The herald., 1898-03-16
TRIED TO HOLD UP A CAR
AUT THE MoToRMAN WAS TOO
SPEEDY FOR THEM
Governor Hastings Of Pennsylvania
Addresses the Throop Students.
Good Roads Society

# Center street on Los Robles avenue.
Albert Gilmore and Il. 3. Green were the
onductor and motorman. respectively, on
ne car. When the car was passing the
bove named point, coming north toward
own, two men suddenly ran out from an
richard on the west side and tried to catch
old Of the trolley. They did not hail the
ar, but approached from the rear. The
iotorman saw them approach and quick
ned speed upon noting their suspicious
lanner. Tho men ran as fast as they
ould. but they evidently misjudged the
peed OF the cor, and so were left behind.
lad they succeeded In catching the trolley
1e car would have stopped within a few
,et on the decided up grade at that place.
nd, the lights being instantly extin-
uished. the highwaymen might have
iade an easy haul The conductor and
Iotorman came on down town and noti-
ed Officer Reynolds. who took the next
ir out. but could find no trace Of the
sgressors.
GOV. HASTINGS ADDRESS
Gov. Daniel H. Hastings of Pennsyl-
ania, accompanied by Mrs. Hastings.
iss Hastings. Attorney-General and Mrs.
cCormick, Miss Mccormick, Senator and
RS. Cochran and Miss Cochran, arrived
Pasadena today and made the trip
'ound tho kite-shaped track. Before
arting on their trip Governor Hastings
dressed the students Of Throop Poly
chnic institute for about twenty min
es. In addition to the members of the
Guilty and the students there were many
sitors present. the large assembly hall
ing we'll filled. The platform was oc-
pied by Prof. T. S. c. Lowe, Rev. E. l..
niger, P. NJ. Green. 7. C. Hoag, DR.. =.
Hull and the faculty. Governor Has
lgs was introduced by President Ed
ards. He expressed himself as highly
eased with Pasadena and wished he
uld live here. He had never seen a pref
r place In his life. He touched upon the
lportance Of the students selecting the
hit kind of occupation for themselves.
was very important to get started right
be prepared for all emergencies. This
the only republic which has endured for
er a century. The reason is the moral
mental development of the country
ie school house and the church are build
up the country. Touching upon the
important question Of war the gov
Tor said: Talk about us going to war!
are too big. We have had an expe-
nee with war and we DO not want to sac
&C the priceless lives Of our young men,
We have to do Is to keep our beloved
& floating In glory In the skies and to
lst the people at the head Of our gov
lment. But II the time comes that will
ng war. men to meet the emergency
II arise" He said the first duty of the
iolars after that to their homes is TO
cir country The governor spoke up to
time that he had to go to catch his
In r.ld at the conclusion Of his remarks
as accorded a vote OF thanks. The
" leaves tomorrow for San Francisco
route east.
FOR BETTER ROADS
he Better Roads society met this even
in the board of trade rooms, with about
members present. ]. l.. Maude delivered
addrass tn behalf of better roads. ad-
ing the society as to the best material
workmanship for the improvement of
ds in his city. A Junior branch was
anized Tor school children and others
iel Is years of age, for which a men,
ship fee. OF 25 cents per year will be
Hamilton spoke IN favor of the enter
se and promised their aid. This fee of
cents will entitlo the members to tags
tllelr wheels. r he tags for the regu-
members' biCyc es have arrived and
be procured OF secretary s. b. Hynes.
ey consist OF an oval disc, which fas-
around the head of the frame, and
~ which Is lettered Pasadena Better
uds Society, ss." Several new men,
's were received tonight.
BREVITIES
he members Of Company are requested
meet at O'Clock tomorrow morning in
armory, to attend the funeral of Gen.
secrans in Los Angeles. The company
being largely added to lately, on ac-
int of the war scare. Last night the
lowing applications were made for en-
ment: Chas. r. Poole, Horace B. Free
n. James w. Haver, Matthew A. La
lie, Cyrus ]. Norman, Bennett R. Ransom,
F. Cooper and Geo. R. Bachelor.
he Pasadena w. c. r. U. celebrated its
eenth anniversary recently. Mrs. D. I.
1t of Adella avenue was elected presi-
1t, Mrs. ]. Ellen Terpenning of Concord
lrt vice president, Mrs DIR. whipple-
.rsh Of Arcadia street secretary, and
s. Alice M. Flournoy of Mercer avenue
asurer. In addition to these officers,
re are vice presidents for the several
riches and superintendents of depart
nts.
fiss Gertie L. Griffith. aged 30 years,
today at the home of her brother on
lacey street. Miss Griffith was born In
iden, Wis, and had lived here only four
'nths. The body will be sent to Kilbourn
y, Wis, for burial.
he board of managers of the recently
yanized Throop club met this evening
G. D. Daggett's office and elected John
Miller president, Hiram w. Wadsworth
70 president, Henry Newly secretary
asurer. The meeting adjourned until
,nday evening.
colored man named Thompson fell in
mt on East Colorado street today. He
Is cared for and soon recovered. He
es in Pomona.
PERSONAL
Dr.. s. p. Swearingen this morning re-
we'd telegram announcing the death
his brother-in-law. Charles Kahnt of
arlington, Kan.
Policeman Goltman is confined to his
me by the grippe.
Mrs. Frank Wroff left today for Henri
"a, Tex.
Mr.. Livingston, the shoe dealer. Ia in
n Francisco on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Goodrich left today
their home in Chicago.
Mrs. r. H. Pinney of North Marengo
venue entertained the Ladies' Reading
lub this afternoon.