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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

made of cardboard covered with any
preferred material-velvet, satin, bro
cade, duck or white linen. The toe
can elJher be left plain, painted or en-
broidered as the fancy of the maker
dictates. II is held to the sole portion
by lacking, and me edge of the sole is
finished by cord or binding of ribbon.
A loop of ne cord is added so that the
slipper can be hung up. The needle
book is made of leaves of white fan
mel, and the pins are inserted around
the edge. The band of ribbon, which
is tied around the middle of the case,
terminating in a bow in front, is not
merely for decoration, for under it in
the back is thrust a card of darning
cotton, the little pocket formed by the
toe being the receptacle for a spool of
white cotton, scissors and thimble.
How many exquisite little holiday
gifts one can prepare if she can paint!
A fancy greatly appreciated by one
who cannot paint is this: Take satin
have it long enough to tie in hand
some bow, fringe the ends and then
above this paint tasteful design.
Flowers are perhaps prettier than
anything else, but l saw one with a
tiny landscape painted upon it with
such delicate touches that it was love-
ly. These bows are to be used as
adornments for sofa arms or backs or
to put upon the left hand corner of
chair back Another article upon
which the brush may be used to adj
vantage is the covering of a fine needle
pillow. The latest novelty in shape
is that of muff, half the cover to be
Of pale pink, the other half of pale
green. The ends were tied with bows
of pink and green ribbons The decor
alton was a branch of pine.
A very pretty and unique gift is the
thermometer ere illustrated. Of
course it is not possible to get
branches with buds or twig termina-
lions on each end. as shown in the pic
ture, but it is possible to gain the same
effect by shaving very thin twig hav-
ing budded end and also the plain
end of the twig you desire to use. then
fasten both shaved ends together with
fine wire or tiny brads. II the latter
cannot be obtained small enough, pins
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
Attorney Carter of San
Diego Finds Rich
"IndicatiOnS."
Has Arranged With Experts
to Prospect in His Back
Yard.
AriStoCratiC Florence Heights May
Soon Be Dotted With
DerriCks.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

SAN DIEGO, Nov 26-E. E. Carter, a
prominent young lawyer of this city,
thinks he has struck some hing better
than the law business right under his own
house. 1t is strong ou tcroppiEg of oil 4,
which has come to the surface in half
dozen places with such evident abundance
that oil men are greatly excited and pre-
dict that new oil district will be opened
in hat vicinity.
But the esidents of the vicinity are not
at all pleased. The oil indica .ions are in
the center of the aristocratic Florence
Heights, the choice residence portion Of
the city. All who have seen the havoc
wrought in the pleasant suburbs of Los
Angeles by the greasy, foul-smelling wells
and the ugly derricks are hoping Carter
will stick to his Blackstone ana not go
psering under ground. But Carter is un-
derstood to have made arrangements
with experts for Immediately sinking
wells on his lot, the experts 10 have a
share in the flow, if any is found.
The first indications of oil in that neigh
borhood were noticed about four years ago
in laying the foundation for house.
Though on hillside, no foundation could
be found, the tim bers sinking into a soft
muck and threatening to topple the house
over. 1t is only in the last few days that
the oil has come to the surface in suffi Gle n t
quantity 10 invite investigation.
the reason for this sudden outburst of
underground forces IS unknown, except
for the theory that recent slight ear H.
quake shocks have opened ap subterra-
mean seams and permitted the pl to rise.
Oi-prospecting is going on in three dif-
ferent parts OF the county, in places where
the indications are said not to be EQUAL to
those in Attorney Carter's backyard. II
oil Is found in commercial quantities on
his premises the entire slope OF Florence
Heights is likely to be decorated with
gibbet!ike derr.cks and huge tanks in
stead OF pretty homes and lawns.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
Suicide or Murder of a
Man lncarCerated at
Santa Cruz.
Found With a Piece of Towel
Stuffed Down His
Throat.
His Quarters Shared by CreZy
Prisoner Awaiting Trial for
Robbery.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

SANTA CRUZ Nov. 26 A peculiar
this morning The Coroner's jury this
afternoon was obliged TO bring in ver-
dict of suicide borne out by The evid ence,
but theory of foul play was developed in
the minds of some of he Jurors and led TO
much discussion before the final agree
ment. DR.. II. H. Clark, the Coroner de-
cIared that from a med cal point of view
suicide was hardly proba BILE, but possible,
since the circumstances so strongly
pointed that way.
On Wednesday F. Lauk. an Austrian
40 years old, was brought down from
Boulder Creek TO serve five days sem
tence for drunkenness and disorierly con-
duct. He was suffering from mild case
OF tremens and had to be tightly bound in
order to prevent his escape. When
placed in Jail, however, he not only was
quiet, but even apathetic and avoided the
rest of the prisoners.
Yesterday evening Daniel Hartman of
Boulder Creek cale in to see him. Lauk
was more cheerful than he had been be-
fore and expressed his inten ion of going
to his mine in Trinity County as soon as
released. He left him apparen tly hope
full and even cheerful
Shortly after the departure of his Wis
itor Lauk complained of feeling i'll, and
soon began TO groan and complain OF
drunkard's cramps in his stomach. At 2
O'Clock this morning he ceased com plain
ing and for the rest OF the night remained
perfectly quiet, At O'Clock this morn
ing Deputy Sheriff Enoch Alzina went
4 30 E.z
was Lauk. ly ng on his cot face downward
and arms outstretched, apparently sleep
ing. Near hirn Taylor. The crazy man
who stole some mail pouches in W Watson-
vile short time ago was sleeping un-
easily. Alzina gave orders not 10 awaken
Lauk until breakfast line because of his
bad nigh. At 6:30 Lauk was called to
breakfast. When lie did not respond
JaiIer Giese went TO him and found him
cold in death.
The Coroner was notified and the body
removed TO undertaking parlOrs. Wnen
the jury was sworn an examination OF the
body was made. A part OF Dathing-towel,
which had been used as dishrag in the
prison, was found tightly crammed down
Lauk's throat, while around his neck a
blue bandana had been bound twice and
tightly tied, with the knot resting exactly
on his larynx. Death ha resulted from
strangulauon. ana when found he must
have been dead for many hours.
The theory OF suicide was at once ad-
vanced, and in support of this it was found
that the deceased had once before at
tenn pied suicide by forcing a steel wire UP
his nostril. Furthermore, the iailer, who
ha slept with only thin partition Sc D.
aratine him from Lauk had heard no noise
during the night, and there were no signs
of disturbance in the corridor whore the
prisoner slept. But the peculiar mode OF
death, together with the attitude of the
dead man when found and his apparent
cheerfulness a few hours before, led some
of the jurors to incline toward the theory
of murder A thorough investigation will
be made.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
IDENTIFIED BY THEIR hOSES
So the California Heirs viii Get Their
Share of the Andrew Kpp
Estate.

NEW YORK Nov. % AT Kingston to-
day former Senator Linson. as referee,
decided the celebrated Kipp case in favor
OF the California heirs. Andrew Kipp died
intestate in Saugertles a few years ago,
leaving an estate of $4,000. William E
kipp of that place, b other declared he
was the only heir ana was appointed ad-
ministrator. Liter Nettie Z. V. Peabody
and George F. L. Kipp of California de-
manded share of the estate, saying they
were the children o a deceased brother,
James Blown Kpp. The identity of the
latter being den.eo, the case was referred
10 Llnson TO take testimony.
Ii was said that James ran away from
home when boy, and was not heard OF
again by his relatives until his children
appeared. James was murdered in Los
Angeles in 1886 by drunken man whose
vie he was protecting. Had 1t not been
for the Characteristic peculiar TO all male
mem bers of the KIpp family, each being
possessed OF a nose which attracts atten-
non, 1t Is doubtful if the Id entity of
James could have been establis he'd. The
nose, however, convinced the referee.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
CHARGES AGAINST A
NAVAL CHAPLAIN
Accused of Having Been Guilty
of lntOxiCa ion and Over
staying His Leave.
Cap ain p cking of The ReceivlnR-
Ship Wabash Comp ans of the
Rev. Mr.. Goodwin.
Special Dispatch to The CALL.

NEW YORK, Nov. pa Washington
special 10 the Herald says: Captain
Henry F. Picking. commanding the re-
ceiving-ship Wabash. has filed charges
against Chaplain NJ. M. Goodwin, who is
attached to the Wabash, and there is
reason TO believe that he will be court
martialed. Captaia Pcking's report,
understand, charged Chaplain Goodwin
with having been guilty of alcoholism,
overstaying his leave, etc. Secretary
Long told me this afternoon that III ac-
cordance with the navy regulation he
had referred the charges 10 Chaplain
Good win for explanation, and upon re-
ceipt of that officers statement he would
determine whether or not to institute
fur thcr proceedings.
The fling of charges against a naval
chaplain is an extremely rare occurrence.
and Ctfic ais regret that any mem Der of
that corps should have committed any
offense requiring such action. Chaplain
Goodwin, who has Onv been IN the service
since March 10. 1894 has borne good
record. He was appointed from Him ois
by President Cleveland an performed a
tour of sea service on the cruiser Colum-
bia. assum mDg duly on the Wabash last
summer when that vessel was placed In
reserve.
Wheh the personnel board reassemble
next week it will take under consid era
ton proposition for retiring, bv exami-
nation, several officers who do not take
the interest in the service the department
desires.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
MTTC-GLYcERiIE EXPL0DES.
SIXTY Quarts Intended for Shooting
q Gas Well FLay Havoc in
the bioht.

CHESTERFIELD. Ind, Nov. 26-An
explosion of nitro-glycerine occurred hall
mile west of this city at 9:10 o'clock last
night. Sky quarts of nitro-glycerine
were hauled there for the purpose of shoot
ing gas well to-day. The explosive was
placed in large zinc tub located at The
END OF steam exhaust pipe. for the pur-
pose of thawing out the mixture. 1t is
the theory that the tub became over
heated, causing an explosion. with dlsas,
trous results. A hole ten feet long and
several feet deep was torn in the earth.
Ihe engine was blown to pieces.
Drillers Haney and Mcclure had mar
row escape. They were stand ng within
thirty feet of the scene of the accident
and were hurled twenty feet by the fo ca
OF the explosion, but with the exception
ot few bruises tney escaped unhurt.
Persons one mile awav were lifted rom
their ie by the concussion, and the jar
was perceplbly felt for ten miles. Fire
followed The explosion, bu. the flames
wer quickly exiting uished.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
GENERAL CLAY FURIOUS.
Threatens to Kill HIS Wife's Brother If
He Does Not accept Money and
Leave the Country.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 "A special to the
Herald from Valley View, Ky, says: The
separation OF Dora Richardson Clay from
her aged hu band, General Cassius Clay,
took sensational turn to-day, when the
general sent William Richardson, his
wife's brother, word that he would give
him $500 to leave the country. and If he
would not accept the offer he would Kill
him. He believes Richardson is irving to
prevent Dora from returning to White
hall, and he insinuates that Richardson
has assisted in robbing him of his wife
He is furiously mad at his neighbor
Charles Haden, for building Richardson
a cottage on his place. General Clay says
r chardsou has been installed IN this
house 20 that he can keep watch over the
movements of Dora, and il possible pre-
vent her from returning home. When
Richardson arr we'd here to-day he was in
an excited CONDITION. and he went 10 his
brother Clell's house and told G ell and
Dora of the generals threats. Dora i'm
med iately wrote her husband letter, stat
ing that William was in nowise responsi-
bic for her leaving Whitehall. William
SAYS he will not leave, and that trouble is
feared
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
E4PEAsE MIL BE HEATY.
Four Hundred Month Required Il
Run the Marion.

The divisions of the Naval Reserve sta
toned in San Francisco will have 10 be
satisfied with the Camanche or some yes
sci of the United States navy other than
the Marion until the Government can nd
a suitable ship for the Reserve men here,
as Governor Budd has consented 10 the
assignment Of the Marion 10 he San Diego
division of the Naval Battalion.
I. S. Grant, who prevailed on the Sec
retary of the Navy to give San Diego the
Marion, has. been here for several days.
He has succeeded in convinc,n the Gov
ernor that the San Diego division can pro-
vide money for taking care of the ship.
Under the act OF Congress the Governor
must receipt tor he ship and under the
law of California the assignment of the
ship must be MADE by the Governor
Many OF the best pos ted men in the
naval reserve contend that the Marion is
too large for the San Diego division. -Four
engineers and eighteen firemea are re-.
quired. The cost OF keeping verything &
about the vessel in good shape will ap-
proximate $400 a month. Should any
consdera bic cruising be done The ex-
pense OF fuel would increase the expense
10 a sum OF Sc % mont.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
IS saved BY A
METAL CRUCIFIZ
Miss Mary Campbell SlaShed
by Mysterious
Woman.
But the Knife of the Assailant
Strikes the Crucif and Bends
1t Double.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL


BOSTON, Nov. 26-A metal crucifix
saved the life of Miss. Mary Campbell from
the attack of q mysterious yelled woman
assassin tonight. There was a ring at
the doorbel at the residence of Theo
Dupl;sse. 81 Eleaner street. Chelsea, to-
night. Miss Campbell answered the sum-
mons. A tall woman dressed from head
TO foot and heavily yelled stood on the
step.
"Is your anne Campbell?" she asked.
Receiving an affirmative reply, she
turned away without a word. A half
hour la:er there was another ring. Again
Miss Cam pbell answered. Again the mys-
terious visitor stood at the door.
Again she repeated her question. but
this time instead of depa rting peaceably as
e had before the woman raised both
arms, threw chloride OF lime into NJ Miss
Cam D bells eyes, and with the other hand
slashed fei ely at her throat with a long,
keeh knife. Then without word she ran
away. Her veil had not been lifted. Her
identity is a profound mystery. Miss
Campbell is ignorant OF an enemy In the
world.
An examination discovered that a
strong metal crucifx which hung about
her neck had been bent double by the
blow, but had turned aside the knife and
saved her life
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27

better provision against the Icy blasts thar
the sheepherder on the upl er slope OF the
sunny Sierra.
When the distribution was made eacE
seaman found himself he possessor OF q
sheep~kin coat-the poorest o. all SKINS te
protect one from the cold--a pair ol
blanket trousers, boots, & few socks, mlttS
and a cap. Not sign of underwear, and
no blankets 20 cover himself with when
he stretches himself out in his mario"
bunki
There we're many mutterings OF dlscon'
tent, but these did little GOOD. But II
Jack Is cold he will at least shIver on
full stomach, for The CALL provlsloned
the ship. and has LED every locker and
every inch OF ,pIce below decks with the
best quality of provisions, and enough OF
them 10 last full wear. Seemen as well
as officers will mess from The CALL 5 sup
niles. for there are enough for all. and
plenty for the whaling crews II they are
reached.
Then TIE CALL undertook TO provide
The officers with their Arctic clothing, and
that its efforts are appreciated is evidenced
by the statement of the captain and his
subordinates. Not one was sighted.
Those who are TO act as correspondents
for other papers, including the yellow
sheet gave their measurements and have
received exactly the same outnt as HF
CALLS representatives received. The fac.
is thatnot single newspaper exc Dt ! He
CALL made any p:ovision whatever for lis
CORRESPONDENTS, pat THE CALL has pro-
- IA a
chamois undertaking to furs.
Sitting a. the mess raole heape6 with
provisions supplied by IHE CALL, slpping
vines from the mess stocked by the same
paper, and wrapping himself IN the turs
gladly provided for his use, the gentle
man who unthinkingly permitted himself
10 become for Il brief period an attache
of yellow journalism Will have ample
opportunitv during the trip to COM
pare the methods OF The CALL 10
those of its saffron contemporary; every
ba f-f-ozen sailor who crawIs up on deck
with only a sheepskn coat TO protect him
from the fearful CO. q will be reminder OF
n broken promise 10 helpless Jack; every
clamp Of q stiff, ungainly boot upon the
deck will recall. the act that fund osten-
sibly raised with much sounding OF Drass
for the orphans and the sick and home
less has been violated.
Then, 100, as he thrums his mandolin
or guitar in the long evening and tnrns
over the great pile OF latest music which
he himself selected at The CALL 5 Request;
again an involuntary com parlson VIII ne
drawn between the two papers.
Moreover, he will hud seated at the
same board with him the special surgeon
engaged by 1HE CALL for the expedition
a man OF wide experience, who goes up on
the urney OF months duration solely at
tie benest of this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
PLACER COUNTY
RANCHER MISSING
Disappearance of A. K NAL
lett From His Home Near
LoOmiS.
Left With AK In Hand to Chop
Wood and Has Not Since
Been Ssen.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
AUBURN, Nov. GA. K. Mallett, q
well-known Placer County rancher. has
disappeared, leaving behind a wife and
four children. He was last seen on Move M.
Der 8, when he left his home near Loomis,
with an AK in his hand, osteEsiblv 10 chop
some wood. His wife fears he has been
foully dealt with or has taken his own
lie. Others, however, believe he has Ief;
the country and NAV have joined friend,
a private in the United States army,
stationed at Angel Island. Mallett was at
one time corporal in Company E,
Twenty first Regiment, located at Fort
Sidney, Nebraska. He is a many OF good
habits, aged abou' 80 years. 5 feet ~
inches in height. of IA r complexion, with
blue eyes and light red hair AT the time
OF mis- di appearance he had $1G0. either in
money or checks, drawn on The Bank OF
Wheatland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27

ans, who areson the way to Washington
to plead against annexation, ana along
with them were several merchants OF the
islands, who will suppori the annexation
question before the lawmakers :. the ma
tlonal capital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla V. Watt, who hao
been on a vacation 10 Hon olulu; Professor
A. Wood OF the Imperial University n
Japan; ]. b. Millett. publisher OF ~
ton, and Colonel A. S. Bacon, an attorney
of n York we're on the steamer. The
vessel had 40 passengers in her ca bins,
and Europeans, 206 Chinese and 26 Jap
enese IN the steerage.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
Assigned to the Naval
Reserves Down the
Coast.
They Will Bear the Expense of
the Voyage From San
Francisco.
Through the Personal Efforts
cf u. S. Grant.
Special Dispatch to The CALL.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 26-The naval re-
serves of this city have been working
gu ety but effec lively for some weeks to
cure the assignment of the old gunboat
Marion 10 San Diego harbor for their
use. The evident willingness of the San
francisco reserves 10 keep the Marion
and turn over the Camanche, Pinta, or
any other old thing, had the effect 10 stir
up the reserves here 10 still greater ef-
forts. Their especial champion has been
U. S. Grant. through whose personal in
fuence at Washington Secretary Long
agreed 10 turn over the Marion to San
Diego. Grant, learning that the assign
ment OF the Marion was in the hands OF
the Governor, went to San Francisco sew
erat days ago, and he has had several in
terviews with Hudd. To-day President
Philip Morse of the Chamber of Com
merce received the following message:
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.
Philip Morse, Chamber Of Commerce. San
Diego: Governor Bu4d IS ell .irely willing san
Diego should have tne Marion. Cost OF main
tanning and otner considerations by letter.
L. s. GRANT JR.
As soon IS this news was received
Lieutenant Chandler and other officers OF
the reserves began t. lay plans for organ
izing ships company from among the
mem bers OF The reserve, to bring the
Marion down to this port. Il was given
out by the Navy Department that the
Government would not de tray the cost OF
the transfer from San Francisco. The
officers of the reserve say they have
enough com petent men in The com pany to
bring the Marion down and lake care of
her after her arrival. the Cham ber of
Commerce has practically guaranteed to
raise the cash expenses.
1t is probable that Lieutenant T. A.
Nerney of Lieutenant Turner's staff will
act as executive officer, aud Lieutenant T..
NJ. Shaw of this city as navigating officer.
Lieutenant Shaw has seen years OF ser
vice in the navy. The Government is ex-
pected TO detail a regular officer to nave
cnarge OF the Marion and to instruct the
reserves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
TANNING THE WcTOR.
Diamond Trophy Won at St. Louis
by the San Francisco
MarkSman.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26--The twenty five
live bird shoot. under he auspices of the
ST. Louis Trapshooters' League. was COM
pleted TO-DAY. Tanning OF San Francisco,
Charles Budd OF Des Moines and W. S
Sargent of Joplin, Mo-, tied for first
money, each scoring twenty-five straieh
The big end of the purse was divioei
among the first three. In the shoot-off
for the diamond trophy Tanning won.
scoring IA out of Is. Sergeant Tell down
on lis seventh bird, while Budd dropped
out on his twelfth. Twenty-three experts
shot in the event. Fred Gilbert and
Harvey McMulchie divided second money
il the twenty-hv live bird. event, each
scoring "a
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
NEW TO-DAY.
California Woman
A Frank Statement Which Means
Great Deal-A Peculiar Con-
dition Described.
Especial Correspondence.]

DELANO, Cal. Oct. 10. 1897.-A case OF
unusual importance. has been developed
in this vicinity, the details of which are
not unlike many Others that have ap-
peared in public prints. The suffering
en- dured by weak, tired and nervous
women is net easily com pi eh en1ed. The
cure of Mrs. A. NJ. Woosley o. this place
by Hoods Sa,saparila, related by herself,
is most interesting and significant. She
says:
II was confined t, my bed for several
months with malaria and was very m is r
able. l could not take strong medicines
owing o my condition and everything L
tried failed to help me. At last decided
to try Hoods Sarsaparl a. After taking
it a short time the ma aria was entirely
gone and | have never had it since. l te-
gan to improve with the very first dose OF
H ooi's sarsaparila and am now strong
and weli.' MRS. A. NJ. WOOSLEY,
Delano. Ca ifornia.
HooT,c Dirlc are the best after dinner
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
Wnl Not Oppotc McKenna.

NEW YORK, Nov 26-A Washing ton
special to the Advertiser says: The story
that Senator Ell kins will oppose the con-
firmation of At orney-General McKenna
as Associate Justice of the United 5 ates
Supreme Court is denied Senator i kins
does not like Mr. McKenna's decision on
section 22 OF the D nsley law, but he will
not oppose him on account of it Senator
Hoar will not oppose Mr.. McKenna's
confirmation either, it is said.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-27
Pacific Gon.t Penstom..

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. - Pensions
have been granted as follows: California
Original-Gurdin n. Kenyon, Hueneme;
William + Wheeler, South Los Angeles
Henry Garripi. Sold iers' Home. Los An.
geles; additional-John A. Sims, Vet
Grams Home, Napa; original, widow,
etc.-Elizabel h Lsech. Covina.
Oregon: OriginaI-WiIliam f. Martin,
Eugene.