Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-07

hf8her power Tor MS action, who inexofnbly ek-
hundred pounds, although checked through TO
its destination on the Pacific Coastl
Mr.. X. A. Ling will tomorrow take
office as Justice Of the Peace for Los
Angeles township. Mr.. Ling has here
tofore shown himself to be q careful and
efficient official, and, we have no doubt,
will give entire satisfaction in his new
pos.tion. 81 NlH
Mr.. F. w. Peschke informed MS yes.
terbay that the electric light in this city
was distinguishable from Anaheim. This
seems to be nh Incredible distance for
the light to be throwsn, even from its
great elevation, but Mr.. Peschke is re-
liable, and this fact illustrates the
tremendous power of the electric light.
Constable Cruz, who assumes the
duties Of his office to morrow, has ap-
pointed Mr.. NJ. X. Barretto as his dep
uty. The selection Is good one in
every respect. Mr.. Barretto, as o dep.
uty Sheriff approved himself faithful
and intelligent officer. and in his new
sphere of action will bring valuable
experience in the duties devolving upon
him.
Under Sheriff Kays received a tele.
gram from Tularo yesterday afternoon
informing him that Smith, the child
butcher. who had his leg cut off by at
tempting to jump from a moving train
last Thursday. was dead and asking
what shsuld be done with the body.
Mr.. Kays telcgraphcd back to burg the
remains with as much economy as is con.
sistent with decency
M nii bonxm de norlpis Is a very
good maxim to follow in the case OF
illustrious or even reputable dead ones;
in the matter of criminals 1t should not
be observed. nor Is it in Josiah Smiths
case. 1t was learned from an occupant
Of the Jail that Smith made very minute
inquiries about whether there we're any
heavy grades on the road to San Fran
cisco, and whether the train diminished
its speed at these places. This goes to
show murlerer's intention to attempt
escape.
Mr.. r. J Floyd, OF Savannah, was
in the city yesterday. He is confident
that we will have ample rains ths pres
ent season. He bases his opinion on
the fact that he has kept an exact
record of the rainfall in this county since
1858, and he has never known failure
Of crops in any year in all that time
when the rains commenced as early as
they did the present season. Mr.. Floyd
is close abssrver and his opinion is,
therefore, entitled to great weight.
At the rattle at the Baker Block, last
night, Of the lot donated by Mrs. X. s.
Baker for the benefit of Father Peter
verdaguer's parochial school, the win
ming number was 1919. held by Mrs.
O'Brien, of Compton. The amount re-
allied from the sale OF tickets was ST.
SAG. which will aid materially in meet.
ing the expenses of the school for the
present school year. In this connection
we have been requested by Father Peter
to return his heartfelt thanks to the peo.
pie Of Loa Angeles for their liberality in
the purchase Of tickets.
Deputy Sheriff C. r. Murphy from
San Diego county yesterday effected the
arrest of Francisco Nunes, against WHOM,
a warrant has been out for more than
two months past. Constables Griffin
and Cruz received information yesterday
morning that Nuhes was in the city and
was wanted in San Diego county for
horse stealing. About o'clock Consta.
BILE Cruz caught the man in Sonoratown.
He was identified by Deputy Sheriff
Murphy and lodged in Jail. He will be
taken South this evening. Mr.. Murphy
has made quite q successful trip. in that
he has succeeded In catching another,
horse-thief at San Pedro the day prsvil
Gus. The lntter's name is Jose Con.
zalas. q
The Marquis Of Lorne. Governor Gen.
sral Of Canada, and his royal eonsort.
the Princcss Louise. and party will ar
rive from Santa Barbara per steamer
Ancon this morning. They will be met
at San Pedro by their own special cars
and brought to this city. 1t is the in,
tention oil the distinguished party, we
understand, to spend several days at
San Gabriel where, II no other accom-
modations can be obtained, they will
stay In their cars. Mr.. d. Freeman, OF
the Rancho Centinela, formerly of
Canadal Mr.. L. J. Rose, Of Sunny
slope, and Col. Fl. J. Stewart, of this
city, q countryman of the Marquis Of
Lorne. will meet the party at San Pedro.
] COURT REPORTS.
Superior Court. Howard. J.