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A REGION OF GREAT RICHNESS. Mines ot Wealth in Owens Valley. A Peerless Territory Tributary to Los Angeles. The Nevada Southern Will Brine Its Products to the City or Angels. An Important Irrigation Hnterprlse Begun.

Every new enterprise or improvement in South California is a benefit to Los Angeles. Tbe Herald is ever alert to make known matters of tbis kind to tbe public, beoauee every announcement of Buch enterprise is a new inducement to tbe investment of more capital in tbe city, and increases population and the value of property. Tbe great activity in building all over tbe city at present, and for montbe is due in great measure to tbe certainty tbat enterprises of very great importance are now under way and will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible. One of these great enterprises is the Nevada Southern railway, with which the business men of Lob Angeles are now familiar. The building of road will develop euch industries in connection with coal and iron as will make Los Angeles the center of the greatest manufacturing interests on the Pacific coast.

Another enterprise of great interest to this city begun last week. This is a canal to take water from Owen's river and convey it to Indian Wells val ley. The center of this valley ia a'lout 60 miles north from Mojave. The tract contains about 400,000 acres, and is one tlie finest bodies of land in South California. From the north end of the valley to Owens lake the distance is 35 Over this distance the canal a cafion.

In places Hhe cafion is not more than 200 yards wide; in other places it opene out and forme valleys containing several hundred acres of fine land. The these small valleys is called Hose spring; it contains several thousand acres of good land. With Owene valley united to these other tracts, the aggregate area that may be irrigated is about 1,000,000 acres. Owens valley is noted for the excellence of its deciduous fruits, exhibits of wbich have been made in this city. Tbe grain, alfalfa and other crops are also noted for excellence.

All tbe lands to be irrigated by the canal now under construction are fully as well suited to the growth of fruits and other crops as valley. The great area of land available for settlement; the low cost per acre of conveying water upon the laud, as compared with other irrigation enterprises in Booth California; and the character of the land, all oiler such inducements as will insure the rapid settling up of the whole territory. Another powerful attraction will be the excellent climate. No part of California is more conducive to good health the winters are just cool enough to promote vigor, but free from severe cold; tbe summers are never so hot as to cause debility. In tbe longest settled parts of Owens valley there is no malaria, and tbe same can be safely 1 predicated of these lands now to be opened for settlement.

Nearly ail the land to be irrigated by canal belongs to the United States luent. me canal company will made contracts for supplying water on such easy terms as wiil promote tbe rapid settlement and improvement of the lands. There is no otner part of South California tbat can now offer equal opportunity to men of moderate means to secure land enough to make fair sized farms and good homes. As to what crops and bow much per acre may be expected, tbe following facts may be of interest: At Olancba, at the south end of lake, the past season, from nine acres of alfalfa 70 tons of cured hay weri) put iv stack. The alfalfa has been cut regularly evory eeason the past 20 years.

Near Independence, 40 miles farther north, from five acres of sage-brush lend (it) tons of cured hay were put in stack, and this wns the first season after breaking and seeding the ground. Many similar instances could be given from different parts of Owens valley. Abi.ut Independence the past season from 30 to 40 bushels of wheat per acre whs a common yield. Every farmer who grows potatoes confidently expects an average crop, one year of seven per acre, and the quality is always excellent. Daring the past season many citizens ot Los Angeles and vicinity visited Owens valley and traversed some of the lends to be irrigated by the new canal.

Lst anyone who knows any of these visitors make inquiry, and every word of this report will be confirmed. All of those visitors who examined orchards in Owens valley agree in the report that they never before saw finer crops of apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, prunes of different kinds and all other deciduous fruits, than they saw growing there, nor did they ever before see more thrifty and healthy trees. Men who have a little capital and 1 would prefer to buy farms already partly under cultivation and with houses and other improvements, can buy in Owens valley far more acreage for the same amount of money than can be got anywhere else in South California. Tracts of 100 acrea that have alfalfa enough already planted to produce each year 200 or 300 tons of hay, all the small grain, corn, potctoos and other crops that one farmer can take care of, can be bought at prices ranging from $25 to $40 per acre. Such places have comfortable dwellings and usually small orchards, say from three to six acres.

Larger tracts containing from 300 acres up to 1000 aoros, but having less proportion of land under cultivation can be bongiit at lower prices, say from $15 to $20 per acre. All of these places are provided with ditches for irrigation, and the supply of Water ia abundant and never failing. Thousands of cattle and horses pasture the year round on outside range, and every farmer owns more or less stock Large numbers of beef cattle are sold tbat never got a pound of hay or other prepared feed, but got fat on the range. Schools are located at convenient distances tbe whole length of Owens val- i ley. People who might think of settling I there need not be deterred hy apprehension of such isolation or privation as i would be expected in a pioneer settlement.

There are no more orderly, lawabiding and intelligent communities in I the state than the towns and farm set- i tlemente in Owens valley, and uowhere are life abd property more safe. i railroad waa built into the valley 10 1 years ago; this ii tbe Carson and Colorado, a narrow gauge road, connecting with tbe Central Pacific road at Reno, Nev. From tbe terminus of the Carson and Colorado road in Owens valley to Reno the distance is 334 miles. From the same terminus to Mojave the distance is but 120 miles. The road to tbe north crosses high mountain ranges and wide expanses of desert; these obstacles and tbe great distance in tbat direction from any large city binder trade and prevent settlement of tbe country from the north.

With rail connection to Los Angeles by way of Mojave, tbe cheap land, abundance of water and fine climate will ensure the rapid settlement of the country. A very little inquiry at Los Angeles, Pasadena and other towns in this locality will bring out the fact that many farmers, and some capitalists also, are getting ready for a rush to Owens valley early in tbe coming spring. Today Mr. D. H.

Irland, a wellknown contractor of tbis city, will start for Owens valley, to take charge in person of the work on tbe big canal. He has provided a large amount of ditching machinery and Other supplies, some to be sent from tbis city and from San Francisco, in addition to the stock already at work. He says It may be necessary to employ a good many teams here, as tbe number to be had in valley will not be enough to push tbe work as rapidly as required. Mr Irland is a man of much experience in tbat kind of work, and also of tireless energy. Last summer a survey was made for a railroad from Mojave to Independence.

There is the best of reason for believing that work on this road wiil begin next spring and will be pushed to completion as rapidly as the canal. With tbe opening of this road there will be a rush of settlers to the lands along the canal and in valley. Last Saturday evening Mr. Frederick Stack left this city for London on business connected with tbe road and canal. Mr.

Stock is the manager for the men in London who are backing these enterprises; while he is there every detail for carrying the canal and railway to a finish will be completed he expects to return here about March lst next. In the meantime work on the canal will be pushed with vigor. Tbe office of tbe company is in the Potomac block, South Broadway. During the absence of Mr. Stock an agent is in charge who is quite familiar with Owens valley and all tbe country from Mojave north.

With Mr. Irland a party will leave this city today for tbe purpose of building a fine hotel at tbe south end of Owen's lake. This will be made an attractive resort. Vast swarms of ducks, goese and other wild fowl frequent tbe lake in winter affording excellent shooting. In summer boating and bathing will be great attractions; the water is nearly as dense as Salt Lake, Utah, and has valuable medicinal qualities, in addition to being delightful for swimming in.

Tbe most timid need not fear to plunge into the water; there is perfect safety in merely lying still upon the water. The hotel will also be the most convenient point for tourists to start for the ascent of Mount Whitney, and also to visit Menache, Kern river canon and tbe whole grand region which is the heart of tbe Sierra Nevada mountains. Hasty and incomplete as tbis sketch Is it will convey some idea of the extent and value of the enterprises now going on about Los Angeles. FOUGHT FOR FATHER, AND WAS ARRESTED FOR AN ATTEMPT TO MURDER. Alexander Careaa Found Gulltr or a Simple Testifies tor Htm and in Court.

Judge Smith's courtroom yesterday was thronged with swarthy Italians, and tbe air was redolent with nautical phrases and idioms. Alexander Caresa, an Italian Bailor, was on trial for an attempt to murder one James Turner, also a sailor, by striking him with an iron bar, on tbe 13th day of November last, at San Pedro. John Raquina, an Italian, stated that he was returning home to San Pedro in his boat when Alexander Caresa passed bim in bis boat. Salvator Caresa, Alexander's father, was in the skiff with his son. The Caresas' boat being tbe faster sailer passed tbe witness' boat and anchored, Raquina then graphically described the assault.

"Turner," he said, "steered his boat alongidn Catena's boat, and I heard him say, 'Yon you stole my Caresa the elder answered him, 'When you call me you "Both men then caught up their oars and struck at one another, but Caresa the elder caught Turner's blow on the quarter oar and, knocking it aside, shattered it on the gunwale. Then the younger Caresa raised his oar and struck Turner." Witness aaid he thought the blow only grazed Turner's shoulder, as it would have been a bad day for Turner had the oar struck him. He did not know whether or not Turner had kept bis bed for a week alter the alleged assault. Salvatore Caresa, father of the defendant, Bald that the day before the assault he found Turner's boat floating near the wharf. He tied it up and a Ittlle later Turner came to him and thanked him.

Next day Turner came again and accused him of stealing the skiff. At the memory of the insult the witness grew excited. "I no know what the liella the matter with the manna; the air was full baddanama, be call me I call him a liar; he take up his oar and try to bit me; he hit me in the stomach," and before the court could interpose the witness disrobed himself and showed the jury the mark caused by the blow. When the laughter, caused by the incident, subsided, Salvator, continuing, stated that after being struok by Turner he, the witness, knocked the oar out of Turner's hand and broke it against the side of the boat. Alexander Caresa, the defendant, a good looking young Italian eaid that he saw Turner strike his father with an oar.

He tried to defend his father and bore no malice against Turner either then or now. At the conclusion of the evidence the case was given to the jury, who returned a verdict of simple assault against tbe younger defendant, and dismissed tbe one pending against bis father. The Ulenwood Store Is tbe popular one, used by thousands because it is tbe best. Far ahead of all others in every respect. Look at them at the W.

C. Furrey company, 159 and 161 North Spring street. LOS ANGELES HERALDt WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13, 1893. THE TREASURER'S TURN NOW. Auditor Teale Must Number and Record.

Tessa Kelso Wing the First Round in the Library Litigation. Judge Shlw Baya That the EipeniKt l.lhrarlan'a Demand Muat be Numbered and Recorded. Tessa Kelso, the expensive appendage of an expensive institution, came out ahead yesterday in her suit against Auditor Teale to compel him to number and record her unttemized demand against the city for $200. Judge Shaw, in bis opinion granting the writ of mandate, cava: The principal objections made by the defendant to the granting of tbe petition are: First, that the claim presented is not itemized as required by tbe charter; and, second, that it appears upon the face of tbe petition that it is not a legal demand upon the library fund; and tbat for both these reasons the auditor cannot be compelled to do any act in relation to it. Judge Sbaw then cited the sections and provisions of the city charter applicable to the case which have before been mentioned in these columns.

He then deduces tbe following: "The claim under consideration is as follows, towit: 'Auditor's No. $200, library fund. Los Angeles, Sept. 5, 1893. Tessa L.

Kelso presents this demand on the treasury of the city of I.ob Angeles for the sum of $200, aa itemized below. Signature. To amount appropriated on account of expense of delegate representing this library at the world's congress of librarians and to tbe American Library association conference, 10th to 24th July, as per resolution passed 6th of June, 1893, by tbe board of directors of the Los Angeles public library, While it may be that this claim is not as particularly itemized us it should be, and tbat tbe auditor may bave been justified in rejecting it in tbe first instance on that account, yet I think tbat, after it has been again presented to tbe board of directors and tbe objections of tbe auditor in tbat particular bave been overruled, as provided in section 214, tbat question is settled so far as the action of the auditor is concerned. It ia true that section 215 provides tbat no demand can be audited unless it specify each several item, with the date and amount thereof. But section 216 defines what is meant by the term "audited;" and by tbat definition this claim waa fully.audited when the board of directors approved the claim the aecond time.

Under these provisions of the charter the auditor iB given no discretion to act, or to refuse to act, upon a claim except when it is first presented to bim for approval. It ia made his duty at that time to "satisfy himself whether the money iB legally due aud remains unpaid, and whether the payment thereof from the city treasury is authorized by law." Any objections he may have to the demand must be made at that time. No authority is given him to make them afterward. When his objections have been made and have been overruled, it must be held tbat be cannot be allowed to por- I object nor to auflew them, rtfe of overruling an objection is to put an end to it. It cannot again be raised by the party who made it, unless another appeal is provided to a still higher tribunal, which is not the case here.

If the auditor could continue to make the some objection after it is overruled, it would follow that he would be tbe Bole and final judge of the validity and legality of all demands against the city. The intention of tbe charter is plainly the reverse of this. The notion of tbe board in overruling his objection is final bo far as he is concerned. Strength is added to this conclusion by reference to sections 218 and 219. These provide that the auditor must number and keep a record of all demands his objection to which bave been overruled, but that the treasurer is required to pay none I except "lawful" demands.

No discretion is here given to tbe auditor in regard to numbering and recording demands, but the treasurer is clearly required to decide whether or not a demand is lawful before he pays it. The difference in the phraseology mnst have been intentional, and the object clearly waa to have a record made of all demands, whether legal or illegal. It was held in the case of Falk vs. Strother, 84 554, under a law similar to this, that a mandamus should be issued to compel the auditor to act after his objections have been overruled. Upon the authority of that case the applcation of the petition should be granted.

The point is urged tbat under section 215 no demand can be audited "unless it Bpecify each several item, with the date and amount thereof." Conceding that this demand is not so itemized, It does not follow that it should not be numbered and recorded. Tbat action iB no part of the process of auditing. By the definition 6f that term given in Bection 216 the auditing is completed when the objections of the auditor are overruled and this action is indorsed on the demand. This demand, therefore, li already audited, and section 215 does not apply. The fact that the board has thua audited a demand which is not properly itemized furnishes no ground for the auditor to refuse to perform the subsequent duty of numbering and recording it.

The is not required to answer for or decide upon the legality of the action of the board taken after hie objections are overruled. "It may be admitted that if it appeared, either on the face of tho demand or from tbe facts alleged in the answer, and proven, that tlie demand for a matter as to wbich the library directors have no jurisdiction, and entirely foreign to the scope of their powers and duties, no writ of mandate would be granted. The law will not interfere to compel any otlicer to do any act to further the collection of a demand which is clearly and necessarily void and illegal, and will leave such a demand in tbe position in which it may be found when the inference is asked, "But here there iB no fact showing Illegality, or want of jurisdiction, alleged in tbe answer, and it cannot be said upon its face the demand shows tbat it would, under any circumstances, be beyond tbe power of the board to allow it. It ii evidently for a matter connected with the operation of the library. It may be that it waa, directly and pecuniarily, of great advantage and benefit to tbe library to bave a representative at the Congress association mentioned in the claim.

If so, the matter would be within the jurisdiction of the board. The contrary does not appear. By section 33 the board is empowered generally to do all that may be necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of the charter in establishing a public "Tbe action of the board in the case comes within the same rule as that of any other tribunal, acting apparently within its powers, and will be presumed to be legal until the contrary appears. This action of the board does not compel tbe city treasurer to pay demand. "The responsibility for auditing it rests up the board and not upon tbe auditor.

"My conclusion is tbat tbe application for a writ of mandate should be granted." LAST YEAR IS NOT IN IT. ANNUAL SHOWING OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS. Year's Building Los Angeles Shows an Inoreaae of Nearly Record In Detail. Mr. Eisen, tbe superintendent of buildings of Los Angeles, has made the following gratifying report of the year's business in a building way I herewith submit the amount of costs of construction of buildings as ascertained by permits issued from my office for the respective 12 months commencing December 1, 1891, and ending November 30, 1892, and commencing December 1, 1892, and ending November 30, 1893, as follows: 181)1-02.

1892-93. December, 1891 284,8.0 If January, 1892 59,143 February 95,690 Hatch 90,530 158,358 Airil 187,531 178,178 May 105,810 173,762 June 113,970 july 90.020 132,870 August 120,175 150 760 September 103,034 125,015 October 77,580 79,800 November 573,700 107,745 Totals $1,891,005 $1,039,705 The sum total 1 have divided up as as follows: 1891-92 1892-93 Under $100 2,400 8,300 From $100 to $2000 477,585 692,155 From $2000 to $10,000... 416,020 504,050 From $10,000 to 125,000 85,000 From £20,000 to $50,000 145,000 239,000 350,000 From $100,000 025,000 Nil The number of building permits issued for the year ending November 30, 1892, was 879', with fees amounting to $1142.50. The number of building permits issued for the year ending November, 1893, was 1291, with fees amounting to $1472.15. For tbe purpose of comparison I Html! deduct $625,000, the amounts of tbe Bradbury and Stimson buildings, and which is credited to the year 1891-92.

having beau issued for that term, and we then have the relationship of for 1891-92 against $1,039,105 for 1892-98, showing an increase of $373,100 for 1892-93 for general trade work, and this sum divided by the difference in number of permits granted, 412, will give 412 additional buildings, at a cost of $900 each, and which I assume as proving the tendency of people of moderate means to erect their own homes, and which I regard as the potent factor in the now general prosperity of builders' work. Regarding the plumbing, will state that my oflice ban made alnnt 1000 full inspections of plumbing constructed in the past year, end in the present absence of a plumbing ordinance we find that owners of works worthy of note notify ns of their desire to have their plumbing work prosecuted and certificate rendered in accordance with ordinance No. 1656, the one lately repealed. At the tame time we find many of the small cottages where plumbing is economized at tbe expense of health. Tuos.

A. Eisen, Superintendent of Buildings. PERSONAL. Messrs. F.

Minot Ward and Walter R. E. Ward bave returned from a week's stay at Arrowhead hotel. T. A.

Jones of Valparaiso, has arrived in Lob Angeles with the purpose of making this city his home. Mr. C. O. Ziegenfuss, the well-known San Francisco newspaper man, ia in the city after spending a few days in San Diego.

Mr. W. T. Pugh spent Sunday at Arrowhead hotel, where he visited his father and Mr. Wm.

Llewellyn, who are both progressing favorably toward the recovery of tbeir health. Mrs. M. L. of Miami, arrived in the city last Friday and is visiting her brother, Mr.

Phil. Royar, at 416 North Bonnie Brae street. She will remain all winter. Thomas F. Hughes of Pnente ami Mrs.

Marcia M. Robinson of Norwalk, were married yesterday afternoon at the residence of the bride's brother, at Norwalk. by the Rev. Will Knigbten. They go to San raucisco to spend the honey moon.

Mr. R. H. Williems, wife and child of Sparta, have arrived in the city to spend the winter. They have heard so much of the beauties and attractions of Southern California, that they have at last conio to prove them for themselves.

Neuralgic headaches promptly cuted by Bromo bottle 10 cts. SMITH ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE. Accused of Killing Geo. Neale on the High Seas. The Important Evidence Adduced at the Trial Yesterday.

William C. Lyons, Who Was on the Cruise When ths Mnrder Waa Committed, Gftvea His Testimony. Samuel C. Smith's chances of escap ing tbe gallows were greatly lessened yesterday in tbe United States circuit court. Smith is the sea captain who was charged with and afterward admitted tbe murder of George Neale while on a cruise off the Coronado islands a year ago.

Neale was 18 years of age. Smith engaged yonng Neale and Wm. C. Lyons to make the cruise. The start was made in the sloop Lon, a fishing craft, on November 10, 1892, from San Diego.

The sloop returned to port the following month without the lad Neale, who was supposed to have been murdered by Captain Smith. Blood stains on the deck and a hatchet bearing blood were noticed and caused Smith's arrest. He has been in the county jail since that time. The murder created considerable interest at tbe time. Tbe murder was admitted by Smith, and the defense will attempt to prove that ne was temporarily insane at tbe time of tbe killing.

Tbe story of the homicide was told in court yesterday by Mr. Lyons, who accompanied Captain Sjaith and youne Neale on the cruise. Several witnesses were examined, but of the evidence adduced Lyons' was the most important. Lyons said that he went with Smith on November 10, 1892, and was to be gone 23 days. He was to get $15 for the trip.

Everything went well and pleasantly nntil a small boat was lost, which would have necessitated a return to San Diego, as tbe object of the trip could not be attained without a boat. Tbey were to get guano. Smith suspected him of cutting the boat loose. One night Lyons heard Smith shooting. He ran upon the deck aud heard Neale speaking from the water.

He could not say bnt that a fishing boat, of which there were several near by, picked young Neale up. Neale was a good swimmer. They were about two miles from the Coronado islands when tbe murder was committed. Lyons had never said that the boys were plotting to kill tbe old man. J.

Marion Brooks, counsel for tbe defense, cross-examined the witness as to whether he was certain that Neale was killed or yet alive. He coa Id not say. There were eeveral boats in the vicinity. Tbe case consumed the entire day and will probably not be concluded before tomorrow. 1,039,105 There are nearly 40 witnesses to be examined.

The jurors in the case are bb follows: Charles A. Steele, Edward P. Tompkins, Robert E. Wirsching, George A. Strickland, Andrew C.

Wallace, A. F. Whitney, Phillip C. Stoll, H. B.

Trnitt, H. L. Tufts, W. R. Miller, B.

C. Hunman, N. A. Covarrnbias. AN ANGELENO SUED.

A Doming. N. Bank Snes laador Flelichmaa. Suit was institated in tbe United States circuit court yesterday by E. Foster, receiver of the Firat National bank of Darning, N.

against Isador Fleischman of this city for non-payment of assessment as a stockholder. The amount sued for is $1225.12 and interest from October 20, 1892. The bank was one of the many tbat succumbed to the inevitable during tbe recent financial panic. DIED. La Crescenta, Tuesday morning, December 12th, at 2 o'clock, Miss Mac Forrester, daughter of Hon.

K. A. Forrester, of thia city. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family residence, on Fearl street, neat Seventh. this city.

December 11th, Jette, wife of J. Well, aged 58 years. Funeral Wednesday, at 2:30 p. m. 5 Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair.

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Usual sl, 75e, 50c, 25c. Children 5 to 12 years 50c and for Matinee only. Box oflice open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Decemb 13. lz-13 Ut 1 0 SIC BALL, Custer's Last Rally JOHN MULV ANSY'S GRAND PAINTING of the massacre on the Llttla Big Horn will be exhibited in Loi Angeles, commencing WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 0.

ONLY OHANC El OHLY CHANCE! To see this picture, which has ate4a sensation where t-xtilbitud. MU.il'.' M.i. duily from 2 to 10 m. AdniiMon lg 3td thos.b.clark; -REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONEER. DEALER IN NEW SICOND-HAND A 232 W.

FIRST ST. A CTION! Norman Hoses and Colts From the American 1-ive Stock and Laud ranch, Sun Jdi-into, about 20 head draught colts to 4 weighing frum 1000 to 1500 pounds each, will b-: ia C. B. WoO'Miedd's rancn, half mile south of i'o ppriugs, Wedne Dec. 13, at 10 A.

M. Teama will meet the Santa Fo train at Santa Fa Springs, I'iee lunch will bo served. MATLOCK REED, AUCTIONEERS. Auction Sale! Furniture, Carpels, flc. We are by Mr.

W. P. tScliiossor ta fij peso oi by auo'iou, at ou s-UeKmoms, 413 nr.g Kreer. Is Si) AY, December a.m., 15 attioited iJhamber Mauiv HM. Koddi'u, btoves, 3 I goto Inst Brussels, Moqnette aud lugra.u AUCTIONEERS.

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