Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-20
PASADENA.
A Kick About the Poor Sewer System
Notes.

PASADENA, Nov. 19.-The sewerage
system OF Pasadena is supposed to be in
q perfect condition for receiving sewer
age, at least that is the general supposi-
ton. Is this factP
The taxpayers of this city in 1881
voted the large sum of $l62,0 in in
terest-bearing bonds for the purpose of
putting in a sewer system and purchase
ing a suitable tract of land to dispose of
sewerage matter upon.
The $162 900 has been expended, and
after five years email portion of the
city seems in a fair way to receive some
benefit from the came.
But have we system of sewers that
in even small measure could be called
o city sewer system? Is it not q fact
that no provisions at all have been
made for the drainage of the western
portion of the city, that the small
amount OF pipe that is laid in the east
ern section, on Los Robles avenue and
elsewhere, is rendered almost useless
by reason of being caved in and
filled up with dirt, rocks and
sand, and that if it eau ever be used
large expense must be incurred for re-
pairs? Why is it that the main pipe
line near the sewer farm is leaking in q
dozen different places, necessitating
taking up the pipe and making repairs
which may or may not be permanent? ?
We are told that the eightfoot pressure
on the pipes at these points is too great
causing the sewerage to burst out at the
Joints and soak up through the ground
to the surface. Why were not the pipes
laid in the stronger cement or the pres
sure reduced i'll some manner?
If the pipes are laid in proper man.
ner, why is the sewer flooded with sur
face water in the low lands near the
Raymond to such an extent til at large
portion of the flow is such water?
Finally, what assurance have our tax
payers that this state of affairs will not
continue as long as the present arrange
ments exist? These are but few of the
to have answered in a satisfactory man.
ner relating 70 our $4,000 sewer sya-
tenn.
THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB.
The Shakespeare club held its regular
nesting yesterday afternoon. There was
good attendance and much interest
manifest. The subject for discussion
was Our Form OF Government, and sew
eral excellent papers were read. Mrs
A. Mccoy took as subject The Nature
of the Constitution, and handled it in q
most intelligent manner.
The Relation Between Federal and
State Governments was the subject cl
an excellent essay by Mrs. Pitkin,
which was followed by Miss Chase with
a paper on Woman's Work Under the
Different Forms OF Government, calling
attention to her lack of rights under the
republican form.
The exercises closed with general
discussion of the days topics, under the
direction of Mrs. A. Myers. The ladies
expressed their opinions quite freely,
the majority holding that the withhold
ing of the voting franchise is wrong
that should be corrected.
NOTES.
From appearances rain storm is
brewing.
A perceptible movement is noticed il
the real estate market.
The ladies of the Catholic church will
give turkey dinner in Williams hal
on Thanksgiving day. Everybody is IN
vited.
Samuel Springer was given five days
board at the county's expense by Judg
Rose this morning.
At a meeting of the Valley Hunt, las
evening, it was decided TO incorporate
The following directors were elected
F. G. Bolt, E. H. May, G. D. Daggett
Walter Wotkyns, W. r. Stats.
Prof. Allen will deliver free lecture
tomorrow at IL a. M, in the x. of P.
hall, in the Fish block. Subject: Life
and Its Perpetuality.
A union THANKSGIVING meeting will bt
held in the Presbyterian church mex
Thursday morning at II O'Clock. Rev
E. @. Harris of the Baptist church
will deliver the sermon.
At the tabernacle Sunday evening
Rev. IL. Judy, grand lecturer of the I
o, G. T. of California, will deliver {
| lecture on the temperance question.
| The Pickwick club whist tournament
| began last evening. A series of game!
is to be played, the losers to pay for {
supper. The result of last nights play
was a victory for the Walkerites, The
score standing rs to 4S.
The Athletic club hold hand bal
tournament on November oath, Thanks
giving day. A number of entrees have
already been made and some lively
sport may be looked for. All member!
desiring to enter should post their name!
at once.
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