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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-09

A current state item is to the effect
that iour-ffths of the bank managers
of Vermont endorse the move for the
reappointment Of National Bank Ex-
amincr Elisha May of st. Johnsbury in
preference to Hon. w A. Lord. May
il so-called Gold Democrat. He
bolted Bryan and supported Mckinley
and on that account, rs well as because
of his generally satisfactory official
record, seeks to succeed himself. The
Montpelier Record wonders if these
bank managers know that while May
may have supported Mckinley by
voice and possibly by vote he did, as a
matter of TACT, offer contribution to
the Bryan campaign fund in Vermont,
which, in view of his position publicly
taken, the Democratic state committee
was wise enough TO decline. II this is
true, il knocks the bottom out of his
claim to reappointment. These Gold
Democrats are. on the whole, scaly
lot politically. 1t is evident that they
are drifting back rapidly to their for
mer associates and are swallowing sill
yer because they hate it less than they
hate the Republican protective idea.
There is little reason why they should
be put on guard in preference TO tried
and-true Republicans. Mr.. Lord has
been endorsed by the Vermont delega-
tion and his appointments is assured.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-09

NEURALGIA cured by Dr. Miles PArS
PILLS One cent a DOSE AT an druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-09

and strengthens,
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27

of California. Before the occupation by
the Americans he was vastly wealthy. He
died in poverty, and his sole estate con-
sisted, according to the administrator. OF
an old silver watch and two or three
horses, with some other minor personal
property. But this was not all. He had
two aughters-Griselda Pico and Joa-
quina de Moreno.
These daughters contested the distribu-
ton, but the personal property went to his
son, Alfred Pico. The daughters claimed
there was more, including some valuable
city property and one-fourth interest in
several large ranches. They also claimed
the Abila Tract in this city.
Some months ago there was organized
in San Francisco a company of wealthy
men, whose purpose was TO secure for
these daughters the money and land they
claimed. The best legal talent was en-
gagged. Horace Appel. fluent speaker Of
the Spanish language, of this city, was
mploy ed, and entered suit in behalf of
the two daughters. Now be has won the
case, and this mornings decree declares
the two daughters the children OF Pho
Pico. and solely entitled to the property
distributed.
Having established their claim in this
suit the daughters will begin legal fight
for the valuable property which they
allege Is theirs by right.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
BLOWN ASHORE BY THE GALE.
Steamer Cyrus Walker Aground on Fox
Island and its Log Tow
Sc1ffered

TACOMA, WASH, March 26.-Reports
from nearby Sound ports are beginning
to come in, telling of the damage done to
shipping by yesterdays gale. The most
serious disaster fell 10 the lot of the
steamer Cyrus Walker, with big boom of
logs in tow. The steamer is now hard and
fast on the beach of Fox Island, while the
logs are scattered along the shore line for
miles.
The boom which the Walker had in tow
consisted OF fourteen sections, which
were cut at Shelton and destined for Port
Gamble. When the blow came on the
steamer was not only not able to make
any headway with its tow, but was itself
blown upon the beach, where it was left
by the receding tide. When the boom
struck the beach it was the work of very
minutes for the waves to break it up and
destroy all rese m blance TO raft.
The steamer Favorite left this morning
for the scene of the disaster, where it will
endeavor TO release the Walker from its
uncomfortable position and then proceed
to gather up whatever of the broken boom
can be recovered.
The Walker is side-wheel towing
steamer, about 38 feet wide and 180 feet in
length. 1t was built on the Sound years
ago and contained heavy machinery,
which will increase the difficulty of GET
ting it back into the water. The Port
Gam BILE Mill Company owns the vessel.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
WANTS A SAN JOSE ESTATE.
Late Miser DreHus Denounced as
en- imDoSfoc

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 26. = What
bears the sem Dlance of an atte mpt to steal
an unclaimed estate by means of forgery
was brought to light to-day in Judge Hy-
lands courtroom. This was the time set
for hearing the claim OF Mrs. Mary J.
Friend of Phoenix, Ariz., to the estate of
Frank Dreifus, an old 1niser, who died in
this city about a year ago. Dreifus, or
Draves as he was sometimes known, left
property valued at $4455- No relative
coul,i be found and the estate was about
to be distributed 10 the State when few
days ago a petition was filed by Mrs.
q cousin of the deceased. When the claim
appointed Attorney +. B. Brown to repre-
sent the State in the matter.
Mrs. Friend was in court to-day and pre-.
sented, in support of her claim to kinship,
number OF letters purported to have
been written by Dreifus about ten years
ago. The letters were put under micro
scopical examination by District Attorney
Herr.ngton, who was invited by the court
to take hand in the affair. They all bore
evidence OF having been tampered with as to
the signatures, and the sentiment of them
appears to be that which son would ex-
press toward a mother and not as passin g
between cousins. The signatures were bad
limitations of Dreifus', and the court and
Attorney Brown pronounced them as the
rankest kind of forgery.
Mrs. Friend was not represented by
counsel, and the court continued the case
for q week. 1t is not believed that she
will again put in an appearance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
STOCKTON JUDGES PROTEST.
His Views Not in Accord With a Precs-
dent Established BY the Supreme
Hnurf

STOCKTON, CAL, March 20. Judge
Budd this morning took whack ct the
Supreme Court. In the case of the People
against De Force, one of the alleged Lodi
burglars, his Honor yesterday ralseoithe
point that inasmuch as the defendant was
charged in the information as John Doe
and committed to Jail by his true name,
the proceeding was not proper, and the
information should be set aside. The
court stated then that he desired to give
the matter further consideration, and he
asked the District Attorney to show him
any Supreme Court decisions bearing
upon the point. The District Attorney
found ruling of the higher tribunal up-
holding the information in similar case.
Judge Budd this morning said that he
was therefore constrained, much against
his better Judgment to uphold the infor-
m alton in this case. He further remarked
that the prisoner Lad been held TO an
swer without probable cause. he re-
viewed the evidence, and said that there
was nothing but the confession OF self
confessed thief and burglar" to warrant
De Forces detention; but the court added
that the matter could not be reached Dy
the present proceedings.
II intend,'' said Judge Swinnerton for
the prisoner. Ito bring this case before tie
Supreme Court squareiy on this point
whether Z man can be deprived OF his con-
stitutonal rights; whether the guarantee
that mo man shall be deprived OF his
liberty without probable cause means
anything, or whether 1t is merely an idle
phrase? 1t the Supreme Court has made
such ruling, It is high time that it
should be changed"
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
PACIFIC COAST VETERANS.
Lucius FaHchHd Post ORGANIZED BY Sur
v:yors of the Girl War of the
SixfieS

PACIFIC GROVE, CAL. March &c.
The organization of Grand Army post
at this place has long been agitated, and
the talk has at last ended in something
substantial. On Wednesday evening
Special Mastering Officer /. Manning Kipp
came over from Salinas to institute the
new post and to muster in the mem bers.
d. J. King and d. J. McDougail, both OF
Steedman Post No. Sc, Salinas, assisted
in the work, and twenty-eight charter
mem bers were sworn in.
When the new organization was flrst
contem plated and a name was being
chosen for it that of John G. fremont was
selected as being the most appropriate be-
cause of General Fremont's connection
with the early historical events OF this
locality; but word was received from
headquarters that that name had been
used In all its variations, and could not be
given to this post. Therefore the post at
Pacific Grove will be known as Luclus
Fairchild Post No. 179.
The post having been organized and
mustered in the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: l. Manning
King, P. c.; Z. Michaels. S. V. c.; J. R.
Patrick, J. V. c.; r. c. Wornes, adjutant;
G. c. Cham berlain, Q. M; A. r. Penning-
ton, surgeon; E; Gregg. chaplain; W. +.
KinsmaE, O. OF ID. L. Spencer, u. OF ".
L Vosburg, 1. S.
The charter members of the new post
are: /. Manning Ring, J. r. Patrick,
Ernest Michaelis, J. III. Shields, ]. A.
Birdsell, T.. Spencer, D. Cox, /. Vosburg,
F. G. Anthony. J. A. Bonnev, D. N. Nc
Kee. G. G. Cham berlain, II. N. Martin, +.
Gregg, J. Fadden. William Harmon, A. r.
Pennington, George D. Clark, T. j. Jones,
r. G. Wornes, NJ. II. Sprague, r. W. Oil
yer, ]. M. Inman. Charles e. Hill, w. N.
Newton, w. P. Kinsman and F. G. Clarck.
Laura G. Robinson, the department.
president of the Woman's Relief Corps,
will soon come TO Pacific Grove to organ
ize subordinate corps.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
NEW SAUSAiITO CLUBHOUSE.
Erect Two Story Structure
en- K0fer Street


SAUSALITO. CAL, March 26.-At a
meeting of the board OF directors OF the
San Francisco Yacht Club it was decided
to build q new clubhouse on the site OF its
building which was burned on Sunday
morning on Water street. The new struct-
ure will be two stories in height and con-
tain billiard-rooms and lockers for the
members OF the club. It has been def
nitely decided not to have a bar or a
kitchen In the new building.
The first story will be arranged in such
manner that boats owned by members
of the club can be stored therein, and a
complete set of lockers viii be built. In
the second story the billiard and club
rooms will occupy the entire available
space. The boats which were stored in
the old building before the fire are now
Icing cared for at the clubhouse OF the
Pacific Yacht Club in Sausalito. Upon
the completion of the new structure the
boats will be taken to the new quarters.
One feature OF the new clubhouse will
be q ladies' room. The sides and front of
the building will, according to the present
intention, be of glass, affording the visitor
view of the bay and the surrounding
country.
The plans are to make the building art
istic as well as specially suitable for the
purposes of the club. The directors have
be commenced on the building, but they
realize that without a clubhouse and
meeting place the mem bers would sool
become dissatisfied, and they. intend to
complete arrangements with all possible
haste.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27

about seven miles. A railroad, built two
wears ago, connects miEes and smelters
with the main line. About 500 men are
employed. The ore yields copper, silver
and gold in the order named. The Hart
(or Texas and Georgia) mines are about
six miles north of Redding and employ
from 10 to $50 men.
There are many other smaller mines,
employing from five to twenty men each,
within a radius of few miles from Red
ding. East of the town about forty miles
are the tim ber lands of the Shasta Lum ber
Company, connected by tiume and rail
with the main line at Anderson. Many
men are employed in connection with
this enterprise during the summer months.
Stock raising is confined principally to
the foothill region and elevated plateaus
in the eastern and northeastern portions
of the county. where good range is found
and soil and climate are adapted to the
growth of nutritious grasses, both wild and
cultivated, cereals and corp. The lower
valleys are the fruit-producing sections.
Nature seems to have exhausted her
vocabulary IN fitting Shasta County.
While there are no great bodies of what is
termed agricultural or wheat producing
lands there is enough that with proper
cultivation will produce good crops.
There is fruit land, grape land, grass
and corn lands timber land, coal and
stone lands, gold, silver, copper, iron,
limestone, granite, sandstone, everything.
An empire larger in area. than Rhode Is
land and capable of supporting its popu-
lation independent of any other section.
The Sacramento River passes through the
county from north TO south. the Pit and
McCloud empty into it. A few miles north
of Redding there are numerous beautiful
falls on these streams. The county
abounds in health-giving springs. Taken
as a whole, Shasta County offers many in
ducements to home-seekers and capital
lists. Labor in these days is abundant
everywhere and the supply in this county
10 fully equal to the demand.
+. H. DUSTIN.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
WHISKY F0R ALASKAHS.
Large Consignment to Be Sent 10 the
British Settlement at Lake
Bennett

PORT TOWNSEND, }, WASH, March 25.-
What is probably the largest single and at
the same time legitimate shipment of
liquor that ever went into Alaska is now
safely locked away on Union dock, await
ing the sailing of the steamship Mexico.
which is scheduled to leave for northern
ports some time during the night. The
liquor belongs to Turner, Beeton & Co.
of Victoria, who shIpped it to H. L. Tib-
balls Jr. of this city. Mr.. Tibbals to-day
had the liquor placed in bond, as in that
condition only could it be shipped from
British Columbia through American ter
ritury into British Alaska.
The destination of this Joy generator,
the lot including 2400 gallons of high
grade whisky, is Lake Bennett, at which
place the British Government has estab-
Iished the headquarters of its mounted
police patrol. The highly priced and
high-priced juices will not unless some
unforeseen accident occurs, be permitted
to tickle the palates Of the American
AIaskans, for, after being discharged at
Dyea. it will be taken through Uncle
Sans territory under the immediate su-
pervision of q Sitka customs officer,
backed up by a party of five trustworthy
men in the emplov of the Victoria firm
which is making the shipment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
WANTED IN OAKLAND.
Captured burglars TO Be SURRENDERED to
Chief Lloyd.

Captured burglars TO Be sarrsndered to
Chief Lloyd.
SAN JOSE, CAL, March 26.-E. ]. Hess
and Harry Hammill, the crooks now
being held on suspicion of having been
implicated in number of burgl aries re-
Gently committed, will be taken to Oak
land to answer to similar charges there.
The handwriting of Hess and Hammil!
has been identified as that Of two men
who pawned a quantity of goods OBJ
tanned in several burgaries committed
here. The Oakland police have much
stronger case against the men than can
be made out in this city, and Chief Kid
ward has consented to let Chief Lloyd of
Oakland take them. The men are also
wanted at Santa Cruz.
In the past few months Hess and Ham
mill made six visits to this city, and on
each occasion a mum Der of robberies were
committed. 1t is certain that they en-
tered w. S. Irish's residence on March IA
but the police have been unable to pro-
duce sufficient evidence to insure a con-
viction.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27

of the club savored very much OF the
former. A resolution was adopted defer
ring judgment upon the condition that
Mr. Griffith provide immediate employ
ment for the five men already here and
agree to care and provide for such addi.
tioaal men or families as may come here
under his representations.
The immigrationist refused to accept
this action of the club, demanding full
vindicaton. This was not forthcoming,
and if Mr.. Griffith does not procure work
for the men by next week the club may
take further action.
The only thing that saved Mr.. Griffith
from expulsion from the club was an in
geniously worded letter from Z. B. Shaver
of the Fresno Flume and Irrigation Com
pany saying that "forty men could be en-
ployed at the mills at Clovis. where the
agent had lots to sell at $3.50 apiece, or
about $130 more than they were worth. In
Chicago Mr.. Griffith represented to the
five men t hat they could get employ ment
Immediately upon their arrival in Fresno
provided they would erch sign a contract
to take town lot at $3.50. The work was
not forthcoming when they arrived. Dur
ing the investigations the land agent ad-
mitted that he might have been too
'negle ctful" of The men.
The proceedings OF The inquiry were
highly interesting as Mr.. Griffith made a
spirited defense.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
CRASHED upon
REGATTA REEF
Steamer Willapa Lost on
the Coast Near Bella
Coola.
Passengers and Baggage Landed
at Campbell Island, Two
Miles Away.
The Steamer Dora Goes Ashore Near
Port Simpson, but Was Got Off
and Beached.

NANAIMO. E. c.. March 26.-The
steamer Barbara Boscowitz, which ar
rived this morning from the north, brings
news Of the wreck and total loss of the
steamer Willapa on Regatta Reef, near
Bella Coola, last Friday. The steamer
struck during the snowstorm early in the
morning. and when it was found that the
pumps had no effect, the passengers and
baggage were landed on Campbell Island,
two miles away. On Sunday last they
were picked up by the Boscowitz and re-
moved to Bella Coola, where they now
are.
The Boscowitz also brings word that the
steamer Dora went upon the rocks on
Green Island, near Port Simpson, last
week. but was got off and beached.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27

same territory-the trade center and dis
tributing point for an immense area in al
directions, and will continue 10 be so TO
many years. Redding is without doub
one OF the most charming gems in Cali
fornia. Snugly nestled in the lap of the
northern Sacramento Valley, with the
beautiful Sacramento River at its very
feet, gliding through the rich valley land,
the location of this hourishing city is
renowned for sublimity and picturesque
ness. The business buildings are mostly
brick, and some of them are very hand
some structures. The city is supplied
with electric lights and excellent water
works. Population 5000. Two magn1h-
cent bridges span the river between the
city and the country adjoining on the
east, which for about eighteen miles east
erly is a table-land, twenty ty-five feet above
high water in the river. and is cut north
and south by three beautiful valleys.
There are number OF new buildin gs
contracted for this spring and everythln
indicates more than usual activity Ior tn
ensuing season in business circles. he
men prominently connected with the
town for a number of years past and who
take an active interest in the development
and growth of the city and country
around are: c. G. Bush, now manager OF
the Bank of Shasta County, president OF
the Board of Trade and the pioneer resi-
dent of Redding: William GiIlesple, man
ager of the Railroad Hotel and eating
houses; H. Clineschmldt, proprietor OF
the Temple Hotel and now mem Der of
the Board of City Trustees; 0. Z. Nash,
engaged in general merchandise and also
member of the Board of Trustees. Many
other citizens are noted for theit lIberaiity
and enter prise.
Among other towns in the county are
Anderson and Cottonwood on the rail-
road both situated in the fruit-producing
belt, and both good shipping points.
Much has been done the past three years
in the development Of the mining indus
tries of the country in the immediate vi
cinity of ReGding, and many thousands of
dollars have been spent in the building OF
mills, etc.
The largest campis ths Mountain Copper
Company (imited). The mines are about
fourteen miles from Redding, the smelters
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
Win Their Suit for the
Spanish Ex-Governor's
Property.
Will Now Lay Claim to Lands
Not Included in the
Distribution.
Abila Tract in Los Angeles One Of
the Sections They Aspire to
Possess.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 26.-An
interesting bit of litigation has been oc-
cupying the attention of Judge Clark in
the Superior Court here for many days. 1t
is the determinate action in long series
of litigations respecting the disposition OF
the estate of Ex-Governor Pho Pico. 1t is
believed that the case now concluded
m arks the end OF this lengthy litigation,
or rather one phase of it. In manner,
however, it Is a preliminary to another
series of suits, which may involve vast
sums of money and the titles to large
tracts of land and valuable improved
property.
Pho Pico was the last Spanish Governor
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
DEATHS At SANTA CRUZ.
Mrs. Margaret Hall aud Mrs. Mary .
Parks Pass AtUay.

Mrs. Margaret Halt aud Mrs. Mary n.
Parks Pass AtCay.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, March 26.-Mar-
garet Hall, aged 6S. widow of the late
R. III. Hall, died here this afternoon. She
had lived here for thirty years. Her hus-
band accumulated wealth in the restau-
rant business in San Francisco in 1869.
He purchased large land interests here
and established the Natural Bridge dairy
O, 200 acres one mile up the coast. Mrs.
Hall leaves property, including the dairy,
valued at nearly $4,000 to an only
daughter.
Mrs. Mary A. Parks, for twenty-three
years resident OF Santa Cruz, died this
morning, aged rs. She and her husband,
George w. Parks, who died three years
ago, came West from Name in 1874. The
only living relative of the deceased is
Oscar L. Tuttle, an insurance man of this
city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27

fer. an old resident of Santa Clara, was
kicked almost 10 death by horse at his
ranch, near Morgan Hill, yesterday after
noon. AS he attempted to pass behind
spirited horse the animal began to KICK
furiously. One of the blows struck Shaf.
fer just above the heart. He was knocked
to distance of several feet, and lay help
less upon the ground for some time. When
he recovered he managed 10 drive to his
home at Santa Clara Medical aid was
summoned, and it was found that two OF
his ribs were broken and he was injured
internally. His condition is considered
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
Anaosed by a Tacoma Footpaa.

TACOMA. WASH, March 26-Peter
Olson, a well-known householder, was
found lying on street near the match
factory tonight, with an ugly cut an inch
and half wide in his head, back of the
left ear. Near him lay large cold chiseI,
the end covered with blood. Olson was
unconscious, and an examination shows
that the base of the skull is fractured. 1t
is doubtful if, he can recover. The blow
must have been heavy one to have
caused so deep wound. There is no
clew to his assaiIant.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
OLYMPIA 4CCTDENT.

Young Woman Killed 5y a Failing Tree
During Storm.
TACOMA. WASH, March 16-Miss Mary
Jeffries, daughter OF farmer residing
about five miles from Olympia, was killed
yesterday. She started to drive home
from town in buggy just before the storm
began. While passing through q cut
about three miles from the city lar.e
fir tree fell across the buggy, killing the
young lady INSTANTLY and com mpIetely
wrecking the vehicle. The horse continued
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
san Diego Kas1way Casually.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, March 26.-John
Staley, teamster in the employ OF James
Riley on the new Schaeffer block. was in
stantly killed this afternoon in the
Southern California Railroad yards by
a switching train. Staley was crossing
the track with load of sand. when the
train, going fifteen miles an hour, struck
the forward trucks of his wagon and threw
him under the cars. Two cars passed
over him. Several by-standers say no
warning bell was rung. Staley was so
years old and lived in Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-27
Suicide of Joseph ID. Bayze.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 26.-Joseph
D. Bayle, native of France and one OF
the pioneers of the Pacific Coast, COM
mitted suicide about 10 o'clock this even
ing at his home on River street, in this
city. Bayle fired bullet into his mouth.
The act YVES due to the decision of attend
ing physicians to amputate one of his
legs, in which gangrene had set in. The
deceased was 70 years old. He came TO
California in 1847 and was engaged in the
hotel business in this city until ten years
ago.