Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-19
INVADES HOME OF PASADENA
MINISTER
Mrs. Henry T. Stats Answers Knock
at Her Bedroom Door and
Finds intruder Seeking
Admittance
Pasadena Agency,
ia East Colorado Street

AVSHu6, ana dlleI ICtAA7
sacking the first floor and visiting the
second floor was frightened away by
the owner of the house and escaped by
the way he came.
1t was about p. m. and Rev. and
Mrs. Staats were upstairs preparing To
make a call upon friends. The burglar
pried open a rear window and entered
the house. In one room he found a
gtickpin and then tiptoed upstairs.
Down the hall he went to the room in
which the owner of the house was
dressing. Mr.. Burglar was not at all
certain that the room was empty, so
he gently knocked at the door. Mrs.
Staats went to the door and partly
opened 1t. The sight Of a stranger in
the gloomy hallway frightened her and
she screamed Burglar"
The man bowed low, and with a muir
INJURED "eXcuse me-" turned and ran
for the stairs. Rev. Mr.. Staats pursued
him and caught another glimpse of him
as he climbed out Of the window and
darted away.
Peabody Case Settled
There will be no contest over the will
left by the late Miss Helen Peabody.
The announcement is made this even
ing that an amicable settlement has
been reached by the contesting heirs
end the Presbyterian societies, sole
beneflciaries of the will, by which the
religious bodies recognize the impossi-
bility, under the state law as it now
stands. of more than one-third of the
property left by Miss Peabody going
to charity.
This means that about $4,000 will go
into the treasury of the missionary
societies of the Presbyterian church
and about $4,000 will be divided among
the tWenty-four nieces and nepheWs
who are the legal heirs.
There seems to be no objection among
them to the residence property on
South Euclid avenue, this city, being
considered the share of the missionary
societies, but as the present agreement
will not leave anything with which to
maintain the House of Rest" there as
designed by Miss Peabody, it is likely
that the money will be accepted by the
societies instead.
Thus Miss Peabodys great desire to
found home for INDECENT missionaries
comes to nothing because of the threat
ened contest over her will.
Coursing Must Stop
Coursing at Arcadia must stop. The
Humane society announced today that
it is ready to proceed to arrest and
prosecute the men who are responsible
for the sport at the coursing park,
For some reason or other the local
authorities have been waiting to hear
finally from the Los Angeles officials,
and now that Superintendent thinner
has returned from the east the final
word has been spoken. Just what
direction the renewed activities will
taken is not made public.
Leaders Harmonzed
AS a result of the conference last
night the board of directors of the
Y. NJ. C. A. announce that General
Secretary Sans and Physical Director
Braden will retain their present official
positions.
The friction which has developed be-
tween these two men was harmonized
by the board and steps taken which, it
is believed, will prevent future clashes
of authority.
During the course of the discussion
last night Mr.. Braden said that he de-
sires prolonged leave of absence next
year for the purpose of further study
in the east along the lines of his work.
The board of directors last night de-
fined the exact duties of the two execu-
tive heads Of the association in such
manner as to prevent their coming
into conflict again.
Broke Both Wrists
Mrs. Stanfleld P Harmon of North
Madison avenue invited a number of
friends from Alhambra to luncheon yes
terday and spend the afternoon as her
guests. A half hour before they ar
rived she tripped and fell while cross
ing the yard, breaking both of her
wrists. The injuries were painful but
not serious, and she received and en-
tertained her guests with as good grace
as possible.
Appoints Master of Ceremonies
President e. d. Neff of the Tourna-
ment of Roses association today made
public his appointment of Architect F.
S. Allen to be master of ceremonies for
the tournament on January 1. Mr.. Allen
is well known in the Crown City and
his selection meets with general ap-
proval. The new official will have di-
rect charge of the events at the park,
including the chariot races. President
Neff says that indications are for a sue
cessful tournament.
Pasadena BreVitles
Mrs. Warren Hamlin will organize a
class in journalism in this city this
winter.
The Young Women's league will be
entertained at the Maryland hotel by
Mrs. D. M. Linnard some evening this
month, the date not yet decided upon.
Members of the local Maine associa-
tion will meet in the Grand Army hall
Thursday evening, October 26.
A stranger visited two local jewelry
stores at noon today In an effort to
sell a diamond ring. The exceedingly
low price he set on the ring excited
suspicion and the police were notified
The man left the city.
John B. Miller, president of the Ed
ison Electric company, has let con-
tracts for magnificent residence to be
erected on Columbus street. The sever
al contracts bring the buildings cost UT
to over $4,000. although when COM
pleted it is expected to cost over SIS, 900
Residents of the northwest portion OF
the city organized an Improvement as
snciation last night with the following
officers: o. T. Nichols, president Rob.
ert McAdams, vice president; A. e
Grow, secretary; C. w. Thompson
treasurer Another meeting will be helC
Tuesday evening.
Aaron Burks, a negro, secured q
warrant today for the arrest of his