The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-01
FRANCHISE DISCUSSION
PASADENA TRUSTEES WARY OF
SAN GABRIEL ELECTRIC co.
w. G. T. U. Convention opens-Sudden
Death-News Notes From the
Crown Of the Valley


the meeting of the city council this afetr-
noon Attorney c. M. Simpson again asked
that time be set for the hearing of the
San Gabriel Valley Traction companys ap-
plication for franchise. Trustee Robbins
remarked that the Terminal franchise had
not yet been dealt with, and until it had
had hearing the council was not in favor
of hearing the other company's applca-
ton. Friday night was set as the date for
q meeting of the council as a committee
of the whole for the hearing Of franchises.
City Attorney Arthur reported that there
was no authority for the refunding of $1O
to David Goldberg, which sum had been
assessed him for leaving his horse stand
ing unhitched twice, and which sum -he re-
Quested be returned on account of his now
straitened circumstances.
An ordinance was adopted fixing the
grade of Marengo court.
The ordinance forbiddng the throwing
of banana Feelings, burning Of bones, ash,
flesh, ETC., In such a manner as to be often
sve to the public was introduced and de-
clared read for the first time.
W. c. Kerckhoff and Attorney Henry
O'Melveny were present to plead further
for the San Gabriel Canyon Electric COM
pany's business. They announced that
they wished to let the application for
franchise stand over for time, and de-
sired now a twenty-three months permit
to do business. Considerable discussion
arose. The council feared that should they
let the company In for twenty-three
months there might be trouble In getting
them out, should it be desirable to Gust
them. A law suit might drag on indefi-
nitely. The companys representatives as
sured the council that they would get out
at the expiration of the twenty-three
months unless their franchise were granted
In the meantime. Trustee Lockett thought
the company ought to furnish the power
for the city we'll and the lights for the fire
department and city hall free. Trustee
Dobbins suggested that inasmuch as law
suit for ousting the company at the end
of the twenty-three months time might oc-
cupy year, it might be best to grant
permit for eleven months. Three bids
have been received for the franchise. They
will be opened on Monday. Nothing was
don as to the permit
The street and alley committee reported,
recommending adoption of the ordinance
for street work on Cypress avenue and the
ordinance was adopted.
The esta Adjustment of the grade of Cres-
cent street was ordered.
1t was decided to buy a copy of the Polit-
ical Code for each member of the board.
An application was received from the at
torney of C. F. Matthews, a laborer, for
$500 alleged to be due him for work on the
sewer farm. Matthews hired himself to the
farm manager in March, 1897, agreeing to
work for $3.50 per day. He worked 400 days
and was paid 5000. Later he learned that
1,u ayistad providinp that the city should
pay it's laborers 81 per day. Hence Matth-
ews wanted 5000 more. City Attorney Ar
thur advised the council emphatically to
reject the application, because the man
had agreed to work and had given his re-
ceipt for his wages. 1t was therefore re-
jected.
G. II. Coffin, C. c. Brown, Mrs. Converse
and Others protested against the granting
of a franchise to the Terminal company
on Grand avenue and on Euclid avenue,
there being two separate protests. They
were referred to the meeting of the COM
mittee of the whole Friday night
A copy of the law for the favoring of
California fruits was received from the
Manufacturers and Producers association
w. c. T. U. Convention
The state w. G. 7. U. convention was
called TO order this morning at 10 o'clock
at the Christian church. This morning 5
session was taken up with the meeting of
the executive Of the state. The debt and
mortgage on some Of the unions property
was discussed, especially on the temple
in Los Angeles and on the Ransome home.
The convention decided that the union is
carrying pretty heavy load. This may be
discussed further later on.
Many prominent temperance workers
are In attendance. The convention lasts
until Friday noon, when an excursion will
be mado to Mount Lowe. Among the
workers who address the convention dur
ing its meeting are Mrs. Isabel Wing Lake,
DR.. Caroline Gelsel Rev. Eugenia 81.
John, Mrs. Mary L. Teats, Rev. Mary j..
Borden, Mrs. Mary j.. Barbour and many
others. This evening in the NJ. E. taber-
nacle President Edwards of Throop ad-
dressed those present in the way Of well
come, and there was a musical and liter
ary program, etc.
The Royal Arch degree was conferred
upon H. w. Wadsworth, A. Vetter and
Lynn Freeman by the Masons. The work
was followed by a banquet. at which a
number of Los Angeles Masons were pres
emit.
Sudden Death
The death OF Mrs. j. A. Stafford, for
merly of this city, occurred Sunday ev n
ing at her late home, 227 South Gage
street, Los Angeles. Mrs. Stafford came
here on account of consumption and has
been an invalid for some time. Her death
however, occurred suddenly, while she was
planning to attend the Memorial day cele-
bration in this city with her husband She
was taken suddenly with fit of coughing
ND o6 ha hn1 met b,,
emblem to decorate a grave at the GEN.
etery. The funeral occurs tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock at the residence, and
interment will be made in Mountain View
cemetery, this city, by funeral car which
passes through Pasadena at about 2:S(
o'clock. The funeral will be attended BY
the Sons of Veterans and Ladies' Aid
society.
Maj. N. s. Bangham today enlisted
twenty men to go to San Francisco and
vet no instructions as to time of departure
and manner of transportation have been
received. The request for the recruitment
came from Capt. Jippincott.
Personals
Richard Halstead is very i'll at his home
on Union street.
Jack Maloney is in San Bernardino on
business.
Miss Hattie James entertained friends
last evening at her home on South Euclid