Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-29
NEWS FROM NHGHBOR|NG CITIES,
Pasadena's Board of Trade on
Important Matters.
Santa Ana's Race Track Proving a
Great Attraction.
Anaheim's Boet Sugar Factory = A n
Accident at Redondo- shipping
Notes-Redlands Mat
ters-Notes.

PASADENA, Dec. % The meeting
called by the board OF trade this after
noon was not as we'll attended as was
wished, and as consequence another
meeting will be held in the same plact
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
The report of the committee appoint
ed to confer with the county commits
sioners was received. The gentlemen re-
ported that the commissioners were un
able to render any assistance in the line
of financial help, and that il Pasadena
desired the picture she must pay for il
herself; also that other localities were
bidding for the space, and that if any
thing was to be done it must be at once
MIR. HI. H. Goss, the artist appointed
by the California worlds fair commits
sionere to take charge OF this work for
the state, was present and stated that
but one suitable space 1880 remained,
and that ne could furnish picture oi
Pasadena and vicinity to fill this space
for $3.50 or more.
After considerable discussion the mat
ter OF raieing guarantee was referred
to the board, as a committee on the
whole, to report tomorrow at p. M.
That the sum can be raised there is
no doubt, if few Of our wealthy citizens
take hold OF the matter. Professor Lowe
sta. ted the ball by agreeing to be one of
four to guarantee the entire amount.
The meeting tomorrow afternoon will
be of much interest, and a general turn.
out OF citizens ie desired.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the meeting, after which it
adjourned:
Whereas, Charles F. Yerkes of Chr
cago, ILL.,, has presented to the Chicago
University telescope which is to be
the largest in the world, and
Whereas, Our fellow citizen Prof. I.
S. G. Lowe has been endeavoring to se-
cure the location OF the eaid telescope
on the Sierra Madre range of mountains,
lust north OF Pasadena, and
Whereas. This board OF trade from re-
ports made Professor Eliot, Professor
Barnard and others, believe that
owing to the steadiness of our
atmosphere the meteorological con-
ditions would permit of better re-
suits being obtained from the location
of the telescope on our mountains than
from its location in any other part OF
this country. Now, therefore, it is
hereby
Resolved, That this board of trade
does heartily second Professor Lowe in
his endeavors and in behalf of the citi
zens of Pasadena does hereby extend to
Mr.. Yerkes, the officers, professor and
friends of Chicago university cordial
invitation to visit Pasadena and examine
for themselves the unsurpassed advan-
tages which this region possesses for the
location of large telescope.
Resolved further, That this board
of trade, realizing the great
benefits and advantages which
will accrue not only to the city of
Pasadena but to the whole OF Southern
California from the construction Of the
Pasadena and Mt. Wilson railroad, does
hereby express its approval OF said
work and its appreciation of the efforts
of our enterprising and respected citi
zen, Prof. I. S. @. Lowe, in the carrying
out OF the same.
Resolved, That copies of the foregoing
preamble be sent by the secretary to
Mr.. Yerkes, the president of the Chica-
90 university, and to Prof. 7. s. G.
Lowe.
OVER THE MOUNTAIN RAILROAD.
Professor Lowe, accompanied by a
party of friends consisting of Messrs. A.
R. Metcalf, Col. G. G. Green, Hon.
Joseph Medill, DR.. Thomas R. Hayes
and DR.. Nichols took trip over the
Mountain railway this morning, inspect
ing the work as far as completed.
A new steel cable to be used on the
incline was taken up this morning, and
will be placed in position at once.
Contrary to what might have been
expected, considering the new condition
of the road, the late heavy rains have
caused no damage of any description,
the road bed being in fine condition,
which speaks volumes of the permanent
and thorough manner in which the road
has been constructed.
NOTES.
The Delphi Chautauqua circle meets
tomorrow evening in the Knights of
Pythias hall. An excellent program me
has been arranged.
The cantata, Santa Claus Delight,
will be given at Williams hall tomor-
row (Thursday) evening, for the benefit
of the Catholic Sunday school.
Bills Boot was presented at the opera
house this evening to fair-sized house.
The meeting of the board of trade to-
afternoon at o'clock in the
Carlton parlors should be attended by
every citizen who has an interest in the
welfare of this city.
Frank Heist has been unfortunate
enough to loose the valuable Hurlbut
medal recently won by him for the best
shooting score in Company B. The
medal is the property of the company,
each member holding it only while
ahead in the score.
DR.. Anna johnson Cf Philadelphia