The herald., 1893-11-10
PASADENA.


A Curious Case of Insanity from Bad
Medical Trestment-Locai Affairs.
PASADENA, Nov. 9.-Upon warrant
issued from Justice Lawrence's court
this morning Geo. J. Dalton of North
Pasadena was taken before the supreme
court at Los Angeles this afternoon to be
examined upon the charge OF insanity.
The decision of the examining board
was that defendant was of unsound
mind and he was accordingly ordered
committed to the San Bernardino asy-
lum, in charge of Officer Slater.
Tne board found that the man was the
victim of Malpractice. from the effects Of
which he had lost his reason.
y The case promises to develop into
quite an important affair before it gets
through. As will be seen from the de-
cision OF the board of examiners. there
are excellent grounds for civil case
against the physician who had the Gaze
In charge.
Although no proceedings have been
entered vet, it is understood that suit is
likely to be commenced soon, which
will involve one or more prominent local
physicians.
Mr.. Dalton has been an invalid for
some time, and during that time has
been treated quite extensively by phys
icians; and it is claimed that through
the carelessness or ignorance OF his at
tendants his physical condition became
such that loss of reason wac the conse-
quence.
FOR TEARING UP THE STREET.
Mr.. Z. S. Frost was arrested this
morning upon complaint OF Street Su-
perintendent Brown, charging him with
a misdemeanor in tearing up the public
street in front OF his property on East
Colorado street, without having obtained
permit to do 80 from the Office of the
street superintendent.
The case was called in Recorder Ros-
siter's court this afternoon, and upon re-
quest of defendant was set for Tuesday
next at 10 a. m.
Mr.. Frost was digging a ditch for the
purpose OF putting in some new water
pipe, and had no intention of violating
the law. 1t seem under the circum-
i. stances that more zeal than necessary
was exhibited by the officer. "a it has
long been the custom to make these.
small improvements without going to
the trouble of obtaining peTmits.
A VIGOROUS KICK.
There is lively complaint all along
the line from our merchants over the
rule which the police sse enforcing max
ing them clean the sidewalk OF every
thing in the shape of display of goods.
1t is claimed, and with much reason,
{ that a proper display of wares, even if
email portion of the sidewalk is used,
helps much the appearance of our busi-
ness streets, while it affords many mer-
oh rto hai ly W for ahnr
ing goods. While the privilege Of using
the sidewalk has doubtless been abused
in many cases, it seems that if the dis
plays are kept in reasonable bounds
there would be no complaint from the
public, and our merchants would be
given a much better show.
STREET PAVING FIGHT.
Two men employed on the street paw
ing work got into lively fight this aft
ernoon over some dispute which arose
between them and furnished consider
able amusement for the crowd of by
standers, until they were collared by
policeman and marched off to the lock-
up. Later they were arraigned before
Justice Lawrence, where they gave the
names OF Jack McCutchen and Terry
Conley. The trial will be heard tomor-
row. Meanwhile the paving will have to
struggle along without their valuable
assistance.
Another balloon ascension is talked OF
for Saturday.
The overland has been arriving
promptly on time for the past few
days.
Hutchin's for wedding and birthday
cakes, ices and ice cream.
Mr.. Joseph Simons is back from the
east, and reports the Democrats still in
the ring, although slightly disfgured.
Those who fail to hear the concert in
the Universalist church tomorrow, Fri
day, evening, will miss rare musical
treat. A large audience is assured.
Orange growers should not fail to at
tend the meeting called for Friday after
noon at the board of trade rooms, when
the local organization will be completed.
1t is important that there be no farther
delay.
The students of Throop Polytechnic
Institute have formed football team in
ssdition to the athletic cldb which was
isentioned in yesterdays HERALD. The
club has not yet fully organized, but
Mr.. Smith has been chosen captain, and
Mr.. Ferguson business manager. The
club has been organized under the
Southern California intercollegiate as
eociariop, and will participate in the
meets Of this organization, which in
cludes all college football teams in this
sectionsof the state.
n Astonishing Fact.
SUSPECTED BY COMPARATIVELY FEw.--Thinps
that embody the most truth are frequently