The herald., 1897-06-13
PASADENA


respondence) The purchase Of the Mt.
: Lowe railway by the Southern Pacific
seems reasonably assured. Negotia-
tions have been pending for some time,
and the Southern Pacific has made
thorough examination of the road and
the three hotels belonging to it. The
Southern Pacifc's attorney at Los An
geles Is now examining the title, and
II his report Is favorable, an offer will
be made to buy all the assets of the road.
The bondholders will secure so per cent
and unsecured creditors 25 per cent Of
their claims, payment to be made in
new bonds, guaranteed by the Southern
Pacific The present bond issue Is $780,
900, and the other DEBTS $4,000. There
Is no doubt that the offer will be ac-
cepted. The road has been in receivers
hands since last July. Four months ago
the bondholders began foreclosure pro-
ceedings and judicial sale is expected
any possible question as to the title.
80 the deal with the Southern Pacific
will undoubtedly go through. 1t is un-
derstood that In the event of the sale
Prof Lowe, who built the road, is to
be given some important position. 1t
is also stated that the Southern Pacific
will extend the Pasadena branch to
connect at Rubio canyon with the lower
terminus of the Mt. Lowe railway, and
a large part of the Southern Pacific tour
list travel can thus be carried up the
Mt. Lowe railway. The plans include
the establishment on Echo mountain of
an institute to be known as the Lowe
institute, devoted to astronomical and
other scientific investigation. The in
stitute was incorporated few days
ago.
HANGED A DOG
Thomas Wright, an old man who lives
alone out on the corner Of Lake avenue
and East Colorado street, was arrested
yesterday afternoon on charge of cru
city to animals, and this morning was
sentenced to pay a fine of $40, without
alternative, which means that he re-
ceived no punishment at all, since ht
was too poor to pay the fine The usual
alternative of term in Jail was not
enforced on account of his old age and
his promises to do better in the future
His offense consisted in hanging a dog
for catching chickens.
REGULAR RUNAWAYs
The usual daily runaways occurred
today and yesterday. Late yesterday
afternoon Mrs. Allen Wardell and a
lady friend and child were thrown out
of their buggy on West California street
and the ladies were somewhat bruised
though the child escaped without in
jury.
Today's runaway was that of Sierra
Madre horse, which ran through the
streets at break-neck speed. He was
attached to light buggy, which came
out OF the melee somewhat the worse for
wear. The outfit belonged to Mr.. Nc
Gregory of Sierra Madre.
SOCIAL DOINGS
Miss Orton gave reception in honor Of
the graduating class of her classical
schooi yesterday evening at her home on
south Los Robles avenue, which was at
tended by a large number of society
people and patrons of the school, Miss
Gertrude II. Henry, this years graduate,
assisted the Misses Orton in receiving
the guests, as did also the Misses Pierret.
Young and Morrison. Miss Tileston pre
oiuSN oNSi tAAS lCSS, dSSlSteu DY the
Misses Edith Rowland Fannie Rowan.
Pauline Gartzman, Louise BrIgden and
Hortense Pattee. Miss Aileen Jacobs
and Miss Sarah Kilbourne presided al
the punch table, while Misses Flossle
Rowayn, Gladys Gardner and Cprdelia
Stimson admitted the guests. The. floral
decorations were arranged with taste by
Miss Tileston. yellow coreopsis being the
principal flower used.
The grammar grade of the Wilson
High school met last evening at the hos
pitable home of Mr. ard Mrs, j. M,
Kiehl on North Raymond avenue, where
the members We're delightfully."- enter
tanned. The floral decorations were in
white and green--the class colors--and
were artistically and tastefully arranged.
p. M. Green gave trolley party today
to the faculty and friends of Throop,
which wac much enjoyed. A car was
chartered for the trip to Santa Monica,
leaving here at 9:15 and reaching Santa
Monica in good time for luncheon, which
was enjoyed at the Hotel Arcadia. The