Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-01-16
Mai. Richard Roman, one of our old

lCAdh Nui oiiu was OiiC VI thO NAiSA
prisoners who drew white bean at
the time they Were decimated by or
| der of Santa Anna. Subsequently he
served with great credit in the Mexi-
can War with the rank of Major, and
came to this country early in '49. He
was the first State Treasurer of Cali
fornia, and his sterling honesty and
| uprightness gave him the sObriquet OF
"Honest Dick.n He was remarkably
genial and kindly in his nature, and
leaves host of friends to mourn his
departure, and we hope to emulate his
virtues. Peace to his ashes.
Professor Hakes and his assistants
rehearsed the Cantata of Esther Fri
day night in the Congregational
church. Most of the choruses were
rendered satisfactorily, the progress
being very gratifying. Another re-
hearsal took place yesterday afternoon
and one last night at the Congrega-
tional church.
In consequence Of the absence Of
Rev. w. H. Hill, rector of the Epis-
copal church. the services at that
church will be conducted to-day
by Rev. DR.. Barstow. Services in
the morning at II o'clock and il the
evening at Il. Sunday school after
morning service. Seats free and all
are invited to attend.
About six o'clock last evening Mr..
Thomas Templeton, gentleman who
resides on Fort street, was thrown
from his horse at the corner of Spring
and Fourth streets, receiving severe
injuries of the head, right arm and
side. Drs. ]. H. Leal and Walter
Lindley were Immediately called. At
a late hour last night Mr.. Templeton
was still unconscious, but his physi-
clans entertained hope orhis ultimate
recovery.
Friday afternoon as man was un-
hitching pair of horses they took
fright and ran furiously down Also
street. AS they turned into Alameda
street one of the mounted police put
spurs to his horse and soon captured
and returned them to their owner,
who came putting after. Those mount
ed policemen are q daring and very
useful body of officers.
A lady dressed in the extreme style
of"pull-back," attempted yesterday to
step on the cars at the depot, but her
foot would not quite reach and she
landed on the platform in a more sud-
den than graceful manner. She was
quickly set up by some of the polite
attaches of the railroad, and will prob
ably add something to the diameter of
her dress before again attempting to
take SO long a step.
A beautiful gold watch, chain and
locket, was raffied off last evening at
Pete Thompson's saloon, valued at a
hundred and twenty-five dollars,
which was won by Frank Monahan,
Conductor on the Wilmington Rail.
road, he throwing 45, the highest
number.
DR.. Brooke, County Physician, men,
toned yesterday Keller's wine store
that one of the county patients was in
great need of some stimulants. Mr..
Matthews promptly donated bottle
of the best brandy, and the doctor as
he returned thanks remarked that If
that did not cure him he was past
saving.
Jones & Noyes yesterday had large
sale in front of their rooms, of horses,
mules, household furniture and other
things. The quadrupeds went very
cheap, Maj. Hancock having purchas-
ed splendid mule for twenty-four
dollars, which we think about one
third of its value, and q fine looking
burro and pack saddle for eight dollars.
Washington Garden offers fine pro-
gramme for to-day. Rain or shine
the performance takes place, and
amusement lovers should recollect
that there is never any mud at Wash
ington Garden.
This evening Turner Hall will
undoubtedly be crowded to witness
Hedwig," a tragedy in three acts by
Koerner Manager Maehl is fine
actor and will see that the piece is put
upon the stage in proper shape.
We had the pleasure yesterday ofmeet-
ing Mr.. Chapman, who is about open
Ing the Santa Monica Hotel. He is
an active business man and by his
gentlemanly manners and activity,
will make the hotel success.
Rev. A. M. Campbell, pastor of Trim
ity M. E. Church, South, Spring street,
will preach at IL A. NJ, to-day, up
on ''The SOULS funeral" A lecture at
7P.M. upon "The Deferential Wo-
man." Seats free. The public cor
daily invited to attend.
Pete Thompson has branch of an
orange tree from the orchard of II. jeff.
White, upon which are thirty-two or
anges. Pete has hung them out of
reach behind the bar and we rather
think they are sour.
Mr.. John Bassett, an attache of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, returned
yesterday with his bride. With great
modesty he declined the warm recep-
tion which the railroad boys were ouly
too anxious to give him.
The funeral of the late Johann ia
cob Stoll takes place this after
noon at two o'clock from the residence
of Henry w. Stoll, on Sansevaine
street.
A man named Kopp, who entered
the County Hospital three weeks ago,
died yesterday morning at half-past
ten o'clock.
We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to the installation of officers
of Bohn Lodge, and the subsequent
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