Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-31

out of the house. Investigation showed
that the intruder had stolen several
articles of jewelry, $11 in money and a
gold watch, valued at about $50, an
heirloom. 1t appears that the same
man was concerned in the two reported
raids in the same neighborhood.
Withdraws His Resignation
Justice of the Peace Congdon, whose
resignation has been in the hands Of
the board of supervisors for several
weeks without being acted upon, this
morning sent the board another COM
munication withdrawing his resigna-
tion. In doing so Justice Congdon says
that certain plans which he had formed
relative to his law practice have mis-
carried and for this and other reasons
he has decided to retain the position.
Referring to politics, which are under
stood to influence the justice in his
decision, the letter sent to the super
visors says: IT further find that such
efforts as have been made to determine
my successor have not been productive
of political harmony among the people
of Pasadena" Supervisor Longdon
was not present at the meeting of the
board this morning, for which reason
the second communication of Justice
Congdon was sent to the table to join
the first.
Plan for pasadena Day"
Secretary Coolidge has called upon
pubic-spirited citizens who own car
riages and automobiles to donate them
for a few hours on Friday of this week,
so that the board of trade can give
the visiting W. c. T. u. delegates that
promised ride around the city. One
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1t also requested that citizens deco
rate their residences in honor of the
citys guests. The visitors are to be
taken in two relays and will be shown
the high school, library and other pub
lie buildings and number Of the finest
residences, the tour ending at Wood
man hall. where the informal reception
will be given and a characteristic Cali
fornia lunch served. There will be
plenty of flowers, in the carriages and
along the route, and the white ribbons
of the society will f1utter all over the
city.
Electric Arches in Favor
Chairman Vedder announces today
that the proposed electric arches over
Colorado street will be placed at the
corners of Delacy, Fair Oaks, Ray
mond, Broadway and Marengo avenues.
The committee is securing designs for
the arches and canvassing the business
district for the money necessary to
erect them. Mr.. Vedder announces
that the money is coming in with un-
expected rapidity, indicating the favor
with which the scheme Is being re-
ceived.
Barker Gets Two Witnesses
Chief of Detectives Santry of the
Santa Fe railroad was in the city this
morning to attend the hearing of
Thomas Barker, charged with compile
ity in the Los Robles avenue station.
The hearing was continued because of
the absence of one of Barker's wit
nesses. Barker has engaged Attorney
David T. Jones and says that he Will
be able to prove an alibi by at least
two witnesses. Forbe, the third mem
Der of the Ziegler gang, was also ar
raigned before Justice Congdon today.
Pasadena Brevities
DR.. de Biron is suffering from a bad
ly cut foot, the result of an accident.
A sharp knife fell upon 1t, the blade
passing clear through one side of the
foot.
c. S. Tufts was arrested yesterday
for alleged cruelty to his horse. Today
he pleaded guilty to the charge before
Justice Klamroth and paid a. fine of
SIS.
j. Wilson saved his fine cocker span
iel dog this morning from death by
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