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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24
HEARD IN COURT.
Matters Of Importance Be-
fore the Appellate Division.

In the Appellate Division today the
case OF Maria l.. Taylor, pro ami, against
John M. Slater etal., was heard. The suit
was originally brought on n note for s26,-
900 at 10 per cent. interest for nine years
made by Frank q. Taylor, j. William
EMrissi, Slater b. CO... aa'Sn So-parsnsr. sns to to
the plaintiff. Judgment was obtained in
the Illinois courts, but the defendants
business was found TO be insolvent. Pro-
ceedings have since been Instituted
against the estates OF Il. p. Mason
the note, with interest. Taylor, who
Is tho husband OF the plaintiff,
and Wright having declared themselves
personally insolvent. The case this morn
ing was heard on the defendants' motion
that the complainant shall annex to his
bill copy OF the record duly authen-
ticated and exemplified of the
record and proceedings in his suit VS..
Frank G. Taylor and John N. Wright,
surviving partners mentioned in the bill
of complaint; that Frank q. Taylor and
John M. Wright, having no interest
therein, shall be excluded from the
suit as defendants and dismissed
from the bill; that the bill be dismissed.
the same having been brought by next Of
friend and not by the party In interest,
and that il r. l.. Mitchell be permitted TO
appear as next Of friend he shall give prop.
er surety Tor costs.
The following were also heard:
Edward f. George VS.. Fred s. Fenner.
Decree ordering assignee to give bond
entered.
James Tiffany ct ux. vs.. Philip A. Mum
roe, trustee, ct al. Final decroee entered
receiving ana confirming the report OF the
commissioned on partition of the estate in
question.
Charles A. Adams vs. Ellen II. Adams.
Heard on petition for divorce on charge
of drunkenness, adultery and cruelty.
Held for advisement.
Before Mr.. Justice Wilbur two defend
ants indicted by the grand jury pleaded
today and on furnishing bail were re-
leased. Frank Radigsn pleaded not guilty
10 breaking and entering, and Adelbert
Bennett not guilty to assault with dam
gerous weapon.
District Court.
The following claims were proved today
In the Civil Court:
Benjamin f. La Bree vs. Lee Forrest,
Si3.11 allowed as claimed.
William q. Heath & Co. vs. Charles +.
Stacy, s100.79. allowed as claimed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24
Christmas at the PostofYice.

Carriers will make one trip only. The
general delivery and carriers wicket will
close At 10 "a. m. for the day.
Stamp, money order and registered
department VIII be closed fo- the day.
Outgoing m ,ils will be dispatc a. usual
stamps my be obtained In small guam
titles at mailing room wicket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24
MOVES BROS.
Seasonable Goods

And Useful Presents ut very moderate prices.
Mems fine English neck kwcar. 0c.; 75c.. 81. 20,
$3.50 and up. MOVES BROS,
III Westminster street, Butler Exchange)
Providence, X. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24
Wished Him Merry Xmas.

At noon today, at the Public Building
headquarters at the city yard, % city em-
ployes assembled TO wish Superintendent
Mansfield "Merry Christmas" and pre-
sented him with comfortably and costly
easy chair. Tho presentation speech was
made by Louis Il. Cady.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24

The city authorities have worked
nights, days and sunday to complete the
grading and paving OF Exchange street,
and, thanks TO exceedingly propitious
weather, the street will be opened TO the
public tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24
Railroad station Robbed.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 24.--The Kit
terry Point and the Navy Yard stations on
Y. III. and b. Railroad were burgarized
last night and tickets and cash to the
value of $500 stolen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24

The pastor of one Of the city churches
had just uttered the appeal, "0h, for di.
lights went out, much TO his discontinue
and the amusement OF his congregation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24

If your horse does not drire right take him
TO f. {. Terry & Co. and let Henry n. luther
shoe him at loo Pine street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-24

r osr-A BROWN BELT TRIMMED WITH
IL mohsir braid. Please return TO the News
Office. dec24-lt
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District Court.
foliovinC cIa;ma xere mr.

The following claims were proved today
in the Civil Court:
Benjamin f. La Bree vs. Lee Forrest,
Si3.11 allowed as claimed.
William q. Heath & Co. vs. Charles F..
Stacy, S100.79. allowed as claimed.
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Plumas-Prices of land are naturally
very reasonable owing to remoteness from
railroads. leaning and staging go by
Chico or Orovile, in Butte County, to
reach railroad connections.
SacTamentO-Lsnd can be purchased in
this county all the way from $50 an acre
for grain and bay land up to $1,000 an acre
for improved fruit lands of the Sacramento
and American rivers.
San BeDito-Land can be bought very
reasonably In this county. 1t is a very
favorable place for settlement. consider
ing the low prices of land. nearness to
market, productive soil and healthful
climate.
San JoaQuin-The development of this
county has always been constant, and
boom" figures have never been placed Cd
its fertile acres. Foothill lands suitable
for fruit can be bought for from SO to S25
an acre, while the valley lands bring all
the way from $50 to $50. according to
locality. Of course this is for lands en-
tireIy uDimproved ana not too near the
cities of Stockton, Lodi. Acampo ana
other fruit centeIs. Thus for one seeking
the best of soils, a genial winterless eli
mate, excellent transportation facilities,
the neighborhoOd of large Manufacturing
center, association with a live business
community and enjoyment of the best
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educational advantages San Joaquin
County offers great inducements and on
the most reasonable terms.
San Luis ObispO-This county offers the
most favorable opportunities to purchase
good lands in the valleys at reasons BILE
prices. When the through railroad system
TO Los Angeles is completed such property
must greatly increase IN value.
San Mateo-Prices of land are conn
lively high in this section. but considering
the many advantages not higher than the
situation jusiifies.
Santa Barbara-Land prices are not high,
yet it is difficult to state the exact price of
land, as ii varies with the situation. Near
settlements and towns and in we'll Guilt
waited rich districts, prices are much higher
than those in remote sections. No county
presents superior inducements for intelli-
gent industrious settlers with more or less
means and the retired moneyed man in
search Of a charming, quiet home. among
refined aud cultured people, need look for
no better location.
Santa Clara-The prices OF land are not
high, considering the improvements. the
richness of the soil, the ready central mar
kets for all products and the highly i'm.
proved condition of the fruit ranches ana
vineyards in the midst of cultured and
wealthy class of citizens. But there are
yet unimproved lands which can be
brought to the same state OF cultivation
and Improvement to be secured at reas-
enable price when their income-producing
| power is taken into account.
Santa Cruz-Land is comparatively
reasonable in this county and any indus
trious and energetic young man, who de-
sires to engage IN agriculture, dairying or
fruit culture cannot fail to find an adyan-
| tageous opening.
Shasta-Good fruit land can be bought
for $40 an acre. Many colony tracts offer
land at $40 TO $50. The best lands in the
center of fruit districts. near the railroad.
are worth as much as 500 an acre. Much
Government land can be taken up in
more remote districts. Meadow lands in
Burney Valley. on the east, can be bought
| for SIS to $50; pine lands from ST 80 TO
| SIS. In many fields Shasta holds out
| strong inducements to settlers.
| Serra-Unimproved arabic lands can be
bought for SIS an acre; grain and hay land
| for $50.
| Siskiyou-Mucb Government land can be
| obtained. Private grazing land can be
bought for So so, and good agricultural
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500 to $500 an acre; land as good, unim-
proved, from $50 to 500. Much Govern
ment land may yet be had by searching
for it. In general. the man of moderate
means has excellent opportunities for Sc
curing a home in this county.
LaSsen - Unimproved lands without
water can be located under the desert-land
act, and improved with water varies from
S25 to 500 and in some cases to 500, ac-
cording to quality and location.
Mariposa-The county is taking a new
start. Agricultural or fruit lands range
from 81 10 $50 an acre.
MendocinO - Excellent land can be
bought here for S25 TO $50 an acre. Graz
ing land throughout the country is worth
from 81 90 to So an acre, and good asri-
cultural and fruit lands in the different
valleys will range from S25 to $50 an acre.
according to quality. nearness to the rail-
road and other conditions.
Merced-The prices range from SO to
500 an acre. Immigration and deveIop-
ment will demonstrate the great wealth of
this county. That it is not far behind in the
race, its present assessment roll clearly in
dictates.
'Modoc-Cutivated lands sell at from SIS
TO S15 an acre. Railroads would change
the face of this entire section.
Monterey-The settler who cannot find
some place to suits his requirements with
in The boundaries of Monterey County
must indeed be hard to please. He can
secure the most fertile soil and a faultless
climate on the most reasonable terms. In
the southern part of the county are many
cheap lands.
Nape-UnimDroved lands. according to
quality, are from 81 80 to $3.50 an acre: i'm
proved, from 500 to $500, unoer the same
conditions. Full-bearing Orchards and
vineyards paw good interest en- valuation
OF $500 an acre.
Orange-This county, rich in area. ia
rich in resources, thickly settled with a
prosperous population md vel illustrates
what small divisions of land, with irriga-
ton, the proper climate and SOL, high Gull
walton and intense farming will accom-
pIish in California. On account If these
conditions the prices of land are naturally
high, hut not above their income product.
Placer-Good fruit aud agricultural land
in the county can be found at prices vary
ing from $40 an acre up to 500 uuim-
proved, and up TO $500 for improved 10 the
fruit section and much lower in remote
situations. The price depends OH the sec.
ton and proximity to the railroad.
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tracts of fertile lands within the horde rs
of our State as TO how they can people
their land and sell their property.
"a very important entering wedge can
be made with people already In our State
by the changing of our tenantry into land
holders, and owners of large areas Of land
will make a step in the right direction
when they offer inducements to their ten
ants to become purchasers, waiting for
payments on The land from the prodnc-
tons Of their soil. permitting the tenants
10 retain sufficient for their own require
meDtS for themselves and their families,
and applying a certain proportion of the
earnings of the land TO its purchase.
Many of the newcomers to the State are
prepared TO purchase land in the regular
way, but large results can be obtained
with the people already within our State,
who are disposed TO become owners of the
property which they occupy as tenants, if
they can be allowed to pay the earnings
from the land itself toward the purchase
price.
IAN encours cement leading up to this
proposition could safely be given by the
financial in Institutions of the State, where
the tenants are willing to make their obi
cations, which virtually results in obligat-
ing themselves and their families to the
settlement of their promise to pay; and if
the money is in the land or in the produc-
tons from the land the obligations will in
time be liquida ed"
This theory of making land pay for itself
has been tried with success 10 various
parts of the State. In the San Joaquin
Valley, Fresno. Winters, Los Angeles
San Diego, Chino, MERGED, Vacaville, San
Luis ObispO and other sections men have
acquired land without payment of single
dollar. and have in a few years become
owners of the land, which is then in pre-
ductive condition.
Richard Grid of Chino is one landowner
who has successfully put this idea in oper-
alton. He gives several practical instances
of its working, one Of which is as follows:
Gustafson brothers came to Chino three
years ago without any capital whatever
and con menced farming on their own ac
count, doing their own work. They
bought 20 acres of choice land for SI75 an
acre. and On this have made the last paw
meut They have a clear deed for their 90
acres to-day, and they have paid for it
from beets raised on the LAND. They came
TO Chino, as Mr.. Gustafson said, with
out a dollar" and they now own piece of
land that is not excelled in Southern Cali
fornia. They have kept careful itemzed
account of their expenses on the 20 acres
last year. including their own work, which
they cnunt at 81 30 a day, and which
amounted to S275. That much should be
added to their net profit. as it is their per
sOnal earnings from labor on their crop.
They harvested from the 20 acres 1876 tons.
for which they received 81 80 ton. The
figures then are:
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the State. From him several valuable
opinions as to land investments were OBJ
tanned.
Mr.. Easton is strongly impressed with
the increasing tendency of people in the
East to come West, partly owing to the
attraction of The Midwinter Exposition.
With this increase of population Mr..
EastOn believes that general remapping
of land values throughout the State Is
imminent.
Land. according to this practical au-
thority. is worth just what it will carr,
and the earning capability of much of
CALIFORNIA; land has passed beyond the
experimental stage. Certain soil has been
proved profitable for prunes, another sec
ton for grapes or sugar-beets or citrus
fruits. These products produce an inter-
est on a certain value. Values are now
approaching that standard which is going
to be fixed and permanent. based on the
earning capacity of the land.
without doubt" continued Mr.. Easton.
California is a State of wonderful re-
sources. and with so much territory avail
able for such varied line of productions
the keynote to the development of our
State and the fixing OF values Of our coun-
try lands must be immigration.
What California needs are actual tillers
OF the soil. and it is going to be a very
serious problem for the holders of large
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ton. which is not for. sale. The land is
used for grazing purposes, but as the
cattle business IS not paying a fair return.
this land cannot be said to be worth any
thing. This is Judging on the theory that
land is worth only what it earns. But,
on the other hand, almost all that land
could be Used agrlculturally or horti-
pculturalIy, and could be sold under the
. plan indicated. The price would return a
fair rate Of interest on the Investment the
| land would BE- divided among an army OF
thrifty small farmers. by whose presence
the State would be proportionately bene-
flied.
In the same way a large estate in the
more Dortherly section of the State is he
ing held on a theory that IL is worth $50
an acre. The small farmer would never
pay such figure, $50 being rather more
reasonable in his eyes, and the estate in
question remains TO large extent unused
Other big wheat and grazing estates will
occur to mind where the proprietors, for
lack of little financing ability, are losing
chances of seeing the country settled up in
their lifetime, and thus reaping a valuable
harvest from the results of their foresight.
Even the incumbrance of a mortgage is
not in surmountab BILE in the execution of the
enterprise. Parties may be found who
will be glad to- take a second mortgage,
with the tenants notes az cola ;eral
The plan EN- braces the improvement and
reclamation of waste lands, and by its in
creasing popularity seems to recommend
itself alike to owner and tenant as well
worthy of consideration.
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ton range from $3.50 to $500 an acre. The
more remote from the advantages and the
higher up among the hills, the poorer the
soil. the less the price. You cannot 90
astray In Alameda County within these
limits in seeking a home. 1t is not for
the impecunious man, no ever; you must
have capital. a business-sOmethiDg to
fall back upon. With these conditions
you can nowhere live more happily than
here.
Butte-Prices range from SO IN the
more remote and virgin districts to S100
an acre for the best alluvial lands, not ln-
Guiding improvem ents Liberal induce
meDts on easy terms of payment are Of
fered to settlers by various companies.
Colusa-The prices of unimproved land
in Colusa County range from SO to $50 an
acre, according to location and fertility
and nearness to rail and river transporta-
ton.
Ell Doradn-Good land can be bought at
from So TO $50 an acre. according to quail
ity ana loca ton. although in the improved
fl nit sections the prices ale higher. For
the industrious immigrant with limited
m cans it affords one of the most inviting
fields to be found in this State.
Fresh -Home-seekers will do we'll to
inspect this county. The colony system
prevalent here necessitating the cutting
into small tracts, bringing under irriga-
tion and improving them before undivided
lands has greatly stimulated the fruit pro-
duction of Fresno. and been mainly in
strumental in the great increase in the
number of farms from 926 in 1880 to 1852 in
1890. The district on the west side of the
valley is yearly attracting more attention,
and the prosperous colonies inaugurated
near Dos Palos, Los Banos and in other
west side localities under the splendid irri-
eating system of the west side canal show
what splendid results are to be expected
in the way of Embarrassing in this fertile
section.
Hum bOldt - Good agricultural land in
this county ranges from $40 an acre for
unimprOved TO 500 for highly improved
tracts, according TO location. The man of
limited means can DO well here in building
a home.
Inyo-Prces of land range from 81 %.
| Government. to $40 and $40 for good land.
Improved land is worth more.
Kern-No county offers superior advan-
tages to seitl' rs There is considerable
movement in settlement and colony sys-
tenn for the subdivision OF large holdings.
1t has the greatest irrigated farm IN the
world" The largest irrigating canals in the
5 ate. the most extensive alfalfa fields ever
planted and the largest continuous body of
arabic land in California. Extensive ex-
perments in every department Of agricul-
ture and horticulture have been carried
out, of which the settlers have The fullest
benefit. Ii has abundance of water for
irrigation, perfect climate, rich soil and
ample transportation facilities.
Lake--Prices of land vary with location.
First-class improved, near towns, from
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of having place of their own; they know
there will be no rent to pay; that the chill
dren will have pure air and room to grow
up; that their holding will increase in
value while they plod along. and that they
themselves will be raised out Of the crowd
ing and ''deadleveling" of communities
concentrated in cities. The fact that bus
band and wife have known what bad luck
means in the past is often rather an ad-
vantage than otherwise.
But this method of becoming indepen-
dent offers no soft thing" for the idle, the
lazy, the broken-down. The dissipated. the
unreliable. a business contract is entered
into. entailing strict adherence to the con-
ditions on both sides. The price of free
dom is lard. unremitting toll, faithfully
performed, The would be proprietor pays
for his lack OF ready cash by an extra
strain of his muscle ard his intelligence +;
that fidelity and attention to detail const-
tute the interest on the Indebtedness,
which cannot otherwise be liquidated.
The system indicated works directly
in opposition to the principle of holding
land for speculation. There are still a
number of enormous holdings in the
State, which are practically unremunera-
tive. For instance, one large cattle firm in
Kern County owns very extensive sec
The morning call., 1894-01-28

resent any imposition upon their open
hospitality.
The hardest, most enterprising and most
intelligent stocks in the world have taken
root In California. Good old New Eng
land and Southern families. thrifty leu
tons. sturdy scions of worthy Germany
from many an established community here
flourish and throw out branches. So with
the comparatively new conditions are
blended the dearest associations of tradi-
ton. The gathering of so many races and
the choice of so many communities have
resulted in the appearance of peculiarly
highly gifted genera ton of young men and
maidens. The beauty. grace and health
fulness OF the California girls have been
often the theme of the poet. while the gen.
eral inclination Of the young men TO ath.
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$4,000
sIss2 90 1892 90
Gross returns. 43t

The net profit per acre was SOS 81. An
other farmer in the same line made a net
nr fit of S57 AZ per acre or a net profit of
S12S1 30 to which must be added regular
wages for his summer work. say 5000.
This shows him nearly $500 ahead on his
summers work, with no more capital than
team aud implements invested.
Good locations near San Diego can be
obtained on the same terms, where the
cultivation of oranges may be engaged in.
The ranrher may have a team of horses
and a cultivation, and thereby gain live
lihood while his trees are growing, the
rate of So day for himself and
team being commonly ootainable. SUCH
start was recently made in that vicinity
by man who had nota cent of capital and
obtained team and cultivator ION time"
he now owns a fifteen-acre orange grove,
which Will be in bearing next year, besides
having house and barn.
The Washington Colony at Fresno now
occupies an area OF 1000 acres, many pro-
prieiors of which derived the purchase price
from the land itself. The original colo
nists worked at excavating at the rate of
81 day and 81 in scrip on their land. and
by the results of their work the land was
I'M proved and the crop so enhanced that
1t actually paid for the land in few wears.
The prospect of finally becoming owners
oil the land they occupy has very inspir-
ing effect upon tenants of the fright sort"
1t stimulates them to all kinds of little
sacrlhces, whose aggregate is considerable
while their practice adds strength to the
resolution to persevere. Most of the daily
necessaries OF life, with the exception of
flour. can be raised by the frugal rancber
Even flour may be obtained at the village
store in trade for eggs or garden truck
Some of the prospective proprietors keen
bees and sell their honey, others manage
to make small outside profits from a few
hogs or a cow or two. 1t is extraordinary
how much ingenuity and originality are
developed under the promise of proprietor
ship. Every effort is bent to that end, and
when it is achieved the habit of economy
has sometimes becomes so easy to wear
that the poor tenant steadily grows into a
large landowner.
Such chances are open To the right
man." as the advertisements say. Usually
the good American citizen. with wife and
the Americans usual ambition and energy.
will make the best pros pective land-own-
ers. They generally appreciate The value
The morning call., 1894-01-28
STRAY NUGGETS.

F all the attractions of
California. the charac-
ter of its people must
remain pre- eminent,
The Californians are
the favored children of
the earth. but yet are
not spoiled children,
They are, as a rule,
found to be running
over with the cream of
human kindness and
humanInature. Always
ready TO extend a well
come TO the decent
stranger, at the same
time thew are ouick TO