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The herald., 1898-06-08
JOE HUNTER RESIGNS
He Believes He Cannot Perform His
Duties While Under Cloud


Constable Joe Hunter yesterday rendered
his resignation as constable to the board
of supervisors in the following terms:
hereby tender my resignation as
constable of Burbank township In said
county. to take effect at once, and as a
reason therefor desire to state that 1t
appears from recent developments that
murder has been committed On or
about my premises. by some person not
now known, but with which or whom
had no connection. either directly or
indirectly. In view of the fact that my
premises was the scene of the crime.
and some mention has been made of
my connection Herewith, have
thought it best to voluntarily remain
in the custody of the sheriff of this
county. until such a time as my inno-
cence is completely established, and,
therefore, cannot perform the duties
of my office.
You will please appoint>my successor
at once. and oblige.
JOSEPH HUNTER.
The terms of this resignation might lea !
the people to believe that the ex-constable
remains voluntarily a prisoner of the sher.
III, but this is not the case. Whether vol
unfairly or otherwise in the county Jail is
Of little Importance. But Joe Hunter Is
certainly not there of his own volition. He
is detained by the sheriff as prisoner, and
while no charge has been made against him
he will have to stay there until certain
points have been cleared up. While some
people are of the impression that 1t is I'M
possible that Joe Hunter should not have
become aware of some of the facts. at least
after the Chinaman had been killed, yet
the sheriff is not of that opinion. and after
the thorough investigation which he made,
he ought to know.
The herald., 1898-06-08
CASE LOOKS DUBIOUS
Mary Garcia's Chance Of Escape From
Punishment for Her Crime

On motion of the district attorney the
argument on a motion for a new trial In
the case of Mary Garcia, convicted of
manslaughter, was continued until tomor-
row morning by Judge Smith, in order to
give him time to prepare counter affidavits.
The granting Of a new trial will be resisted
by Deputy District Attorney Jamer. There
is not a particle of doubt but that Mary
Garcia personally killed Charles Collins
with an axe. but II the unfortunate over
sight Of permitting the jury to remain
mute upon her plea Of once in jeopardy
should result in the granting of a new trial.
it will be virtually impossible to try her
again. and she will in the end have to be
discharged.
The people would undoubtedly appeal
from the order granting the new trial. and
in the meantime Mary would temporarily
remain prisoner in the county jail. but
If Judge Smith considers that the failure
Of the jury to pass upon the jeopardy
question was fatal. the supreme court
would probably decide likewise as 1t did
in the case of the People VS.. Tucker some
years ago.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Is NOW ON THE MONTEREY
J. q. Adams, Formerly Of the Oregon
Tells Of the Trip Around the Horn

]. @. Adams, who was formerly gum
ner's mate on the Oregon and madS the
trip around the Horn on the battleship
has been transferred to the Monterey as
first gunner. He received his orders to
report here while he was on the Oregon
at Juniper, and arrived here Saturday
evening and registered at the Interna tional
hotel.
Mr.. Adams, while we'll pleased with his
berth on the Oregon, is perfectly satisfied
at being transferred TO the monitor. I'VE
had an excellent trip" he said. land the
boys aboard the Oregon think her the only
ship afloat. OF course. she rolled some, but
altogether she behaved beautifully. We
caught up with the Marietta and Buffalo
some distance out Of Rio de Janeiro, and
layed to by them for about half an hour
exchanging the news. When we steamed
away 1t didn't take us long to leave them
far in the rear. The Oregon is Il speedy
vessel, and we made good time all the way.
The slowest we went was ten knots an
hour and that was only for short time.
At every port where the vessel stopped
some OF the members of the crew
were allowed to go ashore. and there
was a number of brawls in some of
all noticed that there was considerable feel
ing against them on account Of the war but
this opinion was due largely to their mag
ination, though there was slight founda-
ton for It. Everywhere any British people
were encountered we received the best of
treatment. We passed several English YES
sells and were always greeted with cheers
and salutes by those on board.
1--WE had news Of the doings Of the Span
ish fleets at every place We touched. and
were aware of the fact that It was believed
we might encounter some Of the enemy's
vessels. We were rather confident of our
own powers. and didn't care Davy Crock
EFT II we met the entire Spanish navy.
About 100 miles out of Rio vessel was
sighted and 1t was taken for one Of the
Spanish fleet. The men were called to their
stations and the guns loaded preparatory
to an engagement. The vessel turned out
to be a British bark, and there was consid-
cradle feeling OF disappointment among
the men. who seemed anxious to try issues
with the Spaniards. San Francisco Call.
The herald., 1898-06-08
To Foreclose Simpson Tabernacle

Suit for $26 .3o5 and interest was brought
yesterday by the Board of Church Exten-
sion of the Methodist church of the City
and County of Philadelphia against the
Simpson M. E. church and its trustees.
George I. Cochran, Y. L. Parmese, i. H.
Pieper, w. w. Beckett S. II. Fairchid,
Charles f. Packard, Dexter Samson. R. c.
Hunt and Mrs. H. F. Whorton. executrlx
of the last will of William G. whorton. de-
ceased. The action is for the purpose Of
foreclosing a mortgage for 900 and in
terest, secured by Simpson tabernacle and
the organ in said church, subscribed on the
Slst of December, 1895.
The herald., 1898-06-08
BOUND FOR CALABASAs
The Little Farnum Boys Will Have a
Good Time With Grandma Cooper

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Good Time With Grandma Cooper
A little builet-headed boy named Lavoi-
STA L. Farnum was the central
figure in habeas corpus case
before Judge Allen yesterday af-
ternoon, but Lavoisia. who is about two
years old. didn't care. He was very busy
playing with another bullet-headed little
boy one size larger, who is his elder
brother. Mrs. Jennie Farnum. the mother
of these two healthy youngsters. claimed
that Lavoisia was restrained Of his liberty
by Mrs. George Durfee of Twenty-eighth
street near Maple avenue. Mrs Durfee.
who Is Mrs. Farnum's cousin. proved that
the little chap had been entrusted to her
by his father Cook Farnum.
Farnum and his wife have separated
lately. After hearing the facts Judge
Allen placed the Farnum kids in the care
Of their maternal grandmother. Mrs. Mary
Cooper of Calabasas. who was very glad
to have them. and told the court that she
would be satisfied with SIS monthly. to be
paid by Mr.. Farnum. an oil dealer, instead
Of $40, as it was the courts order and in
tention to do.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Adopted a Little Wait

Mr. and Mrs. j. N. Helm yesterday petit
toned for permission to adopt Henrietta
B. johnson, a 7-year-old girl, who was
more than a year ago abandoned by her
parents In this city. whose present where
abouts are unknown. They also desired
the child hereafter to be lawfully known
as Henrietta B. Helm. The petition was
granted.
The herald., 1898-06-08
LOS ANGELES HERALD. WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 1898

Pasadena to the beach in an hour, and they
will be run early and often.
The Southern Pacific intends to pay par
ticular attention to working up excursions
to Santa Barbara this season. The first
one will leave on the 10th inst. stop
over at Ventura will be one of the attrac-
tons.
The Southern Pacific station at Edna on
the coast line has been discontinued, on
account of small business from there.
The herald., 1898-06-08
More Trouble for Barr

r. L. Barr pleaded not guilty yesterday
to a charge Of having obtained money by
false pretenses from Napoleon Valin. and
his trial was set in Department one for
June 23d. He will be sentenced by Judge
Smith tomorrow on the charge Of passing
a fictitious check upon the same old man,
of which he was convicted on Monday.
The herald., 1898-06-08
THE PORTER RANCH
Lands Sold During the Boom but Not
Paid for Revert to Owner

Judgment for plaintiff was given yester-
day by Judge York in the action of B. f.
Porter against the San Fernando Improve
ment company and many others, the COM
plant against Theo. Harrington and the
Los Angeles Construction company being,
however, ordered dismissed. 1t was a suit
to foreclose the right of the defendants to
purchase Porter's interest in the Rancho
The herald., 1898-06-08
Court Notes

In the circuit court yesterday two cases
brought by John G. Lettelier against VIM.
Mann ct al. had partial hearing before
Judge Wellborn, and were continued until
this morning. They are cases Of alleged in
fringement Of patents on berry boxes and
the machines for making them.
Emil Ulrich Of San Diego was brought be-
fore Commissioner Van Dyke yesterday
charged with sending obscene matter
through the malls. He was held TO answer
and his ball fixed at $500
The herald., 1898-06-08
Probate Matters

Letters Of administration to the estate
of Mrs. Annie Thomas, deceased, valued
at 1880. were asked for yesterday by T.
Thomas. her surviving husband.
A petition for the probate Of the will of
Heure Kofel. who died at Wilmington on
Sunday has been filed by George Joerimann
The deceased left an estate valued al $500
He leaves widow and seven children.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Informations for Burglary

Deputy District Attorney William P.
James yesterday filed informations charging
H. Lewis with the burglary of J. T. Mus
groves premises on May 18th in this city;
John Hyers with the burglary on April 18th
of Lille Smiths apartments; William Kay
mer with attempted. burglary on April 24th
OF Mrs. F. Kilbourne's residence; Joseph
Norwood and George Burton with the bur-
glary of A. Mooser's store at Santa Monica
on MAY Sth.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Miss Knowles Goes TO the Pom

Isabella Knowles, the little negress who
burglarized a house at Pomona for the
purpose of securing wearing apparel which
she coveted. and who was convicted last
week In Department one Of the superior
court, was yesterday sentenced to impris-
onment at San Quentin for the term Of two
years by JUGS. Smith.
The herald., 1898-06-08
AN INHUMAN BRUTE
The Barbarity Of a Downey Husband
Toward His Young Wife

Mrs. Melissa A. Fisk obtained a divorce
from her husband. Stuart A. Fisk.
yesterday in Department five. and was
awarded the custody OF her minor daugh-
ter. Annie Josephine. years of age. The
grounds upon which the decree was
granted were failure to provide and cru
city. The parties were married at Downey
In 1895.
Among number of instances of the in
humanity of Fisk, the plaintiff related tina t
on the night of June II. 1896, as she was
about to be confined. she asked her hus-
band to go for a doctor or take her to her
fathers house for assistance. He refused
to accede to either wish. and used vile Ian
guage toward her. In her distress she had
The herald., 1898-06-08
Clark's Examination

charged with the murder Of Wong Sing
Hay was continued yesterday by Justice
Of the Peace Young at the request Of the
defense until tomorrow morning.
The herald., 1898-06-08

Trunks. Bags. Leather 0coda
J. G. Cunningham. manufacturer. ISA.rs
repairing a speciality. "a South main. Ie,
ephone n III
The herald., 1898-06-08

Hawley. King 4 Co.. cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway. agents genuine Columbus Bug
gy company buggies and Victor bicycles.
The herald., 1898-06-08
JoTTINas
Oar 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., 1898-06-08

Optical work: accurate hitting. J. W.
Fuller. 315 North Main street.
The herald., 1898-06-08

Largest variety Concord business wagons
Co.
The herald., 1898-06-08

Latest styles wall paper at A. A. Eek
strom's, 1924 South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-06-08

Agents Victor, Heating World, Stearns.
and March bicycles. Hawley. King & Co.
The herald., 1898-06-08
GONE TO HIS MAKER
Farwell Cannot Be Tried by Earthly
Court

f. d. Farwell. who was arrested last
Saturday for obtaining money under false
pretenses from Chinese. will not be tried
by either the police or federal courts. He
died at the receiving hospital yesterday
afternoon of acute alcoholism. His partner,
c. o. Johnson, is also under arrest and Will
probably be arraigned this week If the Of
ficers can find time to get around to his
case.
1t was the latter part of last week that
complaint was made to the police depart
ment that a couple of men were swindling
Chinese by representing themselves as be-
ing United States internal revenue officers.
The pair would visit laundries on the out
skirts of the city. and also stop vegetable
peddlers, and inform the unsuspecting Chi
nese that they had to pay So apiece. as the
pair were collecting a war tax for the
government. In many cases the Chinese
complied with the demands of the bogus
officers. The men gave the Chinese re-
ceipts of the Maxwell City Directory COM
pany, but in the majority of instances the
writing of the receipts was SO poor as to be
unintelligible. The officers were given good
descriptions of the pair, and aided with the
variety of paper used for receipts. on sus-
rested Farwel and johnson on Saturday.
Both had been drinking more or less, Far
we'll having been attacked by delirium
tremens. When taken to the police station
Farwel was SO violent that he had to be
placed in the padded cell. and several
TRUSTEES were sent to guard him. DR.. Hagan
attended the sick man, but he gradually be-
came worse and yesterday morning 1t was
decided to remove him to the receiving
hospital. The change did no good, the I'M
fortunate man expiring in the afternoon.
The remains were removed to the morgue,
and an inquest will be held by Coroner
Campbell today. By the death Of Farweli,
the case becomes considerably complicated.
and only johnson remains to be prosecuted
1t Is probable that the federal authorities
will try him In the United States courts,
as he is believed to have impersonated a
federal officer.
The herald., 1898-06-08

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King &
Co.. corner Fifth street and Broadway
The herald., 1898-06-08


Experience has shown that In not few
cases the soluble salts In the water used
for personal ablution are fertile source
OF irritation and injury to sensitive skins
In some instances the mere substitution OF
boiled water effects a sensible reduction In
the roughness or other discomforts. but 1t
often occurs that only distilled water will
give complete relief. so inimical are the In
gradients of hard water to delicate COM
plexions.
Boiling water will not wholly remove
these Objectionable substances, whilst all
other methods for softening water are in
convenient and impracticable in private
families.
1.-THE purest water and that best adapted
for general use In cleansing the skin is I'M
doubtedly distilled water.
"MALCOM MORRIS, F. r. c. S..
Surgeon to the Skin Department Of st.
Mary's Hospital"
Puritas Is absolutely pure, being twice
distilled, reboled and aerated. Ten gallons
las cents. Ice and Cold Storage company
telephone 22S.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Filling Up the Gap

H. f. Huntington, vice president of the
Southern Pacific, is taking u decided in
terest in pushing forward the work of
building the road of the gap" in the Surf
line of the Southern Pacific from Elwood
to Surf. Last week he paid visit to the
front from the north, and gave Superin-
tendent Marsh, who has charge of the ac-
tive work, instructions to put at work as
many men and teams as he could use, and
to rush construction as rapidly as possible.
He has also announced that he will be In
Santa Barbara very soon and VIII discuss
the situation with the Interested people
there.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Terminal New Branch Line

The Terminal Railway company is busy,
with large force of men and teams, grad
ing for a line of road up Millards canyon.
which Is the next canyon west of Echo
mountain. Some distance UP the canyon,
on what is known as the old Painter prop
erty, there has been discovered quarry
Of very good granite. which the company
intends to use for rip-rapping the river ir
this city, and possibly for use in the San
Pedro breakwater. The grade is almost
completed. and the rails can be laid In a
few days.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Travel Booming

Both the Southern Pacific and the Santa
Fee find that the recent cut in second-class
rates to the east has resulted in a decided
increase OF travel, so much so that on all
trains now extra tourist cars are placed.
The low rates. however, are not depriving
the Canadian Pacific of travel to the east
from this portion Of the state. for the cut
rates do not compete with the rate to New
York via the Canadian Pacific and by
steamer from this city to Victoria. The trip
to the east can be made that way at about
$40 less cost than by any overland route in
the states. though 1t requires about three
more days time.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Notes and Personals

General Passenger Agent Byrne of the
Santa Fe spent yesterday in Cajon pass
pursuing his favorite fad of gathering pho
tographs. Through his exertions. the
Santa Fe-Pacific Is about the best-adver
tised line in the country. by means of strik-
ing and beautiful photographs Of scenes
and features Of its route.
The Santa Fe is to make a determined at.
tempt to boom Redondo this summer.
trains will be put on to make the trip from
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
pitzer Nominated.

The Republicans Of Berkeley coun-
ty met in mass convention on Satur-
day morning, at 10 O'Clock. in the
court house, for the purpose OF nomi-
mating a candidate for the State Leg
isiature, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mr.. L. c. Gerling
Mr.. Charles Lamar called the meeting
to order, and Hon. Geo F. Evans was
made chairman. He made an excel
lent speech in accepting the chair
Mi. l.. Dew. Gefhardt was made sec
rotary. The nominations being CALI
ed for Mr. Gerhaldt ia a short and ft
ting speech nominated Hon y. S. G.
Pitzer, and he was chosen by accla-
nation. A committee composed Of
Messrs. p &C. Curtis and Wesley Mann,
were appointed to notify Mr.. Pitzer Of
his nomination. Mr.. Pitzer imme-
diately came into the hall and in a
rousing speech accepted the nomina-
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
Used His Gun Too Freely.

A private Of the Second West Vir-
ginia Regiment on No. 46 Saturday
night, who was intoxicated, made
things unpleasant for the passengers
who were coming east from Cumber-
land The young man whose name
was McCune, sat in the car and amused
himself by discharging his revolver
at passing trains. He fred at No. l
as it passed and at the cabooses of
several freights. Conductor Caskey
wired to this city to have him arrest
ed, and when the train arrived
here, Detective Riorden promptly
took him in charge and had him lock-
ed up. The detective went to Berke-
ley Springs on Monday and had a
warrant sworn out, as the shooting
was done in Morgan county, and he
was taken to that place Tuesday
morning for trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
Caught in the Act.

On Saturday afternoon when No 6
pulled into the station, well dressed
stranger entered a car and seating
himself in the rear of young lady,
reached over the seat and picked her
pocket book off her lap. The crook
was not quite slick enough, as he was
observed by several passengers, who
started in pursuit of the stranger who
at once made for the door to escape.
He ran up the steps at the station,
pursued by a number of men who had
Joined the chase, and through the
waiting room, coming ouL on Martin
street. He Their turned into the hotel
entrance, and ran up the hallway
where he threw the pocket book in a
corner He was captured by Detective
Riorden, of the B. & o., and another
gentleman. He gave his name as
John Divine, of Chicago. The young
lady was Miss Ruth Henderson, of
who went as far as Har-
pers Ferry, and returned to this city
for her pocket book which was found
alter the train had gone.
He was given a hearing and sentenc-
ed to 90 days in Jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
Heber-LeDane.

A very pretty houe wedding was
solemnized at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John K. Leblanc, at Bedington,
on Wednesday evening at 7. 800 clock.
It was the wedding of their daughter,
Miss Vernie X, to Mr.. M. +, Heber,
of Cumberland. Rev. c. S. Trump,
of the Lutheran church, performed
the ceremony. Mr.. w II. Bird was
best man and Miss Allie Burns was
maid of honor. Misses Nellie Leblanc
and Leila Keller were flower girls.
Mrs. Weaver rendered the wedding
march. The house was beautifully
trimmed with plants and flowers.
After the ceremony a reception was
rendered those present. The young
couple were the recipients OF a large
number of handsome and useful pres
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heber came to the
Continental after the reception and
left next morning for tour of the
eastern cities.
AS heretofore stated the fair bride
was one of the Herald's most highly
esteemed local correspondents. 1t is
therefore with hearty goodwill we
tender congratule tons and express
the hope that the married life OF our
Young friends III ay be as bright and
pleasant as their wedding day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22

The Daughters of the Confederacy
of Berkeley county held their annual
meeting Tuesday afternoon aud elected
officers for the coming year: Presi.
dent Mrs. ]. w. McSherry; vice
president, Mrs. T. P. Licklider; sec.
ond vice-president, Miss Virginia Doll
third president, Mrs. l. A. Min
ehini; recording secretary, Miss Nots
K. Weaver; CORES pondiug secretary
Miss Laura Criswell. The treasurer S
report shows balance of 81, o2I so in
the treasury, $3.50 being expended
during the year to aid IN caring foi
old veterans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is a list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the post office at
Martinsburg, Oct, IL 1898. If not
called for will be sent to the Dead Let
ter Office at Washington, Oct. 81.
Persons calling for them will say adj
vertised.
Mrs. Martha Anderson, B. D. Baker,
R. H. Brown & Bro, w. S. Bristor,
Texie S. Clark, Mrs. Helen CLANCY,
Rev. Thos. S. Cook, Jas. Cooney, w.
f. Cushwa, Edd. Gardner, George B.
Henshaw, Geo Kloepper Chas. ks.
ner, L. V. Knight (2), John 7. Lamb,
r. /. Morgan, Jennie T. Miller, care
of Chas. Henry, Mrs. w. d. Matihaei,
lake Myers, Richard Mes. Doll, Mrs.
Jennie McCalley, Miss Sallie Mcclure,
r Oliver, Mrs. Katie Shriver, Miss
Winifred Sumption, Ebomamary Stew
art, lanes H. Thompson, @. Turner,
Mrs. Mary Vance, J. w, Welsher, A.
g. Wynkoop.
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M,
Mr.. John I. Sullivan was taken to
No.. .,o.ta~Jaxy for fraafu,aut
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. 25c.
Carnets, Oil Cloths, Etc.

Everything and anything you may
need in the way OF Floor Covering can
be found in our stock.
Brussels and Ingram Carpets in the
newest designs and coloriugs. Art
Squares of various sizes. A largo
assortment of Rugs, also a carefully
selected lot of Oil Cloths and Limo
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line of Rag Carpets to be found any
where. Compare these carpets with
any you have seen elsewhere and in
point of style. quality and price they
will always beat.
Our Rag Carpets" are the especial
pride Of this department.
FRANK S. E,AIMERT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-22
That joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of re-
newed health and strength and inter
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of Syrup of Figs, is unknown TO the
few who have not progressed beyond
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