Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-21
AROUND TOWN
To Hold Funeral


VIII be held this morning at 10 o'clock at
the Boyle Heights Methodist church.
Pried Open Rear Door
Burglars entered the home Of John Muir
set, 202 West Twenty-second street, by pry-
ing open rear door with Jimmy Tues
a revolver and 81.
Threats to Kill
John c. Dysart, charged with threaten
ing to kill John P. Roche, arrested
yesterday and examination set for January
2s by Justice Stephens. Dysart was re-
leased in bonds of $500.
New Site for Republic
The George Junior Republic now has a
new site for a home on the Chino ranch
near Pomona, and the price paid for the 213
acres is given out $4,000. The land is
mostly level and is reported to be excellent
for agricultural purposes.
Retired Capitalist Dies
Edwin Goode, aged 65 years, retired
capitalist who resides at 203 San Benito
street, died yesterday afternoon. The fun
eral will be held Friday at l o'clock at the
Boyle Heights Methodist church. Burial
will be in 1nglewood cemetery.
Camp to Hold Meeting
Roosevelt camp, United Spanish War Vet
Grams, will hold an open meeting in Odd
Fellows hall tonight. Beans, hardtack and
coffee will be served. Dancing will be a
special feature The G. A. R. orchestra
anu oIuM corps Will IuFnlSn music.
On Way to Washington
Judge Lebbeus R. Wiley, who has re-
signed recently from the United States en-
bassy at Shanghai, will pass through from
San Francisco Friday on his way to Wash
nigton. He will leave the northern city and
will pass only a few hours in Los Angeles
viii Meet Tonight
The next monthly meeting of the En-
gineers and Architects association of South
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cafe in the Hollenbeck hotel. Reports and
some interesting toasts upon the past, pres
ent and future of the association will be
given.
Bridal Couple Goes to Japan
Clark H. Marsh and Florence Best, both
Of Monrovia, were married yesterday and
will leave Immediately for Japan where Mr.
Marsh has been engaged TO teach English
in one of the leading schools Mr.. Marsh
was formerly pastor of the Christian church
at Monrovia.
Fellowship to Hold Discussion
'Can we always rise superior to adverse
circumstances" will be the topic of dis
cussion by the Los Angeles Fellowship at
the regular weekly conversation this even
ing at o'clock in the art gallery annex,
Blanchard building, 232 South Hill street
under the leadership of Reynold E. Blight.
Bitten by Watchdog
c. F. Roop, electrician, was treated at the
receiving hospital yesterday morning for
several puncture wounds and scratches on
the calf of his right leg caused by
watch dog. He preparing to install
some electrical fixtures at 7191R North Alta
street. when the dog rushed at him and
bit his leg.
Union to Give Banquet
The banquet for Sunday school workers
will be given this evening by the Los An
geles Graded union at the Y. w. c. A. at
$50 o'clock. 1t had been intended to give
the banquet in the First Methodist church,
but arrangements have been made for larger
quarters at the association building. Covers
will be laid for 275.
Relief Figures Growing
Figures for the Los Angeles relief fund
for the sufferers by the earthquake in Italy
continue to soar higher, and the indications
are that the 100000 mark will be passed
With benefits already given and those
that will be given in the future large
sum will be available for work in alleviat-
ing the distress of the unfortunates.
Thrown from Street Car
In attempting to board a moving street
car at Thirty-fourth street and Central ave-
nue. yesterday morning, Maurice Greeley Of
941 East Jefferson street was thrown to the
pavement and sustained concussion of the
brain and numerous bruises about the body
He was taken to his home and attended by
DR.. H J. Hall of S517 Central avenue
Weight Said to Be Short
R. W. Woods who conducts a grocery at
guilty by Police Justice Rose yesterday
afternoon of selling short weight butter to
customers and fined $40. Persons working
under the direction of the official sealer Of
weights and measures making an effort
to stop the practice of selling short weight
goods and are collecting evidence against
violators.
Found Dead on Steps
Valentine Emig, 40 years old, was found
dead on the front steps of his home 1927
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day. Alcoholism is thought to have caused
his death. The body was taken to the un-
dertaking establishment of Pierce Brothers,
where an inquest will be held. Emig was
married and had wife living somewhere in
the city. He had been living alone at the
house for some time
Believed to Be insane
The mental condition of Fred Mcfarland
cashier of the Santa Fe baggage room, who
was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge
of being insane, has not improved, say the
attendants at the county hospital Nc
Farland was to have been married to Miss
Anna OFT yesterday afternoon. His de-
rangement is thought to have been caused
by overstudy of spiritualist subjects. He
will be examined by the insanity commits
sion Friday.
Noted Officer in City
Major Melville Shaw, who attained promi-
nence through his gallant service in Cuba
and later in the Boer rebellion, has Just
and is a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
H. S. Kneedler, 2425 West Twenty-third
street. He arrived in San Francisco on the
transport Sheridan about a week ago. After
thirty days furlough in Southern Califor-
mia he will assume his new duties in the
Bremerton navy yard.
Claims He Was Drugged
Edward OBrien, mechanic was arrested
at Fifth street and Maple avenue last night
and placed in the central station on a
charge Of drunkenness. After his arrest
OBrien complained to Patrolman Gilpin
who took him in charge, that he had been
drugged and robbed of $3.50 and a gold
watch in a saloon East First street, but
was unable because of the cloudy condition
of his brain to tell where he was robbed or
who by He will be held until he recovers
when the robbery story will be investigated
Bruised in Fight
Pablo Suvera, Mexican laborer, employed
by the Salt Lake company, got into fight
with a number of fellow workmen at Ave-
nue. Thirty-three and Pasadena avenue
Tuesday night and was beaten up with
stones in the hands Of his assaiants Last
night he appeared at the receiving hospital
for treatment, and it was found that his
jaw bone fractured and that he had
several lacerated wounds of the scalp and
face. After his injuries were attended to
he returned to his home on Avenue Thirty
three