The herald., 1898-11-11
WITHAM'S WILD Wit
NOT KEEN ENOUGH TO ELUDE
ASYLUM AUTHORITIES
Clarence Wilson's Sermon Excites the
Stars Effulgence-Budget OF
Pasadena Events

PASADENA, Nov. l0.-(Office of Tha
Herald, l6 West Colorado street, G. w.
Witham, who escaped from the Highland
ASYLUM on the 1st inst, was captured by
Marshal Lacey in the eastern part OF town
tonight. Witham was sent to highland
last March and escaped last Tuesday week,
since which time he has been in the vicinity
of Pasadena or in Antelope valley. he Will
be cared for tonight and the asylum officials
will be notified tomorrow He talks quite
nationally and has shown considerable cum
ming in eluding capture.
Orders have been issued for company l
to report at the armory, corner OF Eighth
Springs streets, Los Angeles, not later than
3 p. m. next Saturday.
The editor of the Star and the board OF
the North Pasadena NJ. f. church have had
quite controversy over last Sunday night 5
ser:non of the Rev. G. T. Wilson. The Star
alleges that the dominic entered politics and
trespassed ON ground which the Star thinks
outside the sanctuary. Mr.. Wilson Is eX-
posed to the whitening blasts OF the Star
criticism.
The directors of the Tournament OF Roses
association met at the board of trade rooms
this evening. President Weight and Direct
ors Hartwel, Hertell and Hotaling were
present and Mr.. Boynton was represented
by Mr.. Sicker. Preliminary business was
discussed and number of very neat badges
was ordered.
James NJ Wood of 81 Bellevue drive ar
rived in Pasadena yesterday from his an
nual eastern tour. He reports the outlook
in the Mississippi valley very encouraging
and prices for farm produce improvingevery
day. The raw weather of winter has already
set in.
The San Gabriel sanitarium has been en-
larged and improved to accommodate the
winters guests.
Gen. NJ. G. Wentworth will take charge
of a summer hotel in the Thousand Islands
to be built by c. G. Emery, the treasurer
OF the tobacco trust, on Well island, oppo-
site Clayton, New York.
A car load of ostriches has been taken
from the Pasadena farm to Jacksonville,
Florida, where branch farm will be started.
The big birds arrived in excellent condi-
ton.
f. M. Washburn has locked the door
after the horse was stolen by purchasing
fine safe in which his jewelry will be de-
posted hereafter.
One Republican in Pasadena showed his
contempt for the party nominees by voting
for only one name on the entire ticket.
The Americus club will ratify. They will
do it in Los Angeles Saturday night.
The Woman's Relief corps held meet
ing in the G. A. r. hall yesterday and made
plans for some Thanksgiving aid to the
needy.
The ostrich farm feather exhibit, Capt
Sutton's Kelsey plums and c. G. Thomp-
sons dried fruits won prizes for Pasadena
at the Omaha exhibition.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will
hold their annual bazaar in the Auditorium
building on Thursday, December Is.
Albert Plato is opening a department
store on the corner of Fair Oaks and Union.
A slight fire occurred last night in the
Ward block. 1t was soon eXtinguished by
chemicals.
Geo. f. Weaver will continue in charge of
the Carleton hotel this winter.
The Pasadena Athletic club football team
will meet the Claremont college team at
Pomona next Monday.
Tomorrow evening Rev. r. L. Bruce will
deliver an astronomical address to the Ep-
worth league of the Lincoln Avenue M. f.
church.
The high chief ranger of the state will be
in Pasadena on Friday night of this week
and requests that all members of the three
orders here turn out. The meeting will be
held in X. of p. hall.
Henry j. Kramer's juvenile dancing class
will meet Friday at 3:45 o'clock. Adult
class at o'clock. Doty block.