The herald., 1898-11-01
The WATER PROBLEM
PAsApENANs FAVOR MUNICH
PAL OWNERSHIP
A Bakery Burned-Local News Mat
ters and Personal Mention
Brevities

Red 675.) 1t begins to look as though the
water question may yet be settled ior fasa-
dena to the satisfaction OF all concernea-
both the citizens in general and the water
co,nnanies-and that it is bound to be along
the lines of municipal ownership there can
he little doubt. The Herald was the trst
newspaper to advocate municipal ownership
for Pasadena, and this was backed up by
the experience of many cities that had trleo
it. The following letter from one OF the
leading directors of the water companies
manifests the right spirit and gives some
good points to think about: :,
To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald: !:
/ believe there would be but little opposi,-
ton to municipal ownership OF water and
waterwor1s if something like the following
conditions were adopted:
l. The issuing OF bonds in sufflclent
amount to pay the stockholders OF the water
companies reasonable amount for their
stock, and as much more as required tor Sc
curing an additional supply OF water and
such other improvements in the waterworks
system as may be necessary. -,
q All water bonds as they mature, all IN
terest on bonds or other water Indebtedness,
all labor and material required, and all IN
debtedness of any kind incurred In improv-
ing or maintaining the waterworks, TO be
paid entirely from the water rates collected
from the water consumers.
g. No permanent transfer of water funds
to city funds, or the reverse.
4. The election OF board OF water trus-
tees, which shall be required by law to Tx
water rates as often as necessary to meet
above requirements. The board should have
the appointment of a secretary and super
intendent, who should not be removed from
office except for good cause.
The proposition above outlined amounts
to this:
l. The waterworks system to be absolute
" no charge against the taxpayers of the
city.
2. The water consumers, as such, to pay
no part of the expenses of the city, except
that of the waterworks system.
3. The board of water trustees to be as
independent of city trustees the directors
of private corporation, and more so, as the
power to fix water rates would be taken from
the city trustees and given to the water
board.
] give no reasons for believing the above
conditions desirable, for | think no intelli-
gent person will have trouble in arriving at
them. A. X. M'QUlLLING.
Pasadena, October 81, 1898.
BAKERY BURNED
A fire in Caswell's dining parlor and Nc
Dermid's bakery threatened the business
portion of the town for few minutes to-
night. The old building belonging to w. H.
Wood of Boston, and occupied by McDer
mid's bakery below and Caswells dining par
lor above, was the scene of the conhagra-
tion. The fire tonight resulted from SCOT,
which had settled in the bottom of the
chimney and smouldered until the wood
work on the inside of the wall between the
studding took fire, and, but for its almost
immediate discovery by boys in the street
and the presence of mind of MIR. Caswell,
the whole block might have been destroyed,
as the building is as light and dry as tinder.
= The fire company responded promptly to
the alarm and finished the work. The total
damage will not exceed from $50 to $l00,
fully covered by insurance.
Robert klumph died of consumption yes
terday morning at his home on Peoria
street. He leaves a widow and a SON. The
funeral will be. at Lincoln-avenue NJ. E.
church at 10 o'clock tomorrow. The Wood
men will assemble at their hall at a. M and
attend the funeral in body.
Charley Naven's bicycle was taken last
night and recovered this morning by Officer
Goltman. Irving Hughes had it in his pos
session and claimed that a man had given it
to him.
Ground will be broken for the new Cath
olic church in a few days
The Universal Brotherhood organization
Will hold its regular monthly social at the
board of trade rooms Tuesday night Walter
X. Bland will render some choice selections
on the violin, and Miss Wheeler of Los An
geles, who has delighted Pasadena audiences
se'Si"i elIiics DeloIe, VIII TeclUe several Sc
Lotions. Light refreshments will be served.
everything is free. All are invited.
Spain was discussed at the Shakespeare
club Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Bandini
read paper on "How and What Spain
Governs, in which she discussed the pres
ent condition of Spain and her colonies,
aud the relation of the United States to her
lately acquired possessions. Miss Stearns
then gave an interesting description of life
IN the Spanish capital. In the discussion
which followed Miss Dane described the
great future possibilities before Spain if she
profits by her present lesson.
Halloween fends tore up things and COM
mltted depredations at the Mills place on
Hudson avenue, near Colorado street to-
night. W.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Clark were over.
whelmed by their friends SATURDAY. night.
the occasion being the twenty fifth anniver
sary OF their marriage. The guests provided
refreshments for the surprised couple and
themselves and made them presents. amonr
which was an elegant lea easv'
chair. easy
The annual Thanksgiving services in Pas.
asdenaa will be held in the tabernacle on
Ihanksg1vlng day, November 30th Rev. r,
IL. Bruce will preach the sermon.
Miss Grace Johnston of Pomona has been
the guest of Mrs r. H. Pinney lO5 South
Marengo avenue, for few days.
*. IL. Knight returned this morning from
New York. -'''i '''''e lrohi
Mrs. c. a. Gardner returned this morning
nom two months visit in the east.
Henry Flnck is much improved this morn.
ing. 0'e'' 'inS iiioih'