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, 1874-01-22
IN THE PROBATE COURT
IN ANDFoR THE COUNTY OF KING.



IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
iis5 JOHN F. WITT, DECEASED " w
A ND NOW, DECEMBER 20, 1878. THE pF.
IA t1tfOn OF j. NJ. Lyon, Administrator OF said
Estate, being presented and read in said Court
Draying for order OF sale of the real estate ~
he said decedent, to wit: certain tract Of Land
IL the County Of Whatcon. in the TERRITORY of
Washington, bounded and described as follows
The s. W. u Of the N. E. Il, 8. E. 4 of N. W.
An. E. i of S. w. \ and N. W. Il Of 8 E. y,
Of Section No. Z. in Township No. IS N. of
Range No. 3 E., containing 16O q res.
1t is, on motion of C. d. Emery, Esq, After
ney for said petitioner, ordered that all persons
interested in the said Estate be and appear be-
fore the Judge of said Court, at his ofics in the
City Of Seattle, in the said County, on Monday
the 26th day Of January, A. D. 1874, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. to show cause why an order
should not be granted to said Administrator to
sell so much of the said real estate as shall be
requisite to pay the allowances, charges and
debts against said estate. is z l1 s17l.t5a
And 1t is further rendered that copy of this
order be published for four successive weeks.
before ssid time of hearing. in the PUGEr SOUND
DISPATCH. . weekly newspa; er published ut
Seattle aforesaid. W. NJ. YORK, Judge.
COUNTY OF KING, IS. .rri erAv,rr s-ff uui
I,W. NJ. York, acting Clerk of the Pro-
bate Court of said County do hereby certify the
above and foregoingt to be a correct copy OF the
Order to show cause why the real estate. late of
John F.Witt, deceased, in the hands of his Ad
ministrator, should not be sold according to
law, as appears of record.
y e~>, In testimony whereof, I have
SEAL. hereunto set my hand and affixed
49, seal of said Court ut Seattle, in
said County, this % day Of December, A. D.
S13. d25-4w W. NJ. YORK, Clerk.
, 1874-01-22
SUMMONS.

n the District Court Of the Third Judicial Dis
trict of the Territory OF Washington. holding
terms at the city of Seattle, in and for the
counties of King, Kitsap and Snohomish.
PERRIE ST. LOUIS, Plaintiff, !
GEORGIA. ME1Gs VIII. GAwLEY,
doing business heretofore ut Port Madison,
Kitsap County, under the firm name and
style Of Msigs l. Gawley. Defendants.
The United States of America send Greeting
To Meigs l. Gawley, Defendants. ur
W OU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO AP-
II pear in an action brought against You by
the above named plaintiff in the District Court
of the Third Judicial District of the Territory
Of Washington. holding terms ut the City of
Seattle in the County Of King, for the Counties
of King, Kitsap and Snohcmish. and to answer
the complaint filed therein, within twenty days
exclusive of the day of service) after the ser
vice on YOU of this summons, if served within
the said county of King; or. If served out OF that
county, but in this District. within thirty days;
otherwise within sixty days, or Judgment by de
fault will be taken against you, according to the
prayer Of the complaint.
The said action is brought to recover the sum
Of $434 59.lOO gold coic, balance due said plain
TIL for logs sold and delivered during the year
1917 to said defendants, and for interest on said
sum and costs and disbursements of the action.
And you arc hereby notified, that if you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint as above
required, the said plaintiff will take Judgment
against you for the sum of $i34 59-100 gold coin
of the United States. for interest on said sum
since 26 of October. 1872. and for costs and dis
bursem-nts of suit, according to prayer Of said
complaint.
Witness the Hon, Orange Jacobs,
SEAL. Judge of said Court, and given
t~-' under my hand and the seal OF
said Court, this Sth day of Dec. A. d. 1873
l.. B. ANDREWS. Clork'
McNAUGHT h LEARY, Attorneys for plain
till. d96t
, 1874-01-22

~ French vine-culturists now pro-
tect their vines from the blighting spring
frests by the use of the smoke Of coal
tar. They place small caldrons Of the
tar At intervals OF about fifty yards from
each other and two hundred yafds away
from the vines, in the direction Of the
wind, and, ~ soon Is the grass shows
traces Of frosts, set than on fire. The
smoke completely protects the vines.
, 1874-01-22

E An Illinois paper Of last Decem-
ber. gives us some idea Of the weather
in that section:
ALL SORTS OF WEATHER.-This sec
ton is famous for the variety Of weather
it can furnish, but it is seldom that it
gives US such great extremes in 80 rapid
succession us since the present month
set in. The first two days were warm
enough for April. Then came wind
storm that had many of the Characters
tics Of the hurricane. This was follow
ed BY milder weather until Saturday
night, when q snow and sleet storm set
in. which lasted long enough to cover
the ground with snow and ice. This
was followed by a thunder shower at an
early hour on Monday morning. and
heavy rain. A freeze-up is in order next.
, 1874-01-22
INFORMATION WANTED!

TO JOHN GIBBONS, LAST
heard from in 1866, he being then in VIII
Brooklyn, N. Y. Any one havine
information Is to his whereabouts will pleas
address MARGARET GIBBONS,
Care BERIAH BROWN, ESQ
Seattle W.T..
, 1874-01-22

Mans OWNERSHIP OF HrMsELF.-It
is an error to suppose man belongs to
himself exclusively. No man does. He
belongs to his wife, his children, or his
relations, or his creditors, or to society,
in some form or other. Il is for their
especial good and behalf that be lives
and works, and they kindly allow him
to retain certain per centage Of his
gains to administer to his own wants
and pleasures. He has his body and
that il all, and even for that he is an
swerabls to society. In short, society
is the master and man is the servant;
and that is entirely according as society
turns out good or bad master. whether
he turns out good or bad servant.
, 1874-01-22

u Maria L. Perry. Of South Abing-
ton. Mass, aged about 40, and Lucy L..
Slater, whe now calls herself Joseph Is
rael Lobtlell, aged about 50, both ins"ne.
are exceedingly strange and eccentric
persons. The latter dresses in male at
tire, and is evidently laboriRg under the
delusion that she is man. She claims
to be the husband of Miss Perry, and
for the last four years the two have been
together almost constantly. Miss Per
ry, who is native of South Arlington.
has been insane from youth. She dis
appeared, four or five years ago, and
when next heard from she was in an
insane asylum in Pennsylvania. Here
she made the acquaintance Of Mrs.
Slater, who was an inmate Of the same
institution. After their release or es-
cape from the asylum, they started oil
together and have been travelling ever
since. Two of their winters were pass
ed in a hut among the mountain re
sions of Pennsylvania.
, 1874-01-22

SEABEcK, Jan. A.-Bark Isaac Jeanes
sailed for San Francisco.
, 1874-01-22
1t costs Nothing to Live

GREEN GROCERY STORE!
For Beef. Mutton, Pork SUI
gar cured Hams and Bacon,
Corned Pork, Corned Beef,and
vegetables ofall kinds, in fact
everything that a hungry soul
can wish. A. W. MAIsON.
Corner First aud Mill stIeet. je12.
, 1874-01-22

AUSTIN, lexaS, jan. l4.-DOtn uOuH.
es of the new Legislature have appoint
ed commissioners to confer with each
other and with the Governor, with the
view to the settlement of their differenc.
es. ara rs 81 o. frr f tts
SAN Francisco. Jan. 49, Steamship
China arrived this morning. A defect-
i've piston caused Ter detention. She
was working only one wheel. was low
down in the water, and had lost her
mlzzen top mast. & W fy
About II O'Clock last night Mrs. Lulu
Terrence, wife of John s. florence of
the California Theatre Co., and daugh-
ter-in-law of Mrs. Juda, shot herself on
Washington ST., near the Plaza. She
had been separated from her husband
and was one of the actresses in the Bel
10 Union. Domestic trouble the evident
cause.
New YORK, Jan. 15.--La Crave, fol-
some time in prison here on civil and
criminal charge Of swinding. has disap.
peared. The U. S. Marshall overlooked
the criminal charge, accepted bail in
the sum of $4,000 on the civil suit and
released him, and La Grave has no,
been seen since.
, 1874-01-22

IN THE MATTER OF THE ,EsrATE OF
= John r wrrr prc ~ 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
The Mcdonald Case.

EDITOR HERALD: The gross, Wanton
and uncalled-for attack of the Express
on the District Attorney in the Nc
donald verdict, merits an answer SIM
ply from the fact that the citizens of
our county may misunderstood the
matter. Ignoring the position of the
Express as displayed in its past COM
munications on this case, we find
the merits on the trial to be:
The corpus delicti (the crme) was
not proved on account of the name OF
the party killed being Eliza instead Of
Louisa as set out in the indictment.
Now it is scarcely expected that the
District Attorney should seek the pur-
lieus of the city or county to find the
correct name of party; he makes out
the Indictment from the evidence at
the Coroner's inquest, and the wit
nesses who appear before the Grand
Jury. In no wise can he be to blame for
u miSnOmer.
The Court ordered n verdict of ac-
uuittal The jury under the direction
of his honor brought in such Vereict.
The last Legislature passed an act
yhere q prisoner was acquitted of II
crime from technicality in the ver-
dict, the reason must be stated therein.
This was not done; the jury was dis
charged and the question is now one
for the Supreme Court. The District
Attorney discharged his duty; he is
not responsible for the mistake or to
blame for misnomers made by wit
nesses. LEN
Los Angeles Sept. 90, 1874.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
I Written for the HERALD.
A BUNCH OF KEYS.

There's a tender spot in every heart
For hearts, thank God, are human
And the keys that unlock their inner courts
Are held by man and woman.
The feeble touch of n childish hand
May stalwart life be swaying;
And the strong heart, callous to an beside,
The weakest of Wills obeying.
The simplest prayer that was ever iisped
BY child with its mother kneelng .
When the shadows gather at eventidc.
It's way to the soul is feeling;
Twill cleavc a path through the sin without
10 the good that within is sleeping,
Where the heart, meath a burden Of years OF
crime,
Some remant of Heaven is keeping.
There are fingers so fragile as barely to keep
Iife's brittle thread from breaking;
Yet in hearts which they open and hold at
viii,
The lairest of Edens are making.
If, on souls that we move by our lighteSt
touch,
We were more of love bestowing,
Roses would blossom to bless our live,
Where thistes and brers are growing.
The lowest hearts hold other hearts
TO all are some keys belonging;
And the spirit waits for the keepers touch
With anxious and tender longing.
a smile, q word, kindly act
A prayer, though in weakness given,
VIII help to fashion our ways below
Aud open the gates TO Heaven.
M. NJ HAIL.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
CHARLEY ROSS WITH HIS MOTHER.
the &tOry OF the Kidnapping all II
gSunlbug-A Family History.
LCorro pondence Reading Eagle

lComo spondence Reading Eagle.
GERMANTowN, Sept. 1.-THE Ross
case, like all things transient, is grad
ually disappearing from the public
mind but before giving it n final
goodbye allow me to offer you the
ory which thus far | have not seen
presented. / am neighbor of Chris
tian X. Ross, and we neighbOrs have
our thoughts and opinions on the sub
,ject of the child's disappearance which
| think should be presented to the
world.
About ten years ago, when Chris
tiana Ross was making his mark, and
when his business was III the most
prosperous condition, he married a
Western lady Of u good family and
very wealthy. He had two children
Of the marriage, Walter Ross and
Charles Brewster Ross. For a long
time this was one of the happiest fam
lilies in all Philadelphia, but a few
years ago Ross began to lead the life
of debauchee; he sought other COM
panny than his wife's, his business
began to decrease, and he became a
bankrupt. To u refined and delicate
woman like his wife, this was a crush
lIlss DlON) anu llCu llOIll VIZ lhtLt
leaving the children in his care, and
sought the protection of her friends.
TO my knowledge no divorce ever took
place between the parties, and short
time after the flight of the wife anoth-
er woman took replace in the family,
who still retains it.
The following is the theory of those
who know the family, and who are
acquainted with Ross personally:
Some months before the kidnapping
Mr.. Ross received letters from the first
and only wife, asking and demanding
the children. 1t will be recollected
that even up to this time he had re-
fused to show any of the letters he re-
ceived, with the exception of the black
mailing note, and it will also be borne
in mind that the attempt was made to
steal both the children. 1t was not
until three days after the kidnapping
that the fact was made public, and at
that time the child was safely in the
hands of its mother or her friends in
the West. We think Mr.. Ross knows
now, and always did know, where his
child is, but refrained from making it
public for family reasons. AS regards
the advertisements, the blackmailing
notes, etc., we think they are all for
geres, written either by Ross himself
or his friends, intended to divert pub
lie opinion from the facts. G..
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Do YOU want a stylish and neat-fit-

Do you want a stylish and neat-fit-
ting Boot or Shoe, then call at once on VIM.
Slaney's Cosmopolitan Boot and Shoe Store,
low prices, that you can't help buying. Gus
tom work a speciality. He has engaged some
customers all hand made boots and perfect fit
at the same price that you pay for machine
made boots. Call and examine his samples
and see for yourself, at 100 Main street, oppo-
site Wells, Fargo IL Co.'s. Sign of the Big
Blue Boot Is
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Special Notices.

Peter Lunney, Main street, second door from
corner of Court street, has a splendid assort-
ment of Groceries. Provisions, Wines, Liquors
Cigars, Tobacco, etc, which he offers at the
lowest market prices. All goods of the best
quality. orders delivered free OF charge.
sep27tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
ACQUITTED.

The case of the People VS.. John Me-
Donald, indicted for the murder of his
wife, was tried in the District Court
yesterday. A jury was empanneled
upon the opening of Court, which con-
sisted of the following PERSONS: j. p.
Caldwell, J. r. Holmes, G.. b. Lamar,
j. w. BiXby, Cyrus Burdicl, NJ. Hor-
ton, w. G. Smith, NJ. Miller, j. f.
Shaw, y. Strickland, VIM. Pendletom
and w. Lorence.
Witnesses were introduced on the
part of defense, and proved that the
name Of the deceased, whom defend
ant was charged with killing, was
Eliza Mcdonald, and not Louisa, as
set forth in the Indictment There
upon, the District Attorney moved
that in consideration of the variance
between the Indictment and the proofs,
the case be withdrawn from the Jury
and be referred to the next Grand
Jury. This motion was Overruled by
the Court, who delivered the following
instruction to the Jury:
"The Indictment in this case, found
on the 18th day of August, 1874, ac-
cuses John Mcdonald, the defendant
herein, of the crime of murder, by will
fully and maliciously, and of his mall
ice aforethought, killing and murder
ing one Louisa Mcdonald, and the
prosecution show by their own proof
that the name of the deceased was
CI oIN,, 4,
variance between the proof and the
indictment, and the Court, deeming
that this variance is material, instructs
you to render verdict of Not guilty,
by reason of such variance.'u
The following verdict was then rem
dered by the Jury:
" We, the Jury, find the defendant,
John Mcdonald, not guilty as charged
in the Indictment.
CYRUS BURDICK, Foreman
The jury were then discharged, and
the Court made the following order:
'It appearing to the Court that there
was defect in the Indictment found
against the defendant on the 18th day
of August, 1874, as appears by the
proof produced by the prosecution,
that is, that said indictment alleged
that the defendant killed and murder
ed one "Louisa' Mcdonald, whereas
the proof shows that the name of the
deceased was "Eliza" Mcdonald; and
the acquittal of the defendant being
for the reason of said variance, the
Court being of the opinion that said
defect in the Indictment can be avoid
ed in a new Indictment, the case is or
dered to be re-submitted to the next
Grand Jury of the county of Los An
geles, and the defendant is remanded
to the custody of the Sheriff."
The defendant excepted from the
action of the Court, and asked to be
discharged for the reason that nothing
appears in the verdict, as required by
statute; that it was rendered on ac-
count Of variance between the indict-
ment and the proof, and that the Court
was not authorized to go beyond the
language of the verdict, and that the
defendant has passed through a Con-
stitutional jeopardy.
The motion for the discharge of the
defendant was denied, and the defend
ant remanded to the custody of the
Sheriff to abide the action Of the next
Grand Jury.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

10 The tide ofimmigratlon is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New YORK Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two. 21ao
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Assets, S2l ,000,-
900. Agency State Investment Insurance
Company, Fire and Marine. Assets, S360,OO0,
at Bfodrick's Book Store near the Postoffce.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

five spaols of Coats thread for D cts.
Four papers American pins for % cts.
-Four pieces Worstead braid for y cts,
At the BAzAAS, corner of Main and Reque-
ma streets o
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

There was, doubtless, heavy fire
in the timber of the mountains near
San Fernando yesterday. During the
afternoon q column of smoke was seen
rising to n great height little west of
north of the city and at night bright
light was visible in the same locality.
The cloud formed by the rising smoke
made one off the prettiest pictures which
one ever sees in the heavens-compact
in appearance and of fleecy whiteness,
tumbled into innumerable fantastic
shapes, with the edges tinted by the
setting sun--it woul! have challenged
the painters art.
a correspondent writes from Comp
ton rs follows: "Under the careful
manipulation OF that prince of we'll
borers, Mr. Putney, our neighbor, Mr..
Burlingame has succeeded in getting
q fine artesian well. 1t flows two
inch stream two feet above the surface
of the ground. Can't you send us
few more such men as Mr.. Burlin-
game? There is plenty of land here,
and all it needs is water, and of this
there is plenty at a depth of 80 to $50
feet. A little more capital here and
we will bid fair to rival your Queen
City Of Southern Californian
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

All travellers and miners will do
well to get their Boots and Shoes made at the
Los Angeles Boot and Shoe Factory of A. s.
MCDONALD, No. IO9 Main street. Call and
see for yourselves.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

Bring on Your .JewelrY ! OBJ
bing that others say cannot be
done in Los Angeles.
&. II. BUSH.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Nan rnrds hrnmn fnctnrv fnr SI

Ten yards brown factory for 81.
Eight yards extra heavy Al factory for 81.
Ten yards do do 80 Inch for 81.
-Four spools Brooks thread Tor 2j cts.
At the BAZAAR, corner of Main and Reque
M streets onnosife the u. 5. Hotel. Q
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Eruir Land For Sale.

RN ACRES OF THE BEST FRUIT LAND
new Railroad, in Los Coyotes ranch. Offered
by non resident, at $50 per acre. Men own
ing land adjoining, ask 500 1t is worth 500
as soon rs the Railroad is finished to Ana
helm. Cull at room A Temple Block, and
purchase. Talk no more of high priced lands.
Sep2l-lW
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

Go to the Fashionable Tailor, Fitz-
patrick, when you want a fine suit of clothes.
If you desire recommendation, ask any of
his numerous customers, and you will be
giving fine work, good material and reasona-
BILE prices.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Instructions in French.
Erof. LOUIS ADAE7S

win instruct classes or private pupils. He
bas been exclusively engaged in teaching the
French language for the past fifteen years,
and has the highest testimonials from East
ern institutions with which he has been con-
nected. Address TO care OF l.. Philip, Esqr.,
Downey Block. sep29-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Agency Imperial of London ant

Queen of Liverpool; capital, SlS,ON0,O0O. North
ern of London, capital, S!5,O0O,000 and Hart
ford OF Hartford, capital, S3,00O000. Office ::
Room No. Downey Block.
JOHN CARLIN, Agent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Tor CITY Treasurer.

EE. Eg.EESEsNAN announces himself as
candidate for CITY TREASURER at the ensu-
ing election. sepl6
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
Tor City Treasurer,

ExEENESNN NHEDECN announces
himsefaS a candidate for the Office of CITY
TREASUREE AT the ensuing Municipal elec-
ton. Sep2l
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

The Grand Ronde Times says: The
Indian valley folks have been engag-
ing themselves by fighting bears. The
other morning party of men who
were threshing, on going to the field
where the thresher was located, found
several large cinnamon bears, who
seemed determined to keep possession
of the machine and grain. A fight
ensued, and in about six hours the
bear were routed. One of them was
killed, but not a single man received a
scratch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

Four pair seamless hose for 81.
Three pair diamond toed Shaker socks for
81 co.
At ISAAC NORTON & Co.'S, corner of Main
and Requena streets. opposite L. $. Hotel d"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

If You want a Howard Watch,
consult &. II. BUSH before pur-
chasing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

. Splendid gents suits. Coat pants
and vest, for $12, very heavy. Gents
Satinet pants 81 90 and So so at the
Bazaar corner of Main and Requena
streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
E7Ol, City Mars u al.

JOHN !. CARRELLG announces him
self as a Candidate for the Office of City Mar
shal, at the coming Municipal election. "
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
EOr City Marshal

Detective Officer EMIL HARRIS desires 10
announce himself as a candidate for Our next
City Marshal sep29
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
INOr City Ireasure1'
j. L. WARD.
FoH. Mayor.

At the request of many citizens, the under
signed announces himself candidate for
Mayor, at the ne.>t Municipal election.
+. SABICHI.
Los Angeles, Sep. 18th, 1874.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

The quickest way to make for
tune is to buy your goods at the
Bazaar, corner Of Main and Requena
streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30

Isaac Norton & Co., corner of Main
and Requena streets, are now selling
out their Spring and Summer stock at
reduced prices. If you want TO save
money give them call.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

F'or City Marshal.
FRANCIS BAKER, eX-Marshal, announces
himself as Candidate for the Office of CITY
Marshal ut the coming election. sepJU
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
ETol. City Tleasurcr-

JAMES MELI4US announces himself aS
candidate for the Office OF City Treasurer at
the coming election. Sep29
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
w "a n II II Dyy

A GOOD ENERGETIC MAN with Il capital
"a of ) 200, 10 purchase half interest in
one OF the nAost popular and best paying Res
taurants in the city Apply to
CHAMBERLIN & BANCROFT
Real Estate Brokers, opposite Postohce.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-09-30
The CaIistoga Silver Mine.

CALIsToGA, Sept. 26.-The Calistoga
silver mine made their first cleanup
yesterday, and the result was two sill
yer bricks, valued at $1,000. This was
from % tons of mixed rock of first,
second and third class, and produced
II per cent. of the assay with the Or
dinary appliances in amalgamation.
The additional machinery is in place,
and the mill has resumed crushing.