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Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
MRS. MOSS AS A DETECTIVE,
She Tries to Entrap two Lot
tery-Ticket Dealers.
The Proceedings Yesterday in the
SupIe eme Court.
A Number OF Cases submitted-A Sensa
tional Case Regarding Irrigation
Bonds-New Suits Filed.
Marriage Licenses.

A complaint was drawn up in the dis
trict attorneys Office yesterday and filed
in Justice Austin's court, charging Max
Harris and A. B. Greenwald with sell
ing lottery tickets.
Both defendants have been convicted
in the superior court for similar ofenses
several times, and it is only few weeks
ago that Harris was convicted in the
United States district court for using
the mails for sending lottery literature,
and fined $500.
The arrest this time was upon the
complaint of a woman, Mrs. M. J. Moss,
who played detective for the purpose of
catching Harris and Greenwald. She
alleges that on Monday, October 10th +,
she went to Max Harris Office, up stairs
in the Lanfranco block, on North Main
street, and bought three tickets OF the
Louisiana lottery for the drawing of Oc-
tober 1lth.
Later on, the same day, she went to
Greenwald's, at the corner of First and
Spring streets, and bought three lottery
tickets for the same drawing.
Mrs. Moss is comparatively young
woman, very dark in complexion, and
slender. 1t is understood that she has
been working in connection with the
police department in getting evidence
against the defend ,nts.
There has been determined effort
on the part of the police to break up the
sale of lottery tickets in the city, and
they have succeeded in making several
convictions. At the last trial of the de-
PENDANTS, before Judge Smith in the su-
perior court, they both promised not to
sell any more tickets.
If they should be again convicted
their punishment will probably De much
more severe than before. They have
heretofore been the largest dealers In
Louisiana lottery tickets in tile city.
In spite of the heavy fines which they
have had to pay, the business has ap-
peared to be able to stand it.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
A sPECULATIvE SCHEME.

Serious Charges Relative to Some Irri-
CATION Bonds.
An injunction suit was begun in the
superior court yesterday, the complaint
being fled in the clerks Office by James
F. Harmon against J. D. Osterhout ct
al, directors of the Grapeland Irriga-
Jion district of San Bernardino county.
The suit makes some highly interest
ing and serious charges in connection
with the formation of district, and the
issue of 5000 600 irrigation bonds.
The complaint alleges that an election
for the issue of bonds to the amount
named was held in the irrigation district
November 15, 1890, and the proposition
was declared carried by the directors.
1t is further alleged that the whole
scheme is entirely speculative one !;
that the directors knew at the time that
there was no source of water supply, and
knew not where they were going to get
any water to carry out the irrigation
plans so boldly and glowingly set forth.
The complainant alleges that the d.
rectors entered into a contract, July 16,
1892, with E. Phelan, to construct a
canal, and that by the terms of the con-
tract Phelan agreed to take his pay in
bonds OF the district to the amount of
10,000; that he is now at work con.
atructing the canal; that notwithstand.
ing that no bids have been received by
the directors for the bonds, the board is
about to issue them in the amount stated
to Phelan, in payment of the work done
and to be done by him.
1t is also alleged that large proper
tion of the lands in the district, about
$500 acres. are government lands, and
non assessable for the purposes for
which the irrigation district was formed.
In view of these circumstances the
plaintiff asks for judgment to declare
the contract in question between the
directors and Phelan null and void, that
preliminary injunction be granted
restraining the defendants from the is-
sue and delivery of any bonds, and that
they be restrained from using any until
the government lands in question have
hQan sold
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
ATROCIOUS RAPE CASE.
PECULIAR DILATORY ACTION OF
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Six-Year-Old Child Said to Have Been
the Victim of Spanish Boys
Lust-No Action by
the Authorities.

A cage OF peculiar atrocity has been
reported to the authorities, in which q
little 6-year.old Mexican girl has been
made the victim OF the lust of Mex
ican boy 15 years old, and complaint
will be issued tomorrow, if the evidence
can be properly brought to bear in the
matter.
A middle aged Mexican woman called
at the Office of the district attorney yes
terday afternoon, and related the circum-
stances of the outrage committed on her
little daughter.
She lives on Ninth street, and the as
sault took place two weeks ago. She is
not an educated woman, and as she
cannot speak English, the services of an
interpreter were required to enable the
deputy to hear the story of the crime.
| The boy, who is quite we'll grown
! fellow for his age, lives with his father,
not very far from the home of the
woman. On the day in question, the
Mexican woman sent her two little
daughters, aged respectively and 4
years. with small bucket of milk to a
| neighbours house. They passed the
house where the boy lives. His father
was away at work, but the boy was
there, and he got the little girls to come
in the house. When inside, he took the
eldest one to room and outraged her.
The little one went crying home, and
when her mother questioned her re-
lated the manner in which she had
been treated.
The mother was Mortified, and very
soon thereafter took her daughter to DR..
Orme, who examined her and found
that she was suffering badly from the
consequent injuries. Another ply ysician,
DR.. DuntOn, also examined the girl and
found that che had been tampered with.
The mother went oyer to the house
where the boy lives when his father was
at home, and told him what her
daughter had told her. He appeared to
be very little moved by the matter, ex-
pressing himself indifferently about it.
Finally, on the advice of friends, the
mother decided to bring the matter to
the attention of the district attorney,
which was done yesterday as stated.
1t was decided to examine further
into the affair before issuing complaint,
and an appointment was made for Sat-
urday, VIXEN the little girl will be
brought up to the Office.
The crime is brutal one, and no steps
should be left untaken to bring the
young fellow to justice. The mother
says that her little daughter told her q
straight story of the circumstances and
sEe has no reason to doubt that she has
told the truth.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
TWO THUMBED YUNG.

An Attempt to Identify Him Yesterday.
His Examination.
A gentleman named Adams, of San
Bernardino yesterday visited the county
Jail to identity Chung Yung, or rather
his double thumb. Several years ago,
a Chinaman with double thumb, and
who was regarded as almost crazy was
in his employ for short time. Mr..
Adams was not certain as to the resem-
blance, excepting the double thumb.
A "two fingered" Chinaman once
lived in Santa Barbara, it is stated, and
it is believed that the prisoner in Jail is
the same man. There are several other
counties yet to hear from.
The preliminary examination of
Chung Yung will take place tomorrow,
before Justice Owens.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21

Nothing contributes more towards sound
digestion than the use of the genuine AnR0s-
.ura bttters Of DR.. J. g. B. siegert 4 Sons. Ask
your druggist.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
SUPREME COURT.

A Number OF Arguments Heard and
Cases Submitted.
In department one the case of barley
vs. Arrowhead Hot Springs Hotel COM
pany was submitted upon briefs on fiIe.
The cases of Wilmington Transports
tion company vs. O'Neil; Farmers and
Merchants bank OF Los Angeles VS.. City
Council of Los Angeles; Security Saw
ings Bank and Trust company, and Los
Angeles Savings bank vs. Hinton, and
Tuffree We. Brock, were submitted upon
briefs on file.
In department two the cases of Secu-
rity Savings Bank and Trust company,
Main Street Savings Bank and Trust
company, and Log Angeles Savings bank
va. The Board of Supervisors of Los An
geles county, and Thomas vs. Parker,
administrator, ct al, were submitted
upon briefs on file.
The case of Security Loan and Trust
company of Southern California vs. The
Willamette Steam Mill Lumber and Min
ing company was argued by George E
Harpham for respondent, and Sheldon
Borden for appellant, and submitted.
The case of Stirling vs.. Smith was ar
gued by Stanford for appellant, and An
derson for respondent and submitted.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21

but men had done 80, and probably
would do 30 again. He therefore hoped
that the Office would not be abolished.
A memorial paper to the board Of su-
pervisors was then read, asking that
body to re.appoint Mr.. Hart, or some
other equally competent person in his
place, at the close of the present term of
his Office, the tenure of which is con-
temporaneous with the official term OF
the present board of supervisors. After
adopting this memorial, the convention
adjourned sine die.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
New Suits Filed ,

Among the documents fled in the
county clerks Office yesterday was the
following:
A petition by E. Blanchard, for special
letters Of administration upon the estate
of VIM. E. Wilson, was filed.
George Y. Fraser vs. E. L. Blanchard,
administrator. Suit to foreclose mort
fage for 5000.
Thos. Hughes vs. E. H. and S. J..
Boyd. Suit to declare homestead null
and void, and that s. J. Boyd holds GER
tain property in trust for plaintiff, and
that it be sold for payment of debt
DUE.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
Daaarxinx Praiaa.

We desire to say to our citizens that for years
we have been selling Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
and have never handled remedies that sell al
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faction. We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to refund the
purchase price If satisfa tory results do not fol-
low their use These remedies have won their
great popularity purely on their merits. 9. +.
Hetnzenan, druggist.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
a rgiIlton FrlaDds.

A Million Friends.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and not
less than ore million people have found just
such friend in D.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds If you have
never used this great cough medicine one tria!
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that is claimed, or m ney will be refunded.
Trial bottles free at {. F. Heinzeman's drug
store 222 North Main street. Large bottles so
cents and ri .. .l.k
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21
The Baker Case.

The defense continued the introduc-
ton of testimony Yesterday in Judge
Van Dykes court in the case of Mrs.
Arcadia de Baker VS.. The Southern Cal
ifornia Railroad company. Among the
witnesses examined during the day
were: Luis A. Zamorano, Pedro Ybarra,
Sylvester Rogers and Santiago Arguello.
The testimony was mainly in regard to
the history OF the food of the Los Ange-
les river, and that the cause of damage
was not due to the levee built by the
railroad.
Santiago Arguello was put through a
sharp cross-examination by Mr.. Mon
roe, who sought to gain admissions from
him tending to show that he was an in
terested witness for the railroad, calling
attention to occasions in which he had
whispered to Judge Brunson, but the
witness said that when be 80 whispered
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-21

he was asking how soon he could be per-
mitted to go as he wanted to attend to
his business. Beyond this little furry
the trial went on in sleepy fashion all
day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
Perpetual Holy Lamps.
Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Cedemus makes mention of q lamp,
which together with an image OF
Christ, was found at Odessa, during
tn reign of the Emperor Justinian.
1t was set over q certain gate and
sealed so as to exclude all air. The
seal testified that these details were
carried out soon after the crucifixion,
When opened by the soldiers of
Cosroes, King of Persia, it was found
to be burning as brightly as when
first inclosed, over 500 years before.
The Persian forces broke down the
shrine and poured out the oil that
was still in the lamp, an act which is
said to have been followed By a great
plague.
At the time the old monasteries of
England were demolished lamp was
found in tomb which was supposed
to have been burning since about the
year 800 A. D. How these things
v ere accomplished is q mystery, but
it is supposed that the Romans under
stood how to resolve gold into oil, a
few ounces of which would suffice TO
burn q thousand years. II such an
art was ever understood it Is now
irretrievsbly lost.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03

the states are preparing similar ex-
hibits of their flora.
Director-General Davis has issued
the following notice, which Is Of
special interest to all intending ex.
hibitors at the Worlds Fair:
This Is to notify you that all ap-
plicstions for space must be made
before Aug. l, 1892. Applications
already received call for at least
twice as much space as is at our dis
possl. Applications received up to
the close of the current month will
be entitled to consideration. Allot-
ment of space will then begin. In
making such allotment the value and
importance of each exhibit in its
relation to the whole will be duly
considered.
1.-THE chief end to be kept in view
will be the completeness and general
merit of the whole exhibit of each
department. Exhibitors are urged
to plan for the best exhibit possible
rather than the largest, and to study
especially ECONOMY of space. The
artistic effect of exhibits will have
much to do with their location in the
building"
North Dakota Seems to have been
unfortunate thus far in the matter of
preparation for representation at the
Worlds Fair. The state Worlds
Fair board displayed little energy and
did little or no work. At least an i'm
preston to that effect became general
throughout the state. Complaints be-
came numerous and loud, and edi.
torials condemnatory. Finally the en-
tire board resigned, and at once the
states prospects grew brighter. The
Chamber of Commerce of Grand
Forks promptly memorialized the
governor to appoint another
board, and from all parts OF
the state Endorsements of such move
have been earnest. 1t is considered
certain that Gov. Burk will do as
requested and that, profiting by past
experience, he will exercise special
care in selecting men who will do
something. The state has about S35,
900 availa BILE for Worlds fair purposes,
and, it is said, as much more could be
raised easily ifa good, energetic board
should be appointed. 1t is safe to an
nouDce that North Dakota will not be
found wanting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
A Wonderful Alaskan Mirage


From the Chicago Herald.
Many stories have been written
about mirsges and decisions, but
none have been more interesting and
curious than that of the silent City
mirage, which makes its appearance
near the Pacific glacier in Alaska.
The discovery of this wonderful
mirage was made by the Indians, who
would tell of the city which was built
in the clouds. The mirage can be
seen in the early part of July, from s
to p. m. 1t rises from the side OF
the Pacific glacier. 1t first appears
like q heavy mist, and soon. becomes
clearer, and one can distinctly see the
specter city, we'll defined streets and
trees, tall spires, huge and odd.
shaped buildings, which appear to be
ancient mosques or cathedrals. II is
city which would seem to contain
at least $4,000 or $4,000 inhabitants
AS yet no one has been able to iden-
tify it, although several have claimed
to recognize the place. There is no
city like it in Alaska, nor in any
country about it for thousands of
miles. Some claim it is q city in
Russia, others say it is a city in Eng
land, but none can tell what or where
it is. The mirage was given the name
of "Silept City" as it appears to one
like q dead city; there Is nothing that
would indicate 1t is inhabited.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
How Nature Makes Silver.

FROM numerals.
The processes by which nature
forms such accumulations of silver
are very interesting. 1t must be re.
meln bered that the earth's crust is
fuu of water, which percolates every.
where through the rocks, making So
lutions OF elements obtained from
them. These chemical solutions take
up small particles Of the precious
metal which they find scattered here
and there. Sometimes the solutions
in CUES ton are hot, the water having
got so far down as to be set a. boiling
by the internal heat of the globe.
Then they rush upward, picking up
the bits of metal as they 60. Natural
ly, heat assists the performance of
this operation. Now and then the
streams thus formed, perpetually
flowing hither and thither below the
rocks, where the deposit their loads
of silver. This is kept up for q great
length of time, perhaps thousands of
years, until the assure or pocket is
filled up. CrsDnies permeating the
stony mass in every direction may
become filled with the metal, or oc.
cssiOnally chamber may be stored
full OF it, as if a myriad hands were
fetching the treasure from all sides
and hiding away q future bonanza
for some lucky prospector to discover
in another age.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03

The board of trade of Dubuque, H..
has appointed committee to prepare
an exhibit for that city to be sent to
the Worlds Fair.
The flora Of Montana will be shown
at the Worlds Fair by collection as
complete as it is possible to make IT..
The state has about 1000 different
varieties of wild flowers and of these
500 have already been collected. The
exhibit will include also q display of
grasses and forage plants. Many OF
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Anton Adam as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Justice of the Peace Pre-
cinct No. l, comprising the corporate
limits of the City of San Antonio, Bexarr
county, Texas, at tine ensuing general
election in November next, subject to the
will OF the qualified voters.
We are authorized to announce w. w
Heron as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Justice of the Peace, pre-
cinct No. l, at the election November w.
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of Justice of the Peace,
Precinct No. l, of Bexar county, at the
election in November, 1892, and respect
fully ask the support OF my fellow cltl-
ZenS. - ENOCH GR1FF JONES
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
How a Rec Fights.

From the Portland Transcript.
AID observer writes us that he Is
satisfied that there is just as much
rivalry between humming birds and
bees In their quest for honey as there
Is between members of the human
race in their struggle for the good
things of life, and describes recent
quarrel that he saw in Portland
garden, where humming bird with
an angry dash expressed its disap-
prevail of the presence OF q big bum
blebee in the same tree. The usually
pugnacious bee incontinently fed,
but he did not leave the tree. He
dashed back and forth among the
branches and white blossoms, the
humming bird in close pursuit.
Where will you find another pair
that could dodge and dart equal to
these? They were like flashes of light,
yet the pursuer followed the track Of
the pursued, turning when the bee
turned. In short, the bird and the
bee controlled the movements Of their
bodies more quickly and more accu.
rately than he could control the move
ments of his eyes. The chase was all
over In half the time that it has taken
to tell it, but the excitement of . pack
of hounds after o fox was no greater
The bee escaped, the bird giving up
the whole chase and alighting on q
twig. It couldn't have bee chasing
the bee for food, and there Is no posi-.
BILE explanation of its unprovoked
attack, except that is wished to have
all the money itself.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
FOB CONSTABLE.

The LIGHT is authorized TO announce
P. w. Seffel as candidate for constable,
precinct No. l, at the election in Novem-
her, 1892.
We are authorized to announce james
McCloSky as candidate for constable for
precinct No. l, at the election, November,
1892.
Andreas Brown authorizes the LIGHT
to announce him as a candidate for re-
election to the Office of constable, pre-
cinct No. l, at the election in November,
1892
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
FOR SHERIFF.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
JOHN CAMPBELL as a candidate for Sheriff
of Bexar county, at the November cleo
ton, 1892.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce T.
P. Mccall as a candidate for reelection
to the office of sheriff of Bexar county, at
the election, November, 1892.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Mr.. K. L. Stanfield, as a candidate for the
office of County Judge at the ensuing
November election.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Hon. S. w. McAlliSter as candidate for
reelection TO the Office of county judge of
Bexar county. subject to the will of the
voters in November.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
FOR HIDE INSPECTOR.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Mr.. s. d. Locke, as a candidatefOr Hide
and Animal Inspector of Bexar county at
the coming election.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Sam Barker as a candidate for Animal
and Hide Inspector at the November
election, 1892.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
EXCURSION TO SAN MARCOS.

On Thursday, August 18th. This will
be a general day of pleasure for al.
Basket picnic and fishing trip. Nice
boating on the most beautiful riverin
the world. Come. join us and have a
real good old time. For excursion rates see
Sl4U. II. GOAKUM.
Chairman Committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are the only
authorized collectors for the LIGHT:
II. G. SCHUMACHER,
FRED SMALL,
WILL SCHUMACHER,
DAN. c. BITTER.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
ceipt. L. B. JOHNSON, Mgr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-03
FOR DISTRICT CLERK.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Georges. Williamson as candidate for
the Office of district clerk of Bexar
County.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Henry Umscheid as a candidate for the
office of district clerk of BeXar county.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Chas. F. 0pperman authorizes the
LIGHT to announce him as candidate
for County Commissioner, Precinct No. l,
at the election in November, 1892.
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FOR RENT,

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FOR SALE ,

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