Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-06-02

sense of the word, and is probably
better qualified, through his long con-
nection with the Sheriff's office for
discharging the duties of Tax Col
lector than any other man in the
county.
A large sized market basket, with q
tag attached, marked VIM. Douglas,
Los Angeles, Cal.," arrived by the
train from Wilmington on Monday
morning, and was placed in the hands
of a hackman at the baggage depot,
since which time it has not been seen
by the owner. Anyone having the
! same will please leave it at the Back
man House. the basket contained a
variety of articles, and was covered
with gum cloth covering.
Members of the Baptist church of
this city, and all others who are con-
nected with Baptist churches else
where, are requested to meet at Lawlor
Institute, Main street, near Grange
store, next Saturday at II A. NJ, to
attend a conference and business
meeting. Rev. John Francis, District
Missionary, Bev. Joseph Casio, late of
Olympia, w. t., and Rev. DIR. Hobbs,
resident pastor, will be present. Rev.
John Francis will preach Sunday at
IL A. NJ. Sunday school at P. N.
| Mr.. d. HI. Shaw has arrived in our
city from Nova Scotia, and is pleased
with his superficial view of Los Ange-
les. Mr.. S. is young gentleman of
means, and comes here with the in
tention of purchasing property for
| fruit-growing and nursery business,
| with which he is quite familiar, hav-
| ing been engaged in these branches
for number of years. We congratu
late Mr.. Shaw on his arrival, and
hope he may find location in this
valley which will meet his most SAN
guine expectations.
DR.. Castro, with his family, has ar
rived from the East, intending to
make this his future home. The DR..
is very much pleased with the city
and its surroundings. He some time
ago purchased property in Los Ange
les through an agent, and now on his
arrival finds it in the business part of
the city, and abounding with fruit
trees, in bearing order. We bid DR..
Castro and his family most hearty
welcome, land wish them great pros
perity and usefulness in the city of
Angels.
The following patents have been re-
ceived at the U. S. Land Office at Los
Angeles await owners: Edwin Ayl-
worth, Edwin Aylworth and heirs of
A. B. Morey, Frank E. Adams, An
drew w. Bartholomew, Geo.Y. Barry,
Andrew Conlan, George D. Carlton,
Newton butcher, Archibald Freeman,
Johanna German, John G. Haskell,
VIM. Johnson, Isaac M. Kolb, Her
rnan Roster, Miguel Krasewsky, heirs
of A. B. Morey, Chas. G.. Rudd, VIM.
Skidmore, Chas. G. McAlmona, Benz.
G. Parker, Andrew Reyes, Nicholas
Smith and A. L. Toffelmier.
Mayor Beaudry had two drunks be-
fore him yesterday, which received
the usual dose. John Hodges, one of
the parties, claimed to have been
robbed on Alameda street about mid
night on the night before, but he was
so maudlin that no reliance could be
placed on his story. Mayor Beaudry
very properly gave him five days to
sober off, Marshal Carrillo has been
active in hunting the supposed rob-
bers, and if any robbery has been COM
mitted will undoubtedly arrest the
guilty parties; but Hodges story
seems to be only the vagary of a
A large and enthusiastic meeting of
the new fire company was held last
evening at the Council rooms. A per-
manent organization was effected and
the following officers elected: Fore
man, G.. E. Gard; 1st Assistant, &.
Katzenstein;.2 I'd Assistant, J. q. Smith;
President, F. Butler; Secretary, B.
McLellan; Treasurer, /. w. Lord. A
sound and effective constitution and
bylaws were adopted. This company
can boast of some of the best material
ever put together in any fire company,
and the Council and citizens generally
can rest assured that it ranks with the
best in this or any other State. The
confidence of our people will not be
shaken.
The case against Ah Tuin, the Chi
nese procuress, for disturbing the
peace, which has been on trial for two
days before Judge Gray, was decided
yesterday against the old hag and she
was sentenced to pay a fine of sixty
dollars or go to Jail for sixty days. 1t
seems some time ago she had bought
for $500 q Chinese houris, named All
Lin, in San Francisco and added her
to the sergio, where she remained but
short time when she was abducted
by All Sou, who married her last jan
uary before Judge O'Melveny. The
old she-devil has since disturbed their
peace by dunning them for that $500
Investment, and has bounded on the
Chinese loafers, to the great annoy
ance of the happy couple. The perse-
cution eliminated in the arrest of the
Chinese dragon and her fine, and it is
now hoped that Mr.. and Mrs. All Sou
will experience unruffled connubial