Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-21
Burglars steal Clothing

Students Visit Court
A class of students from the Po-
mona and Occidental colleges visited
the police courts yesterday afternoon
and heard the trials Of thirty men on
various small charges.
Carry of Potatoes
Burglars entered grocery store
owned by Theodore Nelson at 1853 West
washington street Sunday night and
stole two cases of canned goods and
eight sacks of potatoes
Suspects Released
James G. Likes and n. J. Dalton, who
were arrested Sunday on a charge of
selling paste diamonds after represent
ing them to be the real gems, were
released yesterday because Of the lack
of evidence.
Dance for Charity
A reception and dance will be given
this evening at Kramer's for the
benefit Of the Brownson House Settle
ment association. A number of
prominent society matrons will act as
patronesses.
Violation Is Charged
A charge of violating the health ordi-
nance was preferred yesterday against
D. X. Edwards, the prominent property
owner Of Los Angeles, by the board of
health. 1t is alleged Edwards has
allowed pool of stagnent water to
remain on a north side property.
Or. Powers to Speak
DIR. Powers, the city health officer,
will address meeting of the East
Ninth and Mateo streets Improvement
association at the Church of the Neigh
borhood this evening at o'clock. A
good musical program has been pre-
pared and the public is invited to
attend.
Good Government Officers
At meeting of the Good Govern
ment league yesterday the following
officers were elected: President, r. H.
Norton vice president, f. G. Hintig;
secretary, G. N. Gilbo; treasurer, c. 0.
Hawley. The executive committee con-
sists of A. A. Hay, w. S. Heineman,
H. B. Dalton, B. R. Baumgardt and
S. A. Waldron.
Arrested on Suspicion
Robert ]. w. S. Blair was arrested
on suspicion by Detectives Roberds
and Davis yesterday while he was try
ing to sell a bicycle to an East First
street dealer. The detectives consid-
cred Blair's actions suspicious and ne
was locked up. The bicycle is Fam
GUS, No. 1904.
Falls From Car
A. w. McCabe, who recently came
to Los Angeles from the east, at
tempted to step from street car on
Spring street last night while the car
was in motion. He was thrown to the
pavement and sustained injuries COLI
sisting of a wrenched shoulder,
sprained arm and numerous minor
bruises.
Hurt by Falling Lumber
While unloading lumber in the mill
of the Pacific Coast Planning Mill COM
pany yesterday afternoon Evan Bolatis,
an employe in the establishment, was
severely injured by several heavy
pieces sliding from the top of the load
and falling on him. Bolatis lives on
Utah street and is 81 years old. He
was taken to the emergency and gen.
eral hospital.
Arrested for Theft
Stephen Dawson, an eX-convict, stole
a pair of hunting boots from house
on the corner Of Seventh and Mesquite
streets Sunday night it is charged,
and sold them to a South Los Angeles
street secondhand dealer, where they
were found by the police. The dealer
furnished the officers a description of
the man from whom he purchased the
boots and officer Peterson arrested
Dawson, who was identified by the
dispenser of old clothes.
Chlldren's Home Society
The newly elected president of the
Children's Home Society of California
is julius A. Brown of Los Angeles,
successor of C. White Mortimer, who
resigned some weeks ago. The head
quarters of the society will remain in
this city. Mr.. Brown also becomes
chairman of the state board of direc-
tors of the organization. The society
was organized in 1883 and has found
Christian homes for over 10000 chill
dren in the several states of the union
Appointments by Mayor
Mayor McAleer yesterday sent to the
council the name of DR.. John r.
Haynes to succeed himself as MEM
ber of the civil service commission.
The council. CONFIRMED the appointment.
The term of Rabbi s. Hecht, library
trustee, having expired, George N.
Black was appointed to fill the
vacancy. This appointment was also
confirmed. Mr.. Black is member of
the firm of Black Brothers, real estate
agents, with offices in the Braly
building.
Psychic Science Alliance
The Psychic Science alliance will
meet this evening at the McIvor-Tyn-