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The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

ACCIDENTAL SUIcrDE.-The usually quiet town
OF Rocklin was suddenly thrown into commo-
ton, on the 10th inst, by the announcement
that Mrs. Melvina Winks, commonly known as
Melvina Van, colored, had committed suicide
short time before the announcement, neigh
bors had seen her at work. apparently as well
and hearty as ever, and until they went to the
house and saw for themselves, the rumor was
doubted. Coroner SWEET was sent for immedi-
ately who, on arriving, summoned jury and
witnesses, and proceeded with the inquisition.
Her sudden death inclined most all to the opinion
that she had taken poison, but the testimony,
and an autopsical examination by physician,
proved that no poison had been used. The
evidence was long, and developed the strange
and astonishing fact, according to the sworn
verdict that ''she came to her death, on the 10th
day of June, 1874, in the town of Rockin, Pla-
Ger county, by endeavoring to commit abor-
ton on herself, by means of syringe used by
herself"
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

ORLEANS MINE.-Since the reported rich strike
at this mine, we have been rather anxious to go
down to the works, and see for ourselves whether
all that we have heard was true not. An op-
portuniy offered this last week, and we went
and examined the ores and came back convinced
that the mine is all it is cracked up to be- But
the strike as reported strike at all, in the
true meaning of the word; that is, it was no sud-
den opening onto rich pocket as is sometimes
the ;buta steady increase in the richness of the
ledge as the drift extended eastward until the rock
taken out was so rich that those who saw it per-
sisted in saying that they had made a strike at
the Orleans. Without saying ourselves the mine
is good one, we give description of the works
and ledge as far as developed, and will let the
reader Judge for himself. Shaft No. l, is down
about S5 feet, at the bottom of this shaft the
ledge is obout feet flick, and paid from the
mill S25 per ton. Ia order to work the mine
Systematically and give ventilation, another shaft,
No. 2, was sunk, l04 feet east, to depth Of
about n feet While this shaft was being sunk,
a drift was being run from No. 1, at a depth of
about rs feet to connect the two. As this drift
progressed eastward, the ledge grew wider, and
nection was made, the rock that was taken out
prospected so rich that the Superintendent the
Bellevue, J. H. Crossman who had examined
some of it, came to town and reported to us,
rich strike at the Orleans. Hence, the strike.
Thus the pay chute had not only continued, but
even become richer during the entire 104 feet
between the shafts, exclusive Of the width of the
two shafts, IL feet each making in all 1913 feet.
1t was then thought best 10 continue the drift
eastward to see how far the pay chute extended.
and find out whether the ledge continued to
widen, and in this extension they are now work
ing 1t is in 80 feet east from shaft No. 2, and
in this distance the ledge has widened to about
feet and the rock if not richer is at least as rich
as any taken ont. Thus, at depth of 70 feet,
the pay chute is known to be including the east
drift 1863 feet wide, and the ledge is feet thick
Mt the west extension, and feet at the east.
There are about 200 tons of milling ore on the
dunn which the foreman calculates worth $lOO
per ton, at the lowest estimate; nearly all taken
out in running the shafts and drifts We know
it is rich. for we panned ont shovel full from
the dump and got about half a teaspoonful OF
black sand and gold, large portion OF which
was the pure metal Mr.. Gordon has been talk
ing some of selling this mine, and we understand
has had handsome offers but we Learnt is rather
indifferent. We don't care for Mr.. Gordon any
more than we care for any other good citizen
who behaves himself and attends to his own busi-
ness. But we do care about the mine, because 1t
is in this district, district which so many have
tried to throw cold water on OF late But cold
water or no cold water, if this amt a showing
for a Good mine tell US, ye geologists; ye ex-
pers in judging underground treasures, where
shall we 90 TO find ousr
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
FARM FOR SALE.

THE UNDERSIGNED offers his ranch m
l. sale at a bargain. 1t embraces about 32U
acres-250 being under good new post and board
fence; about l3O acres of which is under cult.
vation. and 80 acres now in grain; q house and
good barn; nice family orchard and vineyard,
with plenty Of living water The place is four
miles northwest of Auburn in healthy locali-
ty, and surrounded with fine stock range There
is also on tn, place 20 head of cows 8 calves.
five horses, 100 head of hogs, farming imple-
ments, ETC., which will be sold with the ranch or
separately. desired. For further particulars
inquire at the Placer HERALD Office III Auburn,
or to the undersigned on the premises, or to
James Moore, at Ophir ,t.
JAMES HOY.
n35-u
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

BEAR RIVER TUNNEL.-We have read the fol
lowing notice in not less than three papers this
last week, and in each one it appeared origi
nal matter. 1t is evident that each one of them
stole it from some other paper, but what paper
that was. where the authority for the state
ment comes from, cannot say The three
editorial notices, in three different papers, each
read as follows:
The enterprise originated by s. N Strana-
han and others, about n year since, to tunnel
through from American to Bear River, Placer
county, and thereby open up a section of mining
country to development which would otherwise
be impossible, has been incorporated under the
name of the Bear River Tunnel, Fluming and
Mining Company. Capital stock, $40, 900 900. "
This may be true and then again. There was
much talk of this gigantic undertaking some
time ago, but of late it seems to have died out.
The above is the first sign of resurrection. We
hope the company has been incorporated on a
sure footing, and that it will prove successful
for there is nothing more certain, and we speak
the opinion of men who ought to know, that the
completion of such tunnel would open up one
of the richest and most extensive gold fields
ever known to the world.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

DUTCH FLAT NJ. E. CHURCH. SERVICES will be
held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dutch
Flat, every Sunday at 10: 80 A. NJ, and at PM
Also at Gold Run at g. 80, P. NJ. Rev. G.. D.
Pinneo, Pastor.
NJ. E. CHuRcH.-Rev. Edward E. Dodge will
preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Au-
burn, every Sunday ut 10: 80, A. M. The Sab
bath School will commence at IL; 80 P. NJ.
CArHoIIo.-Rev. Father Kelly Will hold Divine
,ervice in the Catholic Church, in Auburn, every
third Sunday in each month, at the usual hour.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

The Crater No. l shaft has reached depth,
on the inclination OF the lode Of 422 feet, vein is
found about fifteen inches thick, well defined,
and mneralized, with good castings. From
depth of co feet below the 3l2-foot level the
vein has been broken. and ore poor. At depth
of 372 feet, the vein made regular, and prospects
well, the barren zone having been passed. and
pay ore came in again. giving assurance of in
creased riches depth is attained the bes,
gold mines in the State have had the same dis
turbance. What our mines require is deep
working, of which we have noticeable instances in
Amador and Grass Valley. Ore, of good quality
is being extracted from the stJpes above the
3l2-foot level The mill has just cleaned up,
and returned, from 165 tons of ore, 81, 100,
about S25 per ton.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
LIN, OLN ITEMS.
From our Local Reporter.


PROSPECTS OF LINcoLN-If we are to judge
from present indicatio s, the town Of Lincoln
will not always remain the quiet little farming
village that it is now. Since the coal mines
have become sufficiently developed to prove,
beyond a doubt, that there is an abundance OF
good coal in that vicinity, property about the
town has greatly increased i'll value. house
and lot situated on the corner of 9th and
streets, was sold some three years since, for
$500; the same property was sold, few months
ago, for $3.50, and the present owners are now
offered $500 for it. An old building, situate on
the corner OF 4th and G streets, which had been
considered almost worthless, was sold, together
with the lot, for $500, about month since,
House lots and, in fact, all town property, is
nell at high figure. Many of the cid build
ngs are being repaired and painted, and the
town may be said, generally speaking, to be III
IL very prosperous co, dition. Large quantities
of coal are being shipped weekly, with a pros
pect of much larger quantities when it becomes
more thoroughly inti oduced. There is also
much talk about the introduction OF various
branches of manufacture in Lincoln, by men OF
capital, from Sacramento and other places.
A SNAKE IN A SNAKE.-WhIle q farmer resid-
ing near Lincoln, was moving piece OF mead
ow land, few days since, he discovered very
large, yellow striped snake. Acting upon the
theory il you kill snake you kill an enemy, he
immediately dispatched it, when he observed
the tail of another snake protruding from its
mouth some three or four inches. Upon fur
ther examination, it was found that this monster
of the swamps, probably after n fearful combat
had actually killed and swallowed for the pur-
pose of food snake, of another specie, OF fulP
his own size and length
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

A very rapid, safe and easy way to make mon
ey, is to procure territory to introduce the latest
useful invention that is wanted every day, by ev-
cry one everywhere, who has family, full
sized Sewing Machine with Table and Treade
for only $40 that does the same work as ma
chine you wonld pay $50 for; rapid, smooth and
arm. makes seam strong the cloth will teal
before the stitches rip apart. Eight new attach
ments fer all work and the improved Button
Hole Worker used by us only Agents need on
show them in operation to sell In every house
they enter. $50 and upwards cleared daily by
smart agents. No such machine was ever Of
fered at any such price. 5000 sold last year,
100000 frmilies use them. Demand increasing
every day where they become known. Minis
ters, judges, lawyers, editors, machinists, tail
ors, etc. recommend them as perfect. Rights
given free to first applicants. II there is no
lgency in your place, write for it, or buy ma
chine for your family or a. relation, there is
none better or so cheap. Machines sent to all
parts of the country on receipt of $40. Read
advertisement beginning $3.50 saved in every
family" in another part of this paper. Address
the Proprietors, Robert j Mulligan 4 Co., 1886
Canal St, New York. (n36-74-lyl
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
Communicated,


EDITOR HERALp.-Will you permit me, through
the medium of your columns. to return my un-
feigned thanks for the unsought aid rendered
me and mine, after the burning of my residence,
on Monday the 29,h ult. accept these gener-
Gus aids in the same spirit which know prompt.
ed them. and will, if l do not get back-handed
lick from Providence, make due return in some
way. ! have no aptness in framing grateful
sentences, but must content myself by saying
that the kindness shown me by my friends and
neighbors will never be forgotten. j. c. BoaGs,
Rock Spring Ranch. June II, 1874.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
RosEvILLE, June 18, 1874.

ED. HERALD.-We have no news at this place,
but will send you this little item from Pleasant
Grove South Sutter: A Grange, No., was
organized June IS, by A. D. Neher D. D. G.. NJ.
assisted by G. r. Grant Sr. Thomas Boyd,
Master; James JONES' Overseer; Cyrus Briggs,
Lecturer; VIM. E. Roberts. Stewart; George
Boyd, Assistant Stewart; Il. H. Mcclellan Chap
lain; G. Richardson. Treasurer; Alex. Donaldson,
Secretary; ". W. Morrow, Gate Keeper; Mrs.
Susan Boyd, Ceres Mrs. Susan Mcclellan,
Pomona; Mrs. II. H. Mcclellan Flora; Miss s.
C. Boyd, Lady Assistant Stewart
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
Local and County Matters.

WANrRD.-A house of three rooms in the town
Of Auburn or vicinity. Apply at this office.
Mn. JAMES WALSH is having fine stone-cellar
built under his dwelling house.
LAST Monday was the hottest day of the sea-
sop, 90 far. The thermometer, in this office,
rose to 80.
THE wild coffee crop promises an abundant
Weld this season. If this coffee is coffee look
out for business.
A. D. BuLLARp, we understand, has leased the
Empire Hotel, Of this place. He is spoken of as
. most excellent landlord
E. L. CRAIc is having large water tank built
close to his house, from which water can be run
to all parts Of the garden and dwelling
IT would be we'll if some public spirited man
would have the street-tanks repaired. and kept
full Of water. We are liable to need the water
they would hold most any time.
A Chinese funeral took place last Wednesday.
The deceased either had few friends or else
laziness has struck in deeper on the heathens
this hot weather, for the following mourners
were indeed few.
MRs. RowENA SrEELE's lecture last Tuesday
evening was display of intellect, and in points
of interest rather better than the average, but
the audience, though intellectual, was awful
small
j. r. NIcKERsoN, OF the famous Nickerson
orchard, near Lincoln, was in town last Wednes-
day and we learn from him that the fruit crop,
OF all kinds, never promised such an abundant
yield as at present
PARTIES residing at Gold Run and Dutch
Flat, knowing themselves to be indebted to the
Placer HERALD, will find their accounts with W.
s. Cooke, of the latter place, who is authorized
to collect and receipt for the same.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

q. II. ScHNABEL gave us a call the other day,
and from him we are pleased to learn that he
has purchased quartz mill which he intends to
castle, at once, preparatory for extensive bust
ness. This is one of the proved mines of the
county, but on account OF litigation there has
been but little done on it for some time. That
trouble is all ended now.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

lNcENDIAR1sM,-We regret to again have to
chronicle the destruction by fire, on Thursday
afternoon, of the property of the Auburn Gold
Mining Company, situated on Rock Creek, in
Lone Star Mining District, consisting of steam
engines, hoistins works, pumps, shops, and
builings, also immense quantities of wood, etc
The loss to the company, and district is very
heavy: Everything is reduced to pile shoulder
ing ruins. No insurance as far as known.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

The Grass Valley Union says the people Of
Rough and Ready, town over that way, which
has lately been local optionized, can be heard at
all hours of the night, and often in the day
singing the following touching lines:
If q body meet body
When a body's dry,
Where'll body get toddy
Or n glass of rye?
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
DIED.

At Montreal, Canada, May 26. Wm Fenton,
aged 55 years
Deceased was the father Of the much re-
spected II. W. Fenton, Principal of the Colfax
Public Schools.
At Rocklin, June 10th, Melvina Winks, a ma
tive of Missouri, aged 81 year.
At the County Hospital, June 18th, William
Rexton, a native of Denmark, age AZ years.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

Mr.. VIM. CRUTCHER, owner of the town water
works wishes people to understand that they pos
itvely must not use the water for irrigating pur
poses, as the supply is barely sufficient for do
mestic uses. He would like to accommodate in
this respect, but can't and if people persist
in using the water on their gardens he will be
under the necessity of cutting of their supply
entirely.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

A boy, about fourteen years of age was
brought from Rocklin last Tuesday and lodged
in Jail, for attempt to rob the till of Trott's
new hotel in that town. He had some accom-
plices, but they got away, and the youth refuses
to disclose their names. A brave boy, if he
had been properly trained. This, though is a
common fault. All are smart boys, but poorly
trained
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

OUR youngest typo is under obligations to n GER
tain estimable lady, whose name we dare not men
ton, for copious lotions of butter.mlk furnished
this Office during the hot days in the early part
OF the week He says anybody would be fool to
drink whisky wine or lager, as long as they can
get good cool butter milk. He's an optionst,
he is
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

BURNT SHEDs.-Last Monday fire broke out
in the snow sheds of the c. p r. r. at Yuba
Pass, the other side of Emigrant Gap, and de
stroyed nearly mile of sheddgn wood
shed, containing 1,500 cords of wood, was also
total loss. The trains were much delayed in
consequence. The fire is supposed to have
caught from engine
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

We have heard of a hen that set on nest
and laid eggs, until there was nothing left Of
her but the beAk and claws, though we don't
know that it is true. But we do know of a
Silver Spangled Hamburg hen, in this town,
that has laid an egg every day for the last four
months and half and is still at it. Hamburgs
are, undoubtedly the hens :or eggs.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
StraVed or Stolen

EROM COX'S RANCH two miles south of
L. Lncoln the middle of November, 1873;
One small buckskin mare, eight years old,
branded with and heart on the left hip, lame
in the front feet one black colt, three years old.
Canadian stock, gentle, and some white on left
hind foot, m brand; also one small yearllng colt.
four white feet and bald face, no brand Any
person who will give information Of one or all OF
said animals will be literally rewarded. Address
ieG-a.n c. r. MARTIN. Auburn, Cal
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

DEPUTY Constable, Charles Higgins, of this
place. arrested and brought to town, last We'd
nesday, four men, who reside near New England
Mills, on charge of malicious mischief Their
examination comes off before Justice Poland next
Tuesday.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

~ All parties needing the services of an ex-
perienced surveyor are advised to employ J. A.
Benson, U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Au-
burn, Cal. He has the Government Field Notes,
he possession of which enables him to restore
lost corners without delay. He charges mod
erately and works rapidly.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

BRICKS bought in Sacramento, shipped to Au-
burn and then hauled from the station to town,
cost about 800 per thousand. In consequence
of this high price many have been compelled to
get along with make-shifts where bricks were
actually needed. This drawback need not hold
TIE people, of Auburn and vicinity, back any
longer, as Mr.. .---- has recently burned
kiln of the very best quality of bricks near the
old iirne kiln of Mr.. McNeal, which he is now
selling at reasonable rates. Now is good time
% build brick houses. They cost but little more
than ftame and when up, don't turn upon them
selves and eat their own heads off with insurance
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

IHE Fourth of July comes on Saturday, two
weeks from to-day, and, so far there has been
no preparations made for celebrating in this
Town. Auburn, the county seat of one of the
nnest and richest counties in the richest State
IN the United States, ought to celebrate; but
mere seems to be no one disposed to go ahead,
ana without head. We can expect but little
,fom the body. There is to be grand ball at
uuteh Flat, on the evening of the Fourth, and
me DAY, at that place, will doubtless be appro-
pnately celebrated. Many other towns in the
Soonsy. We understand, are making preparations
~ .x celebrating the Nations Birthday and since
were will be no demo strations here the people
VI Auburn will doubtless visit their neighbors,
tcu hone. e ~
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

The BELLEvuE.-The work of development is
Progressing as rapidly as muscle, steel and pow
der can drive it. Connection has been made
with shaft No. 2, 240-foot level; vein strong and
ore rich. This portion of the mine will, within
ten days, be ready for the extraction of high
grade ore, at No. and shafts on the 1O0-foot
level. The stopers are at work extracting ore
which speaks for itself AS seen on the dump
Is like good wine that needs no bush. In all
courtesy, we ask our, SO called "Anburn Miner"
Who wrote the communication, which appeared
IN the s. r. CAL of the 29th ult., rejecting on
our mines, to 60 see. and be convinced.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

~ For the very best photographs, go to
Bradley & Kulofson's Gallery with an ELEVA-
TOR, 429 Montgomery street, SAP Fraucisc,'
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
Assessment Notice.


SOUTH FORK MINING AND CANAL COM
PANY-PRINCIpAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, SAX
FRANcIsoo, CALIFORNIA LOCATION OF WoRKs,
PLACER COUNTY CALrToKsIA.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meet
~ ing of the Board OF Directors, held on the
30th day of May 1874, an assessment of five
(5) cents per share was levied upon the capital
stock of the Corporation payable immediately
in United States gold and silver ,oin to the
Secretary, at the office of the Company. No. 3o6
Montgomery Street. San Francisco.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the 9th day of July. 1874, will
be delinquent, and advertised for sale at public
auction, and unless payment is made before,
will be sold on
MONDAY, the a7th day OF JULY. 1874.
to pay the delinquent assessment, together with
costs OF advertising and expenses of sale.
2. II. BLAKE,
Secretary.
Oface-S0s Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
je6-4w
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

At Pleasant Grove Creek Sutter County,
last week, Ezra Johnson to Emeina Sears Our
informant did not send exact date, nor who
officiated.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

~. CROCKERY, CUTLERY and HARD
WARE sold at the LOWEST PRICES.
Also AGENTS for.
NORTHERN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
ljyl3-tf]
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20
BORN.
MA RRlED.

In Lincoln, June 14th, to the wife Of A. G
Fleming, daughter.
The Placer herald., 1874-06-20

FTNHIS OFFICE does work better aud cheaper
l. than any other cdlcs in the county,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-05-28
Democra cy SIN Loyal TO the
Old Party.

Sam. Evans, Of the Ottumwa Dem
ocrdt, which claims to be the State
Organ OF the Anti-Monops., in re-
cent article upon .'the Democratic
Party" the occasion being the Man
haitian Club gathering, says: 1--WE
therefore hail with delight such man
ilestations Of the vigor Of Democracy
as are eyinced in the letters to the
Manhattan gathering"
The Charlton Leader, another An
ti-Monop. paper wearing weeds and
mourning at the door of the tempo
rary sepuichre Of Democracy, says in
comment upon Evans expression
abovesquoted: "Sam, heh is our
hand on that point, and If it Is really
sin for a man to confess his love for
the old party, we want To knowit. We
have been sorely afflicted by our con-
temporaries, for still defending
the name of the party that has given
to this country what honorable pres
tige she has among the nations Of
earth. Yes, we love the old party
still.n
The Ottumwa Democrat and Char
iton Leader ''love the old party still, !"
Notwithstanding all the treason, bri-
berry, embezzlements, slavery and
general rottenness which have been
and are covered by. its flag. They
"loye the old party STILL" and Will
again hoist it's banner as soon as their
role is played under their present
temporary engagement with the
Ants.
These two papers are types, and
true ones, Of the majority OF Anti
Monopoly journals in Iowa to-day,
among which may he mentioned the
Davenport Den,ocrat, Keokuk C0n-
sta,ai0a, Iowa City Press, Bloomfield
Dep1ocrut, Des Moines Leader, Knox.
vile Ue1iocrGt, Burlington Gazcttc,
Boone Democrat, Dubuque Democrat,
Democrat, Bonaparte Dem
ocrat, Fort Madison Democrat, Ham
burg Democrat, etc, etc. These
i,sper- will every one surlo-f 81