The herald., 1897-03-10
PASADENA
People Want Franchise rlstters settied-Death
Of Mrs. Swift


People Want Franchise rstters settied-Death
Of Mrs. Swift
PASADENA, March 9.-The action Of
the city council in again postponing
decision in the matter of the Terminal
franchise continues to be the chief topic
Of conversation upon the streets and
among business men. The generous Of
fer Of the Pasadena and Pacific road to
light the streets of the city, with only
the small consideration that they be
given a monopoly of its transportation
facilities. Is quite generally considered
too childish to be worth a moments
consideration, and the apparent serious
ness with which this preposterous prop
osition was submitted excites amuse-
ment on all sides. One merchant only
expressed the feelings of all when he
said he would. be only too glad to
sprinkle the streets of the city or to do
any similar expensive service IL ne be
granted in return a monopoly of the
grocery business. or any other business,
for that matter. The members Of the
council who refused to vote for the for
feiture OF whatever franchises may have
been granted along the last proposed
pcute Of the Terminal company come in
for much unfavorable criticism ON the
ground that they thus showed their de.
lfberate intention of baking the move
ments OF the Terminal company, or a.
least allowing the present electric COM
pany to do so, which amounts to the
same thing. In voting not to forfeit
THESE franchises 1t was contended that
there were no franchises granted over
any of these streets, but that possibly
they were not granted over all of them
1t is long job to hook up all the numer-
Gus franchises that have been granted
In the history of the city, and this was
not done, but Mr. Reynolds resolution
was designed to cover all "the defunct
franchises that might be resurrected,"
simply to balk the efforts of the Ter
minal people in entering the city.
In this connection 1t might be interest
ing for the public to know that some
time before the Terminal company ap-
piled for their franchise negotiations
were we'll under way for obtaining pos
session OF certain tract of land near
South Pasadena, by the use of which
an electric road can be built to Los An
geles over a route which Is said to be
very nearly two miles shorter than any
existing route. This is the pass through
the hills south of the town. by which a
direct connection can be made with the
old adobe road and along this route to
connect with the Traction company's
line at Eastlake park. BY taking the old
Grand avenue thoroughfare along the
arroyo an exceedingly picturesque route
is secured, which is at the same time
the most direct into Pasadena. Then to
run into the heart of the city along
Pasadena avenue would secure all the
west side travel which is so much de-
sired by all the roads and this line is
undoubtedly the shortest from Pasa-
dena to Los Angeles. The people back If
this scheme have suspended operations
until the Terminal matter is settled, but
they are said to have plenty of backing
to put 1t through whenever there Is a
city council that believes no company
should be protected from competition,
and will give all fair chance to bid for
the business of the people.
DEATH OF MRS. SWIFT.
The death Of Mrs. Swift, wife of Prof
Lewis Swift of the Mount Lowe observa-
tory, occurred very suddenly at an early
hour this morning. Prof. and Mrs Swift
had returned from an eastern trip only
. few days ego. The news of Mrs.
6wift's death was a shock to her many
friends here as they were not aware Of
the severity of her illness until within
the last few hours. She had been g.
victim OF rheumatism for some time
Mrs. Swift was born in 1889 in East
Morfch, Long Island. She leaves, ba-
sides her husband. two children. Her
husband Is known as famous astrono-
mer. Whose discoveries have attracted
the attention of the world to himself and
TO Mount Lowe. Prof. and Mrs. Swift
lived ut Marathon, New York, and later
at Rochester, removing in 1894 to Mount
Lowe. The funeral takes place tomor-
row afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock from the
residence OF Prof. T. s. c. Lowe on
South Orange Grove avenue.
PICKW1CK CLUB TOURNAMENT
The Pickwick clubs pool, whist and
billiard tournament began last evening
at the clubs rooms. H. Newby and
Fred Ryder captained the pool and bill
Hard sides, and Mr.. Ryder's side was
the winner by eighteen points for the
nights play. The whist tournament
was captadned by A. s. Turbett and w.
f. Blocki and the following score was
made Lawson and Rogers beat Her
tel and Kayser by one point; Herdig and
Permar gained five points over Lippeu-
colt and Fuller; Briggs and Turbet.
won two points over Blocki and H. D.
Pyle; DR.. Thomas and e. ]. Pyle won
four points over ]. s. Glasscock and r.
E. Twombley. For the evenings play
Mr.. Turbett's side made gain of four
points The tournament will be played
on Monday evenings.
BREVITIES
Young Emery. the boy who stole a
purse Of money from Miss Kishbaugh of
the postoff1ce, was tried in the recorders
court today and pleading guilty was
sentenced to two DAYS in jail. Emery's
case Is haro one 10 deal with. He has
been twice before In trouble of this kind
and 1t is very likely that he will be sent
10 the Whittier reform school A. soon