Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-09
William Thomas Arrested


William Thomas of Cotton was ar
rested by Detectives Leon and Benedict
last evening on a charge of not sup
porting his four children who are said
to be living in that town with their
deserted mother.
Boy Given Jail Sentence
Frank Bell, the 17-year-old boy ac-
cused of having thrown two knives at
Edward Stabin Monday morning, was
found guilty by Judge Chambers and
sentenced to ten days imprisonment in
the city Jail yesterday morning.
Saws off Thumb
w. 10. Hamer, an artist employed by
the Out West magazine, accidentally
sawed off his right thumb yesterday
while at work at the Office of the publi-
cation on South Broadway. The saw
slipped and the thumb was severed at
the first joint.
Woman Goes to Jail
Mrs. Isabel Valdez, a Mexican wo-
man. who lives at 8 Lopez Place, was
arrested by Police officer C. II. Lehn-
hausen Monday morning for keeping
a disorderly house. She was found
guilty by Judge Chambers yesterday
morning and sentenced to ninety days
in the city jail.
Narrowly Escape Flames
Fire broke out in a rooming house at
2S00 Compton avenue at about 2:30 yes
terday morning, the flames enveloping
the building so quickly that the sleep
ing inmates barely had time to escape
with their lives. The house was the
property of William Curtiss, and the
damage amounts to about $1,000.
A Word From Tyndall
Ghosts" is the title of the lecture to
be given at Blanchard hall Sunday
evening by DR.. Alexander j. McIvor-
Tyndall, the engaging interpreter of
metaphysical truths. DR.. McIvor-Tyn-
dali spoke on the subject of Ghosts"
some months ago, giving to the word a
meaning not hitherto presented by oc-
cultists.
Found With Fractured Skull
j. A. LOTUS, fifty years of age, was
found in an unconscious condition in
the Log Cabin saloon yesterday morn
ing He was taken to the receiving
hospital where it was found that he had
sustained a five-inch fracture of the
skull, besides minor bruises about the
head and face. He was treated by DR..
Smith, who says that the mans condi-
tion is critical.
Ohio Society Reception
The Ohio society's regular meeting
will be held Monday evening" June 10,
at Blanchard hall, and will be a special
night for members. Admission will be
by ticket only. The entertainment CON-
mttee, under the direction of Winifred
B. Rogers. is making great preparations
so that this, the last meeting before
the annual picnic, may be especially
interesting and pleasant to those who
attend.
Carpenter Injured
John Lundquist, carpenter work
ing on the Homer Laughlin building,
was injured at about four o'clock yes
terday afternoon by a large mass OF
falling concrete. Lundquist was work
ing on the ground floor of the building
when a workman on one of the upper
stories dislodged the concrete that
struck Lundquist upon the head. He
sustained severe decorations about the
scalp and forehead.
Loses Her Money
Miss Abby MOnce, who came to Los
Angeles from Carroll, Ill., three days
ago, reported to the police last evening
that she lost her pocketbook contain
ing $40 and several rings valued at $50
while walking on Spring street yesterday
afternon. The young woman declares
the contents of the purse was all the
money she had and expected it to keep
her until she secured position in this
city.
New Course of Study
The University of Southern California
has announced a course of instruction
for it's summer school, which will be
held June 20 to August 1. The instruc-
tors are Albert B. Ullery A. M, pro-
fessor of biology; Nellie e. Lancaster,
B. S., instructor in biology; Roy Edwin
Schulz, A. B., professor of Latin Ian
guage and literature; James A. Hoose,
Phi. D., professor of philosophy and ed
ucation; Harvey r. Holmes. Phi. B.,
professor of physical education and
mathematics; Beulah Wright, dean OF