The herald., 1898-05-01
la CANYADA'S MAIL
rs A MATTER DISPUTED BY TWO
POSTMASTERS
McCutcheon's Life Despaired of-Con-
tinued Activity of Volunteers.
Social Eevents and Notes

Social Eevents and Notes
PASADENA, April 30.-(Office Of The
Herald So East Colorado street) Jesse
H. Pettitt and j. H. Bone of La Canada
are in the midst of q small war over the
question which of them is the postmaster
at that place. One faction wanted Pettitt
and the other wanted Bone. Bone is the
incumbent, and the office is in his store
Pettitt, however, had pull and was rec
commended by Senator Perkins. He Sc
cured the job, his commission coming
three weeks ago, with instructions TO
take possession either on the LIST or 18th
of the month. Today being the last day
of the month, Mr.. Pettitt went to the
postoffice and asked Mr.. Bone to turn
things over to him. so that he could start
In on Monday. Mr.. Pettitt wanted to
move the office to a house he had rented,
about 300 yards distant. Mr.. Bone re-
fused to permit this. Mr.. Pettitt came
to Pasadena today, and then went to Los
angeles to see Postofficer Inspector Flint.
Unless Bone Gusts himself he will be
ousted, or there will be lively contest,
Mr.. Pettitt says.
Fatal Injuries
The physicians in attendance upon
John McCutcheon, who fell day before
yesterday from a scaffolding at the Green
annex fear that he will die as result
of the injuries he received. 1t was at
first thought that the bruises on his head
and shoulder would not prove serious,
but paralysis set in, and this morning
1t was found necessary to perform an OPP
Grafton to remove the pressure from the
brain. The operation was only partially
successful, and DR.. Hodge says the mans
chance for life is very small. The sitsa-
ton in the McCutcheon family is further
complicated this morning by the arrival
of girl twins. who were born to Mrs. Nc
Cutcheon. The case is sad one. Nc
Cutcheon cannot be informed of the birth
of the children, and his wife is not strong
enough to be told of the critical turn
which has taken place In her husbands
condition.
The Volunteers
Company I and the Pasadena indie
pendent company of volunteers both
drilled on the streets tonight, large
number of the boys turning out in each
instance. Company turned away three
or four applicants this evening, because
the complement has been made up. The
company expects orders to move at any
time and is anxious to receive them.
When company I has moved doubtless
another company will be formed to take
its place.
Capt. Collins Of the uniform rank X.
Of p, has received word from headquar-
tiers to recruit his company to the limit
from the subordinate lodges. The new
members, while being subject tG-ffiilitary
duty, will not be given uniforms and will
not receive the secret work Of the rank.
The regiment will be known as the Pyth-
ian Regiment, and will probably do duty
as home guard, if ordered. The uniform
rank is subject to muster by the governor
in case of need. 1t is the only lodge sub
ject to the governors orders.
Social Events
Mrs. Lena P. Morse and Miss Whit
moyer entertained friends at cards last
evening at the home of the former, on
North Euclid avenue. Progressive hearts
was played, and six tables were used
Mrs. A. L. Craig won lady's first prize;
H. Van Schaick won gentleman's first
and second prizes were won by Mrs
Pierce and DR.. Humes Roberts. Dainty
refreshments were served
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Carrothers enter
tanned at dinner last evening at their
home, on Colorado street, in honor of the
first anniversary Of their wedding. The
house was decorated with the national
colors, and covers were laid for ten
guests.
Brevities and Personals
An 1S-months-old child of Mrs. Higuer-
ra of North Pasadena fell into boiler
of boiling water and will probably die
from the effects of the burns. The in
FAINT is very badly scalded and Is suffer-
ing a great deal. Everything is being
done to save 1t.
The remains of William Life, who died
yesterday, will be sent on Tuesday morn
ing to his former home in Rye, N. Y, for
interment. Deceased had lived here only
seven weeks.
The funeral of Mrs. e. L. Noble, who
died at Long Beach yesterday, was held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the par
lors Of Reynolds & Van Mugs, and inter-
ment was made in Mountain View ceme-
terry.
Capt. L. Burnet left for Chicago today
Rev. Clarence True Wilson of the North
Pasadena M. f. church, has accepted an
Invitation to deliver the baccalaureate
sermon at the Maryland university, at
st. Johns, Md, on the 18th of June.
w. o. Swan is confined to his house by
Illness.
Miss Grace Lisk of North Pasadena is
confined to her home by illness.
Mrs. N. A. Dalrymple is slowly recover
ing from a serious illness.
Mrs. c. e. Wooley has returned to her
summer home in San Jose.
Walter G. Ladd is expected to arrive
from the east next week.