The herald., 1896-03-14
WALKER HAS WALKED AWAY
Leaving a Young Bride and Numerous
Creditors
A Harmless Case Of "Didn't Know 1t Was
Loaded'-Ex-Union Priso ners Of
War-Brevities

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gaping public, half-soling pair of shoes
in twenty minutes, has disappeared, and it
is said has taken with him sundry amounts
of cash obtained on various pretexts. He
came here about month ago, and soon
managed to get into the good graces OF
several people to a sufficient extent to en-
able him to borrow money with which he
attempted to cut quite swath for man
of his occupation. But the sad feature OF
The affair is the fact that about two weeks
ago he succeeded in gaining the affections
of young woman. Miss Irish by name,
whom he married and who now is left in
the lurch he having run through with
about $3.50 of her hard-earned money. On
Wednesday his employer advanced $40 to
help pay the rent of the house which he
stated he had last rented, and he got $40
more from his bride that evening. since
which time he has not been seen. Besides
small sums procured from others he
secured a watch ION tick'' before he de-
calnped. His wife is now looking for en-
ployment. There is no clue to his where
abouts.
BROWNIE CLUB MEETING
The Brownie club met at the home of A.
G. Chamberlain, last evening, on Los Ro-
bles avenue, and beside the members of
the club, Prof. O. Schlief, Miss Longley
and Miss Phillips were present as guests.
Some we'll rendered vocal solos were given
by Miss Longley, and Prof. Schlief favored
those present with instrumental music.
Bryant being the author under considera-
ton for the evening, Miss York gave rec
itation from his WORKS, and Miss Chamber
lain read paper treating with The in
SEPARATIONS of Bryant compared with those
OF Longfellow." Miss Bangham told of
the poets ancestors and childhood. Miss
Stone gave a history of his travels and Mr..
Burnham compared Bryaut's style with
that of other authors. Dainty refresh
ments were served and games and literary
tests were enjoyed. The next gathering OF
the club will consider the French revolution.
BREvITIES
The Salvation army holds no more meet
ings on the street corners and the soldiers
parade in silence since the passing of the
ordinance for the protection of street trav-
clers. Capt. Finay threatens to contest
tho ordinance should he receive nstruc-
tions to do 50 from headquarters, which is
thought likely. The captain says, too,
that he has always thought the corner of
Fair Oaks and Colorado street an unfit
place for these meetings and will there
fore discontinue them.
Mr.. Alexander. a boarder in the house
of Mr.. Lee on Galena avenue, had mar
row escape from being killed by the acci-
dental discharge of a revolver in the hands
of Wilson Lee last night Young Lee
''thought il wasn't loaded and was hand
ling the weapon in another room, when
there was an explosion, and the bullet
struck within an inch or 80 of Mr.. AleXan-
der's head, having passed through the par
tition and lodged in the wall.
Six old soldiers were elected to member
oh ut fr,aa nj tksA. .,1y,i,
ers of war last evening i'll G. A. II. hall.
Business was transacted and the applicants
entertained Secretary Hartzall was in
structed by the president A. X. Nash, to
Soldiers home at Santa Monica, in view of
holding the next meeting of the association
there, in accordance with expressed
wish of soldiers at the home.
Aparty OF young people were entertained
at the home of Mrs. Nellie Vore on the
corner of Wilson avenue and East Colorado
street last evening. in hono- of her sons
Jessie r. and Fred H. Vore. Among those
who enjoyed the games and delicious sup
per were: Misses Laura Asher, Ella Asher,
Maud Allen, Grace Allen, Mildred Nuss,
Lille Hollingsworth, Messrs George Rob-
nson, Guy jackson, John Westring and
Tylor Holcome.
A party of lady friends were entertained
at the home of Mrs. Sherman Mitchell, on
Raymond avenue, yesterday afternoon.
Twenty questions relating to we'll known
books and authors were considered, and a
game called The Human Body in Twenty
Parts was played. The game consisted in
conundrums, and prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Osgood and Mrs. W. M. Jonos in the
literary contest and to Mrs. H. r. Lacy in
Mrs. Webb and by Mrs. Jones. Refresh
ments were served. Those present were ::
Mesdames Barker, Zanes, Braddock, Os.
good. Slade, Dillingham;, Lacey, Webb,
Haskell. Bunnell, Hurlbut, Goodwin, Hines
and Kewen.
The Santa Fe company has voluntarily
given Mrs. John McEwen, who was injured
by being thrown from a buggy at the Mo-
line avenue crossing some time ago, $50 in
satisfaction of any damages which she re-
CARDS the company as owing her. The lady
has accepted the amount and thinks the
railroad treated her squarely.
Friends of Mrs. A. W. Hall have pur-
chased for her a lot with the $500 which
the insurance company has paid on the
house burned some time since. Mrs. Hall
is left pennless by her husbands deser-
tion or death and has four children to care
for. If there are any carpenters willing to
devote few days toward the erection of a
house on the lot they are requested to
notify j.. B. Palmer.
telegram received yesterday morning
from San Francisco announces the death
there of Miss Leila f. Arnold, whose
mother and brother live here. Miss Arnold
was librarian of branch No. 2 of San Fran
cisco's public library. and was seemingly
we'll up to her last letter, so that her friends
are greatly shocked. The funeral will take
place from the residence, 2S2 North Los
Robles, Saturday, at o'clock.
Mrs. P. q. Tabor and Mrs. DR.. Cosby are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Tabor, on Garfield
avenue. Mrs. Tabor has been visiting
Europe and Mrs. Cosby comes from New
York.
Mrs. P. c. Baker leaves tomorrow for
San Francisco, where she goes for a two.
weeks visit with her son Roy, who ia at
school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. X. Pangborn, editor of
the evening Journal, Jersey City, are regis.
tered at the Hotel Green.
Mrs. A. j. Hubbard went to Santa Bar.
bara this morning to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Giddings.
H. F. Norcross of Hotel del Coronado
was among today's visitors at the Star
Office.
Mr.. Kernaghan and family expect to
leave for Palm Springs tomorrow on a
camping trip.
Mrs William Stanton took party of
friends around the kite-shaped track to-
day.
The conditian of c. S. Martin is some-
what improved and hopes of his recovery
are entertained.
Mrs. Furney left today with the remains
of her husband for Paxico, Kan.
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