The herald., 1894-07-21

PASADENA, July 20.--Activc steps are
being taken toward the adoption oil
new city charter, according to the ordi'
nance recently adopted by the council.
The matter is most Important one and
calls for the exercise OF the best lucg-
ment in the selection OF the 10 Tree
holders tho are to draw up the charter
and present it for the approval OF the
voters.
The following call has been issued
relative to the election:
The undersigned request that the
qualified electors of Pasadena meet at
the recorders. court room in the city
hall on Saturday evening, July 81, 1894.
at 8 O'Clock, to formulate plan for the
nomination by petition of the 10 Tree
holders to be voted for ct the special
election to be held August Is, 1894, TO-
frame a charter for the city of Pasadena.
[Signed] Geo. F. Kernahan, M. e.
Wood, W. T. Clapp, f. G. Bolt, J.. G.
Torrance, ]. r ssaaor, IT., A: II. Conger.
B. W. Hahn, VI U. Bunnell. A. q. Blu.
chanan, w. f. Arthur, Herman r. Her
tel, w. II. Ward, j. F. Bedwell, II. E.
Lawrence.
By careful attention to details the new
charter can be made OF great assistance
in tho growth of the city. The commit
tee appointed BY the trustees, consisting
of W. E. Arthur, II. NJ. Hamilton and
Judge Weed will doubtless render valua-
BILE assistance in framing tho charter.
MR.. CLARK TALKS.
In view of the severe criticisms which
have appeared iu several papers upon
an article written by James &. CLARK
upon the action OF the local &. A. 4.
post in the recent disturbances. we pub.
lsh the following letter:
Editor Star:
A letter of mine in the Star of Tues
day, July II, in which l questioned the
taste and moral influence of the pream-
Bile to g. A. r. resolution on the in
dustrial situation nas craotaa snrnsthins
OF tempest in teapot. ra,xnu with
several prominent G.. A. r. mem bers,
and am convinced that was mietaken
i'm ascribing political motives to their
action.
lay general treatment OF the matter
naturally involved questions concern
ing which many of US radically and hon.
eetly differ in opinion.
I underworld to discuss these ques-
tions from the standpoint of abstract
human rights rather than from that of
temporary expediency, and l also tried
to be free from personalities and temper
ate in expression. And while | regret
the Misunderstanding the letter has
seemed to occasion On the part OF my Ct.
A. r. iriends-for no person, perhaps,
is more appreciative than myself OF the
love and appreciation of friends and the
general public, especially the Pasadena
public, cannot with Helf-respect recede
from my position, even to win back pub
lie approval that l may have forfeited
by writing and publishing the letter.
| have neither time nor inclination
to exchange personal compliments with
newspapers and their correspond dents.
What we need in this crisis is an abso-
lutely free and fair discussion OF princi-
pies, letting persons take care OF them
selves.
Our chief danger lies-now, as in anti
slavery times-in the effort to suppress
discussion BY abuse and by force, or even
evasion. As regards myself personally,
l am not troubled, for was in the clos
ing cam paien OF the abolition agitation,
when everything said against the then
existing order was considered "lncen-
diary and auarchietic."
feel sure, however, that my personal
ITl@UuE, WnO KNOW u6 Uobt, WILL uuu6E-
stand my words and motives.
l can bide my time with tho general
public, and in the meantime await the
verdict without fear or anxiety.
With good will to oil.
TEE SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE.
The board of school trustees have en-
ployed A. R. Metcalf to investigate tho
alleged illegality OF the recent issue of
bonds and in case he finds Mr.. Arthur's
position to be correct, to suggest the
best manner of procedure. 1t Is plainly
evident to every one that whatever 10 to
he done should be done quickly in order
that the coming school term may not be
ibterfered with.
1t is now hoped that another election
for the Issue Of bonds may be held and
the proposed new school building COM
pleted In time for the winter term, II
this is done. however, there will have
to be some rapid work on the part Of
the board. Mr.. Metcalf is carefully 60
ing over the ground and will render q
decision in a few days. The board will
be guided by bis ideas in the matter
and 1t he agrees with Mr.. Arthur, i'm
mediate steps will be taken to straight
en- the affair cut.
II tne board tnd themselves an ille-
gal body, the county superintendent Of
SCHOOLS VIII have power to appoint az
mem oers OF that body any men he may
see ut to choose. There is, however.
no doubt but that the present board
would be selected.
DEATH OF DIR. IsHAM.
Inc news OF tie death OF DR.. ]. B.
lsham yesterday wan a great shock to
his many friends in this CITY. Tha death
was very sudden and unexpected. result-
Ing from surgical operation which he
was undergoing. DR.. Isham had been II
resident OF this city for several years
during which time he had built up a
large practice and gained a large circle
OF friends. who learn of his death with
deep sorrow. Funeral services will take
piaco rum Inc res'oence, 81 North Eu-
cid avenue. Saturday, July 2lst, at Q