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into the inquiry room. It was the parlor
of the hotel on the ground floor, and he
entered by the door at the end of the
building to the right of the main entrance.
Clarence White, the brother, saw the
woman enter, knew her character and
what might be expected of her, and imme-
diately crossed the street with the purpose
of advising his sisters attorney, McPike,
concerning her.
Wylackie John had crossed through the
room and come out into the central hall
way and there met Clarence.
where are you going?" he said.
"To speak to McPike about this lying
woman you have just taken in there"
mo, you don't"
"Who will prevent me?''
With an oath Wylackie exclaimed, 81
will-Ill just do you right nowP'
Young White wore a long ulster over
coat, buttoned. it is said, to his feet. His
revolver was not in a case, but stuck
loosely in his trousers belt in front. He
did not attempt to inhibition his coat, but
pulled it up as woman might an apron.
Wylackie's gun caught in a hole of the
pocket, it is supposed, for he was too slow,
and the crack OF the revolver which start
led the lawyers inside was not of his.
He fell on the stairs with hole near the
right temple, which extended through his
brain.
When MePike hurriedly opened the
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door Clarence was standing over the dying
king of intriguers, saying:
''You will pull a revolver on me, will
your
''Wylackie John dead!' That was news
indeed in Round Valley, and besides the
effect it produced upon the men closest to
White, who were Wylackie's lieutenants.
it meant chaos for time in the network
of Round-Valley intrigue. For the little
pellet of lead had scattered the brains that
directed it all.
There was talk of lynching, Of course,
but, perfectly calm, young White stepped
across into Henley's store secured rifle
and ammunition and announced himself
as ready. But Wylackie was dead, and it
does not take man long to lose influence
once he is dead. 1t was found now that
he had many enemies, and Clarence White
had always had many friends. He was
simply required to give bonds in $4,000
which he readily did.
White versus White had been carried to
San Francisco by change of venue, as
stated, and for months it furnished a sue
cession OF sensations, among them being
Whites first wife, whom he had thought
dead, coming to testify against him.
Frank Salladay, another witness, came
nearly all the way from Round Valley on
foot, swimming the turbulent Eel River in
winter, to tell how offers of money had
been made him to testify to improper con-
duct on the part of Mrs. White. At the
end of it all the court awarded Mrs. White
the divorce on her cross plea, awarded her
also all the community property, of value
of 100000, besides handsome alimony for
months before.
In the Settlement of the Witnesses of
whose perjury the court was convinced,
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IN GOLDEN GATE PARK,
AN ADDITION TO BE BUILT TO THE
MUSEUM TO MAKE ROOM
FOR EXHIBITS.
A CALIFoRNIAN's GIFT OF FINE
OIL PAINTINGS - BEAUTIFUL
CHRYSANTHEMUMS

The day was gloomy yesterday and a
threatening sky, with few slight show
ers, served to keep away the crowd OF peo-
pie who usually visit the park on Sunday.
The band did not play and the small num-
Der of people who did venture walked
around between showers, and while the
rain fell they sought refuge in the museum
and in the conservatory.
Early yesterday ex-Director of the Mid
winter Fair M. II de Young visited the
museum for the purpose of figuring out
space in which to display the many curios
and objects of interest he secured while on
his recent tour in Europe. He has about
zoo cases of objects on the way, and as the
museum is now crowded it will be impos-
sible to display many of the articles, so it
will be necessary to build the annex in the
rear of the main building, as was contem-
plated some time ago. The plans for this
were drawn for a one-story edihce, but it is
possible that it will be necessary to build
it two stories in height. 1t will be sixty
feet wide by depth of 100 feet. This, it
is thought, would give ample room not
only for the display OF these articles, but
for a collection of fine paintings which
will be donated as soon as there is place
to hang them in. The gentleman who has
made this offer is an old Californian whose
name is for the present, at his own request,
this City in the early days, and has in
vested a good portion of it in pictures.
He proposes to give them to the City for
the benefit of the present and future gem
erations.
Charles P. Wilcomb. custodian of the
museum, has secured for it splendid and
valuable numismatic collection, number
ing about 600 pieces, from S. II. Chapman
of Philadelphia. In this collection there
is one OF the smallest gold pieces coined
1t represents a value of z cents and Is a
rare specimen, 1t was coined in Nurem-
berg.
The Canadian cottage that during the
Midwinter Fair was near the Village of
Dahomey and was one of the very attract
i've buildings, has been removed to spot
west of and near the museum. It's exte-
rior has been preserved, but the interior
remodeled and fitted up as dwelling for
the custodian of the museum.
The few showers of rain did not keep all
the cyclers off the park roads. They were
out in great number and did not seem to
mind the rain in the least.
Superin McLaren had in his
office yesterday for the benefit OF the visit
ing Commissioners several varieties of
chrysanthemums "just to show how those
beauties grow in the park" There were
three varietes-violet, maroon and yellow
all of immense size. The yellow, known
as the Golden Gate, were as large as a
good sized head of lettuce. In few DAYS
there will be fine display of these in the
park.
There were but few people at the beach
yesterday afternoon.
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AT the recent National Council held in Omaha
it was decided that the home should be built
in Tiffn, Ohio. and when this was announced
mlttee has not accepted either, but will make
a selection shortly, and the site will be decided
over as soon as the committee can show that it
has control of $50, 900 with which to build the
home. One way of raising this and larger
fund is call for so cents per capita.
Children under 16 years of age Will be admitted
and while there they will receive thorough
American education and be taught the princi-
Piles of patriotism. The home will be built on the
itants and is strict temperance town. One OF
the conditions of the several offers is that off
any intoxicating liquors of any kind whatso-
ever shall ever be suffered to be sold on the
premises then the property at once shall revert
to the original owners John II. Zimmerman
of Plain City. Ohio, secretary of the orphans
home committee, is the prime mover in the
matter, and has been named 1.-The Father of
the Home"
This order has in this State at this time
twenty-four councils, with membership of
100. The National membership is little
over 10000. One OF the objects is the re-
strictiOn of undesirable immigration, and one
of the ardent supporters is Congressman Will
liam A. Stone of Pennsylvania, member of
the order, who at the next session of Congress
will introduce a bill having that end in view.
A movement has been started to hold a
union meeting of Abraham Lincoln, Starr
purpose of having service in memory of those
after whom the councils have been named
Arrangements are being made by Paul Re
vere Council of Berkeley to secure Junior
O. U. A. Nj. hall at an early date. 1t will be the
first In California.
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relate under oath and Frederick Arm
strong with him:
ION certain night in September, 1884,
l was riding from Covelo to the house of
George e. White, and on the way we were
overtaken by Frederick Armstrong, who
proceeded with US. When we arrived at
the house of George E. White we put up
our horses and went and sat on the we'll
curb and ate some apples which Wathan
had procured. About half an hour after
we arrived, it being then about halt past 8
in the evening, we saw q man crawling
down the backstairs without coat on and
his shoes in his hand. Wathan suggested
that we take our boots off and follow him.
We did so. He went around the house,
through the garden, over the porch and
into Mrs. Whites room. We looked
through the blinds and saw him get in bed
and then turn out the light"
For several nights in succession. in order
to perfect them in their parts, Wylackie
took Neefus and Armstrong over the
ground, showing them just how the thing
was done. He sat them on the well curb
AID showed them where the man-who
was said to be John Rohrbough, Mrs.
Whites cousin and manager of White $
estate-crawled down with his coat off
and shoes in hand" and then he followed
the course described around the house and
showed them the blinds that they were to
peer through into the bedroom.
Wathan-Wylackie John-scoured Co.
velo for an almanac to discover if the moon
was up in the latter part of September; he
got lamp and placed it on the bureau by
| the bed, showed them how the man was
| to come down the back stairs and how they
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wrought to the highest degree of excite
ment, every resident being summoned to
testify on one side or the other.
Mrs. White had for her active champion
her brother Clarence, young man then of
but "a years, but whose courage and
prowess had often been tested and had won
him the respect of the boldest. He was of
medium height and slight build, but had
that in his steady brown eye and confident
bearing that often made bigger men quail.
As boy of II he had joined Sheriff
Stanly in pursuit of a gang Of outlaws
and his duel in the woods in which he
killed the leader, Billings, was not forgot
ten history. He had worked for George E.
White and knew him as he knew Wylackie
John and what they would do to gain
their ends, and were doing.
1t was cold day during the Christmas
week, there was heavy fall of snow in
the valley. By sleds and in their winter
furs, the witnesses, men and women, were
being marshaled for the inquiry in the
Gibson House, the one pretentious build
ing in town, now closed. however, and fall
ing into decay. The saloon opposite was
crowded with spurred and pistoled cow
boys, most OF whom, while employed as
aoherents of White, were secretly dis
gusted at the assault which they saw be-
ing made upon the good name of a woman
whom they felt was above reproach.
The father as we'll as the brother OF Mrs.
White watched the energetic efforts of
Wylackie John with growing wrath and a
lieutenant warned him to beware.
II am ready" he answered, showing the
outline of revolver against his overcoat
pocket. He was then conducting woman
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Imnroved Order of Red Men.

Great Incohonee Andrew h. Patton is making
arrangements to visit the Reservation of Cali
fornia during the early part of the coming great
sun. He is at present visiting the Reservation
of Texas, where the order is making good
progress.
Great RepresPn tative Benjamin F. Josselyn
is on a visit in these hunting grounds, where
he Will remain for week or ten days. He
visited Sotoyome Tribe, of which he is a char
ter member last Thursday, and gave a resume
OF his travels through the Eastern reservations
and OF the work OF the Great Council OF the
United States.
The tribes and councils of this City have ar
ranged with the management of Growers
Alcazar Theater to entertain their membershi p
during the second week OF November, which
is being designated as cred Mems Week at
the Alcazar." Besides the regular play set for
that week there will be given an exhibition of
stereopticon views illustrative of the origin
and history of the Improved Order of Red
Men.
MAlfarata Council No. 10 adopted five pale
faces on Friday, October IL. Since moving
into the present wigwam at Washington Hall
the council has made an increase of fifteen
members and received three applications last
Friday. The council viii give its monthly
social next Friday. Excellent talent has been
engaged for the literary and musical part of
the programme. These socials are always
largely attended.
Arapahoe Tribe, after transacting its routine
business last Friday, opened the tribal wigwam
for the reception and entertainment OF the
friends and visitors of the membership
A. H. Perkins has been elected chief of rec
ords of Cocopah Tribe at Los Angeles, and the
tribe, though only instituted since June /, is
in very furnishing condition.
Pawnee Tribe OF Alameda is making steady
gain in membership, and the tribal degree
team is having busy time converting pale
faces into Redmen.
White Eagle Tribe No. 70. located at Twenty
fourth street and Potrero avenue, will receive
a visit from the great chiefs and large delega-
ton of members from other tribes at their
council on October %.
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M(Jll " ON
PRAISED By
THE PRESS.
The Leading DaiIies Of the East
Investigate Munyon's
Remedies,
And Declare They Cure 90 Out
of Every 100 Persons.

"From testimonials received and from
facts gathered by Times reporter we lind
that out of every 100 who have used Nun
yon's rheumatism Cure ninety have de-
clared themselves cured or greatly bene-
fitted. There can now be no hesitancy
in saying that Munyon's rheumatism
Cure may be termed a positive cure for
rheumatism. "-Philadelphia Times, May
IA, 1893.
1--WE know that thousands of people in
our midst have been cured by Munyon's
little sugar pellets. Boston Post.
munyon's Remedies act almost in
simultaneously, speedily curing the most
obstinate cases in a few hours. Baltimore
American.
cover 1900 people have written us that
they have been cured by Munyon's Rene
dies. ''-New York Press.
Munyon's Remedies are handy to carry,
pleasant to take and absolutely harmless"
Washington Post.
Where can you find such record for a
medical company or anything approaching
it? If the people of California who are
still in doubt as to the efficacy of Munyon's
Remedies will take the trouble to call upon
few of the thousands who have been re-
heved and cured right in their midst,
whose names we will gladly furnish. they
will be convinced of the unquestionable
merit of Professor Munyon's cures and be-
come converts to his new school of medi-
cine, which has attracted the attention of
the medical men throughout the world.
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The Decoration of Chivalry conferred at
Stockton upon jor Xavier Mefret of Canton
San Francisco No. 5, Patriarchs Militant, l. o.
o. F., was awarded for honorable and meri-
torious service in the cause OF Odd Fellowship
The jewel is an emblematic decoration sus-
pended from a brilliant representation of light,
typical of the age of civilized chivalry embody-
ing enlightment and justice, being white
cross OF ancient design, having mounted upon
the face scarlet heart, and bearing golden
crown, and inscribed upon the back the motto
of action, ''Be just, merciful, honorable and
brave" The jewel, beautiful one, was pro-
cured from the Sovereign Grand Lodge, upon
requisition of the department. commander OF
California, Patriarchs Militant, /. o. o. F.
There was a greater attendance at the en-
campment held at Stockton than at any pre-
vious one held in this State, yet the milage is
less than it was at the previous encampment.
Mayor Baggs of Stockton well pleased
with the visit of the members of the order last
week that he has signifed his intention of be-
coming a member.
Visitors to the encampment declare that the
presentation of the Patriarchial degree by
Parker Encampment ofStockton and the Golden
Rule degree by Oriental Encam pment of San
Francisco was the most beautiful illustration
of the same ever witnessed anywhere.
Many ladies accompanied the patriarchs to
Stockton and they were received by commit
tee of ladies of that city, who escorted them to
all points OF interest and made their visit a
pie asant one.
Grand Patriarch G. w Reid visited this City
fetal business.
The charters granted to the four new en-
campments that were instituted during the
year, namely, at Vncaville, Auburn, Colusa
end the triplicate charter issued to Susanville
Encampment, are being engrossed and Will
soon be forwarded.
President Fox, Grand Secretary Shaw and
Trustee S. B. Smith of Sacramento went to the
home at Thermolito last Friday on tour of in
| cpection and to determine upon number OF
improvements suggested.
| There now thirty-seven inmates in the
| home. and all express themselves we'll pleased
with the institution, the surroundings and the
| management.
| The quarterly meeting of the Veteran Odd
Fellows will be held on the 2Sth inst.
| Grand Master Gosbey and Grand Secretary
| Shaw will leave on Wednesday for Fort Jones'
| Siskiyou County, for the purpose of dedicating
q new hall at that place.
| Rebekah lodges will in the near future be in
stituted at Los Barros, San Luis Obispo and
Anaheim.
The number of applications for membership
| In the last two encampments exceeds the mum
| Der of losses during the year.
The outlook for the order for the year is very
encouraging.
Harbor Lodge No. 253 of Oakland will confer
| the first degree at the session TO be held next
Wednesday. This lodge expects visit from
| the grand officers in the near future.
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kindly and who had seemed to be her
TREND, would never permit the charge to
be made in his name. But she was disap-
pointed. Rohrbough was in most unfor-
tunate position for weak man who was
disposed to be decent. He was, or thought
he was, in George Whites will for large
sum which, 10 refuse to do Whites bidding,
was to sacrifice. On the other hand the
world must forever hold him as the most
despicable OF men if he did assent to 1t,
even if what they said were true. Judge
Wilson in his decision referred to him,
saying that the meanest Of the perjured
witnesses would scarcely change places
with him. For he did not only assent to
it, but paid some of the witnesses money
and helped them out of town.
When it came to the last test Neafus
weakened little. He baked at the point
where they '1ooked through the window"
but said he returned to the well curb
while Wathan and Armstrong looked
through the window.
White was good enough not to find fault
with him for this, but he got but little
more for his services than cheap suit OF
clothes and few odd dollars. Armstrong
told the full story as given.
This trial was begun in December, 1887.
White claimed to have great number OF
witnesses in the vicinity of Covelo who
could not come to the City, and during the
Christmas adjournment of the court the
lawyers and Court Stenographer Riley
went to Covelo to take their dispositions.
Here Wylackie John was perfectly at
home. He was very busy bringing men
and women forward with corroborative
evidence, George E. White being present,
close watcher of every witness. the pro-
ceedings ran on for several days, the little
town and surrounding country being
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annually gives an entertainment to resident
and visiting Elks and "deers." He is also q
member OF Myrtle Lodge, K. P, and chairman
of the finance committee of the Grand Lodge
of the same order.
James P. Dunno, chairman of the board of
trustees, is native OF Philadelphia, who was
brought to this State in 1859 when but year
old. He joined the Elks in 1887, became a
terest in the order since he joined it and has
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the founders of the craft, the order having
been organized in the city of Omaha, where
the Congressman halls from.
All letters from the head officers OF the
Pacific jurisdiction are now signed "Yours for
twenty thousand members" AS the member
limit will soon have to be raised.
The second open smoker and log rolling OF
Golden Gate Camp, which will take place this
evening in Social Hall, Aicazar building,
promises to be great success. At its open
smoker the camp received lightweight appli-
cations for membership. From present indica-
tions the coming rally will greatly exceed this
record.
An addition to fraternal literature in this
City will soon make its appearance under the
nfme OF The Chopper. The paper will be pub
lis ed in the interest of Woodcraft in Cali
fornia and elsewhere on the coast.
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Ju1inr q. IT. A. M.

The Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics is working theoretically in the matter
of securing the necessary funds for the pur-
pose of building home in which will be cared
for "those children who cannot take care of
themselves and whose fathers at the time of
death were members in good standing" This
is the first fraternal order that will have home
for the care OF the children of its members.
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The Elks.

The committee having in charge the ar
rangements for the rtainment to be given
to the lady friends of the order on the after
noon of the 18th of November is doing well
and will present most attractive performance
for the enjoyment of the invited guests.
The mem bers of this order are active at this
to build hall for its members. The plans
have not been fully decided upon as yet, but it
is the intention to erect hall that will sur
pass that of any other fraternal organization in
the State.
The organist of the Order of Elks is G.. S.
Hoffman, who is also native son. He joined
the Elks in 1884, two years later was chosen
organist and has filled that position ever since
He is chairman OF the social committee, which
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having hall of its own. He has been a trustee
for six years Mr.. Dunno is also member of
King Solomon's Lodge, F. and A. NJ. He rides
bicycle, is an advocate of the bloomer costume
and he has/provided his mother and sisters
with most elegant home.
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NATIVE Sons OF THE GOLDEN
WEsT-IMPRovED ORDER OF
RED MEN.
Official Assessment Table.

[Oficial assessment notices of any legitimate
fraternal society will be published free OF cost
matters of Importance, by Friday, addressed
Fraternal Society Editor CALL, San Francisco
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Wnndman of tha World.

Congressman Bryan, the great silver advo-
cate, delivered an address at the Oregon
State Fair on Woodman's day. In public
lie he is an enthusiastic Woodman and one Of