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I PAST RECORDS SMASHED! CHICAGO CLOTHING CO. CHICAGO CLOTHING CO. I' BARGAINS IN BIG BARGAINS IN I Men's Suits HOLIDAY Boys' Fine Suits I and Overcoats TRADE $2.45 I IM> / I Never Before did we give such jls very little money, but it'll buy tbis week Boys' : i\ vLLx JL • "wear-and tear resisting School Suits, wortb $3.50. B Ball aud Bat Free witb Every Suit s| Gives you your pick aud choice of Men's late style THril ninATlO Ti 11 HO fl 1110 X $ <<| TREMENDOUS BARGAINS [> o * — I CP vy.VyV/ Never Before did our competitors ac- wm tw. we«k buy Boys'ss ail wool suits in late H Buys a nice, stylish |x S Suit or Overcoat in neat knowledge Defeat by taking their gOOdS and Patterns-tbey're Big Bargains or I I a OUt Of their ShOW windOWS and turn them ' Ball and Bat Free witb Every Suit. I $ a f->. into toy shops and extravaganza shows. , | 1 . vji)4,4o I 1 Buys Men's richly tailored Suits and Overcoats Buys Boys' fine $6 Dress Suit-, made by the best 1 ■ that are worth $17. so (in good times), but we must I— ✓ I I—✓ I—✓ « _ ___ >i j *. W « , I *- !,- is P I \ ny P_, makers, and cut to fit as well as suits made to § WM have room, so select your choice and take a fine -i_ 1 J 1 —' » , " _ . , -» a i b? H Turkey along for $12.50. V measure. Ball and Bat Free with Every bint. | $a With all purchases amounting to $7.50 or more we will give , | J J )() you a FINE CHRISTMAS TURKEY FREE.-and kind- P~>. | Vniiiiiitw • ly bear in mind that our goods have not been marked up to I Gives you your own free choice from our superb P a y for the same ' but 0 thc contrar y> BIG REDUCTIONS .„,_,*., 1 I I line of $20 garments; no such stock in town to se- have been made in all departments so as to effect a speedy Glves J' 0 * y°" r P lck of our 80 / s fine tailor-made I m lect from, and a Turkey goes in free witb each „ , , , ...... Dress Suits that you 11 pay $7.50 to $8.00 for g S| purchase. clearance of winter goods, so as to lower our high piled e lseweere Ball and Bat Free with Every Suit. | M 1 counters to make room for early Spring goods, now in pro- — | I See Onr Show Winflow Display of Bargains | See Our Holiday Display of Useful Presents S V?k Silk Handkerchiefs \ p]Uni\nf\ P] fiTLITMP Pf\\§NOvereoats\ j IWElegant FineMufflerX UillUfiUfU ULUI HiNll UU., T<k Dress Suits\ V\ Dress Gloves \ 7 \ f %Silk Suspenders \ W B dunning. Man Wr , W\ Under wear \ Dress Hats \125 & 127 North Spring cardigan jaekets\ V\ Night Robes \ r CD . \ vSSx n cv. * \ — Hosiery \ Dress Shirts \ store Open Evenings Till 9 O'clock. v\ TT X 11 m \ \Neekwear,Ete, Etc. \ Saturday Until 10:30 O'clock P. M. \ \ Umbrellas I , . I , . , __ 1 -' ■■HW.H-IWl—at R JAMES H. W. PATTISON Is Sued by His Sisters and Nephews. They Allege Fraud iv the Transfer of Keal Estate. Judge Tan Dyke and .Many Lawyer. Trying to Unravel a Family Bnarl. Tbe trial of a civil suit was begun yeaterday in depaitment four of tbe superior court, Judge Van Dyke presid ing, which involves the title to an estate valued at $85,000, and which, before a decision is reached, will develop some sensational features. The complaint, which was filed by Sarah E. McDaniel, Cora H. Gilfillan, Julia Logan and Fred Seunett, recites that on April 5, 1885. A, M. Fattison died in this city. That previous thereto, on March 4, 1885, be waa possessed of an estate valued at $00,000 (whioh bas since ap preciated in value until it is now, at a low valuation, worth $85,000) aud $6000 in cash on deposit in certain banks of this city. That on Maroh 4, 1885. A. M. Fattison conveyed to James H. W. Pattison, the defendant in the suit now on trial, for tiie sum of $1016, lota 20 and 21 in block lof the Orchard tract, and tbat A. M. Fattison did not intend to convey any ot .er property to him. That tbe defendant, James H. W. Fattison, with intent to defraud tbe plaintiffs in this aotion, altered the con veyance ao as to make itappear that tbe deed also conveyed lots 0 and 11 in blook V of the Align tract, and one-half oi lot 8 in block 9 ot Ord'a survey, and all the interest oi A. M. Pattieon in block <>9, Ord'a atirvey ; also lota 43, 123 and 125 in the city of Carthage, Mo. The plaintilTa further allege that the defendant is an attorney at law, and that in drawing tbe original instrument of trsnafer he purpoeeljr left blank apace* for, and did insert, the descrip tions oi tbe aeveral propertiea which tbey Bet up were fraudulently trans ferred to bim. That tbe defendant concealed tha deed from ihe plaintiffs until October 29, 1889, on which date they aued for the recovery of the property. The plaintiff, alao allege that for the purpoae of concealing the fraudulent transfers and the frauds which he bad perpsfrated on the heirs, the defendant and hia wife executed a deed to hia mo* ther, Mrs. A. M. Fattiaon, for all of tbe property except tbat originally intended for bim by his father. That ono year later he took advantage of hie mother's infirm and unsound meutal condition to prevail upon her to rettansfer to bim all of tbe property named in tbo fraudulent instrument. Tbat at tbe timo of thia last transfer bia mother waa absolutely under hia con trol and not in any way responsible for her acts, as ia evidenoed by the fact that tbe consideration passed for over $50,000 worth of property waa f5 and love and affection. ' Many other allegations of unfairness in his business relations With tbe plain tiffs are set forth in no uncertain lang uage, all of which tbe plaintiff, claim to be able to substantiate witb unimpeach able evidence. The partieß to tbe aotion are well known in thia city. The plaintiff, Mra. McDaniel, in a sister to the defendant, wbilo ths others named aa plaintiffs are nephews and nieco.. i The dofendant, James H. W. Petti* son, is an attorney, for many years a resident in this city and bas been quite prominent in Republican politics in the city and county. He was a delegate to »,< ANGELES TIER A fU: FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1804, the last Republican oity convention from the Second ward. Oottsobalk A Murphy and Q. Wiley Wells and B. W. Lee represent the de fendant, and John S. Chapman appears for the plaintiffs. Yesterday was devoted to opening the oaaeand in beginning what promises to be an exhaustive examination of the de fendant. BICARDO WAS .DLLEO. Another Horseman Soipended at the liajr Dutrlot Track. San Francisco, Deo. 20.—Hal Fisher was the only favorite to win today and all bets were called off in his race. Fitzgerald could have won with Ricardo, but pulled him. The boy confessed his guilt and together with Kicardo's owner, James Long, has been suspended, pend ing further investigation. About six iurlongs, 2-year-olds, sell ing—Hueneme won, Arno aecond, Mollis King third; time, 1:21. Five furlonga, aelling—Hal Fiaber won, Ricardo second, Warrago third; time, 1:0K :1 .,. All beta were declared off. One mile, handicap—Vassal won, Thornhill second, Sir Reel third; time. 1 M%. Five furlongs, aelling—Lottie D. won. Braw Scot second, Chartreuse third; time, 1:08. Seven furlongs, selling—Realization won, Jack Richelieu second, Motor third ; time, I:3s'_, Eastern and San Francisco Races. Tbe Metropolitan Turf club, 126 West Seoond atreet. Entrance also on Center place. Durkee & Kitzxerald. proprietors. The New Orleans and San Francisco racea are now being posted. Direct wire to room. Full description'given of each event and track odds laid. Eastern races begin at 12 m. Los Angelas timo. Entries put up every evening. A book made on all sporting events oi import ance. Wall paper bouse oi the coast, BSS j. Spring BURNS' BROTHER-IN-LAW REGISTRAR EVANS CLINGS TO THE RETURNS. Chnlrman Gold of tha Damoeratlo Committee Threaten) to Have Him Arrested. Bar Francisco, Dec. 20.—Registrar Evans still retains the San Francisco election returns, whioh under the law should bave been addressed to the apeaker oi tbe nest assembly a week ago. Chairman Gould of the Democratic etate central committee came down from Stockton today to ace about the matter, and be threatens to have Evans arrested on a charge of felony if the re turns do not go forward to Sacramento tomorrow. He says Evans has been guilty of a willful neglect of duty. PREPARING FOR INAUGURAL. Governor SCleot Budd Visits the Btate Capital. Sacramento, Deo. 20.—Governor-elect Budd came over from Stockton this afternoon and waa met at the depot by prominent Democrat, and taken to the Sutter club for the night. His visit is for the purpose of seeing the governor and stats officials and gathering data for his inaugural message. He had a long interview with Gover nor Markham tonight and the meeting waa a cordial one, and they had a pleasant and confidential chat, as tbey are friends of long standing. He leaves for Sun Francisco on tomorrow after noon's train. For o'jinf>rt, Electrio oil beater; no amoHs or odor. Furrey Co. SELFISH OFFICEHOLDERS. K.verildo Oftlclala Will right Their S)UOO4SI9_ p, Rivkrsidr, Deo. 20.—Several county officers who were defeated for re-eleo tion have been oounaoling with each other of late, and the result of such meetings ia that they have decided to refuse to give up their offlcea the first Monday io next month to their suc cess. The defeated ones have taken ad vice of lawyers relative to the law in the matter, and they say tlmy have been advised to hold on to tho offices. An other meeting will he held soon when it is expected that tbe incumbents will publicly announce tbeir intentions in the premises. The action of these parties is causing considerable uneasi ness among the successful candidates and from appearances there promises to be a lively fight for the otlices before the question is settled. The defeated candi dates who intend holding ou are tbe sheriff, assessor, superintendent of schools, auditor and probably aeveral auperviaora. lit. N-t.lt AI. BOOTH'S O A MPAIGN. The Salvation Army Leader Euroute to 1... ■ Ancelel. San Francisco. D<)C. 20.—General William Bootb, the head of the Salva tion Army, finished hia campaign in San Francisco tonight, and will leave for Los Angeles in the morning. He will speak there on Sunday and Monday and will then come north again. He will hold a day's service at Sacramento on December 26th, and from there will go to Portland and tbe northwest. .ma«cl.rt Adjudged Guilty. The Santa Monica smugglers, Allgren, Smith and Mendez, were found guilty ac charged, by tbe jury, in the United States district court yesterday, and they WBre remanded to ttie custody of the United States marshal. MEAD CASE REVIVED. ALLEGRO ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD INSUftANCE COMPANIES. An Old Story rj€v-lop« Now »ud Sum what Startlluß Feat ur«i. A sensational story haa bssn in pro cess of incubation for several weeks. On or about the 22d of May of the pres ent year a prominent real estate dealer named A.J. Mead died suddenly near hia home on Centennial street. He had a life insnrance of something like $40,000, $20,000 of which waa paid upon hia death. At the time of his death the coroner did not hold an inquest, but simply a post mortem, and upon this showing alone the insurance company paid over the money. It ie understood that the insurance company will bring puit at onco to re cover the $20,000, which it is alleged was obtained upon the statement of cer tain physicians that Mead died from natural causes. Detective A. B. L»W« son has been engaged for the last few weeks in working up evidence in the case, which promises to involve Attorney Young of San Diego, Attorney Shiun of Los Angeles and other promineot citizena. The facts may show a scheme to swindle the insurance companies of $40,000, for which sum insurance had oeen secured on a risk upon Mead's life. O. E. Demorest, a local man. is said to bave been in on the scheme, and if promises bold out he may he ar rested today by Detective Law sou, for it is alleged Demoro.t swore that tie knew M->ad in bis lie time, when, it is said, he never ruw bim. lie made another a'ii davit, ut Laweon's instigation, a week ' iuo that he know Mead, and also that jho had mb.de the first affidavit for a money consideration. The fat'ts concerning the death of Mead were published in the Herald last Mnv, and ara familiar to the citi zens of Los Angelas. SIITABIE DEAD. Chicago, Dec. 20 —Farmer Warren Hastings, a lineal descendant of the grant Warreu Hastinaa, ii dead, aged SI. Tho old man lived in a dilapidated house at Park Kidse. lie leaves a wife and several children. Mabutta, Ohio, Dec. 20. —Douglass Putnam died today, aged 88. Ho waa the great grandson of General Israel Putnam, famous in revolutionary his tory. He haa beeu secretary oi Marietta college since its foundation in 18115 aud signed every diploma ever granted by it. Sam Fbancisco, Dso. 20. —Information haa h: en received here to the effect that Denis F iley, au old resident, of this city, haa died .on his vineyard at Tunis, Africa. For 20 years ho was the Paris buyer for one of the largest wholesale, drrgoods houeus in thia city, aud was well known throughout the state. I_nci>a t'oatpon*),!. The grout race meet which waa aa« nouucod to take place, at Agricultural park ca Saturday, haa bean postpone 1 until Christinas day, nnd then a two days' meet will be heid. The rain of Wednesday left the track in witch condition that toe horsemen considered ttieir chances of gettim; a world's record on it on Saturday to be jeopardized, nnd en world's records ar* what ths horsemen are after, the races were postpouud. But ths Agricultural astoctattoa bos auotlier stirpritsj for tin public in mors, and it will bo sprung uu tho second day of the raw, 5