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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20
B. r. PORTNER,
DEALER IN AND REpAIRER OF
WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELRY,
Thurmont, Md.

l have Just received full line of
OPTICAL. GOODS,
Comprising Eyeglasses and Spccta-
clcs, ranging in price from 10 CENTS
up to S 90, Reading Glasses also.
TLFCrIlICAL SUppLIES:
Call Bells, Medical Batteries, sc.
My Stock of Jewclry consists of Cold
and Silver Watches, Chains, Rings, Col
lar and Cuff Buttons, Breast and Brooch
Pms, Scarf Pins. Emblem Pins, Glass
Pens, Fountain Pens, Gold and Silver
Bracelets; Vinagrt tics: Mouth Organs
and Musical Instruments of all kinds
Cuff Holders, Pocket Books, Combs,
Tooth Brushes, Pocket knives, ripes.
Whisk Broms, Twccaers, Scissors of all
kinds, Water Sets, Stationery ofall kinds
Puff Combs, Dominocs, Sleeve Holders,
Thermometers tercopticon Views, Man
tel and Alarm Clocks, RcvOvcrs, Hair
Pins, and an entire full line of Notione.
Toilet Soap of all kinds, Pickle Casters.
Table Casters.
RFpAIRINCi
cf all kinds promptly and carefully done.
| make a SIP ECIAI.TT OF repairing
Old Relics that cannot DC repaired else
where. also repair sewing machines,
guns, reviewers. locks, DC. All work
fully guaranteed.
will sci all my goods at 80 pei cent
less than you can buy elsewhere.
Call before buying elsewhere.
Thanking you for past tayors, ask
continuance.
REsp'Y YoURs,
B. r. PORTNEE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

MIR. Bias and family of Baltimore City has
located in Thurmont for the summer, occu-
pying Mr.. Geo. w. Stocksdales dwelling on
Carroll street,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

nv" OFFICES FOR RENT Rooms il
my office building on w Main.St.
mc29lf DIR, NJ. A. BlRELY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

Prompt and careful attention given to all
law, equity and tcstamcntay business
ulyl2'00
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20
New Adyerllsem ents.

Order Nisi on Audit.
School Commissioners Meeting,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

Miss Mary Mumma Of Stony Branch, IS
visiting her aunts, Mrs J. w 10y and Mrs.
G.. NJ. Robinson, of this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

eY" FOR RENT Two houses on West
Main St. Inquireat
jul4tf CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

Miss Susie Mulcahy of Cockeysvilc, is
spending some time with her cousin, Miss
X otn Mpskill
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-06-20

sE" TWO HOUSES FOR RENT,-Thc
undersigned will rent to parties who will
agree to enter his employ, two dwelling
houses near Thurmont
mCh2llt j. w. CREEGER.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
SAILS IN QUEST
Of HIDDEN GOLD
F. D. Spaulding Tells Of
the Mission Of the
w. S. Phelps.

Gliding out of San Francisco harbor
without a word of explanation to her
destina ton, the mission of the schooner
w. S. Phelps occasioned much comment
on Saturday. and rumors have been added
TO until they have been magnified into
proportions alarming and even bristling
with the acute possibilities of information
al complications. Captain R. w. Nye be-
fore sailing was reticent and the crew
bore themselves as phantoms. Were they
bound for South America to aid one side
or the other of the combating forces? or
if the reported capture of the British gold
fields in the Northwest Territory by an
armed band was about to be realized
their movements could not have been
Others asked was it the expedition of
a bold party of fortune seekers to scme
as yet undeveloped Eldorado dotttng the
Southern seas?
That a mystery was and is observed in
the movements and the ultimate desti-
nation Of the schooner is not doubted
chartered the ship and in whose bosom
rests the secret, gives assurances of the
legitimacy of the expedition. But still the
obt s Oh gsceTs are oe Of the
matter yesterday Spaulding said:
There is positively no mystery sur
rounding the departure Of the ship W. ).
Phelps. She was chartered from Captain
William Johnson by myself. several of
those aboard her and certain other parties
V.
decline to divulge. l will go so far as TO
say that we have what we believe to pc
reliable information relative to deposit
of gold the location of which nor any
of my associates will divulge until we
have proSpected and secured concessions.
There has been so much said that am
pleased to have the opportunity through
The Call to deny emphatically the reports
that have been circulated as to any mys-
FERROUS packages or any mystery OF any
sort being connected with the enterprise.
1t is strictly legitimate business propo-
sition, and the report TO the contrary
which has been circulated in certain quar-
ters is llnWarranted and has caused an
noyance."
Asked at what hour the w. 8: Phelps
sailed from San Francisco Spaulding said
it was $3.50 "a m. Spaulding further SAID
in reply to a question that there was no
stranger aboard before or after leaving
port to his knowledge. She will probably
not touch at any port for three months
from the date of sailing
Captain r. w. Nye, the skipper, Is an
old whaling captain and is well known on
the coast. AS to the story OF the crew
or any part of it having at one time peen
MED the whole thing as a romance WIN
not even a ghost of a foundation. He ad-
mits however, that the veteran captain
Nye furnished the particulars Wnlcn
prompted and promoted the expealtioni;
On being asked if there were arms ana
ammunition aboard, Spaulding admitted
that such was the case, but only Wnat
might be actually needed by the crew ror
hunting purposes.
Spaulding said the crew was composed
of R. W. Nye captain; w; r , MoyeIi e nrS5
Smith, Frank Lukzie and Jonn WlIousni IN
The ship carries provisions Tor SIX
months.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12

pie here. There are certain commissions due to
the people who worked at this end and it is abb
soiuteIy necessary that money should be for
warded to US, so that We can meet these OBJ
legations. We wrote you some time since ask
ing when. the Government made payments and
when should expect remittances.
We must have those remittances forwarded
sto n to pIacats P6e PARTIES here VINO are IN
terested in the boats charter. We have not
received our remittances from Dawson yet, as
expected, although the funds are there in the
shape of dust.
other Parties Needed Money.
Mr.. Lyon loaded on about 100 pounds, but
was unable to come out with 1t and had to
leave it. He has gone back and we have for
into drafts and send it out, but it will not
reach us in time to meet the engagements and
matters which we have contracted, relying upon
return from the steamships charter Kindly
let me hear from you at once, either by tele-
graph or letter. and oblige.
What rates are being quoted from your city
to Dawson by the way Of St Michael for
river boats?
VIII you be in a position to take forty or
fifty tons now at st. Michael? If so, at what
rate? Rates are being quoted from Vancouver
by the way of the Pass to US at very reasonable
shall send send the Supplies Which we EXPECT to
purchase. Yours very truly,
E. F. BOTSFORD, Treasurer.
The Ladue Mining Company owned the
Morgan City when she was leased to the
United States Government for transport
work. Captain John Barneson and Rich
ard Chilcott of Seattle, Wash, acted as
agents for the company in the charter of
the steamship. tBarneson is now in the
transport service in this city, and the in
surance company sets up a defense that
the charter contract was void, as Barne-
son was a Government employee at the
time the Government renewed the steam
ships charter. Barneson claimed how
ever, that he made over his interest in
the firm to his father as soon as he was
appointed to the transport service. Judge
Morrow ruled that John Barneson was
not Government employee in the sense
that would render the charter Contract
void.
Should the Frankfort Insurance Com
pany ask that the deposition of Botsford
be taken in New York some Interesting
evidence will be forthcoming as to the
identity of the parties who were sfnter-
ested' in the charter of the Morgan City
and who had to be ''placated'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
JOHN ABROCk
CHARGES FRAUD
Accuses Clara Ellis of
Trying to Decamp
With Funds.

Clara Ellis, who was appointed admin
istratrix of the estate of Mary Abrock,
is accused of endeavoring to decamp with
the funds left by Mrs. Abrock. John
Abrock made the accusation yesterday,
and Judge Sloss. after reading the afi-
davit filed by the accuser, issued or
der directing the woman to appear in
court and fender an account of her stew
ardship.
According to the affidavit, Clara Ellis
applied for and secured special letters of
administration upon Mrs. Abrock's es-
tate December of this year. The estate
consists Of money in various banks
amounting to $25 900.
Immediately after receiving authority
from the court, the aff1ant AYERS, Clara
Ellis visited the banks and drew the
money and then prepared to leave the
State.
The special letters, claims Abrock, were
obtained by fraud, and in his affidavit he
AYERS that the bond of $500 under which
the woman was placed is inadequate.
The charge made by AbTock is a seri-
Gus one and is supported by the testi-
mony of several friends of the deceased
Judge Sloss issued a writ of attachment
and Sheriffs deputies are now in search
Of the accused woman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
STE HE filing Of suit in the Superior
Court of Glenn County by Walter
Harrison to recover the $500 es-
~ tate of the late H w. c. Nelson

TE HE filing of a suit in the Superior
Court of Glenn County by Walter
Harrison to recover the $150,O00 es-
IN tate of the late H. w. G. Nelson
on the ground that he is the
only son of the deceased has created
a genuine sensation in and about Willows
and Orland, where the parties to the
action live and are well known.
Nelson was a bachelor farmer who lived
four miles from Orland for nearly forty
years prior to his death in May 1900. Har
rison is % years of age and until the
action in question was brought was gem
orally supposed to be the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison, both of whom are now liv-
ing on the Nelson farm. 1t is said Mrs.
Harrison admits that Nelson was the
father of the plaintiff in the present
action, and that there is abundant testi-
mony to prove the nature of the relation
ship Of Nelson and Mrs Harrison for
many years, and that the contestant is i'll
fact the son of the deceased capitalist
farmer.
Nelson was a native of Missouri and 40
years Of age at the time of his death. tie
settled in Glenn County about 1860, and
took up a place on Stony Creek, where he
began to farm and raise cattle with part
came a squaw man, and married an IN
dian woman of more or less beauty. On
her death some years later McClannahan
married again, and considerable domestic
trouble followed. Nelson wept for the
misfortunes of his partner, and vowed he
would never marry. This vow he kept,
but his celibacy seems not to have pre-
vented the trouble after his death which
he declined to invite during his lifetime.
Employs Housekeeper.
A few years after beginning his farm
ing operations near Orland, Nelson found
it necessary to employ assistance. One
day Mr. and Mrs. Harrison came to the
farm and requested employment The man
was strong and the woman was fair to
look upon. The result of the meeting was
the employment of the couple, the man TO
serve as housekeeper. Soon after the Har-
risons took up their residence with Mel
son the neighbors observed that Nelson
paid considerable attention to the wife of
his hired man. AS the latter never made
any complaint, the neighbors had no fault
to find. And thus things went on for
thirty years.
Nelson died full of honors in May, 1900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12

The Harrisons were present at his bed
side, and Mrs. Harrison closed his eyes
when the fatal summons came After the
could be found. Those who were active in
the search for the document were Tour
half-brothers named Nelson, Mrs. dlgh,
{qW 1gi, haf-sister; Mary Nelso nr,a anu
In addition to these there is nephew
named DR.. Johnson living in Texas.
All of the interested people We're noti-
fed of the Situation. and with their con-
sent w. w. Nelson was appointed ADMIN
1strator of the estate, and in due course
nfSer 1921 TO cfedI6ors was gd dge the sette
ment Of a large estate were gone through
with under the supervisor OF the PROBATE
Court.
it appears that after the probate pro-
ceecings were instituted. young Harrison
Claimed an interest in lot OF hogS pc
lcnglng to the estate, and as ms CLAIMS
We're not recognized suit was brought
The action resulted in verdict against
Harrison. He then brought an action to
recover wages which he claimed Nelson
for lack of legal proof. The. affairs. of
the estate and the interests of the heirs
at~law We're guarded by Attorney Frank
freeman Of San Francisco and Attorney
Z. l.. Donohue of WILLOWS.
Claims of the Alleged Son.
Although the troubles existing between
young Harrison and Nelson's heirs had
oCcasioned considerable gossip through
out Glenn County the dispute was nearly
forgotten when the filing by Harrison of
his sensa tional suit revived popular in
terest in the case That Harrison is a
picture of Nelson as he was in his life
time, even the Nelson's who are resisting
his claim are forced to admit. They will
admit also that young Harrison has many
of the characteristics Of the dead Nelson,
not the least important Of which are per
sistency and obstinacy. These admissions,
however, count for nothing, as Harrison's
relationship to the dead bachelor is a
matter of legal proof which must be ad-
suit. This the heirs of Nelson allege is
Impossible, unless perhaps Mrs Harrison
is willing to take the stand and testify
that her son Walter is Nelson's son and
lot the son of her legal husband, whose
paternity of five other children is not dis
pUted.
That there are some of the Nelson's who
believe the allegation of Harrison as TO
his relationship to the dead capitalist is
evidenced by the fact that Mary Nelson
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
COMMENCES SENSATIONAL SUIT
TO RECOVER VALUABLE ESTATE
Waiter Harrison of Oand Glenn County, Claims That He IS the
Natural Son of the Late Bachelor H. w. c. Neson and a
Bitter Contest With Interesting Disclosures Is Now Certain

and Halle Short, the two nieces, who
are each entitled to one-seventh inter
est to the estate, have taken up his
against the other heirs at law. Powers
of attorney and deeds have passed be-
tween the litigants, so that in the event
of Harrison winning his suit the Two
nieces will be amply provided for, while
the others will receive nothing The at
titude of the parties to the action is such
that a bitter legal contest is assured
when the case comes to trial.
Wrote to Mrs Harrison.
The friends of Harrison claim there is
no question that he is the son of Mel
son. They declare that Nelson repeatedly
admitted the relationship, and that ne
always spoke of Mrs. Harrison in
terms of the warmest endearment
rison were intimate and of long
standing, it is alleged was common Cos
sip for years. Nelson sometimes left Or
land for trips to San Francisco, and on
these occasions it is said he would write
to Mrs. Harrison and inquire with solicit
tude to the welfare of my boy Wal
ter" 1t is claimed that many witnesses
will be produced to whom Nelson made
avowals that Walter was his son. These
are some of the allegations of Harrison S
complaint now on file in the clerks Of
The parties to the action are prominent
in Glenn County business and social cir
cles. 1t is this fact which has conferred
PUBIC interest upon the forthcoming TRIAL
of the suit Mrs. Harrison has not been
interviewed, but it is said by Harrison's
friends that she will be the leading wit
ness in the case Considerable curiosity
is expressed as to the nature of the tes-
timony to be given by her in her sons
behalf.
If the allegations as made in the com
plant filed by Harrison are borne out by
the evidence the case will parallel that
of young Frederick Baldwin, who was
declared the illegitimate son of the late
Congressman William A. Piper, and
whose claim was compromised by the adj
ministrators of the Piper estate for some
$3.50, 900. HarrisonS adherentS claim the
evidence at his disposal is incontroverti-
BILE. The principal point to be made by
him is his wonderful resemblance to the
deceased capitalist.
The Nelson estate consists of large land
holdings, livestock. cash in the Bank of
Orland, of which Nelson was vice presi-
dent, stocks, bonds and other securities
amounting to little less than $15O,OOO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
Redrny and Suffer Streets
SAY KERSHOW'S
PACE WAS FAST
6aloon-Keepers TellHow
Yale Student Got
Rid Of Cash.

Moses Getz, a saloon-keeper, testified
yesterday in the Kershow will contest
case he said Kershow spent a great
deal Of time in his saloon, and that ne
frequently spent as high as $l5O in one
night Tor liquors. Getz also said that he
visited Kershow at Tortoni's almost
every day from January l. 1901, to the
day OF the collegians death, in June
1sJL He also testified that KershoW
owed him great deal of money at times
and that he never was free from indebt-
eoness for more than tWenty-four hours
Henry Simmons, a bartender employed
by Getz, corroborated his employers fes-
tlmony. The miXologist also said he
dined with Kershow quite FREQUENTLY He
also gave it as his opinion that Maxs
mind was sound.
Charles S. Green, another saloon-
keeper, testified that Kershow visited his
resort a number of times. Green said
Kershow seemed to have a fondness for
white wine.
N. F. Michael, attorney for the con-
testants, was called by Attorney Tauszlv
Michael testified that he drew from t6e
Crocker-Woolworth Bank on July Is. 1901
S266 O5, the balance of the money remain
ing in the bank in Max Kershow's name
He said he drew the amount on a check
signed by j. Henry Kershow as executor
Of the last will of Max KershoW
The case will go on to-day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
The best short story Bret
Harte ever wrote. Tt will ap-
pear in the Christmas edition
Of The Call next Sunday.
Don't miss it!
High Schools to Debate.

A debate will be held in the auditorium
of the Girls High School on Tuesday
evening next between teams from the
Oakland High School and the Lowell High
School of this city. The. question. will
be. "Resolved. That the Liberty of the
Press Should Be Curtailed." The Oak
land High School will support the affirm
alive with Messrs Culver, Weston and
Clay, and the Lowell High School the
negative with Miss Hazel Steen, M A.
resentatives The Judges will be ex-Judge
G w. Slack Judge Gibson of Oakland
and Professor Davidson of the San Fran
cisco Normal School.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
CLAYTON Acquitted.

The case of the Government against
Charles L. Clayton, charged with embez-
Element, was given to the jury yesterday
afternoon by United States District Judge
de Haven. and the jury returned a yer,
dict IF acouittal Clayton was accused of
having appropriated s12O6 %, while quar-
termaster's clerk on board the. transport
Sheridan He introduced testimony 70
show that the accounts and funds of the
Government were kept in very slipshod
fashion on board the Sheridan and that
the safe in the Office had been left open
his s1Inerior officer. Captain Sawtelle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
Veterans Elect omcers.

At a regular meeting of Camp Reinhold
Richter. Spanish-American War Vete-
rams, held last Tuesday, December 10. the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Commander, I. 2. O'Brien:
vice senior commander. G. w. HOLSTER:
vice iuniOr commander, z. Finnegan; adj
van; officer of the day. H. Larkin; Off
Ger Of the guard, T. Larsen; trustees-H.
Lemeteyer w. Wall and ]. Brady. At
the smoker and high jinks which fol-
lowed many exciting battles were re-
hearsed by the veterans and campaign
songs were sung.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
IMMIGRATION AGENT FOR
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Traffic Director Stubs Appoints
George Mckinney of Chicago to
the New Office.

]. c. Stubs of Chicago. traffic director
of the Hartman roads, has issued a cir
cular making a number of appointments
in the Southern Pacific Company. A
new office, that of immigration agent
has been created and George NJ. McKin-
ney of Chicago has beeen appointed to
fill it.
M. L. Robbins has been appointed gem
eraI passenger and freight agent of the
Texas territory and T. ]. Anderson assist
ant general passenger agent of lines in
Texas and of territory from Ell Paso to
New Orleans. c.. w. Murphey has been
appointed division passenger agent of the
Houston and Texas Central
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12

Open -EUenjn SS Wo1C.

ODeN EUe71LT19S VOJO.
The best time to come is in
the mornings. We are all
fresher, and, besides, you'll
find more to see-and more
time to see it.
But come any time. It's a
big relief to know that in the
rush there's a store in which
you're safe-a store that gives
you all the time you want alter
you're home to make up your
mind whether or not you want
to keep what you've bought.
Wed rather right a wrong
than make a sale.
Now's the time to test
Ha1e's. Hundreds Of new Gus
toners are doing ito their
satisfaction.
GLOVE ORDERS are ideal gifts.
They are issued and honored at
any of Hale's California stores.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
shoplifter Convicted.

Frank Gulcher, who, according to the
police, is confirmed shoplifter. was con-
victed by Judge Conlan yesterday on a
charge of petty larceny and will be SEN
fenced this morning: He was ordered into
custody without bail. October I6 he and
confederate went into Joe Pohein' s
store on Suffer street, and while the con-
federate kept the salesman in converse
ton Gulcher walked out with a bolt of
cloth under his overcoat The Confederate
escaped.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
DR.. BOWERS THREATENS
TO KILL A TAILOR
Engages in Alteration With M.
Sidlowski About a Suit of
Clothes.

DR.. ]. Milton Bowers, who was the
central figure in one of the most sensa-
tional criminal cases in this city about
twenty years ago, is wanted by the police
on charge Of threats to kill. The com
planning witness is NJ. Sidlowski, tailor,
4111z Kearny street, who swore to the
complaint in Judge Conlan's court yes
terday.
Sidlowsld told the Judge that he had
made a suit of clothes for Bowers, and
the doctor called at the store yesterday
morning with his wife and complain ed
that the suit had not been made of the
material he had selected, which Sid
lowski denied. Bowers got very angry,
and, putting his hand in his hip pocket,
said: "Tll fix YOU" A young man grab
bed hold of Bowers arm, and after be-
ing released Bowers seized a pair of
shears and made for the tailor, threat
ening to kill him.
Sidlowsh hurried out of the store and
made his way as quickly as possible to
the Hall of Justice. He was very much
excited, and said he was afraid Bowers
would carry his threat into execution
When an officer went to the store with
the warrant Bowers had disappeared.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-12
Suit for Damages Commenced.

instituted by William Bone against the
Ophir Silver Mining Company and the
Mexican Silver, and Gold Mining Com
pany was commenced before a Jury in
Judge Hunts court yesterday. Bone lost
his eyesight and was otherwise perma-
nently injured by the explosion of a blast
in the mines of the companies at Vfr-
GINA City in April, 1900 He claims he was
not notified that an unexploded blast re-
manned in the mine. When he com
menced work he struck it with his pick
and exploded 1t.