The herald., 1897-05-15
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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already been shown in The Herald. Now,
as to what may be done while this abb
surdity is in force-supposing for a mo-
ment that the trustees are willing to be-
come the tools for passing such foolish
measure-it is not difficult to see that 1t
may not be the most creditable thing in
the world for Pasadena. We have been
told again and again that it would be a
great calamity to reduce the credit of
Pasadena as place for investments by
allowing the Pasadena and Los Angeles
company to be ruined (?) by the competi.
tion of the Terminal; but how much would
Pasadena be benefited by having the
stocks and bonds Of the Pasadena and Los
Angeles company sold at and perhaps
above par to eastern people on the strength
of such an agreement with the city of
Pasadena, and then have the Terminal
come into Pasadena after all, which means
according to the Pasadena and Los Ange
les people) ruin to their road? What about
these innocent purchasers of stocks and
bonds in that case? Doubtless they would
have tender feeling of regard for Pasa-
dena and her investments thereafter and
would spread abroad the great advantages
of investments in the Crown of the Valley
among all their eastern friends, and the
papers would take 1t UP from one end of the
land to the other. so that our people would
be fairly besieged with would-be investors.
And in the light Of present events this is
not so altogether improbable, that is, SO
far as the coming of the Terminal road Is
concerned, for nobody need be surprised to
see the Terminal electrified whether 1t gets
franchise into the business center or
not. Many citizens do not hesitate to say
that the chief point that the Pasadena and
Los Angeles company wishes to gain is the
opportunity to sell its securities at a good
round figure, which would be afforded by
the acceptance on the part of the city of
this scheme, together with the advantage
of a monopoly until the next election. (and
they cannot hope that 1t will last longer)
during which time they can continue to
earn about $50 per day. Then many who
got their stock for a song will have been
| able to dispose of 1t for a goodly sum- and
the future can take care of itself. M
Webster said today that he was going to
Chicago, and the public can easily guess
what he is going for. But there are not
few who think the Pasadena and Los An.
geles company is cutting its own throat
and that there will be more difficulties In
the way of selling securities of the road
than the promoters are counting on. AS
remarked by a well known citizen: "The
first thing, II the council accedes to the
wishes of the corporation, will be that this
whole business will be aired In the courts
Then the difficulties will begin and there
will be music in the air before the thing
is over'
A NEW CHURCH.
A largely attended meeting of the MEM
bers and congregation of st. Andrews
Catholic church was held at the Conserva-
tory of Music last evening to consider ways
and means for building a new church.
Rev. Father Farrely, the pastor, was in
charge, and the Right Rev. Bishop Mont
gomery was present and aided in the meet
ing. An earnest address was made by the
bishop in which he referred to the growing
congregation which is obliged to have
larger edifice in which to hold services and
afterwards subscription list was passed
around resulting in $500 being subscribed
With the sums already promised this raises
the list to quite large proportions. 1t IS
proposed to erect a church to cost about
$4,000. the location not having been deter
mined as yet.
At the councils regular meeting on
Monday Messrs c. G. Brown F. p. Boyn-
ton and L. p. Crawford, commissioners in
the Lake avenue widening, will present
their report. BY the condemnation pro-
ceedings the avenue will be widened ten
feet from Hull to Locust street. distance
Of one and one-half blocks, which will re-
suit in distinct improvement to the
thoroughfare In the vicinity. The total
amount of benefits assessed with damages
given is $240
SOCIAL NOTES
A. F. Keyes was most pleasantly sur
prised last evening on the occasion OF his
Goth birthday. Mrs Keyes had the ar
rangements all completed so that he knew
nothing about 1t. During the evening he
allowed himself to be blindfolded on the
pretext of being led to a present from Mrs
Keyes, and when he opened his eyes in
the parlor he found himself surrounded by
group of friends who had come to help
celebrate. Refreshments were served and
a very pleasant evening enjoyed.
Yhe Epworth League gave an interesting
entertainment this evening at the M. e.
church. The general subject was IA Study
OF Epwodth and Lincolnshire. Its Famous
Men and Places, Descriptions, Wesleys,
Tennyson, Jean Ingelow, History of the
Country, Etc." Interesting papers were
read by Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Wallace and
others.
Miss Harry of South Fair Oaks avenue
gave very pleasant surprise party last
evening in honor Of her sister Edith's
birthday. The young people enjoyed them
serves with games on the lawn and in the !
mouse and refreshments were served, the
evening passing very quickly.
"A musical was given last evening at the
nome OF w. Waterhouse, on Lake avenue,
under the auspices Of the music COMMITTEES
OF OF the Lake avenue Congregational church.
Inis was the first Of series to be given
Tor the purpose of raising funds to buy
an organ for the church. The program
was nicely rendered and much appreciated
by the audience.
BREVITIES
!. D. Murphy, the florist of South Moline
avenue was the plaintiff in n case IN f,,s-
tfce Merriam's court this morning m which
ne charged that the young son Of q neigh
Dor had killed turkey of his and he want
ed to get redress. The boy was irrieatinr
an orchard belonging to Mr.. Todd ana he |
hit the turkey with E stone 80 It had to he
killed: On the case coming before the jus-
nee TINS morning the lads mother decided
70 pay NJ Murphy his dollar claimed and