Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-02
SPECIAL LEVY is DISCUSSED
CITY Council VIII Discuss Question In
Committee Of Whole Before
Submitting II to Popu-
lar Vote
Pasadena Agency,
ia East Colorado street


ial levy in order to increase the rev.
enues. Such a question Is to be dis
cussed by the council as COMMITTEES
of the whole before It Ia submitted to
a vote of the people. The subject was
brought UP at today's session in con-
sidering the report of Auditor Kerna-
CHAN, who recommends that some way
be provided to raise funds. Mr.. Ker-
naghans report shows that the heads
Of the various departments have asked
for 1887 900 as expenses for the next
fiscal year, while the tax books show
that the receipts will be only about
s179,00O. AS the administration is
known to be based upon economic is
sues, it is probable that the result Of
the committee meeting will be recon-
mendation to curtail expenses in all
departments, in order to do away with
the proposed additional levy. Howev-
er, 1t appears that there is a division
of the council on this question.
The dedication of the new Masonic
temple took place today with impos-
ing ceremonies. Acting Grand Master
M. H. Flint of Los Angeles had charge
Of the exercises, which were held in the
handsome room of the blue lodge. The
principal address was delivered by
Judge G. J. Willett, whose subject was
of Free Masonry" A quartet fur
nished music suitable to the occasion,
and at the conclusion of the program
refreshments were served by the la
dies of the Amaranth. The ceremo-
nies concluded with reception this
evening, when a large number of Wis
iting Masons were shown the conven-
fences and beauties of the new tenn
Pile
Venice has been selected as the place
for holding the big picnic planned by
the Pasadena merchants, and the date
set is Thursday August "a. The
Southern Pacific will place two special
trains at the disposal of the commit
tee to accommodate the crowds. The
Venice management promises plenty
of free entertainment, including an
electrical illumination in the evening.
Isaac Springer is succeeded by j. I.
Booge as president of the Los Ange-
les County Building and Loan asso-
ciation. Mr.. Springer resigned to ac-
cept the presidency of the American
Bank and Trust company, which will
be ready for business on October 1.
P. M. Curtis and c. D. Cornwall,
agents for rival sewing machine con-
Germs, engaged in a dispute that re-
suited in an exciting pugilistic encoun-
ter on the street this morning. The
belligerents gave bonds to appear in
the police court tomorrow.
Directors of the Lake Vineyard Water
company have asked for a conference
with the city officials regarding the pur-
chase of the company's plant by the
city. The conference is set for next
Friday night. The board of trade will
also be represented at the meeting.
The Pasadena Hospital association
has secured options on several lots on
Congress street opposite the main hos
pital building, on which it is proposed
to erect a detention ward for contag-
ious diseases. A philanthropic citizen,
said to be Q. S. A. Sprague, has donated
funds for the purpose Governor
HI. H. Markham and other residents OF
the neighborhood are opposing the To-
cation of an infectious ward there.
The Pasadena Merchants association
today adopted resolutions indorsing the
stand taken by the New York chamber
Of commerce in its fight against the
new German tariff which raises the
duty on California fruits.
The special committee appointed to
investigate the condition of the grade
of North Fair Oaks avenue reported
in favor of the grade as established
by City Engineer Allin. The council
has agreed to adopt the report and the
work of cutting down the street will
proceed in spite of the protests of a
number of property owners.
Through the efforts of the Emergency
league, the family of W. Hoots was to-
night sent on their homeward journey
to Winston, N. C. The husband and
father of four small children had been
almost bedridden for the past six
months. and as he was without means
1t devolved upon charity to provide
for the family The receipts of the
Casa Grande entertainment Saturday
night provided ample funds to send the
unfortunates to North Carolina, where
they have relatives to provide for them.
Constable Harley Newell is taking
vacation. and with his family, has gone
to Yosemite to spend month. Con-
stable Walter Austin will fulfill his
duties.
Policeman Shultz, who went on duty
for the first time today, starts off with
a good record, having made three ar
rests. Two of his victims were caught
riding bicycles on the sidewalks, and
the third left his team unhitched.
The military ball of Company 1, at
the new armory tonight was successful
in every detail. The reception COM
mittee consisted of Sergeant Williams.
Sergeant starrett. Corporal Gilmore.