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The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

FATAL SHOOTING. Last Sunday some tfonbl'
occurred at Tahoe City, in the upper part of this
county, between r. H. Scott bar-keeper at the
Custom House, and one James Stewart. an irrate
individual of that town, which resulted in the
death of the latter. 1t seems that Stewart
hard case, and bloodthirsty by nature. With
out provocaton he picked with Scott who
has the reputation Of being peaceable man, by
rolling barrels against the door and tumbng
things around generally Scott told him to gu t
and go away. He said he would 60 away, but
would come back fixed He (Stewart) went of,
armed himself, told the people wherever he went
that Scott would be his meat before another day.
Scott being apprised of what Stewart had done,
and the threats he was making, also armed him
self. Shortly Stewart came back. and MS he
walked up to Scott, he was told by the latter to
stop. He p,id no attention, but walked directly
up to Scott, who in the mean time. had picked
mp shot gun. and when within few feet of the
muzzle of the gun. Scott fired. Stewart fell,
but Immediately jumped to his feet again, when
Scott shot him again with q pistol, from which
wounds Stewart shortly died. Stewart was a
native of Ohio, aged about 36 years. Coroner
SWEET held an inquest on the body on the 81,
which, besides eliciting the above facts, proved
that the shooting was done in self-defence.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
ANoTuHa OPPORTUNITY OFFERED
For he relief 6f the aAlicted.

The Surgeons Of the NATIONAL SURGICAL
INSTITUTE will visit the Pacific Coast on the
18th day of November, and remsin until
the 18th day of December 1S74--one MONTH
at their old building. No $40 Bush Street, be-
tween Kearny and Montgomery. San Francisco.
This is q chance for help which every sufferer
should take advantage Of. The hundreds OF pa
tents treated by them during their fofmet visits,
ere all rapidly being benefited ana cured They
treat successfully all cases of Paralysis; all de-
formities Of the Face. Spine aud Limbs Diseased
Joints; Diseased Eyes and Ears; Catarrh; Private
Diseases; Diseases Of Females Piles Fistala. etc.
No hopeless cases are undertaken, and it really
does seem a. II no cases are hopeless in the
hands Of these skillful surgsons.
They are preparing all the machinery necessary
for the S,eeedish Movement Cure; Medical Baths;
Machinery 10 eqaal.ss TIE circulation, restore Para-
lyscd Limbs, ETC. and much finer outfit Of braces
and appheAces, than heretofore. All who COM
mence treatment during this VISIT and the
many hundreds now undsr treatment, will have
the advantages Of all these most effectual means
of cure; besides, some OF the surgeons will this
time remain to continue the trsatm ent
Remember the time ard place; and come as early
n tAe ~oaA a possitas; thss getting Ae full benz
ft Of their risit
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
GRAND JURY REPORT.

To the Honorable, the County Court OF the
county of Placer, State OF California: The
Grand Jury for the November term of said
Court 1874, would respectfully report as follows:
We have examined all thu ca ses brought to our
notice, and have found three indictments, one
for burglary; one for buying personal property,
knowing the same to have been stolen; anG one
for grand larceny, and ignored the rest.
We would further report having visited the
County Hospital. an although the buildings
were in good con tion, and the accommodations
ample, yet we would recommend to the Boar7
of Supervisors the endeavor to keep the
roundings OF the Hospital and the out buildings
in somewhat more cleanly and sanitary con-
dtion. We also found, upon examination, that
the Assistant County Physician had been quite
slack and inatteiitive to his duties of visiting
and attendance upon the sick, now at the Hos
pital, and would suggest that those whose duty
it is to attend and care for the INDECENT sick
thereat, Immediately in atten lance, be more
careful a1d promp in the future.
We also visited the County Jnil and found
the quarters Of the prisoners as comfortable as
the situation and somewhat crowded condition
of the Jail would permits the food wholesome
and abundant We would call the attention of
the Honorable Board of Supervisors to much
that is Objectionable in the County Jail, by rea-
son of the damp and unwholesome condition OF
the Jail itself, and owing to its small and limit
ed capacity; and would suggest such improve
ments rs would secure better, more roomy, and
healthier quarters for prisoners in the future.
We also examined the books and records of
the different county officers. and found them in
a very neat and apparently correct condition.
We are under obligations to the county Of
fcers. whose duty it was to assist us in our
labors, for their cooper ltion and endeavors to
dispatch the business brought before us. and
return thanks for their assistance. All Of which
is respectfully submitted,
E. NJ. K1NsTRY, Foreman.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
Tho Seas0n Of Intermittents.

All the miasmatic complaints, in other words.
all disorders generated by unwholesome ex-
halations from the earth or water, are prevalent
at this season. In every section subject to the
visitation OF fever and ague or other forms OF
intermittent disease, the causes which produce
these maladies are now actively at work. This,
is period of the year when the in
habitants OF such districts should prepare their
systems to meet the unwholesome conditions of
the atmosphere, by course of tonic and alter
ative treatment. Foremost among the invigor-
a means of fortifying the system against all en-
demic and epidemic malades, stands Hostetter's 8
Stomach Bitters. Whoever have travelled in the
West or South knows full we'll the esteem in
which this Incompatible preventive and restora-
tive is held throughout those regions. 1t is
literally domestic staple in the swampy and
mephitic localities which lie on the borders of
many OF our large rivers, and in the neighbor-
hood of our southern bayous and lagoons. Now
is the time when the inhabitants Of all malarious
districts should put their systems and constitu
tions in good defensive trim, by course of this
powerful vegetable antidote. By this means the
feeblest resident of an unhealthy soil may escape
the sickness, which, without the aid of this po-
tent ally of nature, will be apt to overtake the
strongest Chlls and fever, bilious remittents,
constipation. rhe' matism. dyspepsia and many
other complaints are frequently brought on b.
the capricss OF temperature and alterations OF
dry cold and excessive moisture common in our
climate At the commencement OF Spring. Let
ell Who desire to avoid these distressing slments
take the 1itters ~ a safeeuArd
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

FIFTH and last Gift Concert in aid of the
Public Library Of Kentucky The management
have determined to have the drawing of the
Fifth and Last Gift Concert of the Public Libra
ry of Kentucky. on the 30th day of November
next We believe now that all the tickets will
be sold, and that the drawing will be full one,
but whether al. are sold OF not the drawing will
nevertheless certainly come off on the day ap-
pointed.
The special object of this card is to call a
meeting of the ticket-holders at Public Library
Hall. on the 2Oth Of November, to make arrange
ments in connection with the committee appoint
Ell by the Trustees to'superintend the counting
Of the tngs representing the numbers of tickets
sold. While there il no actual necessity for the
presence of ticket-holders, As under our ar.
rangements the interests OF nil are equally cared
for, yet at the same time would greatly prefer
that as many OF those interested as can. would
attend this meeting. and see each for himself how
perfectly fair and impartial the distribution must
be. r
Every arrangement has been made for the
drawing, but little more than q month remains
for the sale of the remainder of the tickets, and
whatever is done must be done promptly.
THos. E BRAMLETTE,
Agent and Manager.
Louisville Ky. Oct. -, 1874. as
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

Road MAsrERs.- are the Road Mas
ters elected at the elections for that purpose held
on the 17th OF last month, as shown from the
Official returns: Roseville district J G Given;
Aliens dist D Hoavy Newcastle dist Owen
King Rocklin dist Webb; Colfax dist H O
Davis; OlnF dist Mundt; Iowa Hill dist
james Murphy; Sheridan dist N Karchner;
Lincoln dist VIM. Mcbride; Auburn John Burke
Dutch Flat dist c S Clark; Clipper Gap dist
G B Predmore; Alta dist NJ Pedler, Gold Run
dist T f Shade; Damascus dist - Burmham
Butcher Ranch dist A Peterson.
The following districts having failed to hold
an election Road Masters were appointed by
the Board of Supervisors as follows
Blue Canyon dist Geo Coon; Todd 8 Valley dist
Fred Shearer, Yankee Jims dist T Donelin; Forest
Hill dist - Haning; Bath dist Henry Ford;
Michigan Bluff dist J ohm Hill Deadwood dist T
Darling; Last Chance dist Wonn; Martis VAL
ley dist Geo Richardson; Cisco and Summit dist
VIM. Jones; Virginia dist Isaac Nelson.
Bond to be given in the sum of $1,000 each.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

Jon PRINTINa.-It affords us pleasure to say to
the people of Placer county, or any other county
that we have, recently, made extensive additions
to our already large job Office, and are prepared
to turn out any kind of job work required, in
good style. on short notice, and at reasonable
rates. We invite an inspection of our work, as
being turned out from day to day. Nothing but
good work is allowed to pass out Of our Office.
Any parties desiring Billheads, Letterheads'
Business Cards. Ball Cards, Fine Visiting Cards,
Programmes, Circulars, Handbills. Posters, or
any other character Of job work, will be guar
anteed satisfaction by sending their orders to the
PLACER HsRALp Office. Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
waNDERINGs OF IAGO.

In camp, Ss =, TAIL CANON. Nov 1st, 1874.
Ed HxRALD: = 81 he late severe storm drove me
to the white settlements during my rambles.
At Iowa Hill learned that business has taken
lively turn. The people are making great
preparations for the coming season. Among
the improvements in town is the opening OF
new livery stable, by A. H. Heskett. G. F.
Macy is comfortably fixed in his new drug store.
Jim Carder has re-ftted and has very nice
saloon. Parker, of the Brick House formerly
the business stand OF our towney, W. B. Lyon),
has as fine a stock Of goods as can be found in
the mountains The Office of the Iowa Hill
Canal Co. is situated in part of the building
occupied by the drug store. The prospect OF
this company for large supply OF water this
Winter is very Aattering. 1t is generally esti-
mated that there will be nearly, or quite three
thousand inches more water brought in this
Winter than last, to which the number Of new
claims being fitted up give evidence. Among
them will mention that of Spear and Kinder,
ON Bird fat aide, Indian Caion and Kinder and
Martin, Of the Dolly Warden; the parties who
purchased the Betty claims on Prospect Hill
and new owners are fitting up the Clark claims
ON RcSch Hill. Among the old settlers who are
making active preparations are Wiseler. Metcalf
Swiss Boys. Austin Bros, R. D. Kruse, Antoine
Phillips At Wisconsin Hill, D. Ingersoll and
Co., Hammond and Co., and c. Schwab. On
my way to Yankee Jms came to a vineyard
containing some very choice grapes. it appear
ing that fire OF q recent date had demolished
the buildings. Notwithstanding the storm then
raging, gathered few, for which l return
thanks to the absent owner. At Yankee Jims
found my old friend, NJ. B. Tubbs, considera-
bly, under the weather. Feeling somewhat the
same, hurried on for the town of Forest Hill
which looks dull in many respects, having lost
some of its former liveliness, known in the days
of SO and go; but there is considerable mining
going on find that Brown of the Jersey, is
working full force, and the claim is paying
WE'LL The Mountain claim is working about a
dozen men, and is also paying we'll. The Bos-
ton claim is running prospecting drifts, as is
also the Little Hope. Willis Jones is fitting up
the Dardenells and Orc claims. The Big Spring
is doing we'll, working five men. Wilson and
Lawler are working fifteen men. This is fine
claim Tere are many others busily engaged in
mining. whose names did not learn.
During my stay here dance came off at
Highland Hall, given by the proprietor Al
though unable to attend myself learned it was
nice affair. dancing being kept up until morn
ing, and that the music and supper would suit
the most fastidious taste.
G. Wasson, of the Forest House, intends CIV
ing dance at his hall, some night this week.
7 m, o1roout taynpted to make my Way there (f
in this section of country, for Charley will do
his best to make the affair pleasant one to all
who may attend.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. AT regular meet
ing of Newcastle Lodge, No. 339, G I, held
on the 1st inst, the following officers were in-
stalled by Lodge Deputy. E. ". Culver, to serve
for the ensuing term: G L Glow, W c 7; E r
Hogue, w R H s; r A Barter, w L H S; E
Glow, w v t. L Jordan. W S. Katie Fox, W
A S; Geo Lyon, w S: Mary Albee, " T; Chas
Mcdonald W NJ; Kate Hogins, W D M; NJ M
Hogans. WIG; D D Scott, W o G; E Silva,
w C; g w Hurst. W CT.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

SUPERVISORS principal business done
by the Supervisors this week was the letting Of
contracts.
Dwyer and Gubbay were awarded the con-
tract for furnishing groceries for the Hospital
for the ensuing year.
d. w. Lubeck was awarded the contract for
furnishing clothing, bedding. etc., for Jail and
Hospital for the ensuing year.
s. Speedy was awarded the contract for fur
nishing meats for the Hospital for the ensuing
year.
The contract FOR printing was not let in
time to report this week.
Look out for full proceedings Of Supervisors
next week.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS.

hon. \. D. AeoEuau, PIeb'uH'B'
Monday Nov. O. 1874.
L. G. Smith ct nj Vi. VIM. Quinn; continued
for the term.
Sarah FREEDOM VS.. NJ FREEDOM; action dis
missed.
Golden Eagle Mg. Co. VS.. Ophir G & S
Mg Co.. continued for the term.
james Teaff. vs.. Bear River Mg. Co. The de-
PENDANTS falling to appear and answer amended
complaint, said defalt was ordered entered
Gold Run D & Mg. Co, VS. Hardness, case
dismissed
james Farrell VS.. NJ. Dougherty; Demurrer to
plff s complaint argued and taken under advise
ment by the Court.
CA Given W. P Given trial set for Tuesday
Green Mg Co. VS.. B. F. Gwynn; demurrer to
plff's complaint argued and by the Court taken
under advisement.
NJ Peterson vs. A. j. Soue; No 2063; deft.
given leave to withdraw demurrer, and ten days
to file answer to plf's complaint.
NJ Peterson vs.. A ] Soule; No. 296i; same as
above.
WA Freeman vs.. H Reason; deft. given ten
days to fle answer to plff's complaint.
George D Aldrich vs.. Bellevue NJ. Co; deft
given until Nov. 70, 1874 to file answer to pff's
complaint.
r N Thomas vs.. Willis Jones; Judgment
awarded te plfr
&c Sheath vs.. NJ Griffin ct al =; judgment en-
tered for plff
The People vs. Jas Davis; motion to reopen
default and Judgment argued, and by the Court
taken under advisrment.
TUESDAY, Nov. 8. 1s74--The People VS.. Jas
Davis: motion, as above, denied.
Jas Farrell vs. M Dougherty demurrer over
ruled, trial set for Nov. 90; Jury demanded by
plf.
Greene Mg. Co. VS.. B Gwynn ct all demur-
rer overruled trial set for Nov. 2l; jury de-
manded by deft.
Towle Bros, ct oil, VS.. r Hoskin; motion for
new trial submitted. and by the Court taken un-
der advsement
R G Sheath VS.. NJ Griffin ct al; Ordered that
deft. have a stay Of execution for 20 days,
Chas Blom vs.. Patrick Rabbit; demurrer to
plf's complaint overruled,- given ten days
to file answer Trial set for Nov. 81, jury de-
manded by plff.
M FREEDOM VS.. John Worsley; Set for trial Nov
%. jury demanded.
Linegar vs.. G Eddy; Set for Nov. 16.
CPR R Co. vs. Taylor & Pickens; Set for
Nov. 16.
Jas Teaff vs.. Bear River B G Mg. Co.; Set for
Nov 16.
10 Goodwin vs.. J R Nickerson; Set for Nov.
Gath.
AL Leighton VS.. Iowa Hill Canal Co. Set for
Nov. 49,
HF Weiberg vs.. Jas Cronin; Set for Nov. II.
G Pohll vs.. F Pohll; Set for Nov. IS.
NJ Peterson vs.. A J Soule two cases, both set
set for Nov 16.
WA Freeman Va. H Reason; Set for Nov. 10.
Yon Sing vs.. R s Osborn; Set for Nov II.
Mary Morris vs.. Thos Morris; Set for Nov. 5.
VB Benton vs.. Jas Mccormick; petition for
u review OF action argued, submitted, and by the
Court taken under advisement.
CA Given VS.. p Given; judgment for plf,
OF divorce, as prayed for.
Ordered that Jury consisting Of 80 persons
be drawn; to serve at this term OF Court.
TsuRsDAY, Nov, 5.-Marysville Savings Bank
vs.. J R Nickerson ct al; judgmedt for foreclosure
of mortgage:
Mary Morris ". Thos Morris; decree Of divorce
GRANTED 10 y,16.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

PARTIES from the valley inform us that the
farmers are as busy as bees, putting in their
Summer fallow and plowing. Old ground. that
is that which has been cultivated, plows very
WELL New ground was hardly wet deep enough
by the recent rains to be worked to advantage.
previous to the heavy rain this week.
Here in the hills the ground is in excellent
condition. and the farmers are improving the
opportunity, by working all their available force
in getting in their crops.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

TEN THOUSAND PEopLE.--There are more
than ten thousand people in the United States
who expect to be the happy possessors of the
first grand prize in the Kentucky Gift Concert
of $3.50, 900. All of them but one will be disap-
pointed One will get it, for Governor Bram-
1ette, the manager at Louisville, has announced
that the Concert will positively take place on
November 80, 1874; that there will be no further
postponement, and if our readers want to know
more about write to him.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

DEBATING CLuB.-The Auburn Debating Club
adjourned last Spring subject to the call OF the
President The President, II. H. Richmond,
being absent. the Vice President authorizes us
to announce to the members OF the Club, aud all
others interested in literary pursuits and the ad-
vancement of society, that the first meeting for
the season will be held in the Grand Jury room
at the Court House, on Wednesday evening,
November 11th, 1874. Let there be full at
tendance
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

The faces of our landlords, which had been
stretching out at such a frightful rate for some
two weeks past that the BARRIERS were seriously
contemplating rise in the price of shaving
have contracted wonderfully during the past
week, owing to the rush Of people to our town.
consequent on the meeting of the Grand Jury
Supervisors and the courts, all of which have
been in session during the past week.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

RrwARD.-The Auburn Brass Band offer $lO
reward for the recovery of the fiat cornet
which was stolen from Music Hall few weeks
ago, and $15 for the arrest of the thief, $25 for
both. The instrument is brass, made by the
Boston Musical INSTRUMENT Manufacturing
Co. j" which inscr' ption is on the bell.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
PROBATE COURT tnocEEDINcs.

In the matter of the estate of Patrick Farrell,
deceased; order confirming sale of real estate.
In the matter of the estate OF Johanna l. Kier,
deceased; order appointing Herman Book ad-
ministrator; also. order appointing Julius H..
Kruger, Fritz Pullman and s. p. Leeds ap-
praisers; also, order for publication of notice to
creditors.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

LIST of letters remaining uncalled for in the
Auburn Cal, Post-office Nov. 1st, 1874.
Mr. B Apple, Mr.. Michael Abram, Mr. Daniel
Brennan, Mr.. Jas Burke, Mr. William Cook, Miss
Annie Denbar, Mr. Friedlander, Jas Gosney,
Simon w Harris, Mr. Harrison Huckins, Mr.
John Ivey, Mrs H Johnston. Miss Katie Lore,
b ] LYONS, Mr. Jonas Miller, Thos Mitchell, (3)
G G Mccoy. Esq. J VIM Taylor. (3), W c
Wright. Mr. H J White,
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say advertised.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

WE acknowledge receipt Of complimentaries
for the Grand Ball and Entertainment, which
came off at the Forest House in Forest Hill. last
evening. It would have done our heart good
and doubtless our body, to have joined the good
people of that famous town in their festivities
but il happened to be our publication night and
we could not leave.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

BAsr-BALL.-The game OF baseball is being
again revived By the boys Of Auburn. They
were out last Sunday on the green. practic'ng
this, their favorite game. The spectators were
estimated by some as high as one hundred
We wonder how many were sitting beneath the
droppings of the holy sanctuary in the mean
time? .t
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
NOTICE.

The Delinquent Lists Of the various counties
of the State, for the Oath and 25th Fiscal years,
(1872-S-l8734) are now in my hands for collec-
ton.
Many persons are delinquent for small sums
upon personal property, and are urged to exam
inc the rolls in the hands Of the Tax Collector Of
their respective counties and to make immediate
payment. The Law 10 imperative, that the pay
mont Of the State tax for these years must be
enforced. and unless voluntary payments are
made At once. heavy costs will be incurred BY
the delinquents. III. GREEN,
au99u Controller Of State.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

perienced surveyor are advised to employ J. A..
Benson. q. 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., 1874-11-07

Don't forget the social darce at the American
next Tuesday evening, BY Smith and Fuller
Those who have attended these dances say the
music is tip-top. The chief characteristics OF
these gatherings are good order and good times
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

That box OF excellent grapes left at our Office
in the early part Of the week. by John Neely,
were pronounced by the boys in the Office to be
luscious, and, according to our Judgment, the
bows were right. Thanks, friend Nicely.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
Local and County Matters.

TIE general agent for the New American Cy-
clopedia, made us visit yesterday. He will re-
main in Auburn for few days to receive snb-
scrptions for this excellent work. His head
quarters are at the Empire Hotel.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

the Secretary, w. L. Stoakes, that the rext regu-
lar meeting OF the Placer County Temperance
Alliance will be held at Newcastle, in Good
Templars' Hall. on Saturday the 14th day of
November, 1874, at o'clock P. M. All who are
friendly to the cause are cordially invited to at
tend. This will undoubtedly be on interesting
meeting. The Good Templars have been
beaten on the Local Option question. which
seems to have provoked them to more earnest
work, which, it is to be hoped. and which most
undoubtedly will result in good, provided they
DO not endeavor to 60 too fast. We believe
''slow and sure applies as aptly y the ad-
vvancement Of moral cause a. p ~ sccumu-
lstaon Of worldly gcods.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

BARN BuRNED.-Last Sunday night, or early
Monday morning, M. Hoffmans barn. near
Auburn depot. was discovered on fire. Those
in the immediate neighborhood rushed to the
scene OF the confagration. but were too late to
check the rapidly spreading flames, and the en-
tire building and its contents, some seven or
eight tons of hay, we're burned to ashes. The
fire was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary,
~ there had been no fire in the vicinity, and no
other building was nearer to it than say 100
yards. We understand there was An insurance
on the barn of $500, which, considering the
bu lding was rather old, will cover considerable
portion of the actual loss.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

CoNsSpERAsLE snow has fallen in the noun
tains, during tho recent storms.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07
DIED.

At Roseville, Nov I'd, Mrs. w. A. Thomas,
aged 81 years.
At Tahoe City, Nov 1st. Charles Stewart a
native of Ohio, aged SO years.
At Rocklin, Nov. 5th, Frank Barclay, aged
40 years,
The Placer herald., 1874-11-07

II For the very best photographs, go to
Bradley & Rulofson's Gallery with an ELEvA-
TOR, 429 Montgomery street. San Francisco.