The herald., 1895-12-11
Pasadena News

were rushing the matter so as to do as
! much as possible before the stone pile is
ready for their attention, when they will
! probably become suddenly scarce in this
communities where this diversion has been
prepared for them. Besides The burglary
of X. J.. Mason's house, reported yester.
| day, and that at Prof. Holders mentioned
in this issue, last evening there was an
other at the residence of II. l. Stuart, on
the corner of Terrace drive and Howard
street. In spite of the fact that Mrs. Stu.
art was in the house at the time, the thief
succeeded in getting possession of consid-
cradle plumber, having entered by the back
door and retreating the same way. de
made a good haul, getting about 500
worth. His spoils comprised two gold
| watches, a pair of bracelets, two necklaces
and several pins, etc, which were valued luz .,
highly by Mrs. Stuart on account or hav-
ing been collected while on trip to Eu-
rope.
The entrance to the house was effected
SO quietly that not the least disturbance
was made, but a man was seen leaving the
premises, and it is supposed that he did
the job.
A COMPANY DRILL.
Company B held competitive drill last
evening for non-commissiened officers and
priyates, which attracted to the armory a
large humber of the friends of the mem.
bers, for whose reception the armory had
been nicely decorated with palms and
flowers and the arms and accoutrements OF
war given an extra polish. At the entrance
were the national colors and the small
cannon belonging to the company.
THE drill was conducted under command
CT Captain Bangham, that for the nom
commissioned officers bringing upon the
floor Sergeants Garlick, Lppincott, and
Corporals Brown, Thayer and Brooks.
After sharp and close competition the
victory went TO Sergeant Garlick.
The drill for privates was close between
Barnwolt, Keen and Thrall, the first
named at last getting the gold medal and
Keen being awarded the second. There
were about dozen contestants in this
drill.
The judges were Col. William G. Schrei-
Der, Maj. Halpin, and Capl. Alfonso of
Los Angeles.
Lieut.-Col. Hansen of the governors
staff was also present.
Fischbeck's orchestra furnished music.
and after the drlli Sergt. Garlick and Cor
poral Brown gave fancy sword drill.
A large number of spectators were pres
ent, and the evening concluded with dane.
ing.
SUDDEN DEATH.
Samuel Haney, who lived on North Los
Robes avenue, was out hunting east o.
uOWA yoSttIudy dtttTuOOLs Wuoh A0 WoH
seen to suddenly drop as if shot, and was
found to be dead. Ae had been troubled
with heart disease for some years. man
in a neighboring field saw him fall to the
ground soon after he had made a shot and
going to him founnd him lying upon his
face with life entirely extinct.
Coroner Campbell held an inquest on
the remains at 2 o'clock this afternoon at
the undertaking parlors of Lippincott &
Co. There were only two Witnesses ex-
amined, the son of diseased and DR..
Searingen, who had been attending him
for some time. The evidence was in
accord with the with the above facts. The
verdict was that the deceased came to his
death from valvular disease of the heart.
Mr.. Haney was sixty years of age.
He leaves two sons, both residing in
Southern California. one here in Hasadena.
\ PLEASANT PARTY.
Yesterday being the birthday anniver-
sary of Captain G. M. Simpson, Mrs
Simpson planned a pleasant surprise fol
him, and when he was asked 20 come
home little earlier than he had expected
to, being engaged at his office in the even
ing, he was most agreeably surprised by
being greeted by a number of friends gath
cred 10 spend the evening at his home.
The evening was spent with progressive
euchre and music. A dainty collation. pre-
pared by Mrs. Simpson was served and
the event was one of great enjoyment.
Among the guests were: sr. and Mrs
ii. A. Perkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Drake. Mr..
and Mrs. Van Kirke, Mr.. and Mrs. Doc
little, Mrs. Grigg. Misses McDevitt and
Hubbard. Merrill Grigg and Judge r. II
knight.
HUMANE SOCIETY.
The Humane society met yesterday after
noon at the office of Benjamin W. Hahn.
ESQ.,, and listened to the reports of its Off.
GERS, which show Sood work accomplished
in a quiet and unassuming way during the
past year. This is a society that is worthy
of all encouragement.
Officers were elected for the ensuing veal
as follows: It. F Rowland, M. d.. presi
dent; William Sta Iton, vice-president
DR.. j. r. Townsend, secretary; G. Roscoe
Thomas, treasurer: Mrs. William Stanton
Miss May Morrison and j. S. Torrance
board of directors. This board will NEE
soon for consultation and will then appoint
an attorney and veterinary surgeon.
BREVITIES.
The Pasadena Wheelwomens club hai
recently been organized here, its objec