Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-27
NEWS FROM NHGHBOR|NG CITIES
G. G. Brown of Pasadena Evades
a Challenge.
Great Democratic Enthusiasm Shown
at Redlands.
Events at the Crown of the valley-Po-
mona Happenings : Marine
Matters at Re-
dondo.

PASADENA, Oct. 26.-- Where, oh, where
is @. @. Brown, of local water company
fame? After all the large talk OF wiping
the ground with certain local represent
atives of the Democratic party, in
political debate, he has at the first sign
of fight ignominiously backed down
from his high political position.
The cause of this sudden backward
movement was the challenge printed in
this mornings HERALD, from Mr.. Hop
per, offering to meet him upon either
the general issues of the day or the
tariff. The challenge further gave Mr..
Brown all advantage in opening and
closing, limiting time, etc.
Certainly no politician could ask for q
broader or more liberal field for discus
sion.
Mr.. Brown presents as an excuse for
not accepting the challenge the state
ment that at some past time in the
worlds history he told some one that he
wanted to talk about the condition of
the laboring man under different admin
istrations.
The plain facts are that straightfor-
ward challenge has been issued, and he
is endeavoring to crawl out of meeting it.
The gentleman has placed himself in a
position where but two interpretations
can be put upon his actions in case he
refuses to accept the challenge. Either
he is afraid to take up the subjects men
toned, because of the shaky condition
of his party on these points, or his conf
dence in his ability to cope with an op-
ponent has failed him. In either case he
is placed in an undesirable light.
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
The Republicans held a mass meeting
in Williams hall this evening. There
was fair turnout, many being inter
ested in the tale of woe which was
billed to be given by District Attorney
McLachlan. The other speakers were
Capt. @. NJ. Simpson, Hon. H. I. Gage,
and Colonel Banbury.
The speakers in the main confined
themselves to the general issues of the
day, with the exceptions of Mr.. McLach-
Ian, who, in a wall of anguish, told the
narrowing story of how he had been
abused and maltreated by the Demo.
Gratis.
The meeting was characterized by lit
tie or no enthusiasm, and what little
cheering was done came principally from
those seated on the stage.
TIN WEDDING.
Last evening, at their house on South
Moline avenue, Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Richardson celebrated their tin we'd
ding, which marked the tenth year of
their welded life. A very enjoyable
ofk NH ,ioh NJ Mr.
son, in behalf of the many friends pres
ent, presented the couple with hand
some silver tea set, syrup pitcher and
nut dish. Music was furnished by the
Serenade club, which was much enjoyed
by all.
1t was at late hour that the party
broke up, wishing the host and hostess
many long years of prosperity.
NOTES.
The first rain of the season fell this
morning, and has continued at intervals
during the day, doing much good in
laying the dust in the streets.
A game of ball is being arranged be-
tween the Foss nine and the Ontario
team, to come off on the Athletic club
grounds next Saturday afternoon.
The Terminal company has taken up
the track between the old and new sta
ton. The removal of the track has
opened the old cesspool directly back of
the station. 1t is to be hoped that this
place will be filled up as soon as con-
nections can be made with the sewer.
The production of the opera, Iolanthe,
at the Opera house tomorrow evening
should draw crowded house. Mr.. Kyle
and his company have generously do
mated their services on this occasion, ,and
the proceeds will be turned over to the
Charity Organization society.
Mrs. Louis Blankenhorn gave most
delightful reception Yesterday afternoon
at her residence on Lake avenue.
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