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6 OK TRIAL FOR MURDER. Philip Ensile An*were row Hilling Bl* Brotaer-lu-Eaw. In Department 6 of the Buperior Court yesterday a jary was engaged in the trial of Philip Engle, for killing his brother in-law, Chas. Curtis. Judge McKinley presides over the investigation of the kflline. The defendants case is con ducted by Hon. S. M. White and James Bordett, while the State is represented by Deputy District Attorney Hardesty. The forenoon waa consumed in getting a jury, and in putting the case of the State before the jury. When the court con vened in the afternoon, the first witness called was Dr. McCarthy, who made an antopsy after the killing. He was not present for some reason or other, and the State wished a continuance to get the doctor. The court denied the re quest, and told Mr. Hardesty to go on with his case. The doctor was wanted to establish the fact in a legal way that Curtis was dead. The deputy constaDle, Newell, who arreeted Engle, was called, and told that he had gone to Engle'e house on November 20. 1889. where he saw the dead body of Carles Curtis lying just inside one of the doors. He arreeted Engle, who did not seem de sirous of talking much, but acknowledged that he had killed Curtis with a rile he had by him. The gun was shown and identified by the officer as the one he saw at Engle's house. O. D. Curtis, a farmer, who has been supposed to have been the father of the deceased and of Engle's wife, was put on the stand. Be said he was not their father, but their uncle, and that he had brought them up from childhood. He told of the difficulty which led to the killing of Curtis. Charles Curtis had lived with Engle for years, and until three days prior to the killing, when he had got married and had gone to live with his mother-in-law, not far from the home of Engle. It was at Ea rn anda Station, above Sunny Slope, on the Santa Fe line, in the San Gabriel valley. On the day of the killing Curlip was passing near Engle's house, and heard some loud words between the man and his wife. Curtis went to see what was the matter with his sister, and as he entered he saw Engle kick her. He remonstrated, and words grew hotter, until Eagle said: "Get out of the house, you d— Yankee , or I will kick you too." Engle then struck Curtis with a billet of wood, whereupon Curtis seized his antagonist, and, throwing him to the floor, proceeded to choke him. The wife then pulled her brother off her husband, and told the former to go home, which he did. Some time after Curtis returned to Engle's house, and Mrs. Engle, seeing him, told her husband. As Curtis came in the door Curtis shot him with his rifle. In cross-examination C. D. Curtis acknowledged that he was now telliDg the story for the first time, not having mentioned it even at the preliminary t examination. Mrs. Van Slack and C. P. Harmon were pat on the stand, bat | their evidence did not develop any ma terial facts not found above. Here the j State rested and today the defense will j pat in their testimony and the case ia ' likely to be ended before eight. ' This will probably be the line of da- ) tense taken. Just before November 20, 1889, Charles Curtis, who had np to that , time been living with his brother-in law, Philip Engle, at Lamanda Station, c got married. The occasion was a festive 1 one and both the men got quite hilarious. c Liquor begat bad blood and some quar- ' reling resulted. On the day in question ' Engle wished to look once more 1 on the wine regardless of its redness, likewise of the redness of his own eyes, and went to the demijohn. His wife had either emptied the \ staff, or had diluted it with vinegar, thinking her spouse had enough | of it. Engle taxed her with the deed, t hat she entered a plea of not guilty. , Engle then told her that she lied, and as . a liar she should not read the bible any more. He threw the book out of the houue, and told her if she got it he would throw her out. Her brother came in and remonstrated, whereupon a quarrel grew from words to blows. Curtis threw Engle to the floor, and choked him until his eye-balls protruded and his face was black. Mrs. Engle pulled Curtis off her husband and sent him home. He re turned later, and as he entered the door Engle warned him off, an order he did not obey, but advanced on Engle with his hands raised. As he came near he seized hold of a tun which Engle had in his hand. It went off, fatally wounding Curtis. It is rather significant that Mrs. Engle is not a wit ness for the prosecution. She is the only eye-witness of the affair, except the dead man and the man charged with the mur der. Thus the jury will be left with a ■mall mass of testimony, greatly conflict ing, out of which to reach a verdict. S. M. White will do all he can, and that is much, for his client. The odds are laid largely that the verdict, if one is reached, will be one of acquittal. THE FIRE BOARD. flatters Discussed at Its fleeting- Yesterday. • The regular weekly session of the Board of Fire Commissioners was held yesterday morning in the Mayor's office, Hon. H. T. Hazard presiding, and Messrs. Keefe, Kubrts, Lovell and Moore present. The application of W. A. De Groot for permission to erect sign boards from No. 212 to 117 South Spring street, was re ferred to Mr. Muchmore, the Superin tendent of Buildings. A communication was received from G. Hickey, offering to build an engine house on New High street, and was placed on file. The draft of the amendment to sec tion 4of the ordinance providing for the storage of inflammable oils within the city limits was read and referred to the City Council, with the recommendation that the same be adopted. The petition of J. H. Wilson for per mission to erect a four-horse-power en gine and boiler at the corner of Ruth avenue and Seventh street, was referred to the Chief. The following changes, as recom mended by the Chief, were made in the department: Frank A. Lewis appointed foreman of the hook and ladder com pany in place of John Lee, deceased; J. H. Hess appointed call man of same company in place of Charles Fink, in capable; G I.Edwards, W. E. Martin and Al Metzkoll dropped from Park Hoee to conform to provisions of re trenchment ordinance. Chief Strohm recommended that the Bum of $100 be appropriated from the Bremen's relief fund for tbe benefit of the late John Lee, foreman of the hook and ladder company. After some discussion it was decided to pay Mrs. Lee the sum of $50 from the fund. A. number of demands amounting in the aggregate to $153.62 were approved as read. The routine business having been dis posed of, Mr. Moore stated that a corn THK LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD: THUKSDAT MORMNG, FEBRUARY 20 1890. plaint had been made to him that en gine No. 1 had not turned out to the fire on Pasadena avenue, Fast Los Angeles, on Thursday morning last. The Chief being called npon (p explain the matter, stated that the engine tnrned out, but did not go all the way, as the foreman was informed that the building had burned to the ground. He further stated that bad the engine reached the scene, it could not have been of any as sistance, as the nearest fire plug was 5,090 feet away. Mr. Moore retorted warmly that the foreman had no right to take anybody's word for it tbat the building was entirely destroyed, and insisted that he ought to have proceeded to the scene in any case. He said that he had been informed that the adjoining houses and a barn had only been saved by the prompt action of the neighbors. Chief Btrohm replied that to his per sonal knowledge the barn was at least 150 feet from the burning building, and the nearest house was over 100 feet from it. As for Foreman McLain, who had eight years experience as a fireman, he had every confidence in his judgment, and after a thorough investigation of the com plaint he had found it without just cause. Mr. Moore then suggested that the Chief be instructed to look into tbe mat ter of providing more fireplugs on the Fast Bide and report back to the board, but no action was taken. Mr. Keefe thought thatarec3mmenda tion should be made to the Council call ing its attention to the condition of the cross streets on the hills between Second and Temple streets, so that one of them, at least, ought to be made passable for a fire engine. Chief Strohm said that he understood that charges had been filed against him with the City Council, and asked that they be taken up immediately. Clerk Robinson stated that be had not as yet received a communication from the City Cierk, whereupon Mr. Kuhrta said that the board could not act until it had offi cial knowledge of the charges, and, the Chief having expressed a desire for a full and speedy investigation, the board adjourned. marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday: John Neimore, a native of Texas, of this city, aged 27, to Ida B. Lewis, a na tive of Tennessee, of this city, aged 18. John F. Kelsey, a native of New York, of Albuquerque, 27, to Geneva Keith, a native of New York, of South Pasadena, aeed 21. Guido M. Deitz, a native of Germany, of this city, aged 25, to Adelaide Ort lepp, a native of Missouri, of this city, aged 20. John T. Higgins, a native of Missouri, of this city, aged 24, to Linna A. Tilley, native of England, of this city, aged 24. Tbe Ladles' Lunch. The lunch which is being provided this week by tbe ladies of the Immanuel Presbyterian church in the Crocker building on Broadway near Second, has gained for itself a widespread reputation, and when it is removed there will be left a void which will be hard to fill. The rooms yesterday at noon were filled to overflowing with those anxious to try the tempting viands which they knew were to be distributed by the ladies, who have reason to feel pleased over the suc cess with which their efforts are being met. Today an especially inviting bill of fare will be provided and it is ex pected that there will be very little left when the doors are closed this after noon. A Cowboy Raid. A dispatch to a San Francisco paper says that while the "California on Wheels" was at Wichita, Kansas, a party of drunken cowboys broke into the cars and filled up on wine and pre served fruit. Some policemen came up and succeeded in driving them away, but not until a sharp skirmish had taken place and a number of shots were fired. One of the members of the exhibition party got a bullet through his hat. The peculiar combination, proportion and preparation of Hood's Sarsaparilla makes this medicine different from ochers and superior to them all in actual curative power. Sold by all druggists. Prepared by C. I, Hood A Co., apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. WILL YOU SUFFER with dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiioh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you. Something Good. Choice acre property in the Lick tract, Eagle Rock valley and East Sen Gabriel at low prices. Inquire of C. E. Day, 8 North Spring street. Do you want a bargain in second-lirnd , pianos? You will find two of them at • C. E. Day's music store, 8 North Spring , street. The Delinquent Tax List. Copies of tbe County Delinquent Tax ' List can be obtained at the Herald ousiness office. Our Home Brew. Philadelphia Lager, fresh from the brewery, In draugnt in all the principal saloons, de oivered promptly in bottles or kegs. Office and Brewery. 238 AUso street. Telephone 91. For Durability and Beauty, House owners should Insist on having their painters use only the Sherwin-Williams paints, for sale by P. H. Mathews, corner Secoi.d and Main. Use "German Family" soap. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria^ M. Hopkins & Oo.„ I Undertakers and Embalmers I OPEN DAY AND NIGHT g TELEPHONE KO. 209, !{ d7-tf 139 South Main Street, I j in iiii i isssismi ss»ssus»a»sae»aaw«»Mi»saaaaaa»»i GALLAGHER & CUSSEN, Undertakers & Embalmers, 207 E. First St. Telephone 1030. Cheap Rent. Low Prices. It will-pay parties reqniiing undertakers' goods to ex amine our stock before purchasing else where. ja29-2m TO WEAK MEN Buffering from the effects of youthful errors, early decay, wastii),-; weakness, lost manhood, etc, I will send a valuable treatise (sealed) containing full particulars for homo cure, FREE°f charge. A splendid medical work; should be read by every man who is nervous and debilitated. Address,; Prof. F. C. FOWLER, modus,' Conn. m 12m NISBET'S Tonic Poultry Powder Is over twenty times as strong as any of the so called atg foods offered for sale, and while they cos' 20 cts. to 50 cts. a week to feed a flock of 50 hens, this only costs from 7 cents to 10 cents a week for the same number, according to the sized package nsed Address all orders to CHAS. A. GARDNER (formerly of Gardner & NUbet), 24 West First St., room 10. fe2-lm Railroad Conductors, ENGINEERS, FIREMEN, BRAKEMEN, GRIPMEN, — AND All ttat Me CHtateisly, TAKE NOTICE. It is a well-known fact that nine out of ten of all classes of people whose busi ness calling is railroading, whore thoy ride day in and day out, will sooner or later complain of severe pains in their backs. Caution. What does tMs mean? Ask yourselves the question. Wo will answer it for you. Your kidneys are fast becoming diseased, and if you neglect them there is one result—certain death. We have had many cases, and hold testi monials of railroad men that have taken their trouble in time, and by the use of the greatest vegetable remedy that has ever been introduced in tho world, viz: THE GREAT SIERRA KIDNEY AND LIVER CURE, have been cured and their kidneys strengthened to such an ex tent that they can pursue t heir vocations without fear. This wonderful remedy is becoming daily the most popular of any Kidney and Liver Cure that ever has existed. Give it one trial and you wili send to us a testimonial to add to our large and fast increasing list. For sale by all druggists. TAKE JSTO OTHI'H F. W. BRAUN & CO., Wholesale Agents, 0015 eod6m Los Angeles. This great strengthening remedy and nerve tonic Is the most positive cure known fo' NERVOUS Debility, Spermatorrhoea, Seminal Losses, Night Emissions, Less oi Vital Power, Sleeplessness. Despondency, Loss of Memory, Confusion of Ideas, Blur Before tbe Eyes, Lassitude, Languor, Gloominess, Depression of Spirits, Aversion to Society, Easy Discourage ment. Lack of Confldence.Dullness, Llstlessness, Unfitness for Study or Business and finding life a burden, Safely.Permanently and Privately Cured. PRICKS—S2.SO, in liquid o- oil] form, or flvi> tines the quantity, $10. Address DR. P. STEINHART, Room* 7 and 8, No. a !.",',, formerly it.v.. West Firs Mireet, I,ok Angrelec, Cal. Orrtoa House—9 a. a. to 3 r. a. Sundays— 10 to 1. All nommunioations strictly confidential. No. 133 North Main St., Continues to treat with gTeat skill and success all Private, Nervous and Chronic Diseases. YOUNG MEN Who suffer from the terrible effects of youth ful follies, such as Mental Debility, Depression of Spirits, Gloominess, Love of solitude, Despondency, Timidity, Seminal Weakness in all its stages, Pimples on the Ftce, Noises in the Head, Limness of Vision, Palpitation of the Heart, Wakefulness, Weakness of the Back, Premature Decline, and many other diseases which leid to insanity and death, Bhould consult Dr. White, for he has mastered all these troubles. MIDDLE-AGED MEN. Who are afflte'ed with Hyphiliß—ln all its horri ble forms—a disease which, if neglected or improperly treated, curses the present and future generation*— UKers, Sore Throat, Bone Painß. Specific Blood and *kin Troubbs Gonorrhoea, Gleet and Stricture; or who suffer from Nervous Debility, Exhausting Drains upm the Fountains of Life. Excesses, Prema ture Loss ol Manhood, Impotency, or any pr vate disease of Sexual and Urinary Organs, should secure Dr. White's services. Those residing at a distance can receive treatment by mail or express. An early call or a friendly letter may save future suffering and shame and add golden years to life. Letters answered in plain envelopes. Ad dress DR. WHITE, No. 133 North Main atreet. 320 TO THK PNFORTONAT&, 623 Kearny Street, SmtL Corner of Commercial e * n Frauclsoo, Cal. Be i! #ra^i) t^^!*tabllDhen ln 1864, foi \brWs treatmont of Sexual snf t^K%ffMnWAV%l^Beinlllal Biseaaes. sncL *»S^B»ll«SW»^-**" ; -as Gonorrhea, Gleet. Stricture. SyphiUsin ali . ltsf orms.Seminal Weak ness, Impotenoy and Lost Manhood permanent ly cared, The sick and afflicted should not fall to oall upon him. The Doctor has traveled ex tenslvely ln Europo' and Inspected thoroughlj the various hospitals thoro, obtaining a grosi deal of valuable Informition, which he is oont potent to Impart to those ln need of his services The Doctor cures where others fall. Try nln DR. GIBBON will make no OtarftV unless he effects a cure. Persons at a distance CURED AT HOME. All communications striotiy conflden tlal. All letters answered ln plain envelope! Send ten dollars for a paokaze of medicine Oall or write. Address BR. j, y. GIBBON, Bo> 1967, San Francisco, Cal. Mention Los Angoln Hsrald. 07 12m A Speedy Oure Warranted, DR. BELL'S GERMAN EXTRACT CURES all private, chronic, syphilitic urinary, skin and blood diseases; catarrh, lung affec tions, female complaints, and all such diseases as are brought about by Indiscretion and ex cesses; 81. No cure no pay. Dr. Bell's French Wash cures all private di«e»9. a, blood' poison, old sores and ulcers, G. & G. in two or three days. $1. No preparation on eaith equal to it. For »a)e only at the celebrated BERLIN DRUG STORE, 505 South Spriuir street, Los Angeles Cal. They have over 90.000 testi monials of wonderful cures. felO cod Big Cf has given nn:v«r> m___Wcwtn aal 6at 'sf»ctton in tha MBSr* T ,°. 6 sd A I. B C " re ° f Gonori ' ha,a »n<l _WS AuxiTsuiotun. ™ Gleet, l prescribe It bjj<J ■skAV —— f r .el safe in recommend. w)a29-d*-12m i Lscey, Dixon & Co/s a 1 Steam Carpet Cleaning \ WbRKS, ?, 411 Son in Fort St., cor Fourth « 2 Telephone 708. Los Angeles, Oal. 5 Canvas covers furnished lor reccp- ™ 2 tlons. > 2 Carpets taken up, cleaned and re-lald 3 2 same day if necessary. Bordering and 2 on refitting a specialty, © Prices reasonable. Satisfaction *t ar auteed. fel2 lm nisics> ljllJLNEOT j 1 ,. Every article in our store will b« sold at once We are going to close out, and the public will never get such prices on CARPETS again We have not got the time to list the prices, but if you will oall you w.ll soon be conviucad thit we mean business. We offer as a big drive a special line of TAPESTRY BRUSSELS CARPETS at 75 cents a yard, sewed and laid. Same goods are selling iv town today at #1.00. We offer a large lot of BODY BRUSSELS CARPETS AND BORDERS. Amongst this Hue are the best makes oi goods, all patterns, at $1 00 a yard, sewed aud laid. We also offer our entire line of SMITHS' MOQUETTES, to close out, at $1.50 per yard, sewed snd laid. All choice styles. All goods sold strictly for cash. Carpet Store, 143 and 145 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. fel 4-1 m , Having Purchased the Entire Stock of FURNITURE Of the Late Firm of WALTON & WACHTEL I offer the same to either dealers or private parties AT LESS THAN ACTUAL COST 1 have determined to close out the stock as soon as possible. Intending purchasers will serve their interests by giving me a call. J. V. WACHTEL, 312, 314 AND 316 SOUTH SPRING STREET f!7 TO C.C.C. GROCERY,-fe RED FRONT. Sngar, best dry granu'ated, 14 lbs. for... $1.00 Gallon Pie Fruit, Apricots Plums and Sugar, best brown, 10 lbs. ior 1.00 Peaches, per can ■ 25 Coffee, Arbuckle'B per package .25 Gallon Pie Fruit, Grape'-. Gooseberries or ' Coffee, bended, 3> _ lbs. for 1.00 Pears.p-rcan 05 Tea at all prices, ranging from 25t0.75 Gallon Squash or Tomatoes ncr can ' " 08 Hams, best quality, per lb 13K Table Fruits, extra heavy svniD OU'ih Hams, picnic "Rex" per lb 10 cans, 6 cans y y p ' •* D- ,00 Bacon, best quality, per lb 12U Tomatoes, 2U lb. cans 10c 3 pansi fnr " '9X Eastern Dry Salt Pork, per lb 16 Pie Fruits, per can . . "" 'in 10 lb. Pail Armour's or Fairbanks' Lard. .85 Corn, first-class quality.lOe per tan 3 Oani 25 5-Jb. " " " " " .45 Soaps. German Family or White Borax, 24 100 d-Ib. " .30 ! Seaps, Our Finest or Oar Favorite. 30 bars 1 00 4 i'acksges Gloss or Cm Starch 25 [ 17 lbs. Best Inland Rice i 00 Syrup, Palace or Perfection Drips, gal can .65 40 lbs. Best Northern Beans 100 Syrup, " " " 14 " .35 fO lbs. Best Northern Flour 125 Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, 3 cans for . .50 50 lbs Best Red Robo FlourBs Hawkeye " ". "4 " .50 1 Can Oil or Gasoline ... "'.95 8 Cans Seal Rock.Perfection orßluePoint Package > ermea or Breakfast Gem2o Oysters 100 Package Buckwheat or Cerealine... .20 All other goods in proportion. Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. Mail orders ?«h7h ly attended No charge for packing. We sell for cash strictly It Is only by paying cash that we are enabled to offer these attractive prices. oy pajing fl ' 4,n F. S. GILHAM, 359 South Spring Street. R. Stewart & Son, GROCERS, Telephone 725. 531 & 533 SOUTH SPRING OUR PRICE LIBT. \i ih!' l! 5 nil " ranulated Sugar $1.00 17 lbs. Best Island Rice SI 00 ib lb ß Best Dry Brown Sugar 1.00 Smoked Finnan Haririies ¥■ 2 Cans Standard Corn 1.00 sacA B° st Flour . . . . . . . . . . . lit 11 ~ ~ romatoes 100 Best Eastern Hams 13i2 fl , Btrln « Beans 100 •• B BaconYf a tW b > 100 Temb.Tin Lard. ::::.'::.::::.'.' U .2 ~ „ Table Apricots. 1.00 Five " '• .. 2? Mi „ ~ Oysters \ 1.00 Can Coal Oil or Gasoline '..V.'"'. 95 1 , , ' , - Salmon 1.00 Arbuckle Coffee 25 2 Libby's Corned Beef 40 Ten lb sack WmoX 30Bar.Flnit F 8 r 0 1 an ,be,t beavy Byrup ' J $ S?" <™*"Ato 'l SaU"n Can Syrup' "..:;':.; ' \° o °o ' PerfeCt '° U ° f Cr ° WU ByrUp ' 'f* 40 lbs. Best Northern Beans 1.00 ) Six H. Hand orMilcher Herring.".. 25 CHUICK HITTER, EGGS AND POULTRY A SPECIALTY. f4 l m TWO CARLOADS OF RANGES DAMAGED BY WATEB. The ranges were iv and had ralu. which has caused them F. E. Browne's, 30 Bonth Main St- OPPOSITE MOTT MARKET. al m HOTEL ARCADIA! SANTA MONICA. This delightful Hotel is now open, and Tourists should not fail to give it a trial. Situated on the bluff overlooking the ocean, the view is magnificent from ocean and land sides. GOOD SURF BATHING. Hot salt water baths. Fine drives in the canyons and on the beach. The house has all modern conveniences; elevator, steam, etc. 4 Trains per day each way. , 173 m j, w . SCO TT, Lessee. THE EAYMOND, EAST PASADENA' Among the Orange Grove, o, .„„ bea»,i,ul San Gabriel Valley, e.gn, m.ie. from Lo. Angele., C. H. MERRILL, manager (during the summer season manager of the Crawford House. White Mountains NH ) ySSf» n^^^i\t^ t oat snd stay a few hours. It is well features-especially the grand display of flowers in the art*?grounds which are now nnZ\ th P « IJ° U ' al , th £ ug , h '£ e, S Bre man y otherlnteresting scape gardener, formerly of Hovey'a Nurseries, Cambridge Mass Tonristi visUlnir Lr7s °l Ur \H' 1 i? T6 l' "celebrated land wh,^tn« ftnd othW ttrtteM «" * obtataed i b,laddr«« filS C. H. Benlll, Manager of The Baymcd, „ mn 023 4* RAMONA I The Gem vi the San Gabriel Valley. Only Three Miles from City Limits af Lai Angeles. Property of San Gabriel Wine Oa. Original Owners. LOCATED AT SHORB'S STATION, On line of 8. P. R. R. snd San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit R. B ~" rH " From 10 to 15 minutes to the Plana loi h. teles City. CHEAPEST SUNORBAN TOWW LOTB. VILLA SITES, oa ACREAGE PROPS* X\ rorui.Aß terms. PTJRKBT BPRINQ- WATER Inexhaustible quantities gsaranteed. Apply at Office of PAN GABRIEL WINK 00., Ramona, Los Angeles connty, Oal. j7if Or to J. M. TIE UN AN. Ramona. SOUTH FIELD WELLINGTON:-: COAL. The best fuel for domestic and steam pur poses is the 8. F. Wellington coal, for sale in quantities to suit by HANCOCK BANNING-. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal, Wood and Cbarcoal. TELEPHONE 36. HAVE REMOVED TO 130 W. Second Street. Yard at Junction of San Fernando and Railroad Streets. YARD TELEPHONE, 1047. 115 lm ill : a § t;« | -■• O ez o £ «> rtf §f 11 g < i FOR AWNINGS, FLAGS, TENTSI Truck, Hay and Wagon Covers, — GO TO— A. W. SWANFELDT, Corner of Second and San Pedro sts. fl5 2m O. F. HEINZEMAN, Druggist and Chemist, No. 188 N. Main St., Los Anaeles, Oal Prescriptions carefully compounded day and nisrh*. d2ltf