The herald., 1894-03-03
NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS,
Result Of the Pasadena Repub-
lican Convention.
BOuntiful Rainfall Reported from
Santa Ana.
DoinGa at Pomona's CITY Council In
Private Session = The Paving
Question Discussed-Per-
sonaI Notes.

PASADENA March 2-The Republican con-
vention held in williams hall this evening,
consisted Of 100 delegates from various wards
was largely attended and while devoid Of ex-
citing features, was fairly interesting. Owing
TO there being but one ticket in the field the
nominations practically amounted to an cleo
tion. The meeting was presided over by Judge
Magee, who appointed the following com
mittee:
on patform-Hon. Delos Arnold, II. j. Vail,
]. II. washburn, John Mcdonald, NJ Il. Wood,
]. II. Doolittle, J. A. Durrell, DR.. Dalrymple
on credentials-John Cox, Jabez Banbury,
J. D. Nash, J. s. Greer, f. Swift, I. P. Crawford
Charles Legge.
The report of the committee on platform, as
read by the chairman, II. J. Vail, was listened
TO with much interest 1t called for progress
sive policy; that corporations be given no
special privileges treferring toTerminal rail-
road); that the city money be divided equally
among the banks; that a new charter be given
the city soon us possible, and that no salarles
be allowed. The platform wound up by eulo-
gizng the Republican party and denounclng
The nominations went off without contest
except in the case OF councilman from the
Fourth ward and city treasurer
In the First ward 4. z. Lukens the incum-
bent, was nominated by acclamation, as was
sherman Washburn in the Third.
contest in the Fourth, between H. M Ham-
ilton and +. c. NJ. Parker resulted in the cleo
ton OF the former by vote OF "a to 30.
Herman Dyer, the present city clerk, was
renOminated by aeclamatoni also, ). l. bu-
chanan, marshal.
Two candidates were up for treasurer, f. p
Boynton and II. G. Hotaling, the former win
ming by vote OF 81 to 43
The following executive committee was
elected for the permanent organization OF the
party: First ward-Captain Wakelee William
pennell, II. G. Goodman, Isaac Springer, H.
Dolittle. Second ward-J. Mcdonald, II. J.Vail,
j. G. Rossiter, Ed Lockett J. IL. Walbridge
Third ward-George Downing ]. A. Buchanan,
n N EaraV. J. WileV j Hamilton. Fourth
ward--W. B. Rowland, J. f. Church, N A. Dali
rymple R. H. Knight, +. S. Wallace.
powNPouR.
much needed rain has been coming down
at a merry rate here today commencing early
this morning. On tue mountains south of
here there has been heavy fall OF snow,
coming over half way down the range, which
is good indication that the rain Will keep up
for several days at least, as Is almost always
the case when there is heavy fall of snow on
the mountains.
The moisture comes at an opportune time,
and it is hoped it will keep up till the ground
is thoroughly soaked for the benefit of the
growing grain
Prominent CANADIAN DIES
The death of Thomas Brown, aged 45Hyears,
occurred in this city this afternoon, from hem
orrhage of the lungs. Deceased, who came
here recently from Canada on account OF his
health, was one of the leading men of the
Northwest Territory, being at the time OF his
death minister OF public works for that sec.
ton. BESIDES tn1S ne was connected WIN sew
eral OF the large financial institutions Of the
territory. His death was very sudden, expir-
ing in few minutes after the hemorrhage.
His remains are lying in lippencott Co. 4
vault, awaiting instructions from relatives
WHIST PARTY.
The Carlton guests we're very pleasantly en-.
tertained last evening by a progressive whist
party given by Mrs. I. P. Lukens. The first
ladies prize was won by Miss Phelps of Wor,
chester, Mass, and the first gentleman's by
Mr. Marsten.
The boobies were carried off by.Miss Smith
and Mr.. Stone.
This evening fagot party was given at the
hotel in honor of Mr.. Warden's birthday.
NOTES.
Growers Comedy company will present thf
Private Secretary in the music hall of Hotel
Green on Monday evening next The company
recently gave this amusing comedy at the Ray.
mond with much success
MT. Charles Davis left this morning for San
Francisco TO inspect the midwinter fair. After
short stop in the Bay city he will take
steamer for the Hawaiian islaads, where he
expects to spend some time.
The Black Hussar viii be presented by the
Calhoun opera company on Thursday evening
next. The company is excep eptionally strong
this season, and will be able to render this
charming creation OF Miuoeckers in an excel.
lent manner.
The Epworth league held an open meeting in
the NJ e. Tabernacle this evening, which was
largely attended. Rev. CLARK Crawford spoke
upon The Foundation, bringing out many val
liable thoughts.