The herald., 1894-10-13
NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS.
Pasadena's Water Supply Is
Greatly Increased.
But the Town Will Remain Dry Un-
der the New Charter.
Politics at Compton aud Pomona-A
Triple Runaway at Rsdlsnds.
Notes From Santu
Monica.

PASADENA, Oct. 12.-The water COM
panies are much elated over the big
strike of the all-important fluid which
has bsen made in the two new tunnels
located on the east bank of the Arroyo
Seco. about half mile south OF the
DEVILS gate, the main source OF supply.
The two tunnels, owned jointly by the
Pasadena Land and Water company and
the Lake Vineyard company, start from
the bank of the arroyo and extend east
ward about 20 fest. But litt.s water
was found until that distance was pene-
trsted, when q stream was struck in
bed of sand and gravel, which amounts
to nearly 60 surface inches from both
holes. This addition to the supply is
very important one and does away with
the necessity of running the pumping
station which was recently established a
short distance below the gate in the
arroyo bed. The new strike is go located
that the water will run into the main
pipe with no pumping, and hence, no
expense OF any kind is attached to it.
This find strengthens the idea that the
main underflow from the mountains ia
not beneath the arroyo bed, as has here
tofore been supposed, but extends east
ward passing under the central portion
of the city and cropping out near the
Raymond, aB indicated by springs in
that locality.
The rolled water which has been
noticeable on tha east side 10 caused by
the inflow from the new tunnels in
which work is still continued. A great
abundance during the rest OF the season
ia now assured.
THE ELECTRIC ROAD IN TROUBLE.
The electric street railway people
seem likely to have some trouble in get
ting such franchise as they desire
through the council. AS will be re-
mem bered. there was considerable dis
cussion over the matter at the last ses-
sion. Several of the councilmen were
of the opinion that clause should be
added giving the city the privilege OF or
dring the wires underground at the end
OF 10 wears if it should desire it. The
electric people object on the ground that
the clause would hurt the sale of their
bonds, which is, of COURSE, serious
matter with them.
An informal meeting of the council
was held at the residence OF Judge Weed
last evening and several points were de-
cided. The limit for completion was
reduced from five to two years, and it
was also agreed that cars should run
every 20 minutes up to IL O'Clock p. m.
on the following streets: Columbia
etreet to Fair Oaks, north on Fair Oaks
to Chestnut, east on Chestnut to Ray
mond, eouth on Raymond to Bellevue,
west on Bellevue to Fair Oaks.
THE TOWN WILL BE DRY.
Pasadena will etill continue to be q
dry city, SO far as the new charter ia
concerned, and the saloon will find it
harder than ever to gain an entrance
after its adoption.
A nesting of the board Of freeholders
was held in the council chambers last
evening when considerable action was
taken in preparing the charter. Captain
Simpson presided over the meeting with
Messrs. Ban bury, Clark, Campbell, Nc
Donald. McQuilling. Parker. Wallace
and Staats present. Reports were re-
ceived from several committees. includ.
ing that on police, which recommended
that clause be inserted providing
against tho granting OF any saloon
licenses within the city limiss. No def
mite action was taken relative to the
report but it will III all probability be
adopted later.
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
The students of Throop Polytechnic
institute have organized football team,
and propose to make things lively dur
ing the coming college year. The boys
have some good timber in the new or.
gaAization and expect TO make q good
showing in d short time. With few
weeks' practice they should be able to
give soma of the eighboring teams a
hard rap, and will oubtleus do go. The
club 10 organizing under the auspices of
the institute officials, and no students
will be allowed to join who are not up
to the re gulation standard in their
studies. George Thompson, who acted
as manager for last years team, has
been elected to the game position this
year. The frat game will probably be
played with the Los Angeles Athletic
club team, but no definite arrangements
Fave yet been completed.
The Throop Tennis club, which held
several good tournaments last year, has
not yet been reorgani5ed, but action
will be taken as coon az tho new courts
are completed.
A large number of members OF the
CTOWu olby OyCle CluU JOluou ala run
to Loo Angeles this evening by moon
light The boys had jolly time get
ting back in the wee small hours.
NOTES.
Mrs. @. 8. Brown OF Santa Monica has
located at 81 North Euclid avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Willis of San
Francisco are guests of Hotel Green.
Considerable new machinery has bean
put up at Throop college during the past
week. The Crude oil system 10 now in
full operation.
The following party went up to Will
sons peak this evening to retcrn Suns
day: Hancock Banning, William r.
Staats. Prof. Holder, Mr. Frank Lowe,
George Kernsgham and George Greely.
On Saturday evening about 50 members
OF the Los Angeles Athletic clup will 60
up on the hills.
The Republicans are arranging for a
meeting on Tuesday evening next in the
wigwem. Gov. l.. A. Sheldon will de-
liver the address oi the evening and
mucio will be provided.