Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-30

has made its appearance to such an ex-
tent as to cause serious alarm. 1t is
also reported throughout the great
grain growing counties of Colusa, Yolo
and Salinas; otherwise the prospects
in that section of the State are still
good, though want of rain is beginning
to be felt, especially for the late sown
wheat. Tule lands are promising
we'll The coast counties north of
San Franciso are looking well, though
rust is reported in some localities. In
the lower portion of San Joaquin
valley crops are in good condition,
but higher up the river and in Los
| Angeles valley there will be but little
raised except on irrigated land. In
Santa Clara valley the prospect is not
favorable for full crop, and in Salinas
valley the yield will be very light;
but along the coast to the north OF
Monterey bay. grain is in fine condi-
ton. The southern coast counties will
raise but light crops, probably not
more than a quarter of the average.
Rain is reported this evening through
out the central portion of the State,
which will greatly improve feed and
will be of decided benefit to wheat
where not too far gone.
The status Of Milton n. Latham.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 90.
The Mail this morning editorially
notices John Parrott's card, refuting
its statement yesterday, that Milton S.
Latham was about to leave the Lon
don and San Francisco Bank, and in
Inmates that its story is true, %neverthe-
less. Mr.. Latham, in an interview.
stated that there was not Q word OF
truth in the report, nor in any of the
rumors recently circulated concerning
his business affairs.
More Developments from Chico
The ..COuncil Of Nine" RespOn.
sible for the Recent Outrages.
SAN Francisco, March %.
The latest advices from Chico show
that what is known as the "Council of
Nine" is mainly responsible for the
recent o~utrages. This committee was
cleo, ed by the Labor Union for the
trial of members for offenses against
the order. As vacancies occurred the
council filled them, and thus became
Independent of the order and com.
manded the obedience of members. 1t
was soon found that the members
were congenial spirits, and then came
suggestions for commission of crimes
which have since come to light, and
many more that were never carried
into execution. All the members Of
the council are nov under arrest.
Many members OF the Labor Union
evidently knew nothing of the crimes
of the Council of Nine, and believed
the order to be only to discourage the
employment of Chinese by all lawful
means. The oath administered to in
itiatory members of the Labor Union
is as follows: 81 do solemnly swear
that I will keep the secrets OF the OIL
der. 1 further swear that l will a..
sist any brother in need or distress
as far as l am able. i further swear
that l will aid in executing the laws Of
the United States Of America. So
help me God" There is a secondary
degree in the order, to which the oath
Is as follows: II swear before God AL.
mighty That 1 will carry out and obey
all orders of the Council of Nine. what
ever they may be. If / do not do so,
my life is forfeited and may be surely
taken and l may be put to death by
this Council OF Nine" Not all the
members are taken into that degree.
The oath administered to the members
| of the Council of Nine has not yet been
obtained, but is understood to be of a
most strict iron clad order. The peo-
| pie of Chico now fear that insurance
companies will cancel their risks in
the town. New Developments are con-
tinually being made. Some old Off
GERS declare that the Labor Union was
cognizant of the acts of the Council OF
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