The herald., 1896-06-04

South Moline suffered with a severe
runaway accident yesterday afternoon
while returning from Los Angeles.
When coming down the hill on Pasa-
dena avenue near the First Ward store
their horse took fright at some tent
poles in the surrey, which struck his
legs. The animal started to run, and
in crossing the electric track tipped the
surrey over upon Its side. Mrs. Birkel
was dragged about twenty-five feet and
Mr.. Birkel was badly bruised about the
eye. Neither the carriage nor horse
were greatly damaged. though Mr.. and
Mrs. Birkel found 1t necessary to take
the cars home.
BICYCLE RACES
The following program will be carried
out at the bicycle races at the Crown
City track next Saturday afternoon:
One mile novice-Fred Wore, Fred
Rowan. w. A. Clark, q. w. Fassell. Kid
Kiser, Orlando Weight, Woodville.
Two thirds of a mile, e,handicap-Myron
Hill, Geo. Frost, Frank Coty, E. D. G..
Campbell, w. A. Clark, f. e. Burnham,
Rowan, Wilson, Hadley, Kiser, Fassell,
Cooley, Woodville.
Quarter mile dash-Coty, Frost, Hill.
Two-thirds Of a mile, tandem-Ray
James, Jesse Wore, w. S. Wilson, w. A.
Clark
Mile open, tandem-Hill, Frost, Coty,
Wilson, Campbell, kiSer.
Two mile handicap-Hill, Frost, Vore.
Cannon, Woodville. Campbell, Clark,
Burnham, Rowan, Wilson, Hadley, Hi
ser, Fassell, Cooley.
BREvITIES
An unsuccessful attempt was made
last night to burglarize the house of
Captain Drake on Pasadena avenue.
Mrs Drake got up suddenly in the night.
having retired early, and heard parties
on the front porch, evidently trying to
break In. Mr., Wood, neighbor, also
heard the noise, and it is thought that
the wouldbe burglars thought the fam
lily had gone to church..
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term at the regular meeting
of the Knights of Pythias last night:
w. N. Townsend, G. c.; j. G. Rossiter,
v. c.; e. Hart, M. Of W.; J. w. Allin,
X. of r. and S.. F. W. Healey M. of r. !;
f. e. Twombly, M. of E.; George Hollo-
way, M. at A.. D. Hunter, I. c.; J. Lam
caster, o. g.; Charles Hamlin, pianist;
l.. l.. Test, trustee.
Marshal Lacey arrested a Chinafnan,
Wo Lung, yesterday afternoon, who was
booked for indecent exposure. At his
examination he pleaded not guilty and
demanded a jury trial, which took place
this afternoon before Recorder Rossiter
and jury Judge Rose represented the
defendant and the only witnesses were
the defendant and Marshal Lacey. The
jury disagreed, standing ten for convic-
tion and two for acquittal
The Rebekah lodge gave an entertain
ment last evening at Odd Fellows hall.
An enjoyable literary and musical pro-
gram was followed by the serving of re-
freshments. Then dancing was enjoyed
and an hour spent in social intercourse.
1t was decided at meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Tuesday Even
Ing club last evening to give a banquet
Monday, June 18th, at which there will
be present members of the club and their
friends. The clubs season will then
close for the summer
Mr.. S. +. Johnson is in receipt of the
news from Cleveland, Ohio, of the death
there of DR.. Scott, who was missionary
to China and stayed in Pasadena last
winter, residing on Burton court. At
the time Of his death he was delegate
to the Methodist general conference.
Mr.. A. G. Croner. whose house was
burned in North Pasadena Thursday,
received his insurance policies today,
one for $500 from the New York Under
writer's company and another of $700
from the American Central.
The death of Robert Flemming, who
came here for his health about month
ago, occurred yesterday at the home of
sumption, and deceased was about q
years of age.
There Will be a reunion of West Branch
and Springdale, Iowa, at the home of
]. r. Townsend Thursday afternoon