The herald., 1897-06-16
PASADENA

PASADENA. June 15.-(Regular Corre-
spondence) Two fires In vacant houses
last night point very strongly to the theory
Of an incendiary being at work In Pasade-
na The first alarm was turned about 1:lb
n. M, and the fire was soon located at 257
Park street and promptly extinguished by
use of the chemical engine. The house has
not been occupied since last November, at
which time John Fuchia moved out Of It.
The property belongs to Miss French Of
Los Angeles and is insured.
At LAS a. m. the second alarm was turned
in, and this time the fire was found to be
in another quarter of the city, but appear
ances indicate that 1t was started by the
same incendiary, or gang. This was also
In a vacant house. 1856 West California
street the building being owned by ex-
Governor Markham and Judge Magee.
When the department arrived the whole
rear part of the house was in flames. and
in was necessary to use both chemicals and
water to subdue them. This was soon done
and the damage will not be over $500, COW
cred by insurance.
A CUTTING AFFRAY
Two Mexicans Maricio Cano and Fran
cisco Lara, looked upon the wine when 1t
was red yesterday and soon got to quarrel
ing, and before they had finished Lara
was pretty well cut up about the head hav-
ing himself inflicted few cuts upon his
antagonist. At the city bastile they ex-
planned that they were merely playing and
exchanging q few favors in the progress
of the game. They were jailed and will
be examined tomorrow. at p. m.
A CASE IN COURT
Edward Martin was tried this afternoon
before a jury on the charge of disturbing
the peace brought by his wife, Mary, on
account of a little family jar in which a
butcher knife was flourished by Mrs. Mar
tin to give emphasis to her words. Martin
and his wife and her daughter. Inez Sto-
well, IS years of age. live In a tent house on
South Vernon avenue. near Camden street.
Mrs. Martin testified that Martin used
threatening and abusive language toward
her daughter, and threatened to put her
out Of the house; that he made move to
carry out this threat. when Mrs. Martin
stepped between them flourishing butch
err knife to scare him off, the daughter
meanwhile running screaming out of the
house. This tetimony was corroborated
by the girl and by Mrs. Clark, a neighbor.
Martin testified that he merely reproved
the girl for something she had done which
he did not think right, when she began to
call him names. When he started to raise
from his chair Mrs Martin seized the knife
and the girl ran out screaming. Witnesses
were produced to testify to the good repu-
tation of Martin, and the jury found him
not guilty.
SOCIAL NOTES
eel Retire." the pleasant home Of Mr..
and Mrs. e. F. Hurlbut of Orange Grove
avenue. was the scene of a delightful en-
tertainment last evening, given by Miss
Hurlbut to about sixty of her friends. Miss
Hurlbut was assisted in receiving her
friends by Miss Bolt and Miss Newton.
while Mr.. and Mrs. Hurlbut greeted the
guests in the second drawing room. After
the arrival Of the guests adjournment was
made to the ball room on the second floor.
where a surprise was sprung on the guests
in the shape of little farce comedy by
c. w. Bell and r. 7. Vandervort, entitled
1.-THE Wrong Bottle" which kept the aud
fence in roars of laughter Punch was
served in the upper hall and the collation.
was served in the dining room.
The Monday Afternoon club met yes
terday with Mrs. H. I. Stuart of Terrace
drive Mrs. Stuart being assisted in re-
ceiving her guests by Miss Ball. who was
the guest of honor. Corea was the subject
of the afternoon. and Mrs. Sargent read
an interesting paper on that country, which
was discussed after which tea was served
The next and last meeting of the season
will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Stout.
1858 South Olive street. Los Angeles Mon
day afternoon, June 2Sth.
Miss Florence Hill entertained num-
ber Of friends last evening at the home Of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. HILL on
Worcester avenue, the occasion being her
birthday anniversary. Progressive euchre
was played. The ladies' first prize was
captured by Mrs. Williams, while Mrs.
Morrison received the consolation award.
Mr.. Shurts received gentleman's first prize
and Mr.. Hill won the consolation prize.
PERSONAL
Miss May Lyle. who has been a guest OF
her uncle. Charles A. Smith, and wife will
leave Thursday for her eastern home via
San Francisco.
Mrs. Carter of North Marengo avenue.
who has been at Long Beach for some time
has returned home very much improved in
health.
Mr.. Kirk and family are expected from
Chicago Thursday. They will locate for
the summer at the corner Of Orange Grove
avenue and Walnut street.
Thomas Reed of Adella avenue left this
morning for New York city, from which
place he will go Buluwayo, South Africa
He expects to be absent two years.
Mrs. e. r. Farr returned yesterday from
q few days stay at Catalina.
H. B. Sherman and John Blackwell Phil
lips leave for the east next week.