The herald., 1893-06-20
SAN BERNARDINO.
A Morning Blaze-Attempted Rape by a
Chfnaman-Notes.

A Morning B1aZe-Attempted Rape by
Chinaman-Notes.
SAN BERNARDINo, June 19.-This morn
ing at AS O'Clock fire was discovered
in the mill of E. M. Depew, located at
the corner of H and First streets. An
alarm was turned in from box IL at the
corner of Third and [ streets, and the
fire department Immediately responded.
Everything possible was done to save
the building, but without success, as
the flames had secured such Roadway
that it was impossible to save any part
OF the same. The fire laddies turned
their attention to the box factory,
which is located near, and were success
full in saving it, though one corner was
slightly burned. The fire is supposed to
have originated in the northeast corner
among the machinery. as that corner
was discovered burning first. No ex-
PLANTATION of the fire can be found. The
loss by Mr.. Depew is considerable more
than the insurance, which amounts to
about $1,000. The building, which was
leased by that gentleman and was in
sured for $1,000 and was owned by the
II. A. Gurnsey estate, F. L. Holcomb,
assignee. Mr.. Depew has been very I'M
fortunate OF late, as his mill located on
Mill street was destroyed by ire last
March. He opened few days later in
the establishment, burned last evening.
ATTEMPTED RAPE.
Word was received in this city yester-
day evening that heinous attempt to
outrage little child occurred at Cotton
Saturday afternoon, in which Lou Jen,
the cook of the Palace hotel, tried to
violate the 6-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Anna Deck, waitress in the hotel. The
attempt happened about O'Clock in an
clubhouse, but the heather was dlscov-
cred in the act by a boarder of the hotel
before he could accomplish his vile pur-
pose. The mother said nothing about
the matter at the time, but early yes
terday evening informed the officers of
Cotton, who at once locked up the
almond-eyed brute. The news spread
rapidly, and by s O'Clock crowd of 100
angry citizens surrounded the building,
determined to lynch the Chinsman.
One OF the officers addressed the crowd,
and stated that the brute had been
brought to this city. The crowd was
dispersed, when hack was procured
and the terrified celestial was trans
ferred to the Jail here. He WAS taken
back to Cotton today at 2 pm, and
given preliminary examination. There
is great excitement over the case in Col
ton, and if the opportunity offers the
Chinaman will probably be lynched.
BREvITIEs.
Mrs. w. G. Vale and daughter, Miss
Grace, have returned from New York.
DIR. J. NJ. Hurley returned last even
ing from his Arizona ranch.
The asylum commissioners are in SEES
sion this afternoon, engaged in opening
bids for furnishing supplies.
Harry Nisbet has decided to remove
to Los Angeles and engage in tho prac-
tice of his profession of an attorney.
S. f. Iomboo is expected home TO-
morrow from an eastern trip,
Harry Smith and Miss Minnie Jones
of this city, were married today by
Justice Knox.
Invitations are out for the graduation
exercises OF the Sturges academy next
Wednesday evening.
The coroner's jury empanelled to
inquire into the death of Juan B. Luna,
returned verdict OF accidental death
and attached the blame to no one.
The popular musical extravaganza,
Cinderella, will be given tomorrow
night at the opera house, for the benefit
of the Fourth of July fund.