Chinatown has been raided this week by…
source date: 1889
availability: public-domain

objected. Just at this point the burro delivered himself in one of the most powerful, eloquent and fervent ap- peals and it was thought for a time his lungs would not withstand the fearful strain on them, but the justice disregarded the protest and gave judgment for Bottom. Chinatown has been raided this week by the officials. Several arrests were made. The culprits were charged with keeping opium joints, three of whom were convicted in Justice Lucas’ court Tuesday. More arrests are likely to follow. It is hinted that these dens have patrons who would blush if their names chanced to get on the police court records. The boys had better take a hint, and be on the qui vive. The law forbidding women from entering saloons for the purpose of drinking therein or for other purposes, takes effect May 19. It im- poses a fine of from $10 to $50 or imprisonment for sixty days or both upon the proprietor or person in charge of the saloon permitting it. The law will be strictly enforced in this city. From ihe April 12, 1889, Issue of The Enterprise