The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-07-31
NEWS NOTES FROM PASADENA
The Free Silver Men Organize a
Club
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED
Voters Invited to Unite for the Common
Good
A Bey Badly Hurt In . Runawsy-Two We'd
dlngs. Reported-Seclal and Per.
sonal Notes

PASADENA. July so.-The free silver
men met in the recorders court room
last evening for the purpose Of organic
ing Bryan club. Temporary Chairman
c. ]. Willett called the body to order.
and secretary Walter Simons read the
report of the committee on preamble and
bylaws, which. after some amend
ments. were adopted. The clubs plat
form is as follows:
Believing that there comes to all ma
lions signal crises in which men must
choose between things which lead to g.
surer, larger and a healthier national
life, and those things which lead to de-
cay and national death and believing
that such Q crisis is now upon us, and
the opportunity is now afforded to every
citizen to decide by his best effort and
vote whether the integrity and dignity
of our free republic shall be maintained
or free government lost; therefore,
Resolved. That, subordinating all
mere craftsmanship to the common well
fare, we fraternally call upon all our
fellow citizens to unite with us in the
great cause which now inspires the
hearts of millions Of American freemen
of opposing and preventing the en-
croachment and assaults Of private
greed and cruel corporate selfshness
upon the rights Of the people and upon
the life and prosperity Of the nation.
Resolved, That we hail the candidacy
Of William J. Bryan Of Nebraska as a
sure hope and promise of grand trt-
umph of popular government over plu-
tocracy, monopoly and privilege. Of
right over wrong, Of truth over dishon-
esty.
Resolved. That this association shall
be known as the Pasadena Bryan club.
and that we cordially invite all citizens
Of Pasadena, without regard to former
political affiliations. to unite with us IN
this common effort for the common good.
Officers of the permanent organization
were elected as follows: c. j. Willett.
president; c. F. Harris. first-vice pres
ident; Peter Steil. second vice-presi-
dent; F. c. Wheeler, third vice-presi-
dent; Walter Simons. permanent secre-
tary; c. H. Prinz. assistant secretary;
Joseph Simons. treasurer.
In addition to the president, three
Independents and the treasurer, who
are members ex-officio. the following
were made members Of the executive
committee: ]. B. Young. H. H. Hitler.
Fred Baker, D. ]. Mcpherson and F..
c. Hammond. Speeches were made by
Messrs. F. c. Harris, Joseph simons,
meeting Of the executive committee on
Friday night, and on next Tuesday the
club meets again at the same place. The
number of signatures to the membership
list Is 1877.
A BAD RUNAWAY.
A runaway which occurred this morn
ing on Illinois street very nearly caused
- ar
old son of e. H. Smith, the contractor.
Marshal w. s. Lacey was standing on
the corner Of Moline and Illinois streets
waiting for the car when he saw the
horse attached to road cart approach
Ing at rapid gait. In the cart was the
boy. who had evidently been kicked in
the head by the animal, as his skull was
fractured and his body was covered with
blood. Mr.. Lacey waved his arms in
front Of the horse, causing him to slow
UP somewhat. Mr.. Lacey then grasped
the reins and chung to them. He was
wounded in the knee, and received q
sprained wrist. The boy was taken to
DR.. GrinnelIs In a passing rig and his
head sewed up. The chances favor his
recovery unless Inflammation sets in.
Mr.. Smith has always regarded the
horse a. reliable. and the runaway was
probably caused by the rein becoming
fastened In the whiffletree.
wILLIAMs-CAsE WEDDING.
Mr.. A. B. Case Of the firm of Dearth &
Case, was married last evening at 8
o'clock to Miss Minnie e. williams,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Will
Jams of Valley and Delacey streets
About twenty-five guests were present
and the ceremony was performed by
Rev. Clark Crawford of the M. e.
church. A wedding supper followed and
tomorrow Mr.. and Mrs. Case leave for a
tv. vvAIrI
in the Sierra Madre range.
LA ROSE-CLARK.
Mr.. George Clark and Miss Celia "A.
La Rose were married at o'clock yes
terday. afternoon at \the home Of the
stepfather Of the groom, Mr.. Garfield.
Of south Hudson avenue. Rev. Clark
crawford officiated in the presence Of
friends ana relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark will reside at the same place.
BREvITIES.
The Uniform rank, K. of p, drilled to-
night preparatory to entering the prize
contest at Santa Monica in August.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Pasadena Medical association in the
vandevort block tomorrow, DR.. A. r.
Chaplin Of Altadena will read a paper
on The Doctor in the Army.
Harry Hill was tried this morning in
the recorders court for an assault and
battery upon r. d. Barnes day before
yesterday. He was fined IS for the Of
Tense and IS for a previous outbreak.
Funeral services were held this morn
ing over the remains Of the infant child
OF Mr.. ana Mrs: J. w. Wolf Of Michigan
avenue. Rev. H. e. Ward Of the Chris
tian church of1ciated at the home of the
parents.
Officer Slater brought up ]. r. veach
from the county jail this morning and
he was examined in the recorders court
upon the charge of felony preferred by
j. G. Williams. In default OF $250O bonds
he was recommitted to jail.
Mr. and Mrs. A. X. Nash returned to-
day from Alpine tavern, after stay of
a week.
Chas. Turner returned to San Fran
cisco today. =.