The herald., 1897-09-05
PASADENA

PASADENA, Sept. 4.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) A local paper has made a
canvass of the business men of the city
in regard to sewers. The situation at pres
ent in regard to sewers is this: The city
has an inadequate system which was con-
structed partially by assessment from prop
erty owners. This cost about $4,000 more
or less. Bonds are still out for the exist
ing sewer construction. Some time ago the
council proposed putting in a sewer on the
east side by direct assessment under the
Vrooman act which caused SO much pro-
test that action was postponed until the
protestants can have further hearing.
This matter comes UP Monday at the coun-
Gil meeting. In the meantime the city engi-
neer under the instructions of the coun-
Gil, reported that general sewer system
for the city would cost upwards Of $172, 900
In addition to what has already been ex-
pended. The council is now considering
the feasibility of calling an election to vote
bonds for this amount. The opinions of
business men agree that sewer is needed
badly, but the provisions of the Vrooman
act are hard. Many citizens want reim-
bursement for expenditures on existing
sewers Cesspools are nuisance, en-
danger health and bring mosquitoes. A
special election would cost about $1,000.
Perhaps it might be well put off until the
general election in the spring. 1t would
be fair enough to bond the whole city.
These are some of the opinions expressed.
EPWORTH LEAGUE
The Epworth league held a meeting last
evening at the home of w. IL. Smith on
North Marengo avenue. Reports of differ
nff M l.
Pinney was elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss Sadie
Buchius, chairman of the mercy and help
department. Two new members were re-
ceived. Five dollars was donated for the
purchase of literature for the Y. NJ C. A.
Messrs. +. D. Stevens, Will H. Smith and
w. M. Pennel told war stories. Miss Char
lotte Christy sang and Benjamin o. Lacey
contributed flute solo. There was large
attendance.
SOCIAL NOTES
Miss Thompson of the high school faculty
and Miss Amos gave reception to friends
at their home on Palmetto drive. They
were assisted by Mrs. and Miss Norton.
The rooms were prettily decorated with
roses and smilax. Miss Markham, Miss
Sarah Coleman, Miss Mabel Norton and
Miss Alice Markham assisted with the re-
freshments.
Miss Leda Kellogg entertained friends
last evening at her home on North Madison
avenue in honor of her birthday. The
house was very prettily decorated and the
evening was spent in social intercourse and
the translation of chopped poems." Re-
freshments were served and the guests
were: Misses Edith Parker. Ethel Burt
Ruth Coe, Olive Hitler, Nellie Howe,
Jewel Poage, MessrS. H. e. Briggs, Jerome
Buchanan, Fred Hitler, Kirk Dyer, Arthur
Williams, H. Q. Taylor. Charles Howe, w.
B. B. Taylor.
BREVITIES
An Ell Monte team loaded with water
melons halted in front of e. r. Braley's
this morning. The horses broke the
breeching and ran, upsetting things and
spelling some melons. No serious damage
was done, as the runaway was soon
stopped.
Health Officer Rowland reports six deaths
for August from heart disease, diabetis,
tubercuar meningitis, inanition, old age
and enterits. OF these three were females
and three males. There was, in addition,
one infant stillborn.
PERSONAL
Messrs. Carl Nash and Rhodin leave on
Thursday for Philadelphia, where they will
enter schools, Mr.. Nash to study art and
Rev. c. T. Douglass has returned from
the east.
Misses Katherine Gardner and Norton
leave on Wednesday for Chicago
Rev. II. E. Ward Of the Lake avenue
Christian church has returned from Ven
tura.