her, as she claims. for
life. She began suit for s25,SOO damages.
The defendants demurred to the COM
plant on the ground that they could not
be joined nor made jointly liable for the
damages alleged. Judge York overruled
this demurrer yesterday on the ground
that the harboring of vicious dog. known
to be such to the person harboring it. con-
stitutes a nuisance, and that in this state
a wife cannot shield herself for damages
done by such a dog harbored by her on the
doctrine that she and her husband are one
In law. If the allegations Of the complaint
are true which the demurrer admits, both
Pierre and Catherine ACQUIRE are liable IN
the action brought by Barbara Wallace.
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Cuban Relief

A start has been made in securing help
for the starving Cubans. Many citizens
have made inquiry at the office, 2O9 South
Broadway (Y. M. c. Al. to obtain informa-
ton as to what was required in the way OF
clothing and food. Clothing should be Of
light or medium texture Food should be
something suitable for invalids or conva-
lescents. such as condensed milk. extract
of beef and other nourishing foods But
as the railroads can give no concessions. on
account Of the interstate commerce pro-
hibitions, money would be more accept.
able. as the necessary supplies might then
be purchased at eastern seaboard cities
The following contributions have been re-
ceived and are hereby acknowledged: G.
L. Huiskamp, city. IS; J. w. Hugus, Pasa.
dena, SO; Mrs. W. w. Welsh, city. con.
densed milk; Mrs. F. Van Vranker, Santa
Ana, clothing.
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Submitted on Briefs

The appeal case Of Hugh J. Crawford, a
police attorney, against the firm Of A. Ham
burger & Sons. was submitted on briefs
yesterday before Judge Shaw. A. ]. Per-
ry, in August, 1887, gave to plaintiff an
order on the firm for $40, payable at the
rate of $40 per month. Perry is a clerk In
the Peoples store. The order was pre-
sented to and left in the custody of Ham,
burger & Sons, but only $4 was collected by
the lawyer upon 1t. At the time of bringing
the suit Perry was still in the firms en-
ploy. Crawford demanded the payment OF
the balance of SIG from the firm and not
from the employe. in suit filed with City
Justice D. c. Morrison, who gave judgment
for the defendants.
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sons thoroughly competent for this work
can be had for 500 per month. This would
cost the county, including pay for vaca-
ton, $1,000 per annum. Here is striking
saving which would also greatly aid the
judges in their consideration Of cases. De-
to county resources, and the result is still
more favorable.
REFERENDUM
The referendum, so favorably known in
the voting on bond issues, on Constitutional
amendments, ETC.. should be further ex-
tended in its application.
Such of these points as may be endorsed
by the Democracy can be condensed into a
few short paragraphs, and this and other
addresses to the party can be referred to In
explanation.
The principles of Democracy demand Of
US championship of the peoples interests.
We must bury faction, stand together
Loyalty and honestly for the people. and
leave the issue with our countrymen.
In closing. Mr.. Kinney stated that there
now exists in this state condition Of
things political which, if the Democrats will
but act together in harmony and bury pet
ty differences, will enable them to sweep
the field. The report of the committee was
adopted without dissenting voice.
PRECINCT ORGANIZATION
By it's chairman, Dan Neuhart, the COM
mittee on precinct organization reported.
making the following recommendations,
which were adopted:
That each precinct committeeman call
meeting of the Democrats Of his pre-
cinct as soon as possible, not less than
three weeks from the date Of the central
committee meeting, March 26, 1898, and or
ganize meeting by the election OF chair
man and secretary. After organization
is effected they shall proceed to elect q
captain and three lieutenants from differ
ent parts Of the precinct and proceed to poll
the precinct and forward same to the seq
retary of the county committee.
1t shall be the duty Of the lieutenants to
report to the captain from time to time,
at least once q week. Of any change they
may discover In the feelings or changes OF
any voters In their jurisdiction. or any
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DEMOCRATIC PLANS
Continued from Page Seven3

Continued from Page SevenJ
central committee of the county to hold
any Democratic officer who may neglect
his duty to prompt and strict account.
In county government the district at
torneys office needs overhauling. The
county surveyor should be skilled en-
gineer In the interest Of good roads. their
grades and construction. He should, as a
skilled officer, be appointed by the super
visors
The county treasurer should be county
tax collector also, thus saving the ex-
pense of one office. The lines of this re-
form should be on those of Ohio and Illinois
Nearly all the states have this or a similar
system.
Mortgage foreclosure fees, and the
charges for public administration of small
estates which now often eat the heart out
of the poor, require modification on care
full and conservative lines. County ex-
penses must be reduced. This is thing
easy to do without hurt to the public SER
vice. For instance, the court reporter 8
fees are now excessive and unreasonable.
The court reporters charges for the six
months ending June 30, 1897, were $6S68. 20.
At this rate, for one year, the expense to
the taxpayers would be S736.40. This ex-
pense is nothing less than monstrous, and
includes no charges for private work. The
correction Of this abuse has been difficult
for two reasons First, because of the
lobby sent to every state legislature by
those getting excessive or dishonest gains
from the people, and second, because the
judges. often heavily worked. are not
properly helped in purely detail matters.
In this business the court reporter can
give much assistance as a matter of favor.
This has largely prevented the judges from
being active in reducing these charges.
The remedy for the latter cause is to pro-
vide all judges whose work is heavy with
q secretary, who shall also be court re-
porter, and be under order of the Judge.
Private fees would 60 to the county. Per-
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moves that may be made by the enemy;
the captain to report to the committee
man and he to report to the secretary OF
the county committee at least once q
week or oftener during the campaign
Said precinct meeting of Democrats shall
appoint committee on carriages and lt-
erature. 1t shall be their duty to see that
a sufficient number Of carriages is on hand
to get out dilatory voters on the day OF
election, and see that sufficient literature
of the proper kind is distributed among
the voters Of the precinct
The committeeman, captain and lieuten-
ants shall constitute the finance commit
tee of the precinct. One of the above men,
bers OF the finance committee shall be Sc
lected as challenger on day OF election.
The question of the filling of vacancies
In precincts coming up, after an animated
discussion, 1t was finally decided to leave
the matter open until the 18th of April. If
by that time the majority of the delegates
in any precinct where vacancy exists shall
not have sent in nomination for the
place, the executive committee is empow-
cred to name a man to fill the vacancy.
Delegate Clark of Long Beach moved that
each delegate to the convention be as
sessed 80 cents for expenses. which was
carried, and the hat was passed through the
aisles.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
A resolution was here offered by Ariosto
McCrimmon, which in fiowery language in
dorsed the Chicago platform and the free
coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to /. Mr..
McCrimmon said that he desired his rAso-
luton to be considered sort of introduce
ton to the report Of the organization COM
mittee. and 1t was passed accordingly.
Prof. Wilhartitz Of the Nicaragua canal
committee read resolution, expressing II
as the sense of the Democratic party that
the canal shauld be completed at the ear.
Hest possible opportunity, and that II
should never be otherwise than under
American control. The resolution was
adopted amid great enthusiasm.
Omri Bulls then read the following reso.
luton, which was not less enthusiastically
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received and was adopted without dissent:
"Resolved. That we heartily endorse the
work of the California representatives in
congress for the honest and prompt inau-
guration Of work upon San Pedro harbor.
Resolved, That we urge our represen-
tatives to watchful care in seeing the law
carried out and the work on the harbor
commenced"
A resolution declaring the sympathy Of
tho party for the suffering Cubans. and as
serting that the United States should rec
ognize as belligerents the patriots battling
for liberty against the murdero Gus Span
iards, was presented by NJ. W. Conkling
and also adopted without dissent.
This closed the business Of the day, and.
there being nothing else before the COM
mittee. it adjourned without date, subject
to call Of the chairman.
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q mast at Fullerton, in order to fittingly
CELEBRATE the glorious Fourth on the next
day. To the latter the question of WELL
established alibi left no doubt; the former
believed the evidence introduced by the
prosecution. The defendant has such pro-
nounced features and was SO well known
at Downey that It seems nothing short OF
folly could have induced him, provided he
was the man. to have attacked Hardy DOR
the purpose of robbery without Disgusting
himself or masking his features.
The evidence was so conflicting that. even
If he is tried again, conviction may never
be hoped for.
The herald., 1898-03-27
coNUNDRUM UNsoLvEn
Six Jurors Say Joe Rogers Was at
Downey; Six That He was Not

Ihe conundrum whether Joe Rogers was
raising a fiagpole at Fullerton IN tba
Fourth of July last year, late in the even.
Ing or whether he was engaged at Dovney
nearly fifteen miles away, at the dentico,
time extracting from the tall but recur-
bent form of old farmer Hardy the sum of
s12 in United States coin, is as far from, =
solution as ever. After wrestling with the
riddle for nearly three hours. the i,,rv "ptv,
1t up" In other words, it disagreed.
One-half of the jurors believed that roo
was doing the job at Downey. and the other
half were as sure that Rogers was giving
vent 10 MS patriotism by helping to erect
The herald., 1898-03-27
FAULTY 1NFoRMATIoNs
A Defect Discovered in the Nick Of
Time

"A OetecC discovered IN tne NAch VI
Time
The case of Smith Mcdonald, the young
Canadian accused of having harbored
Burglar Filkins after he had escaped from
deputy sheriff. was to have been tried
yesterday in Department one of the superb
or court, but 1t came to an end before 1t
fairly started, because it was discovered
that the information drawn in the district
attorneys office was faulty. Twelve tales
men were in the jury box, but, fortunately
for the prosecution they had not yet been
sworn in when the fatal defect was discov-
cred. The talesmen were excused and
Judge Smith directed the district attorney
to draw up a new information. The same
action had to be taken in the case of Fran
cisca Melendrez, the mistress OF Burglar
Filkins, who is also accused of having har-
bored him Jointly with Mcdonald after his
escape. In neither case is the evidence very
strong, but some sympathy Is expressed
for the woman who was.true enough to her
lover in his adversely to help him. while
aware that such action might cost her her
liberty and possibly a term in the states
prison,
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BACK AT the OLD STAND
JUSTICE YOUNG LOSES SOME OF
THE JURIsDICTIoN
WHICH HEACQUIRED RECENTLY
And Misdemeanor Cases Must Anew
Be Tried by the Judges Of the
City Police Courts

When the case of the People VS.. Ross
Phillips, a policeman, was called for trial
yesterday in the township justice court
the defendant was given leave to withdraw
his plea of not guilty, and demurrer was
presented on his behalf, alleging that the
court had no Jurisdiction In the premises.
1t was argued that the supreme courts
action on Friday, in dismissing the writ of
habeas corpus sued out by one Mitchell,
sentenced to 30 days in the Los Angeles
city Jail for disturbing the peace, and re-
manding him to the custody of the chief of
police to serve out the balance of his term,
had reversed the decision of Judge Van
Dyke, who some time ago declared that
there were no police courts in this city, be-
cause it's population exceeded 100000, ac-
cording to a special census taken for fed
eral purposes, and that therefore Los An
eeles did not come under the provisions OF
the Whitney act
If, therefore, Los Angeles still has its
police courts, with the special jurisdiction
which the act provides, the township court
has no jurisdiction over misdemeanors COM
mitted within the city limits, and the court
had no power to try Policeman Ross Phil
lips, accused of having committed battery
upon Chon Fuzzy in the realms of China
town on March Sd.
The only question which cast any doubt
upon the mind of the court was whether or
not it was necessary to await the remitti-
tur of the supreme court before taking ac-
ton in the premises. The district attor-
ney's office, being consulted believeGthat
the reported action of the supreme court
being recognized as authentic the town.
ship court had lost the jurisdiction ac-
quired under Superior Judge Van Dykes
decision. and that there was no alternative
but to dismiss the case.
Justice Young thereupon dismissed 1t
without prejudice, and a new complaint
will be filed in the police court against the
officer.
The herald., 1898-03-27
A Bad Bargain

Mrs. Ettie N. Hartzell was yesterday d.
vorced from Willis G. Hartzell by Judge
Shaw. The parties were married in April
1898, and, according to the testimony intro
duced at the trial, Mrs. Hartzell had made
very bad bargain when she secured Will
lis. He failed to support her. was guilty of
habitual intemperance, and, finally more
than year ago deserted her. The case
went by default.
The herald., 1898-03-27
A POrtlere Sensation

Not store in the city has these. but
these would be $3.50. ana good money.
worth at that.
Satin Derby. In very effective scroll de-
signs, a new pattern; 3A yards O. m
long and so inches wide; they 0S.V
Note.-Our lines Of Artistic Portieres are
larger and grander than ever. We have
never shown such variety of styles and
Tapestry, Tinsel Bagdad. Turkish, Ara.
bian, Brocatelle, Silk and Satin, etc.
The herald., 1898-03-27
O'Shea's Cow

T. H. Owens, on February 2sth, stole
COW which belonged to E. J. O'Shea in tris
city. Yesterday he pleaded guilty to the
district attorneys information charging
him with grand larceny. Judge Smith sent
Mr.. Owens to San Quentin for two years to
overcome his desire to appropriate other
peoples cows.
The herald., 1898-03-27
Opal Glassware
1Oc

Our two crockery buyers are in
the east now. They have just sent
us six big hogsheads Of Opal Glass
ware, purchased at an enormous re-
duction. Each piece Is worth from
The largest pieces you ever saw.
Berry Bowls, Celery Trays, Cake
Salvers, Fruit Bowls, and almost
every shape known in crockery. On
sale tomorrow at 10c.
The herald., 1898-03-27
N eW Suits

j. M. Creamer VS.. W. E. Ferguson-Com.
plant on note for $500.
Theodore Specht VS.. Maud M Brodersen
ct al.-Foreclosure of mortgage for $780,
Petitions for appointment of guardians
to Grace L. and Lawrence w. Phelps and
Emil Newman,
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Los ANGELES HERALD. SUNDAY MORNING MARCH =. Is,s
Novelty Belts

Don't know whether the war scare
has made these popular or not. but
they're in great demand. Large mil
itary buckles. with embossed design,
similar to the U. 8. coat OF arms on
leather belts.
Another popular belt Is Of linked
metal set with jewels. a very taking
design, much in demand and as
pretty as 1t Is possible to make a
belt.
Both Of these on account of their
novelty are held up to the SA
75c and dollar prices by most 0VpC
stores, but here we say.......
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Court Notes

The fifteen Chinese arrested at Anaheim
Landing for being unlawfully in the cour-
try were brought before Commissioner Van
Dyke yesterday. The case was continued
until Monday at 2 p. m.
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Mrs. Jasper Deserted

Alfred w. Jasper was granted divorce
yesterday from his wife, Mrs. Clothilda
Jasper, by Judge Clark. She deserted him
couple of years ago, after five years of
welded life, and is now living in Oakland.
The herald., 1898-03-27
Dollar Easter Gloves

Our Easter importation has arrived. Most
notable are these dollar gloves from our
LA Maxino" factory in Grenoble. France.
ton to produce the best Kid Gloves sold
anywhere at dollar a pair. Made from
q fine quality of Grenoble kid stock. with
newest stitchings, new patent fasteninge,
and in the fashionable spring shades. In
style and finish they are far superior to
any other dollar gloves offered in America.
No other house in Los Angeles sells pair
of Grenoble Real Kid Gloves at this price,
unless possibly in sale of odds and ends.
Warranted and fitted at $1.00.
The herald., 1898-03-27

Largest varisty Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawley. King
& Co.
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Hawley. King q Co.. cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway. agents genuine Columbus Bug
Ky company buggies and Victor bicyolsA
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Everything on wheels. Hawley. King
Co.. corner Fifth street and Broadway.
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Agents Victor. Heating. World and March
bicycles. Hawley, King & Co.
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About $500 Shoes

We recognize competition in the Shoe
Business in only one way. viz: All the shoe
stores combined probably have more kinds
than we have, so they compel us to extend
our lines. That is why we have thirty four
different. distinct lines of $500 shoes. The
values of these are so much better than
the usual run Of LOO shoes that to see them
is to buy. Up to date in style, best Of shoe
making, and perfection of fit. Among them
are:
lines of usual $500 Shoes.
lines Of usual $500 Shoes.
8 lines OF usual 1918 Shoes.
lines of usual $3.50 Shoes.
The herald., 1898-03-27
Gone Into Insolvency

Aio Wooden company ana a clothing outesA
has gone into insolvency. His liabilities
He has no real estate and no personal prop
erty, except such as is exempt from exc
cution.
The herald., 1898-03-27
BORN

Wall paper. late styles. low prices, a
A. A. Eckstrom's. 1924 South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-03-27

BETKOUSKI-To the wife of M. r. Bet.
kouski, a daughter.
The herald., 1898-03-27
JoTTINGs
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 o.
The herald., 1898-03-27

Latest styles wall paper at A. A. Eek.
strom's. 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-03-27
DEATHS


MASON--In Los Angeles, March 25th, WIN
H. Mason, native of Portland, Mich.t
aged 81 years months and II days.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from his late residence near corner New
Main and Daily streets.
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T~ ~ - - -
75C Toilet Soap
25c

Every user Of fine soaps knows
Eastman's "Savon Superfin" as one
Of the finest and daintiest on the
market. The regular price is ,25c
a cake. Perfumed with white rose.
Jockey Club. musk, violet, hello
ope, and Frangipanni. Special at
trope and Frangipanni. Special at
The herald., 1898-03-27

The greatest Stationery bargain ever Of
fered the Los Angeles public. The boz
alone is worth the price. A most elegant
package of note paper and envelopes to
match, antique finish in cream, azure and
heliotrope; any stationer would ask 25c.;
special this week at 10c.