The herald., 1897-02-03
NENSN01ESFBOM PlSl0EIl
City Attorneys Advice Seems
Rather Expensive
PAVING c0MPANY's CLAIM
Is Largely decreased BY Costs anl After.
ney's Fees
A Would-Be Burglar Fired at-Co67t
Corporations Elect Of1csrA
News Brevities

PASADENA, Feb. 2.-As q matter o3
course there is much discussion concern
ing the $4,000 and interest. together with
attorneys fees In two courts. that the
city will now be obliged to pay as ~.
suit of the supreme court decision in tbs
case of the Pacific Paving company
against the city of Pasadena. The total
amount will not be far from $4,000 when
all costs are counted. There is consid-
erable difference of opinion expressed In
the matter of the city attorneys advice
in the matter, which resulted In the
city being involved in considerable lit
igation and the case being decided
against the city in both courts.
COURT NOTES
A burglar tried to enter Mr.. G. Towles'
house on Earlham street Saturday nighe
through a rear window. He was fright
ened by hearing sounds in the house.
Mr.. Towles son-in-1aw fired shot at
him without effect SO far as known.
Judge Rossiter today sentenced ne
three Mexican clothes stealers who have
been in Jail since last Friday. The names
of the men are Manuel Martinez, Ygna-
clio Garcia and Thomas Marin. Each
was given a sentence of 500 or 100 days
for taking clothes from Heiss Brothers,
and Martinez received an additional
sentence of fifty days for taking hat OF
Twombley the halter. The men stole the
clothes last week and intended to sell
them. Martinez pleaded guilty and the
other two not guilty. Recorder Rossiter
thought them all guilty. however.
BREvITIES
AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the San Gabriel Valley bank.
held yesterday the old board OF directors
was unanimously reelected, as follows:
f. C. Bolt, S. Washburn, w. H. Allen,
jr., j. w. Hugus, w. s. Wright. G. s.
Cristy and Webster Wotkyns. The same
officers were also chosen: F. @. Bolt,
president; s. Washburn, vice president:
George B. Post, cashier and secretary.
The report showed that Z per cent in div
idends has been paid the past year ana
$1,000 added to the surplus and profits.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the
board of trade directors yesterday at
ternoon at the board rooms on West Col
orado street there were present Presi-
dent C. Stewart and Messrs. Hin, Rich
ardson and Stearns. In response to a
letter which was read from the Associ-
ated News Bureau of New York, re-
questing the use of photographs Of the
Tournament of Roses, six views were
ordered sent. A letter was received from
the committee on the Los Angeles Fies-
ia requesting and inviting the city to
take part In the parade by the entry OF
floats, etc. President Stewart will ap-
of the proposition. Other business Of q
routine character was transacted and
progress on the forthcoming souvenir
book was reported.
The members of the Friends church
met this afternoon at the home Of Rev.
Tebbetts to celebrate the Goth birthday
of Grandma" Martha Dorian. The
guests brought their dinners with them
and spent the afternoon very pleasantly.
The guests of the Casa Grande were
entertained last evening with charades.
The two parties Of the performers were
under the leadership. of Messrs. Beck
and Williams.
A social hop was enjoyed in the BALI
room by the guests OF the Green last
evening. A few gentlemen frineds who
were not guests were invited.
The rainfall for the last storm Is re-
ported by Thomas Nelmes as being 2.1A
inches; for the season, 1928 inches.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
I. j. Reynolds of South Marengo avenue
will be held next Sunday afternoon at
2:3O from the M. e. church. This Is In
order that Mrs and Miss Hubbard, the
mother and sister of the deceased, may
arrive here in time from Richmond Ind.
kilograms have been received from
them announcing that they left for
this city this morning.
G. r. Prentins OF South Broadway.
who owns dairy, met with dangerous
accident yesterday. While leading q
COW he was crowded against fence and
severely bruised about the arms and
shoulders. He was attended by ply
sician and his injuries are not likely to
prove serious.
The members of the Primrose club are
making preparations for the dance which
will take place in Auditorium hall on
Thursday night They hope to make 1t
the Successe of the season.
The Whist club will meet at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Lyman Craig Friday
evening for reorganization. The meet
ing was postponed from last night.
Mrs. c. H. Jordan of North Marengo
avenue entertained last evening with
a thimble party in honor Of Miss Clara
West of Portland, Or. Among the
guests were Mrs. w. d. s. Ross of Rich
land Center. Wis, and Mrs. Marie Boyd
of Sioux Falls, s. d.
Personal.
No hope is entertained for the recov-
cry of the poet and singer, Prof. James
q. Clark. who has been i'll more than z
week at his home at Linda Vista, north
of the city. His condition was reported
to be worse today than ever by Prot.
Yocum.
Mrs VIM. Mckinley. whose huSbano
is a cousin of the president-elect, - Q
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. NILS on
South Madison avenue, Boise CITY,
Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Brown and daugn-
ter are expected home next week from
visit to Ell Monte.
Quimby & Beers have received q con.
tract for painting the Green ana win
start in at once on the job.
G. E. Senter arrived this morning. from
Randsburg.
Postmaster Wotkyns is confined TO nas
home by illness.
A. NJ Starr has removed to Los AnSe-
les where he is in business.
Colin Stewart left today ror baKers-
field to look after his ranch.
Miss Emma Judd of the Postal tele.
graph office Is enjoying VACATION a
Riverside. ~,
Mrs. G. II. CoffinI who has been III
with the grip is recovering.
Florim L. Jones, jr., who acci0entahy
shot himself, is out again.
Mr.. Ware of Wareville left yesterday
for Chicago.
j. II. Adams left today on q business
~ Mrs Parker Scott Of Garfield