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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-06

We could calculate most accurately
about how long it would take a per
son to reach the hotel from the point
from where we had first observed the
dust, We waited for a period far ex-
Ceeding the time necessary TO cover the
distance, but the persons had not ap-
peared, one Of our party finally re
marked that there must be something
wrong down the road or those people
would have been TO the hotel some time
before. Another lOunger, 6. resident, Of
the town, suggested that 1t might be
some members Of the Frost or Coates
family and as this was the day for the
school electionit was just possible some
trouble had occurred. We then con-
Guided we would go down there and see
what might be the trouble, and If by
any chance there was to be tight, we
were all anxious to see II. Most Of US
were strangers in the place, that is to
say, We did not reside In the town. We
had heard Of the trouble between the
two families, and realized that there
might be some sort Of q fight, but we
had no idea that It meant death for SO
many people.
when we reached the spot where
we had seen the dust cloud, we found
a Mr.. Duncan. He was the only one
we could recognize, for the other man
had his back toward US. He was evil
IDENTIFY IN hot dispute with the other
man. We could hear angry words
punctuated by oaths and threats.
"At last the other man turned his
head and we recognized him as Wesley
Coates. Knowing Mr. Duncan to be
the brother-in- Law Of one Of the Frosts,
we concluded that they were talking
over the family trouble and could not
see that we had any right to interfere.
At this juncture Duncan said; Coates,
I know you did say it
Coates replied: Duncan, never
did
Well. know ID well you did
was Duncan's reply.
All this talk comes from a lot Of
busy people who want to see a fight.
said Coates.
. Well answered Duncan, If they
depend upon such fellows as you they
will be disappointed
Nov. Duncan, don't be fool said
Coates, II can fight when it is neces-
sary. You are making mistake in
your man"
oh. I don't know was the taunt-
ing reply of Duncan.
q Well, l DO, and l advise you to keep
quiet I'll get mad pretty soon,' said
Coates.
1.-THE last remark of Duncan's seemed
TO provoke Coates almost to the fight
ing pitch, and we could see that he was
using every endeavor TO control him
self. which he managed to do by sheer
force of character. am sure I never
before saw a man who had himself
under such perfect control, especially
when one considers his parentage and
rearing. For your edification I will tell
you that most OF the people who lived
in Little Lake Valley belonged to that
branch Of the Confederate army that
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ute six men were called TO settle &C
counts with their Maker.
I'VE carried the dead and dying into
the public hall, laid them out as de-
Gently as possible and left them TO
their sorrowing relatives and the Coro-
ner."
Mrs. Folsome the wife OF a physi-
clan who resided at MendocinO City,
gives most graphic description of the
scene at the funeral of the victims Of
this awful tragedy. This lady was re-
lated TO the Coates family, and her tale
Of the sad event was literally pune
tuated with tears and sobs; in fact. it
was difficult to get anything like con-
tinuity out of her disjOinted statement:
II was informed of this awful thing"
she said, by a man who had ridden
all night on horseback from Little
Lake to Mendocino City. His first re-
mark was. Mrs. Folsome, your whole
family has been wiped off the face of
the earth I am very sorry to bring
you such bad news. but it is true. Let
your husband mount his horse at once.
for he may be able to save at least one
human life I asked If / could not &C
company my husband. and If he could
not give me some details of the affair.
He said he had no time TO give any de-
tails. and that I certainly could not
accompany the doctor, as It would be
necessary to ride all night, and ride
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scarcely heard the rush Of people down
the road but the two cOmba tantS did
and were on their feet and separated
in a moment This Is the point where
the real battle began. The new arrivals
on the field proved to be all the prtn-
cipals who took q hand in the fray. l
will give you a full list of their names.
ON one side were Mr. Duncan and
Martin Frost, IshOm Frost and Elisha
Frost-all brothers, on the other side
were Wesley Coates, Abraham Coates,
Albert Coates Henry Coates Thomas
Coates, James Coates and Abner c.
Coates Wesley Coates, Henry and
James were brothers. Abner was the
father of Albert and uncle to the three
brothers; Abraham was a cousin OF all
except Thomas, who was his uncle The
men were armed as follows; All the
Frosts and Duncan had Colts navy re-
vOlveTs. Duncan. however, broke his
in the fight with Wesley Coates and
he did no shooting. Wesley Coates and
Abraham Coates had pistols and Abb
ner C. Coates a double-b arreled gun
one barrel Of which was rif1ed and the
other smooth for shot; Wesley Coates
also had a knife.
The rest of the fight took such
short time that it is almost impossible
to describe it. However, I will give
you all the details possible under the
circumstances. We saw the men rush
b >
them had his weapon drawn. and when
they began firing the noise was like
a string Of fireCrackers being dis
charged by some imprOvident on a
Fourth of July We saw Elisha Frost
fall at the first volley; he was mOrtally
wounded, but he laid his revolver over
his arm and kept on firing I claim
that he killed three men after he was
practically dead, but some of the men
who were present say four. Be this as
1t may he certainly never gave up his
fusillade till the breath was we'll out of
his body It was a wonderful exhibit
ton of grit and proved to us how hard
it is to kill man who is full Of fight.
We saw Wesley Coates welding his
knife, but it was very difficult to tell
the result. Presumably he used 1t on
Duncan. as he was dangerously stab
bed and the bloody weapon which be-
longed to Wesley Coates was found
near the spot where Duncan fell.
"a curious fact in connection with
this wonderful battle is that from the
time the two families met in full force
only two words were spoken. Albert
Coates was heard to exclaim My
Godi" When Elisha Frost was exam
ined 1t was found that he had received
at least four mortal wounds, and how
he ever managed to keep on firing is
a mystery that will never be explained.
1t seems wonderful but still 1t is a
fact that this remarkable battle, in
which twenty shots were fired, occu-
pied Just a quarter OF minute in time.
There can be no mistake on this point,
for a man who saw none Of the fight
ing, as he was too far up the road at
the time looked at his watch when he
heard the first shot and kept his watch
in his hand until the whole thing was
over. In that short quarter Of 8 min
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like the devil, too.
But had made up my mind TO 60
at all hazards. I knew that my huS-
band was good and kind and would not
refuse my request. I had been trained
to ride in my youth. and knew 1 could
stand any kind of hardship in that
line, so I told the stableman to saddle
a horse for me, as I intended to ride
with the doctor.
Our horses were brought to the door
and our guide was ready TO start back
over the long, hot and dusty road
which he had just traversed.
But this time the whole town had
heard the exciting news OF the awful
murders that had occurred in the va[
ley Many of the people saddled their
horses and declared their intention to
accompany US to the scene. But my
husband was a man Of wonderful
nerve, and as cool as they make them
He decided in a moment T at we make
the trip alone. He realized that at
least one half of the men were anxious
TO go out of pure curiosity, and that II
they were allowed TO do so 1t would
make our trip all the more uncomfort-
able on account of the dust. If you
have ever ridden over a country road
IN the heat of summer you will recog-
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~ ALIFORNIA may safely claim
I I the palm for having produced
n one Of the most deadly feuds and
at the same time the most lively
hat has arar haan racnrded In
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Farmers Trip to Fargo.

A. movement was started this
week to take advantage Of Presi-
dent Jas. j. Hills offer to run a
free excursion to Fargo for the
purpose Of allowing farmers to
visit the Agricultural college and
see the practical results obtained
there. Already fifty have signed
the roll and are anxious to make
the trip. The officials OF the
college have been communicated
with and date and arrangements
will be published in the local
papers next week. Those who
have not signed the list may hand
in their names to this Office or the
Free Press, as the list must be
completed by Tuesday Of next
week. Only actual bona fide
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Brennan & Kennedy.

Chas. D. Kennedy, Of Muskegon,
Mich, arrived in Devils Lake, on
the 10th Of this month, and being
pleased with the bright outlook
for this city, decided to locate per
manently. He has formed a part
nership with Attorney M. H.
Brennan. The new firm will be
known as Brennan q Kennedy
and will engage in general prac-
tice. Mr.. Kennedy is a graduate
Of the University Of Michigan, is
a bright, energetic young man,
and will become popular in this
community. He is fortunate,
indeed, in being able to form a
partnership with so able a practi-
toner as MI. Brennan.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Keeping Tools from Rusting.

The Dakota Farmer gives this
recipe for keeping tools from rust
ing: When tools + put away
for the season all the bright parts
should be covered with a thin
coating Of axle grease. A pillow
may stand out Of doors for a year
and if the bright part is covered
with axle grease it will scour as
soon as put into the ground. The
axle grease is easy to get off and
yet will not wash off in rain. One
coating will last a year and save
you a good deal Of vexation when
you come to work with a rusty
tool in the mud of next spring"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
NoXIoUS WEEDS.
The Law Prescribing Their Destruc-
zion and the Penalty for Neglect.

At a meeting Of the Board Of
county commissioners on April
9th, 1899, it was ordered that every
person and corporation should de-
stroy all noxious weeds, such as
mustard, Canada thistle, cookie
bur and wild oats, between June
LIST and July LIST.
Mustard is the largest pest that
we have of this kind in Ramsey
county and all road supervisors
should be very careful to follow
the law in this instance.
Section 1885, Codes Of 1895,
reads as follows:
Road supervisors to destroy weeds.
Whenever any individual, firm, or cor
poration owning or occupying any
lands within this state shall neglect or
refuse to comply with the provisions
of this article for more than ten days
after the time prescribed by said board
of county commissioners, then it shall
be the duty of the overseer or load
supervisor, as the case may be, to pro-
coed forthwith to destroy the same in
the manner provided for said destruc-
ton by the board of county commits
sioners; it shall also be the duty of
such overseers or road supervisors to
destroy all such noxious weeds that
may grow on the highways and rail
road right of ways and school sections
and timber culture claims of his road
district, and for so doing such over
seers or road supervisors shall receive
such compensation, payable out of the
township treasury or county treasury,
as the township board of supervisors
or board of county commissioners, up
on presentation of his account there
for, verified by oath and specifying by
separate items the charges on each
piece of land, shall deem reasonable,
and the respective accounts, so far as
correct, shall be allowed and paid by
the township board or board Of county
commissioners, and upon being SO al
lowed the board Of supervisors or
board of county commissioners shall
take proper proceedings in the district
court of the county in which said land
is situated to obtain a judgment
against the owner of each of said tracts
of land for the amount expended Oh
said lands under this article for the
destruction of noXious weeds thereon
to pay the expenses of said destruction
and all costs that have since accrued
under this article in obtaining judg
ment therefor, which judgment shall.
be declared a first lien on SAID land te
be enforced either by sale or as taxes
on the land are collected, at the option
of the court.
Section 1886 fixes the following
penalty:
Whenever any overseer of highways
or road supervisor shall neglect or re
fuse to comply with the provisions OF
this article after having received notic'
provided for herein, he shall be subjec
to a fine of. fifty dollars, and it is thu
duty of the states attorney to enforce
the provisions of this article.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
For Sale

My cottage dwelling on Hill
avenue. Price $3.50 cash-a snap
Of snaps. Also two residence lots
off the Episcopal church; a small
barn and fine trees; a most desir-
able location for a home.
l5-tf A.. M. POWELL.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
farmers can take advantage Of the
excursion.
The Modern Beauty.

Thrives Oh good food and sun
shine, with plenty Of exercise in
the open air. Her form glows
with health and her face blooms
with it's beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action Of a
laxative remedy, she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup Of Figs,
made by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Taken Up.

Came to my farm in Township
a white pony, branded IN"
on the right shoulder; on the left
hip branded "W"'; both eyes white.
Owner will call prove property and
pay charges for keep Of same.
Israel MEL.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Taken Up.

Come to my place in May a
roam steer, white spot in forehead,
about 2 years old. Owner will
please call, pay charges and take
animal away. O.. L1NDAAs.
Sec 10. range SO, Cleveland
Township. P. O., lola. l4-l6
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Privileges to Let.

The Devils Lake Driving asso-
citation will let the usual privileges
on the grounds during the three
days races in July to the best
bidder. Apply to Secretary j. O.
Baughman for full particulars. Is
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi
son can not know what a desperate con-
dition it a produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
n generation to another, inhicting its
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago Iwas inoculated with poison
by q nurse who infected my babe. with blood
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
5000 Brick.

For sale cheap. Apply to H.
Huesgen, the Fourth street jewe-
Ter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23

&c no purpOSe. TE0 mcr-
curry and potash seemed to add fuel to the
awful fame which was ,devouring me. / was
cures made by it, to try Swift's Specific. We
got two bottles, and I felt hope again revive in
nsyain ereiaii1 m51oPed fG from he the st and ana hasp p coms
plete and perfect cure was the result. s. s. S.
is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perate cases. MRS. T. w. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
OF the many blood remedies, S. s. s.
is the only n which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. 1t never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23

V<k44AVs AAAS AASSAS SAAS N~E
unequal to the struggle,
and Its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
For six long years I suf-
fered untold misery.
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
OF woe during those long
years. I had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success.
sive1y treated me, but all
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23

st. Joseph's church, Catholic. Rev. Fred
erick Hem, pastor. Services Sundays, Mass
8 80; high mass 10 80; catechisln, 800; vespers,
1870. Mass at the hospital 80 a. m. week days.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
.FT FL Blood

is PURELY VEGETABLE, and is the only
blood remedy guaranteed to contain no
mercury, potash, or other mineral.
Valuable books mailed free by Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23

The First church of Christ-(Scientist). Ser
vices every Sunday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23

st. Peters church, (Norwegianl. Rev. Love-
land. pastor,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23

Church of the Advent, (Episcopal). Sunday
services at II 100 a. M, and 700 D. M: Sunday
school at noon. Rev. c. Turner, rector.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
RAILROAD COMMISSION.

John Simon, L. l.. Walton, Henry Erickson
Secretary A. Stlckley
II. S, SENATORS.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
SAVINGS BANK Department

Conducted IN Ter the Same Management.
Interest Allowed on All Sums of One Dolla
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-23
chautauqua
Market Garden

Fresh Vegetables to your residence.
Orders by telephone promptly filled.
Telephone, 80 call ).
E. A. PALMER, Gardener
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THURBER.
nigh wlad. -Ia,srs., In Mine. Ward Con
ference.

Special Correspondence.
Thurber. Wayne County. April 81
The weather here last week was cN'
cecdlngly bolstrous.the Wind on the 18Th
atining a velocity of fully sixty miles
an hour.
on The goth James smith returned
from the lower valley with a bunch ~
young cattle which brought good
price, netting Grant a Smith teso,
Three days ago We were visited ny
mining experts from cripple Creek,
who were here To- inspect Grant. Smith
a cos mine. and also the mine sltu'
nicd ton miles further down, They
carried away samples ~ ore from both
mines. which viii be asraycd In Don
yer. Their reports VIII OF course be
nnxlously looked Tor here aa We all feel
that a live mine 80 close TO town would
be the building M OF Thurbcr In quick
order
Yesterday was ward conference here
aud the stake officers were all With US,
and We had real good and refreshing
time. The general and local officers
~ tho Church were all unanimously
sustained President Iiobiron and his
counseiorH were the principal speakers,
The people Of Thufbrr were conEratu-
lated ON their success In piping water
into town and into their houses. thus
placing Thurher ahead of all other
towns In Wayne county In this respect.
The necessity Of building n meeting
house MS soon nn possible was also
urged upon the people.
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PROFITS oyRussIAN ENTERPRISES

Forum.
To show how great are the profits on
joycd by russian enterprises. may ~.
fer to the Popon Dis,iillng company.
which. In the period iSss-issc, received
aH pront on 10 capital ~ per cent. "
pcr cent. 10 PCT tent. and even 100 pvf
cent. Payment Of dividends Of 20 per
cent II by no means rare In Russia. as,
for example. In the cotton trade. by the
liaranOn, the sayya Moruxot. and oth-
er companies. Many metallufgic enter
priHHH pay " per cent. and sons 10 psr
cent - that In two OF three years tho
enterprise pays In dividends sums
cqunllinK itH entire capital Therefore,
II II perfectly cOmprchonHihle that. at
lime when the Russian government Il
cndeaNoring TO secure the Chinese mar
ket Tor iurainn wares. our manufacture
cra themselves uhoufh do nothing what
ever 10 further the matter. In response
10 Inquiries for goods they simply main
tain complete silence. This II but nat
ural, Ne even the organ OF the minis
Try Of Franc. recently remarked In
plain tormH.'Why should they llgunslnn
manufacturerrl trouble thcmselyea
about foreign mark"tA. when they have
~ good a market at homer In short,
excessive protection has created among
our manufacturing classes u peculiar
malady, which term "hypcrtrophy OF
profits"
The government during the last three
Year, has given assistance Ia tho oil
Industry In the shape of "A No per cent
reduction In railway rates, losing thrfe-
by lO,OO0.0O0 ruhlvs. But II IL said. In
connection with the millions c1uiribu-
ted BY the government treasury for tho
benefit Of the Haiku trade. that the oil
dealers have not established a rinra
long distance vessel or tank-steamer.
nor made the slightest effort 10 estab.
liHh their own warehouses or agents az
the chief points of trade In llussien
Kerosene The governments millions
went 10 swell the profits 81 the pro-
duccrs ana their foreign commission
men without any benefit 10 the common
veal. As u result Of che excessive prof.
Its received by tho oil-produccrs, the
latter do not make any attempt TO en-.
large their businesa by endeayorlnk TO
Increase the use ~ oil. or 10 Improve
the method of manipulating II. hut a..
rect their attention chiefly 10 the pro-
duction ~ petroleum waste. and.
thanks TO the low cost OF railway trans.
pOrtntion, sanctioned By the govern.
ment Tor the purpose Of developing
the oil Industry, petroleum waste II
rrowding out coal In the AREA ~ the
Collaborating Don baEini Having an eye
solely 10 government aid. and 10 tho
earning Of millions without any effort.
our oii-producerr are completely indif.
ferent In the matter Of securing foreign
markets.-"1'he Industrial Development
Of Russia" BY Prof. Ivan oacrun, In
abe April Forum.
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FARM,NGToN.
'fohai. aud Other uu.ines. In District
coart BEFORE Judge Roispp

epoelal Correspondence.
Farmington. Davis CO., April 2s.-'rhe
awil tenn Of Judge Rolapp'H court In
haNis county, convened here 'hir mnrn.
anu 'he following busiacss was
Estate OF John n. Meredith. csceaaei.
tato.
Estate Of nanaome Hatch. deceased,
arvtre OF settlement Of final account
ana distribution made.
w the matter OF the assignment OF
,ali Wiley petition OF assignee
nlrl, asking that he be allowed to pay
dividend Of 30 per cent 81 amounts
que 10. creditors with funds now IN HIS
hands. there being no preferred credit
OF. ana order made granting prayer or
lrtltl0ner
Estate OF John X. Crosby. deceased.
pettl0n for letters Of administration
hnAnted "a chaa. ". Pearson. on con-
srnt Of the heirs. with administrators
nni ilxed at $3.50, order also made APP
lrlhtnE appraisers ~ the estate,
Estate " Joseph Egbert, deceased,
petition 81 the executor filed, asking
mat he be allowed 10 compromise a
uebt due from Mr.. ID. X, Egbert 10 the
rlate' order granting petition,
Estate ~ Oriental Leonard, deceased,
nler made confirming sale Of real es-
Estate Of Freeman Leonard. de-
ceased; same order.
IN the ease OF John Fisher ct al vs.
hnnntiful city IT al, motion 10 strike
NV cost bill, after argument by ", a.
Wilson Esd, for defendant. ana Joseph
llppman ESQ, for plaintiff, was taken
under advisement. Thirty days addl-
uonai time E1unted In which TO file bill
or exceptions.
In the case OF Maddox W Maddox.