The herald., 1893-10-05
PASADENA.
Trustsss' Mesting-Death OF O. 7. Hop
kins-Notes.


Trustesss Mesting-Denth OF O. 7. Hop
kins-Notes.
PASADENA, Oct. 4.-Ihe regular meeting ofthe
city council was held at 2 o'clock this after
noon, the session being an adjourned one from
Monday, on which day no business was trans
acted, 1t being legal holiday.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read, and all bids fled to day were referred TO
committee, without reading.
Anumbero OF citizens being present. interested
In the proposed sewer on Walnut street, the reg
uar order of business was set aside, and the
protest against the proposed work taken up.
Mr.. L. @. Winston, secretary OF the board OF
trustees of the library, addressed the meeting
could connect with the main sewer cheaper
than by putting in the branch.
Several other speeches were MADE ior ana
against the work, and after consuming about
an hours time, the council decided to reject
President Weed called the attention OF the
board to the fact that the electric light contract
expiresin in January next, and that steps be taken
to properly advertise the contract.
A general discussion OF the prices, which the
city Is ct present paying for the light followed,
and It was the general opinion OF the members
that the present rate was entirely TOO high, as
compared with neighborfng places city At
torney ". K. Arthur and Councilman McQ1il-
ling were appointed to look after the advertis-
ing.
looking to having the following street improve
ments carried out: That De Lacy street be con-
tinued between Kansas and Dayton streets, that
Colorado street be widened to the regular width
between Raymond avenue and the Santh re
railroad, that Raymond avenue be widened
north oi Locust street ana nevsao pc Wioened
A resolution adopting specifications for laying
a sewer on summit avenue was passed; also
on Summit avenue and Chestnut street
Specifications were adopted for Trying gran
lite curb ON Colorado street from Fair oaks to
Marengo: also q resolution ordering work.
Specifications and resolution ordering cob.
blestone curb aud gutter laid on both sides OF
Colorado street from Marengo tb Lake, were
4 resolution ordering cobblestone gutter on
both sides of Colorado street fro- Little avenue
TO Lake avenue. was adopted.
The report of the auditing and finance COM
mittee was received, and bills ordered paid to
the amount Of S2052.O O6.
petition was received asking that fume be
put In at the corner OF Kansas and De Lacy
streets, and In accordance with same the street
superintendent was instructed to put culvert
Several petitions were received to erect and
move buildings within the fire limits, and re-
ferred to committee.
A protest against laying cement walk on
the west side OF Rayh ond avenue b5tween
Chestnut and villa streets.
Reports OF the city officials for the month
ending September 3Oth were read and hled.
Marshal Buchanan reported the appointment
OF A. o. Bristol as day policeman. The repors
Wa9 a0uptlQ, RIter WnlCn tue DoarQ hulOurneQ
to meet tomorrow afternoon. when ths paving
of the street car tracks will be considered.
SUDDEN DEATH.
The death of Mr. @. 7. Hopkins, one Of our
oldest and wealthiest citizens, occurred this
morning at his home in Olivewood. caused by
an overdose Of cocaine or morphia. taken, 1t is
believed, with intent to alleviate pain, but not
to commit suicide, such being the finding of
coroners jury which was summoned this after
noon.
Mr. Hopkins has for Q long time been great
sufferer from number OF complicated diseases
from which he had but little hopes of recovery.
but the news of his death comes as great
was looked for. Early this morning he was
about the house as usual, but about O'clock
seen alive again. When Mrs Hopkins went to
take his lunch to him she found him dead and
cold, life having evidently been extinct for
a bottle Of morphia was standing at the head
of the bed from which deceased had evidently
taken the fatal Dose Owing to the very pain full
nature of the disease with which he was
afli cted. he had been In the habit of frequently
taking the drug to alleviate pain, nd II is
thought that he accidentally took too much,
which in the weak condition of his system
proved fatal.
Coroner Gates was notified and came out this
afternoon and empaneled q jury, which, after
investigating the case. brought in verdict in
accordance with the facts as have been before
stated.
The remains will, at the expressed wish of de.
ceased, be cremated, funeral services being
held at the house The time has not yet been
set, awaiting kilograms from the north and
east
Mr. Hopkins was one of the early settlers on
the coast, living In san Francisco for number
Of years, where he was largely interested in
marine insurance, and at the time of his death
hsd large property interests there. He had
lived in this city more or less for the past 15
years.
NOTES.
The Order Of Chosen Friends gave very
pleasant social last evening.
The street-car track paving problem promises
to be settled soon.
A regular meeting of the W. G. t. will be
held In the Baptst church tomorrow afternoon
ct 8 O'Clock.
..Ae Madison avenue Tennis club has elected
a. officers Harry Durreli. president; Julia p
Ogden, vice. president; Minnie Wood, secretary;
p. PaImateer. treasurer.
Mr.. Y. Jackson OF the Coronado Water COM
pany was in town today. Hutchins Bros have
been appointed agents for this mineral water.
The next meeting of the Lyceum will occur on
THURSDAY evening, October 5th, at 7:3O O'Clock.
As 1t Is the nrst meeting since the vacation it is
desired that every member should be present
and the officers In their places. New members
are tbe elected and neophytes will please be
present for the initiation ceremony