The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-06-24

in the city today, declares that he saw
the murderer, James Durham, at his
ranch in the Eagle Rock valley last Sun
day Mr.. Stevenson, as did Frank Pin
ney. a few days ago, recognized the man
after he had gone as the John Durham
who lived in Pasadena some four years
ago. Durham asked q number of ex-
cited questions as to the railroads and
the lay of the land In the vicinity Of
Santa Monica, and was afoot. He ask
ed as to the whereabouts Of West Glen
dale, and, upon leaving Mr.. Stevenson.
is a reputable citizen, and believes that
he has seen the much-sought-for multi
murderer of San Jose.
Mrs. w. w. Polk and daughter, Daisy,
were driving near the corner OF Euclid
avenue and Colorado street yesterday
afternoon. when Mrs. Polk, who was
driving, saw a child with a baby and
carriage on the crossing. and slowed UP
to avoid collision. A vehicle in the
rear. coming at rapid rate of speed,
struck Mrs. Folks buggy and the wheels
Of the two buggys becoming entangled
Mrs. Folks buggy was overturned. The
two ladies were held under the top. but
Mrs. Polk chung to the reins and the
horse was stopped before further
damage was done. Miss Polk escaped
uninJured, but her mother received a
severe bruise over her eye.
Constable Slater arrested q small boy
named Charles Emery today for steal
Ing lock-box keys from the new post
office on Mills alley and Colorado street
His case will be tried in the justice
court, when he will be given a chance
to explain how he obtained the bunch
of keys.
A party Of dozen young people went
into Los Angeles Saturday evening to
take part in the Mckinley ratification.
D0inU In Hna psc fo 11Uhn Tho ~
composed of Misses Thrall, Shaffer, Sue
Shaffer, Salter and Graham. and Messrs
Hill, Frost, Stevens, Gaylord, Martin
and Munger. They were chaperoned
by Mr. and Mrs. Speares.
Harry Young of this city is making
inquiries as to the whereabouts of his
two sisters, Lillian and Minnie, and his
brother, Edwin B. The mother died
about seven years ago and the children
were sent to some orphan asylum since
which time Harry Young has lost sight
of them.
Throop Polytechnic has issued a very
neat little folder with some description
of the institution and it's work, embel-
lished with cuts of the building. which
business men are asked to send out in
their letters and so help advertise the
school. They may be obtained of MIR.
Heap. the secretary
Yesterday Mr.. Toltchen had Officer
CitbtCi 81 dlteI Ills SOL bennle IOlICnen,
who was sent to Whittier q few days
ago, the lad having shown signs Of re-
pentance. He will be given a chance
to mend his ways
The funeral of Miss Rosa Harrison of
Pasadena avenue, who died at Redondo
Saturday, was held from the family res
idence this afternoon at o'clock.
Mrs. r. B. Kellogg Of Grand avenue
is making preparations for another lawn
party at her home. which will be for the
benefit of All Saints church..
Mrs. Madison of Chicago is seriously
i'll at her home on Grand avenue, and
little hope for her recovery is held.
Miss Ping entertained friends at the
Wooster block this evening.
Tom Nelmes left with a friend on a
trip to San Diego awheel this morning.
A. L. Twomby went to Long Beach to-
day for a few days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Godber have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
e. Porter Ashley left today for San
Francisco as witness in the suit of his
sister against E. ]. Baldwin.
Mrs. l.. e. Worrell and Miss Strombeck
left today for the east.