The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-08-15
PASADENA.

A Highway Robbsry-on for Africa
Personal Mentions
PASADENA, Aug. l4.r-It would seem
that gang of footpadH have decided to
camp in this vicinity until some deter
mined effort.is made to clean them out.
OF late several attempts at holding up
foot passengers have been reported, the
latest being last evening.
All Sam, q Chinaman employed by
Mrs. Carr, was going home late last
night when three fellows sprang out at
him on Remington place, with the evil
dent intention OF relieving him OF any
loose valuables he might have. Sam
however. 10 pretty lively heather, and
had NO idea of countenancing any such
proceedings, if there was any way to
avoid it. As one Of the fellows made
grab for him he ducked to one side and
ran Tor it. In doing SO, however. the
man caught his watch-chain and picked
it of, leaving the watch in the pocket.
Taxing this broad hint, the Chinaman
thought his room was more desirable
than his company, and few up the
street at q 2 40 gait, his queue standing
ont straight behind. The footpsds saw
1t once that they were outclaseed when
1t came to running and gave up the
game, Sam reported the case 1.-THE
police this morning, and lookouCWill
be kept for the fellows.
OFF FOR AFRICA.
Mr.. John Blick. accompanied by his
MISTER, Miss Grace Biloxi, left this morn
ing on trip which will land them, If
nothing happens, on the. other eide of
the world. Their destination ia Bula-
wsyo, Matabeleland, South Africa,
which, if they have good luck, they ex-
pect to reach about October 18th, over
two months' steady travelling. Thiswill
bring them into the spring months in
Africa which is said to be the most de-
try. Mr.. Fred Burnhsm, brother-in-
law Of MIR. Blick, has been in South
Africa for over q year and ia reported
doing well. The point which Mr.. Blick
is headed for is over 1000 miles inland,
all of which distance will have to be GOV.
cred by stage, taking over q month.
They take large amount of dress goods
and clothing which is high and scarce in
Africa. Living ia said to be compare
lively cheap. provisions being reason
able with the exception of few articles.
Mr.. Blick and hiG sister have both sc.
cured positions at large salaries, and
expect to be absent several years. They
20 from here to New York, thence to
Liverpool, from there to Cape Town, and
thence overland to Buluwayo, Mats
beleland. The best wishes of many
friends 60 with them on their long
journey.
BoAED OF EQUALIZATION.
The city council held its second ses
sion today Fa q board OF equalization
with but little business to transact. Two
complaints were received and acteG
upon, one from j. U. Mariner on thu
assessment pf property on Summit ave
nue.. The board ordered the assessment
on improvements reduced from $1,000 II
500. DR.. G. R. Thomas entered com
plant about the value placed on lot OF
Elevado drive, stating that 20 feet hs(
been taken of. A reduction of $lC0 wa
ordered.
From the, corrected assessment list
appears thst the total gain this year viii
run very Close to 100000. which i
certainly q splendid showing of tn
steady gain in values, both in real estat
and improvements, which this city
making.
The council will be in session ever
afternoon this week, when all havin
complaints to offer should be on han
and kick.
Miss Laura Wiley ia on Wilson's peak
F. H. Furnald of Thomas drug stor
left for weeks stay at Catalina islam,
today,
The ladiea OF the Maccabees will give
fan party in G. A. r. hall on Wednes
day night Dancing will be enjoyed b,
the young people.
Staff Capt. Blanch Cox of London viii
speak in the Universslist church OF
Wednesday evening, August 10Th, OF
6lumdom's Bitter Cry, and in the III
E. tabernacle. Thursday, August 10th
on India, the Land of Idols and Sacrifice
The staff captain will dress in Hindot
costume.
The death of Mr.. Phil H. Root oc
ourred in this city today, in his twenty
fifth year. Deceased was the con of Mr.
and Mrs. William Root of Chicago.
Mr.. George Schmidt of Glasscock'
stationery store left for Catalina yester
day.
Marshal Buchanan is confined to hi
home by sickness.
Mr.. end Mrs. j. K. Veier leave tomor
row for Catalina island.
Jamss Campbell and Rev. F. J. Cul
YER left today by wagon for Strawberr
valley.
The Crown City Bicycle club will rul
to Monrovia and return Wednesda,
evening, starting from the club rooms
corner of Fair Oaks avenue and Uniol
street, at 7s30. All riders. WHISTLER mem
bers of the club or not, are invited t.
attend.
POMONA.
Two Timorous HiEhwaymsn-Person
Items of Interest.