The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
CONSULT TnfATTORNfY
FRANCHISES POSTPONED By
PAsADENA'S COUNCIL
Lots Of Volunteers Left and Anxious
for a Chance-Attorney Carver
and the Fares-Brevities

requesting that a time be set for the hear
ing of the application for franchise by the
San Gabriel Traction company. The pro-
moters of the enterprise are anxious to
meet the committee of the council Capt.
Simpson also invited the council to take
q ride over the proposed route of the road.
Saturday afternoon was accepted by the
board for this ride. 1t was decided to wait
until some time after the ride for the meet
ing of the committee.
Trustee Lockett did not like the way in
which Clerk Dyer had recorded his vote
against the adoption of Trustee Reynolds
resolution reciting that the board is OPP
posed to paying political debts with official
appointments. Mr.. Lockett does not favor
such reward, but thought that the petition
In this instance, viz, the application of
Thomas Pillows friends for his appoint
ment as policeman should not be treated in
the manner 1t was.
An ordinance was read for the first time
fixing the grade of Marengo place.
Opening of the bids for the San Gabriel
Electric Light and Power company's fran
chise was postponed one week. In this
matter Mr.. Kerckhoff of the company ad-
dressed the board at considerable length,
get in here and do business as soon as posi-
Die. The council was uncertain as to the adj
visibility of granting the franchise upon a
percentage of the gross receipts basis, 1t
being suspected that the law on the case is
somewhat uncertain. Should the law hold,
the electric company might get their fran
chise and the city be unable to collect its
percentage. AS City Attorney Arthur was
absent, this point could not be decided and
It was finally agreed to let the matter drop
until the next meeting or until the city
attorneys opinion can be had. Trustee
Hoag having expressed himself as unwil-
ling to place entire faith in Mr.. Arthur
opinion on the subject, was, by motion,
authorized to consult any attorney he
pleased and secure a written opinion, the
city to pay the bill.
Mr.. Kerckhoff stated that at the next
meeting he would petition for a permit for
twenty-three months for the right to sup
ply the city with electric light. If this
permit be given, his company will 60 ahead
with the building of the plant, taking Its
chances upon securing franchise in time
He intimated also that, should the fran
chise be granted, the company would not
object to supplying the public lighting
free.
Trustee Lockett stated that he had been
informed by City Electrician Clifford that
the latter was unwilling to work for the
city II the electric road wires recently
placed by the Los Angeles and Pasadena
road remained uninsulated. Two lines of
feed wires have recently been strung and
one line of these is not insulated. Mr.. Cliff
ford says this is dangerous to his life and
to other linemen who have to deal with
wires in the vicinity Of the electric lines.
Should one of the feed wires break and
cross telephone wire it might mean death
to anyone holding telephone tube on that
line. Mr.. Clifford will present a written
communication to the next meeting OF the
council, setting forth his opinions as an
expert on this subject. The electric people
say that 1t Is not customary to insulate the
feed wire in question. This wire is not in
sulated in Los Angeles The question as
to whether the council has a right to de-
mand that the wire be insulated will have
to be decided or a new electrician may have
to be employed.
The report of the finance committee was
adopted and warrants were ordered drawn
for the amounts named.
The oaths of office of s. Washburn, W.
B. Webster and John Mcdonald were APP
proved, subject to the approval of the city
attorney. That Of Calvin Hartwell was re-
ferred to the city attorney to decide the
question as to whether another city off1c-
ial could qualify as bondsman. John Nc
Donald, city treasurer, was surety for
Mr.. Hartwell.
protest from property owners on Pal
metto drive between Orange Grove and
Grand avenues against the entrance of the
Terminal road on that street was received
and filed.
The reports Of the city marshal and city
recorder were received.
H. Holbrook presented a communication.
setting forth that David Gildberg former
ly of this city, was lying at the point of
death in the Sisters hospital. Mr.. Gold
berg had asked Mr.. Holbrook to see If he
could not have RENTED two fines of s.
each imposed upon Goldberg for leaving his
horse standing unhitched upon two occa-
sions. The board decided to consult tine
city attorney to learn their power in this
case Goldberg formerly peddled tea and
coffee in Pasadena.
The Volunteers
The members of the colored cavalry,
Troop D, met tonight and discussed the adj
visibility of forming themselves into a
guard company to take the place
of Company I, which still remains unoccu-
pied. The Sharpshooters also met this
evening and again debated the kind Of rifle
to be used by the company. There are Diff
ferences of opinion on the question. Many
think that the gum should be uniform,
while as many more do not feel
able to pay for the sort Of gun which other
members insist should be used. Finally
the matter was left to a committee COM
posed Of Messrs. ]. F. Slsson, c. c. Brown,
A. Higgins, Colin Stewart and J. Ellis.
Troop M, volunteer cavalry, met this
evening and drilled. At a business meet
ing the troop was divided, Troop F being
formed. Officers were elected as follows:
Drake, captain; Marshal w. e. Lacey,
frst lieutenant; Charles Cole, second lieu
tenant; Benjamin Lacey, first sergeant
The members meet next Friday evening
for physical examination.
Brevities
c. w. Colby, conductor on the electric
road, will be tried on Saturday in Los An
geles upon the charge of battery upon the
person of Attorney s. A. w. Carver. Car
yer is alleged to have rung up several
fares on Colby's register and upon being
accused of the trick called Colby liar
Colby stopped the car and thumped Carver
severely. The sympathy of the passengers
was said to be with Colby.
w. NJ. Pennel states that large number