The herald., 1896-06-26
NENSNOTESFROMPAS PASADENA
Congressman McLachlan Given
Welcome Home
lNFANTILE REPUBLICANS
Express Their Satisfaction With What
Has Been Done
Doings In the Social Worid-An Unsucces sfuI
Attempt at Suicide-Dunham Remains
Uncaught-Brevltles

PASADENA, June 25-The large mu-
sic room of the Green hotel was crowded
last evening when Congressman James
McLachlan of this district was given a
reception in honor of his return from
Washington. Besides Pasadena people
of all parties and political beliefs there
were visitors from Los Angeles. most of
them members Of the Young Mems Re-
publican league. At the head Of the
hall the American flag was displayed
and music was furnished by an orches-
ira from the Pasadena band.
The company was called to order by
Captain Simpson of the committee on
arrangements. 1t was gratifying, he
said, to welcome Mr.. McLachlan home
with the knowledge that he had honora-
bly, discharged his trust. had kept all his
pledges and was worthy the confidence
Of the people.
Captain Simpson called upon Mr.. w.
f. Arthur for the formal address of well
come. Mr.. Arthur said that the gath
ering was in a neighborly spirit, its OBJ
ject to do honor to faithful servant on
a non-partisan basis. Ever since Mr..
McLachlan's arrival here the Pasadena
people have delighted to honor him. He
was first elected to the office of assist
ant district attorney. then to the district
attorneyship and finally to congress to
represent the greatest district Of the
state: Though he had been once beaten
by an unholy alliance Of Populists, DEM
ocrats and Prohibitionists the people
had not lost confidence in him. but had
III 60 a district that has
more seaboard than any Atlantic state.
His course in congress had been straight
forward and honorable and we extend
to him the greeting of friends.
At the conclusion of the long applause
which followed Mr.. Arthur's address Mr..
McLachlan replied. He had first come
to Pasadena eight years ago, thinking
that he had made a fortune from a real
estate investment, which he negotiated
while In the east. He had come upon his
wedding trip and had return tickets
purchased The real estate investment
proved an utter failure and Mr.. Nc
Lachlan was persuaded by Judge j. G.
Rossiter to remain in Pasadena. He sold
his railroad tickets for $40, and with this
he and his wife set up housekeeping. he
had felt very insignificant when In the
presence of the great men of congress.
in his power to it's Improvement. He
had done his best to carry out his
pledges, and judging by the heartiness
of his reception he thought he must have
attained measure of success.
Governor Markham upon being called
on for a few remarks by the chairman
was greeted with applause. He was
glad to join in with a word of congratula-
ton and greeting to Mr.. McLachlan.
Having had some experience himself in
congress he could appreciate the difficult
ties that confronted the new member
He had learned while in Washington re-
Gently that the member from the Sixth
district stood high among his fellows.
If the people want increased efficiency
in their representation they should re-
elect Mr.. McLachlan this fall. 1t takes
about two terms for congressman to
become fitted for his duties, and the best
thing that could be done would be to
elect the present representative by a
large majority, so that his contemporar-
les would feel that he was worthy of re-
spect. -
The closing speech was made Mr.. w. c.
Patterson, president of the Los Angeles
chamber Of commerce. Having visited
Washington in the interests of the San
Pedro appropriation, he had learned that
Mr.. sMcLachlin bore a reputation there
above criticism. He had been misjudged
and misunderstood concerning the har-
Dor question. He was glad to testify
to Mr.. McLachlan's loyalty to his
pledges.
The company then broke up for short
session of social intercourse and the en-
joyment of refreshments in the form of
lemonade and fruit punch, which were
served in the hall.
A SURPRISE PARTY.
Miss Alberta Newly and Miss Callie
Silver, who leave shortly for the east
Y,1na mr. nj of al toly
by surprise by number of their friends
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Newly, on North Marengo avenue, last
evening. Nine tables were prepared for
the playing of cinch. The ladies' first
prize, "a dainty vase, was won by Miss
Newly. The gentlemen's first prize, a
silver, pocket knife, was won by B. o.
Kendall. The Misses Ayers. and Craig
won the consolation prizes, two neatly
bound volumes. Music was discoursed
by the Mandolin and Guitar club, and
dancing was enjoyed after the game,
supplemented with the serving of re-
freshments. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Newly Mr.. and Mrs
W. j. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Glass
cock, DIR. and Mrs. N. A. Dalrymple, Mr.
and Mrs. H. w. Hines, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
!. Stuart, Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Harris, Mr.
and Mrs. B. o. Kendall, Mr.. and Mrs
Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Craig, Mrs.
Ward, the Misses Ayers, Mccormick,
Cook, Stout, Silver and Newly, and the
Messrs. Holt, Simpson, Pyle, Woman,
Ward, Craig, DR.. Ayers and Prof. Will
Jams.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
A: II. Macomber, a painter who resides
on Illinois street ATTEMPTED to commit
suicide yesterday by taking large dose
OF morphine. He swallowed the drug be-
Tore his wife could stay his hand DR..
Bickford was Immediately summoned,
ana WIN the use of emetics, the paint
<er's life was saved. He is a drinking
man and had some trouble weighing up
on his mind. which, combined with his
besotted condition. led him to the deed.
He at nrst tried q revolver, but finding
u uuloadsd took the morphine which he