The herald., 1897-03-14
PASADENA
Slender Evidencs (, SUPPORT a Charge
Burglary Brevlties

burglary DseNittcS
PASADENA, March 1S.-Joseph
Bunch, the colored janitor of the Stowell
block accused of burglarizing DR.. w. d.
Turner's desk and stealing $40 and
watch chain. was examined in Justice
Merriam's court this morning. District
Attorney Donnell appeared for the peo-
pie and the defendant was represented
by City Attorney Arthur and A r. Met
calfe. Dr. Turner told OF the burglary
and said that he suspected Bunch pc
cause he had a key to all the rooms in
the building and he knew the exact
hours of the doctors absence, and also
that the money was kept in the desk.
This was about all the evidence against
Bunch and the defense regarded 1t so
weak that they were half inclined not 10
hiring forth evidence for the other sice.
This was done, however, and Bunch.
movements during the afternoon ard
evening of the robbery were clearly de-
scribed Bunch is the janitor OF the
Stowell block, of the Wetherby & Kay
ser block, Union Savings bank, Farris
&c Strings office and others. DR.. Turner
was positive that his money was taken
between the hours of BIS and $40. The
defendant testified that at o'clock of
the day'of the robbery he left the Stowell
block to do the work of the other build
lNSS. lie TelulUtu u tuc SlONtli UioSh
at $50, noting the hour Because he was
trying to get through in time to catch
the Z clock car for Los Angeles. Going
to the Office of W. r. Stats on South
Raymond avenue, he found one of the
firm still there and so did not begin
busting. He then swept the stairs of the
Masonic temple and did work in several
offices which occupied him till $50 Dur
ing this time he talked with ]. T. Ridley
and Hannr Turner Monroe "A iSn
saw him part of this time from the form
er's office on South Raymond avenue.
Messrs. Ridley and Turner corroboratej
the defendant, though they were not so
precise in the time of day as was Mr..
Bunch. The defendant was discharged
after some argument during which the
defense cast suspicion upon the robber
who stole Thad Morrieon's rings in the
Fish block. The man who is suspected
of this latter theft is out of town, but
the officers are after him.
SOCIAL DOINGS.
The Sans Souci club was entertained
at progressive euchre yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Andrew Ne
Nally In Altadena. The usual club
members were present and handsome
prizes were awarded the winners
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Goodell of North
last evening in honor of their seconI
wedding anniversary. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Goodell, Misses
Humphrey Wright, Coffin, Messrs. Ir-
win, Humphrey and Shaver.
The Valley Hunt club picknicked at
Oak Knoll today. and very pleasant
time was had. The affair was arranged
for by the house committee, which is
composed of: Mr.. Ind Mrs c. D. Dag
gett, Miss Bolt Messrs. B. o. Bruce, e.
r. Hull, w K. Stats, Torrance, DR..
Sherk.
NEEDS DEMOLISHIN-;
Louis Wildn, agas Archie" was ar
rested today for buying stolen goods,
the goods in the case having been the
can of coal oil stolen by the Galbreath
boy from w. ]. Kelley, the grocer
Archie was arraigned before the re-
corder this morning and pleaded not
guilty. His bail was at first fixed At
5000. but this sum was reduced, AMI
Archie was released upon s25 cash bail,
put up by Frank Decker. The boz
testified strongly against Archie, say
ing that he sold the can to him for 40
cents and that Archie has incited sew.
eral boys to small acts" of thievery, he
acting as a fence. aThe officers propose
to tear down this fence.
Fl. a. Gibson Of Los Angeles will be
ing of the Pasadena branch of the The
osophical Society in America at tn,
board of trade rooms Sunday evening
Mr.. Gibsons subject will be the words
of Christ That They All May Be One"
The public is cordially invited
Calvin & Son have a Washington ma
vel orange that for size is little unus-
ual, even for Pasadena. 1t weighs IS
ounces and measures 17H inches in cir
conference.
The performance of She" at the op-
era house last night by the Pearson
company was seen by the usual large
audience which the company has at
tracted this week by its strong plays.
This afternoon Uncle Toms Cabin"
was given.
Personal.
John Adams and family OF North Mad
ison avenue returned this afternoon
from Denver. Col, after an absence of
two months.
Mr.. Baily of Summit avenue has pur-
chased ranch near Alhambra, where
he will move with his family.
t. p. Lukens is improving from an ILL
ness.
Prof. Lewis left for Marathon, N. Y,
this morning with the remains of his
wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. NJ. Smith arrived
last night at the Green from Philadel-
phia.
j. H. Hunter of New York city is at
the Carleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Crosby left for
Santa Barbara this morning.
C. S. Knapp has returned from Santa
Paula.
Miss Gunton of Marengo avenue left
for the east this evening
Mrs. c. A. Gibbs entertained lady
friends this afternoon.
c. ID. Patten went to Santa Monica
today.
William G. Allen went to Long Beach
this afternoon to remain over Sunday.
Mrs. p c. Baker went to San Fran
cisco yesterday.
Peter Steil arrived home today from
Randsberg.
Miss BiXby is spending a few days at
Santa Monica.
Bert Hutchins is expected here from
Johannes burg next week.