The herald., 1898-04-09
PASADFNA'S ELECTION
Is EXCITING A GREAT AMOUNT
OF INTEREST
The City's Books Audited and Found
to Be in Good Shape-A Worth
less Couple


ing relegated to the rear with many citi-
zens until after election day. Every day
adds to the confidence of the Non-Partis-
ans in the success of their candidates, and
present indications are that they Will be
elected by a good manjority. The people
are Convinced that the interests of the
city will be safe in the hands Of Messrs.
Hoag, Stevenson, Wooster and Walker as
candidates of the Non-Partisans, and they
will all receive large majority when the
votes are counted. They are all practical
and honorable business men. who have had
much experience fitting them for the Of
fees for which they stand as candidates.
Mr.. Hoag was for many years business
manager of the Northwestern university
of Evanston, ILL.,. handling millions of dol
lars evry year for that institution. as
well as other large interests. Mr.. Steven
son is one of the best civil engineers in
California as well as a man of fine busi-
ness ability, thoroughly practical and bus
mess like in all his dealings. He lived for
thirty years in Oil City, Pa, where he was
the city engineer, also serving as city
trustee for some years. and has had large
experience in his chosen profession, aud
of the kind which will be of especial value
to Pasadena just at this time. when new
sewer system is contemplated. Mr.. Steven
son will be very valuable man to the city
in the capacity Of city trustee on this ac-
count alone not to mention many other
reasons Mr.. Wooster is one of the pio-
ueers of this section, and has always been
identified with everything that tends TO
build up the city, having his own interests
here altogether. and being a good business
man with whom the interests of every
citizen will be safe. Mr. Walker was for
twenty five years the cashier of large
manufacturing company ial Vermont. |
which did business of over million dol
lars annually being also vice president of
q savings bank which handled deposits of |
more than 81, 800 600. Mr.. Walker has been |
in Pasadena for ten years, and is very we'll |
known, having served as school trustee and |
held other positions of honor and trust In |
the community.
THE CITY'S BOOKS
Charles ID. Tying, who has been busy for !
some time exporting the books of the city |
officials has finished his work and filed his |
report with the city clerk. Only a few |
minor errors were found. 1t was found |
that the treasurer's commissions had been |
overdrawn to the extent of so cents. 1t was
also found that Marshal Lacey had drawn |
only $999.9S salary, when he should have
drawn $1,000 The city must therefore pay
him one two-cent postage stamp. Street
Superintendent Buchanan has deposited 80
cents more than the amount he should de-
post for the issuing of permits, etc. This |
is explained when it is remembered that |
Mr.. Buchanan is president of the charity
organization. A mistake was found in the |
recorders report, which was corrected |
The expert recommended several small |
., Tho af nl,,af ;,,f h,,et
ness with the city.
WARNING
man and woman residing in lodging
house on North Fair Oaks averiue applied
to j. A. Buchanan for car fare to Los An
geles. They represented that they were in
need of funds and wished to see the Sec
rtary of the county board Of charity. The
money was given them. but they did not
visit the secretary. They are reputed to be
morphine fiends and unworthy of charity.
They represent that they own considerable
property in San Diego and wish TO go\sI
Detroit. Kindly disposed people are warned
against them
BREVITIES
Residents of the east side of town, near
the city limits, complain that some un-
known party has been meddling with mail
delivered to the private boxes along the
streets. Letters have been found partially
opened and resealed. Whether the offender
is in search of valuables or is simply after
information is not known.
School Census Marshal ]. NJ Sickler will
begin the work Of taking tn census on the
18th inst This has to be done in order
that the educational authorities may make
the proper allotment OF school funds
which is about sl2 for each child attending
school.
John NJ. Raston shot two gray squirrels
the other day near the foot of the Wilson
trail and has been arrested therefore be-
cause it is against the law to shoot gray
squirrels in Los Angeles county. Recorder
Rosster heard the case and took the mat
ter under advisement.
The complaining witness, Babcock. in
the DR.. Prittie liquor selling case cannot
be found aud the trial will therefore not
take place tomorrow, the date set.
George Syer, driver of public carriage
was fined IS today for leaving his team
standing unhtched.
An illustrated lecture was given in
Throop assembly hall this evening by Dr..
Geo. S. Hull, on The Rhine" About
thirty-five stereopticon views were given.
The lecture was for the benefit of the
Omego zeta ri society
The death of Herman Miller, aged AZ
years, occurred yesterday. Deceased came
here three mo0ths ago, hoping to regain
his health. The remains will be taken TO
Hoboken, N. j., for interment.
SOCIAL
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Reynolds entertained
with a dinner party at the Green last
evening. The room was handsomely deco
rated with flowers, the color scheme being
pink and green. At s o'clock an elaborate
menu was served, after which the guests
went upstairs to the ladies' parlors, where
vocal music was rendered by the taber-
,nacle quartet, composed of Mrs. James
McLachlan, Mrs. w. Il. Clamp, Chas
Smith and Dr. ]. T. Parker. Covers were
laid for twenty guests.
Mrs. A. A. libby, jr., entertained the
Sans Souci club yesterday afternoon at her
home on South Orange Grove avenue with
progressive euchre. Mrs. G. w. Stimson
won first prize, Mrs. II l.. Story second
and Mrs j.. r. Hull lone hand. Delicious
refreshments were served.
The Terpsichorean club was entertained
last evening by Mr. and Mrs. George COLTS
al their home on Galena avenue. The
house was prettily decorated with lilacs
and potted palms, and progressive euchre
was played. Mrs. Fay won first prize Mrs
Cottrell second and w. II. Ward booby.
The /. d. club was entertained last night
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