The herald., 1897-09-22
PASADENA

PASADENA, Sept. N.-Regular Cores
pondence.) Mrs. Mary Estrada, the young
Mexican woman who was accused OF steal
ing dress from her washwoman friend,
Miss Lopez, appeared before Justice Mer-
riam this morning. On the advice of her
attorney she changed her plea from not
guilty 10 guilty. The woman is Ill with
consumption, and as she has no money TO
pay a fine, her case presented difhcult
front. Justice Merriam set o'clock this
afternoon for the pronouncing of her SEN
tence At o'clock she was sentenced to
pay a fine of SIS, with the understanding
that IL arrested again the fine will be col
iected. In the meantime the penalty will
not be enforced.
Pablo Corralles. brother of the woman
was arrested today and locked up for In
sanity. He was taken to the county jail
for examination. He is about 20 years of
age, we'll built and strong, but his relatives
say he Is at times morose and at others Vio-
lent A strain of insanity seems to run
through the family, as Mrs. Estrada is not
thought to be perfectly sane.
James Stewart, arrested last night by
Officer Gotman. was fined IS this morning
by the recorder Ior drunkenness.
Joseph r. Brown and Attorney Bacon
of Los Angeles, Browns lawyer, were be-
fore Justice Merriam al o'clock this after
noon. Brown pleaded not guilty to the
charge of disturbing the peace. The case
was set for trial a 10 o'clock A. m. October
Sth.
Fred Haskins, in Judge Rossiter's court,
and G. Wharton James, In Justice Merri-
ans court, will be tried by juries tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock, the former for dis
turbing the peace and the latter for bat
terry
w. c. Stevens, an escape from the coun-
ty hospital. was arrested by Constable
Wallis on Union street today and returned
to Los Angeles. Stevens will probably be
examined for luracy.
BREvITIES
A large number of orchardists, by invi-
tation. assembled at the home of Horticul-
tural Inspector Rust on South Moline ave-
nue. this morning, to witness the expert
ment with hot spray scale wash. The test
seemed to show that the process is an i'm
provement over all others. The apparatus
is a steam boiler with an injector attach
ment, and may be made to throw water
through two to four or more nozzles. The
boiler, tanks, hose, ETC., are placed on
wagon.
The presbytery meeting to be held Tues
day and Wednesday of next week will be
composed of ministers representing the
following churches: San Diego, Orange,
Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino.
The moderator, Rev. W. r. Henderson.
d. D., of Cotton, will deliver the opening
address Tuesday evening. A young peo-
ple's meeting will be held Tuesday morn
Ing at 10 O'Clock. Wednesday morning and
afternoon will be devoted to business.
Tuesday evening supper will be served by
the ladies, who will also serve luncheon
Wednesday.
At meeting yesterday afternoon In
Simpson & Willett's office of the Oratorio
society the membership committee,
Messrs. B. o. Kendall and Theodore Cole
man, reported a. total membership of 100.
8. D. Carey, H. Fl. Klamroth and DR..
Bridge. the music committee, were author
lied to make arrangements for three con-
certs to be given this season under the
direction of Charley Hamilton, Theodore
Coleman and Lyman King were appointed
an advertising committee. Bills were aud
tied and ordered paid.
Miss Cora Trull entertained last evening
at ler home on Concord Court in honor of
Mrs. Marcy, who leaves on Wednesday
for the east. The rooms were prettily
decorated with flowers and pepper boughs
and the evening was spent with music and
games. In a peanut hunt Mrs. Brett won
first prize, Miss Shopbach, BOBBY prize, Mr..
H. E. Earl gentlemans first prize, Mr..
Barnett, BOBBY prize. Refreshments of
ice cream and lemonade were served The
guests were Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Brett, Miss
Shopbach, Mrs. Marcy Mrs. Trull, Pro-
fessor Gilmore, II. e. Earl, Messrs. Hall
and Barnett.
The degree Of honor of the A. U. o. W.
initiated four candidates. last night and
elected three others to membership. Ice
cream and cake were served and the even
ing was devoted to social amusements.
Mrs. Garfield gave reading and Mrs.
Green a recitation during the evening.
Captain and Mrs. A. c. Drake entertained
friends at whist last evening. Prizes were
won by Guy Hammel and Miss Miles and
dainty refreshments were served The
guests included Misses Patten. Spitzer.
Miles, Davies, Messrs. Jesse Wore. Fred
Wore, Mercer. Hammel, Wood and Mrs.
Vore
The cornerstone Of the new NJ. f.
church on the corner of Lincoln and Or
ange Grove avenues was laid this after
noon at o'clock with impressive ceremon-
les. Rev. Clark Crawford and Presiding
Elder j. r. Green had charge of the
services. Elder Green opened with prayer
and added some remarks upon the i'm
portance Of the occasion. Rev. Clark Craw
ford spoke feelingly of the satisfaction
which the event gave him. Mrs. w. B.
Clapp and Charles Smith led the singing,
which was Joined in by the large congrega-
ton in carriages and on foot.
PERSONAL
j. H. Holmes and family arrived from
Harbor Point, Mich. this morning, after an
dDSeHce VI ali suuiiiiSi' 4ndHdBer III OllncS
looks forward TO a very prosperous season
for the Green hotel.
Rev. George Taylor Is about again, after
n serious Illness
Miss Maud Benedict has recovered from
her illness sufficiently to get down town
again.
Seth Glidden and family have returned
from the island.
Miss +. f. sterrett arrived home from
New York today.
Miss LYDIA Conger returned yesterday
from Long Beach.
Columbus Ward is enjoying vacation
at Long Beach.