The herald., 1894-10-01
NH ROM NEIGHB0RNG PLACES,
A Pasadena Man Thinks He
Saw a Ghost.
Ventura Organizing an Agricultural
Association.
Reports OF the Effects of tho Rain
Political Points From Various
PIRoos-Loosl and Per-
sOnal Notes.

drivers OF the night sprinkling carts was
almost scared out of his wits the other
morning by what he considered at the
about 4 o'clock in the morRiag and he
had just returned from an oil nights
drive and was embarrassing his team
ON the vacant ground weat OF Wiley
and Greely's stable when the appRrition
suddenly made its appearance from
around the corner, snd with shriek OF
snow | have got you," made for the
man. He didn't stop to argue the mat
ter with her, for the ghost was evidently
a female enrobed in white gown, but
left the outfit to its fate and made up
the straet at 2 40 clip. He wasn't in
terest d in ghosts. especially at that
time OF night. In his haste he dropped
his hat and in all presented ed a pretty
wild appearance vixen he ran into
Officers Galtman and Orr at the corner
of Fair Oaks and Colorado streets. 10
them the direful tale was soon related
and with their reinforcement he started
back to the wagon.
The officers half believed the driver
had been peacefully sleeping on the
wagon and had dreamed the whole
thing, but when they got around the
corner Of the barn sure enough the out
lines OF q white figure could be indls-
tiuotly seen in the darkness. council
of war was held and it was decided that
the best thing would be to make q
charge and find out what the CHASTITY
looking object was. In this. however,
they were doomed to disappointment,
for no sooner did they start toward the
white figure than it started of in the
night and despite the best efforts of the
worthy guardians of the peace to follow,
soon disappeared as silently as it came.
Who or what it was or whore it came
from are questions which several peo-
Pile, including the driver of the sprink-
ling cart, would like an answer TO.
SHOT HIMSELF.
An inquest was held this morning at
the undertaking psrlors of Reynolds &
Van Nuys upon the remains of man
named Arthur Oldfeld. who was found
dead in house occupied by him on Mr..
Chamberlin's ranch at La Caflada.
The man came to his death from a
shotgun, the load striking him in the
throat and tearing half his head away.
The effect of the ehot was more terrible
from the fact that when the gun ex-
ploded the muzzle must have been
within two inches of his head. No ono
was present when the accident occurred,
and it was some time later when the
body was found. No one about the ranch
noticed the shot, but gun shots are so
frequent in that locality that but little
attention is paid to them. When
found ne was lying on his
back with the gun partially
underneath him. Both barrels had
been loaded and cooked one still remain-
Ing unexploded. 1t was supposed at
first that it was case OF suicide, but
from the facts brought out before the
ooroner's jury everything pointed to an
accident. 1t is probable that the man
went into his house to get his gun and
had turned to the door to 60 out, when
in some way the trigger caught and the
explosion followed. His brother tes-
titled that he had been as cheerful as
usual short time before the occurrence
and bad never mentioned such a thing
Rs suicide. Deceased was young man
and had been in the employ of Mr..
Chamberlain for Bome time, being OF
good habits and his sudden taking off
was great shock to the community.
Coroner Cateswss Spresent and con-
verdict of accidental death.
FINE RAIN.
This city and vicinity were favored
with fine rain shower last evening.
The rain began to fell about 10 O'Clock,
and from L. o'clock till there was a
heavy downfall. The roads presented a
muddy appearance this morning, and in
ALL over an inch of rain fell
But little ii any damage will result,
while the benefit and comfort from hav-
ing the deep dust laid is great. Some
dried fruit which was out will be in
jured, and grapes on the vine will suffer
some damage, but on the whole the
moisture was very welcome.
This is the first rain since the pave
ments have been down on North Fair
Oaks and South Raymond, and the re.
,ults were watched with consider
able interest; owing to the small
sized cutters on Fair Oaks at the junc-
tion large mass of mud and refuse waH
lodged on the pavement. Much the same
condition of affairs existed at the Santa
Fe crossing. This crossing is very
troublesome place. and has given the
city council much bother. The question
is what to do with the large quantity Of
water which, in case of heavy rain, ia
sure to come down the track. The rail.
way people claim that they are moi
responsible, but that the water is di
verted to their track which should gC
down Marengo avenue.
1t has been suggested in the counci
that the water be diverted from tht
railroad track at its junction with Littl,
avenue, and carried down in q larg,
fume across Colorado street and dowI
the western side OF Broadway. Thi
would seem to be practical solution o
the difficulty, if it could be carried out
Certain it is. that somsthing should b'
done with the water or it will do muci
damage in the vicinity of Kansas ant
Raymond in case of g vet winter, which
we have good prospects for. The matte
should receive the early attention Of tn,
couBcilI
NOTES.
The churches were unusually vel
filled today.
Herald collectors will start on thsi
monthly rounds tomorrow morning
much Rssist the work.
Mr.. George Coils, one of our popula
young jewelers., has decided to com
menOe business on East Colorado street
adjoining Thomas's drug store. Mr.
Collie has lived here long time and ha
many friends who join in wishing hin
guccees.
IA The afternoon meeting of the Y. NJ
faC. A. today WAS we'll attended. Mr.
ayior. the secretary, delivered yer,