Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-04

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The case Of Altsmirano vs.. Leohis, to
recover 92oo, claimed to BE- due from
Leouis for services rendered In procur-
ing evidence and assisting in the prose
cution of wood choppers for violating
the Timber Act, which has been on
trial before City Justice Adams for
several days, was decided in favor Of the
defendant yesterday. N
By notice elsewhere ia this mornings
HERALD it will be seen that Mr.. L. Har-
ris and Mr. BennoJ astrowitz have formed
a co partnership, under the firm name Of
L. Harris Go, for the purpose Of car
rying on general merchandise busi-
ness. Both gentlemen are well-known
as among the most enterprising business
men in Los Angeles. The new firm Is a
strong one and is bound to succeed.
A gentleman from Santa Monica in
formed us yesterday that rumor is cur
rent there that the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company intend to build a
hotel at that place during the present
winter. Tho new bdilaing is to be an
immense structure and will be located
south Of the passenger depot. 1t is to
be finished in time for next years
business.
Deputy Sheriff C. K. Huber left on
last evenings north-bound train for San
francisco. He had charge of two pris-
onefs,and one insane man. The pris-
oners were Josiah V. Smith, the child
butcher. who goes up for a life term to
San Quentin, and John Rial, the horse
thief who accompanies him for five
years The insane man was John Bal
lard, who was yesterday pronounced
non compos.
The Board Of Trustees Of the Public
Library, consisting of the Mayor and
City Council. at a meeting held at the
Library on Tuesday evening, unani-
mously le elected Miss Mary +. Foy
Librarian. This is a deserved COM
pliment to Miss Foy who, for the past
three years. has discharged the duties Of
the position with an intelligence and
courtesy that have won for her unstin-
ted praise from all who frequent the
Library.
The regular social OF the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Episcopal Church will be
given at Leck's Hall, Main street, this
evening. weather permitting. These
socials, aside from being among the
most delightful social events Of the
,ponth. are given for good purpose. the
accumulation Of G fund fer the purchase
Of carpets, chairs. ETC.. for the new Epis-
copal church, and should be literally
patronized The entertainment viii
consist Of vocal and instrumental music,
recitations. etc. EVERYBODY is invited.
Admittance only 25 cents.
John Rial. an account Of whose ar
rest by Deputy sheriff Barrefto, on the
charge Of horse stealing. appeared in
yesterdays HERALD. was examined be-
fore City Justice Adams yesterday and
held in $500 bail for his appearance for
trial before the Superior Court An in
formation was subsequently filed before
Judge Hines. Of the Superior Court,
charging the accused with the crime Of
grand larceny. He was arraigned,
pleaded guilty, and. time being waived,
was sentenced to the States prison for
Eve years. All Of which was accom-
plished before ~ o'clock, noon. 1
1t is sad to think how much our city
is being surpassed by every city and
towi 10 southern California. The new
theater which Is being erected at San
Bernardino is almost completed. All
that is necessary to its completion is the
finishing OF the inside. And yet our
much looked for theater still exists only
in Imagination. 1t is expected that the
San Bernardino theater will be opened
about April. under the management of
Messrs. Wood L Osborne, OF this city. |
who hope to inaugurate their theatri
cal season with that psince Of minstrels.
Billy Emerson. and his troupe, now play.
ing in San Francisco. 3 as4sy
In reporting the amount Of money
turned over to the city as the profits of
the City Justices Court in
yesterdays HERALD, the fgurea should
have been Ss0o6.7 rs instead Of s20oo.75.
We take pleasure in making this cor
rection. The showing first made was
very good one. but by the above it will
be seen how judiciously and protitably
this Office has been administered. Judge
Adams deserves the thanks Of this mu-
nitipaiity for the excellent manner in
which he discharged the duties Of his
Office. To clear and reliable iudg-
ment he added the dlspassionate i'm
partiality which is absolutely essential
in o magistrate and which has made
Judge Adams the terror Of malefactors.