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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-24
FORESTRY NOTES

In 1906 the General Assembly OF Yer.
mont passed Gan act to aid in the
est tblishmeut and maintenance of a
nursery for forest seedlings at the YER
mont Agricultural Experiment Station"
This act, in brief, provided Cd for the
appropriation of $500 per year for five
years "ior the purpose of aiding in the
establishment and maintenance OF uurs-
cry for the propagation OF forest seedlings
Of useful varieties (2) that the Vermont
Agricultural Experiment Station furnish.
at It's own expense. the necessary grouni
Tor such nursery, aud expert supervision.
as necessary; ~ that as soou as possible
the station shall furnish to all residents
OF landowners IL the STATE. on application.
material Tor forest planting, at, as near
as can be computed, the actual cost OF
the same, such material to be used only
for forest planting in this state aud (D
that any person procuring these seed
llugs snail be furnished direct ons for
proper planting, by the state forestry
commission which will also send skill
ed forester to assist or superiutend the
planting, if desired; the applicant to de-
fray the commissioners expenses.
When the Board of Control of the
Experiment Station accepted the condi-
tions of this act, they placed the work in
the hands of the Botanical Department,
who have secured the appointment of
Z. K. Pettis. New York State Forester
as consulting forester for Vermont. Mr..
Pettis has had many years experience in
the Adirondack forests, and therefore
is peculiarly qualified to give advice to
tree-growers in Vermont, where condi-
tons are so similar to those with which
he is familiar.
A beginning has already been made,
and the Station reports that they will be
able to supply several varieties of seed
Hugs, at low price in the spring of
1908.
"The most promising situations for
forestry planting are where one can aid
Nature in such work. There are places
on most Vermont farms which can
profitably be devoted to tree planting:
such as recently cut over land where the
prospect of natural reforestation is not
good; vacant spots in areas otherwise
reforested by natural processes; old
pastures, or sandy wastes too barren for
agricultural purposes White pine is
recommended as by far the most profit
able for forestry planting in most stu
atoms in Vermont, either alone or mixed
with hard woods, as the sugar maple.
The Station will be prepared to furnish,
in addition to the white pine, seedlings
OF the red pine, white cedar, NORWAY
spruce and European arch, as well as of
black locust and other deciduous trees.
and will also furnish any information
desired, Oh application.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-24

The Supreme Court in session at
MoatneHer reached adjournment for the
term last week Thursday afternoon.
Among the decisions rendered was one
relating to the Essex county case Of State
VS. Alfred Wright, charged with rape.
il which judgment was reversed, verdict
set aside aud cause remanded The
respondent Was convicted in the lower
court aud sentenced to serve two wears
aud SIX mouths in the state prison at
Windsor. He took EXCEPTIONS aud his
attorney furnished bail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-24

Gracious, The latest development In
woman'S erc"ntricity in dress is n
broad hrinlmed hat trimmed with sea.
weed, says correspondent Of the New
York Press. Not real spaweed. of
course, for that would have to be dry
to he put on a hat and dried seaweed
Is the reverse of pretty This decora-
tive ScaWecd is artificial Women in
Paris who are adverse to using the
plumagc of birds on their bonnetS and
are tired of hats piled with flowers
and tloppv bows have hit upon the
product Of -NeptnneS garden us a soIu-
ton of the difficulty. When arranged
Skilliully i'll combination with artificial
flowers the weed produces n charming
effect.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-05-24
SOME NOTED TREES,

The Elm Tree at Philadelphia undr,
which William Penn made his famou,
treaty with nineteen tribes of Indians
The "Charter Oak" at Hartford which
preserved the written guarantee of the
liberties of the Colony of Connecticut.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
RICHES Of 4 SEATTLE
WOMAN CO To CHARITY
Nearly One and a Half
Million Dollars to Aid
the Aged

SEATTLE, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Caroline
Kline Galland, one of the wealthiest
residents of Seattle, who died on
Wednesday, left a will, by the terms
of which nearly every dollar of an
estate estimated to be worth $1,000, 900,
goes to charity. This will, which was
made nearly two years ago, was read
at the funeral yesterday by Mrs. Gal
lands legal representative. Mrs. CAL
land was noted for her work in behalf
of charity.
The greater part Of the estate is to
be used in purchasing a site, in or near
Seattle and erecting thereon an In
stitution to be known as the Caro-
line Kline Galland Home for Aged and
Feeble Persons" The will provides
that the first home shall be for those of
the Jewish faith and for those who
are members Of the denomination
known as the Society of Universal Re-
ligion. If. after this home be built,
sufficient funds remain, second home
of a nonsectarian nature is to be
erected.
Benham Galland, the husband, is to
receive $500 a month as long as he shall
live. This and about $4,000 in per-
sona1 bequests comprise all of the
estate not given to charitable institu-
tions.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
HORSE RUNS AWAY AND
RICH WOMAN IS KILLED
Mrs. Otto Arnold, Widow
of Former Bank Cashier,
Crushed by Wagon

SAN JOSE Feb. 1s.-Mrs. Otto Ar
mold. wealthy resident of this county,
was killed yesterday by the overturn-
ing of a road wagon in which she was
riding. She was found lying in the dust
near the summit OF the Alpine road in
cramped position. the back Of the
wagon seat resting on her neck
Tt Is supposed that the wagon
pressed forward against the legs OF
the horse as it was being driven down
the grade. frightening the animal and
causing a runaway. The wagon finally
struck a tree and was overturned.
throwing Mrs. Arnold out and smother
ing her. When found the horse was
still attached to the wagon. though the
shafts and the harness were badly
broken.
Mrs. Arnold was the widow Of Otto
Arnold. formerly cashier OF the Ger
man Savings Bank OF San Francisco.
Their beautiful farm, known as Had
den Villa, was located several miles
west of Mountain View.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
BURGLARS RAID HOMES
OF TWO PHYSICIANS
Big Hauls Made From Resi-
dences of Drs. Upton
and Conger
FAMILIES WERE AWAY
Housebreaking and Thievery
Continue Unchecked
in Oakland
FAMILIES WERE AWAY

OAKLAND. Feb. 1S.-The homes Of
two Oakland physicians were entered
by burglars last night. much valuable
plunder being carried or in each in
stance. A window in the home OF
DR.. 2. A Upton at pa Perkins street
was forced open and a revolver. a pair
of opera glasses and jewelry valued at
$50 were stolen. The burglary was
discovered on the return OF the family
DR.. c. A. Conger's residence at 7o9
Telegraph avenue was looted during
the absence OF the family. a rear win
dow being opened with a Jimmy" The
burglars spent some time in thor
ough search Of the house, securing
Jewelry and other articles to the value
of $3.50
]. NJ. Dearr reported that thieves had
entered his room at 1926 Broadway by
unlocking the door with a skeleton
key. Clothing valued at SIS was
stolen A skeleton key was also used
by burglars who entered the room of
Ambrose Polack at S35 Broadway and
stole clothing to the value OF $3.50.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
EARNINGS OF NovEL1srs

Authors earn much less in France
than IN England. The late Sir Walter
Besant ten years ago estimated that
there were fifty novelists In England
who earned upward of a thousand a
year. There are now probably nearer
a hundred and fifty, while in France
there are almost certainly not more than
fifty who make living at all. An Eng
lish novelist OF standing will receive
eighteenpence on every copy of a book
sold. Some novelists receive 2 shf1lings
Emile Zola, who touched high water
mark in France, got a franc, which is
rather less than tenpence. Seven pence
halfpenny is considered excellent pay
and fourpence and lvepence are com
mont. P.'s Weekly.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
TELEGRAPHERs TAKE APPEAL
Southern Pacific Employees Ask Aid
From Interstate Commission

OAKLAND, Feb. 16,-An appeal to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has been taken by the conference COM
mittee Of the Order of Railroad Teleg-
raphers, which has been endeavoring
for several months to settle on wage
and work-day schedule between the
operators and the Southern Pacific Com
pany. The conditions under which the
men work are so varied in the differ
ent parts Of the coast and transconti-
mental systems Of the Southern Pacific
that Il has been found impossible to
reach an agreement satisfactory 70
the operators and acceptable to the
railroad
In accordance with the provisions of
the national law three arbiters win be
chOsen-one by the railroad, one by
the operators and the third to be
elected by these two, H B. Perham,
president Of the Order of Railroad
Telegraphers, has been selected to
represent the operators. and r. II. In
gram will act for the Southern Pacific
The law prescribes forty days as the
limit to the deliberations Of the arbi-
tration board.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
Little Clay Cart" at the
Greek Theater to Be
Realistic

BERKELEY, Feb. 16.-Keen interest
among the student body at the univer-
sity has been provoked by the promise
of dramatic novelties which are to be
associated with the production by the
English Club in the Greek Theater
next month of a drama from the San
skirt called The Little Clay Cart" and
requests for places in the cast are so
numerous that Coach Garnet Holme,
the English actor, is troubled by an
embarrassment of riches in the way of
acting material.
One important actor has been chosen
already. This is Princess. a baby ele-
phant at the Chutes in San Francisco,
who is 10 tread the stage while The
Little Clay Cart" is on and help to
convey the impression that a real scene
from India Is being enacted before the
university audience which will witness
the Hindu play.
Besides Princess, the elephant, a few
other parts have been assigned, Miss
Florence Weeks having been. chosen
for an important part, along with Miss
Maud Scott The role of Charadutta
an Indian king, is to be taken by w
A Richardson. Van Phinney will have
the part of a courtier. Sam Hume will
be in the cast, as will also J. A Brit
ton. G. L. Bell, ". A. Anderson and N
A Ricciardi. There are eighteen male
speaking parts IN the drama and four
parts for women.
Garnet Holme, the coach, has planned
to visit Sevami Prakashananda, an
eminent Hindu scholar in San Fran
cisco, to procure information that will
assist in making the Hindu play more
realistic. Several Hindu students at
the university have attended rehearsaIs
and their advice has been valuable
tending to help create the proper at
mosphere for The Little Clay Cart's'
appearance before college crowd in
the Greek Theater.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
To FORM union TODAY
Local Branch Will Affiliate
With the National Or
ganization

OAKLAND, Feb. ia mass meet
ing for the purpose of forming union
of telegraphers employed by the West
ern Union will be held in Sunset Hail.
1884 Seventh street tomorrow after
noon at 1 o'clock. The movers in the
project are confident that at least 200
operators will enroll. The union will
affiliate with the Commercial Teleg-
raphers' Union of America. Similar
steps are being taken In Tacoma, Sc
attic and Spokane and the central body
expects to control the entire coast in
a short time.
H. II. Perham, president of the Or
der of Railroad Telegraphers, will ad-
dress the meeting, will several or
ganizers sent by the Commercial Te-
legraphers' Union. The passing OF
resolutions indorsing the action of the
Western Union operators of Chicago is
part of the programme for tomorrow
meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
COLD COIN FOUND IN
COULTERV|LLE STREET
Money Lost Many Years
Ago Is Revealed by
Buggy Wheel

BERKELEY, Feb. IA story of the
finding of gold coin in the streets OF
Coulterville. Mariposa County, is told
by George II. Brown, a commercial
traveller living at 2124 Kittredge street.
who has just returned from tour that
embraced Coulterville. While driving
through the town the wheel of Browns s
vehicle turned up a f1ve-dollar piece.
Examination showed that the dirt was
thickly sown with gold and In few
minutes $415 had been found by citi-
zens,
The coin is supposed to have been
lost by a merchant when the town
burned down sixteen years ago. He
had placed 1t in leather bag that
eventually was buried in the street.
The bag finally rotted and the wheel of
Browns buggy served to reveal the hid
ing place of the lost treasure.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
Around the Bay

MARINER PLEADS NOT GUILTY-oakland
Feb. 16.-Captain Charles 0'Nefl, shipmastel
and kicked Mrs. Catherine Norbie, pleaded not
guilty In the Police Court today and his tria
set for March 10.
HELD TO HIGHER coURr-oakiand, Feb
capped from the chaingang and later, it Il
charged, robbed E. LIE Profits saloon at Broad
way and Forty y-ninth street, was held to day tt
answer to the Superior Court.
REALTY COMPANY FoRMED-oakIand. Feb
16.1The Keystone Realty Company, which will
have It's principal offices In Oakland, filed arti
cles Of Incorporation today. The directors ars
J. B. Bartlett and j. l.. Smith of Oakland and
Sinclair Levack of San Francisco. The capita
stock Is fixed at $500, 600.
REFUSE POLICE JoBs-BerkeIey, Feb. 49,
Three men who were appointed to places po
licemen a week ago have failed to report FOL
duty and their designations are In the hands OF
Chief Vollmer. They have obtained more lucra
tive employment since receiving the appoint
ments. Their names are P. J. o'Keefe, James
Wright and Chris Johnson.
EUGEEIC ASSOCIATION TO MEET-oakland
Feb. 16.-The California State Eugenics Asso
citation win meet this evening In Caiifornis
Hall, 1015 Clay street. Mrs. Jovita widrig
speak on prenatal conditions, and W. Howard
Flory of San Francisco viii talk on "Adapta
bility for the Marriage State" Oliver Reece
will sing.
MISSING GIRL ARREsTED-oakland, Feb
I6.-Charlotte Steele. pretty employe OF the
White Star Laundry, who disappeared from the
home of her mother at 1859 Eighth street several
days ago, arrested today By Detective
Hodgkins and taken home. The girl was found
IN company with two young men, but as they
were able to prove that they had met her only
short time before they were released.
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE FAILs-oakland
Feb. 16-Thornas Mcintyre, employed by tbs
Ransome Construction Company, attempted t.
commit suicide while under the influence OF
liquor last night by lying down ON the tracks
Of the Oakland Traction Company near Elmhursi
and waiting for a car to strike him. After
being chased OF the track several times by the
carmen Mcintyre was arrested and locked up.
DEATH FOLLOWS DUCK HUNr-AIameda
Feb. 16.-Pneumonia that resulted from q cold
that be contracted last Saturday night while
duck hunfng on the marshes OF Bay Farm Islanc
years Of age, at his home, e14 Eagle avenue
The deceased was the son Of Margaret and the
late Peter Pagan and was a native Of Suttel
Creek, where the remains are to be forwarded
for interment
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
KINDNESS To AGED MAN
BRINGS MERITED REWARD
Late DR.. Manuel M. Ayala
Leaves Estate to Those
Who Cared for Him
VALUE IS UNKNOWN
Thomas McGauley and Son
Fall Heir to Lands of
Old Spanish Don
VALUE IS UNKNOWN

OAKLAND, Feb. 1e.-IittIe knowing
that by their kindness they were stor-
ing I'D riches for themselves. Thomas
McGauley and his son Charles F. Nc
Gauley Of Berkeley cared for the late
DR. Manuel NJ Ayala during his de-
clining years and enabled him to end
his days amid the comforts Of home.
That Dr. Ayala- who was one Of the
last OF the old Spanish dons OF Cali
fornia, appreciated their kindness was
proved today when his viii was fled
for probate, and it was learned that
the McGauleys had inherited his for
tune.
The estate consists Of property in
Alameda County valued at about
$4,000, which was left by Encarnacion
Galinda de Peralta Ayala, the late wife
Of the deceased: an undivided half-in-
terest in the Rancho El TuIe of 5000
acres Of land near San Jose Acabo,
Mex, and a house and lot IN that town.
The value OF the estate is not known,
bur il is believed that 1t viii be very
large.
DR.. Ayala was for many years one of
the best-known residents Of this city.
he was z descendant Of one of the
Oldest Of the original Spanish families
Of Mexico and was best known to the
people Of Oakland as the former owner
OF the property now occupied by Idora
Park For years this big stretch Of
. land, which was covered with a heavy
growth Of timber, was known as Ayala
Park
IN his viii DR.. Ayala declares that he
leaves no living relatives, although he
. states that there may be some of whose
} existence he Is ignorant. He formerly
had a sister IN Barcelona, Spain. but
she has not been heard of for many
years
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
BOYS FIGHT OVER GIRLS
Discussion of Sweethearts Leads to
Fierce Battle With Fists

BERKELEY, Feb. 16.-An aftermath
of ST. Valentines day doings was con-
sidered by Chief Vollmer today, when
four West Berkeley lads were brought
before him charged with fighting. The
youths were Elmo Sorgey, Arthur Stew
art, Diggir Newell and Oscar Berger
son. Inspired by Valentine spilit,
they discussed their sweethearts to-
day while standing on a street corner.
A sighting remark concerning the girl
of one of the youngsters provoked a
quarrel. and when Policeman Lestrange
came on the scene a free-for-all fight
was in progress. Chief Vollmer scold-
ed the boys and sent them home.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
BLOCK OF BUILDINGS SOLD
Buyers Will Remove the Structure:
From Site for New Hotel

OAKLAND, Feb. 16.-The sale at
auction of block of buildings occu-
pying the site of the Oakland Hotel
Company's property at Alice Harrison,
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
took place today. G. H. King bought
the cottage, 27S Thirteenth street, for
$3.50. A cottage. 272 Thirteenth street,
went to J. G. Smith for 1875. James
P. Taylor got a two-story dwelling 286
Thirteenth street, for $1,000. d. Dwyer
purchased two-story dwelling, 1853
Alice street, for s170o. A two-story
dwelling, 1859 Alice street was sold
to c. e. Clark for 1875. Mrs. Helen
Kelley bought the two-story dwelling,
1853 Alice street, for s675. p A. Cox
purchased a row of flats, 1165 to 1857
Alice street, for $1,000.
All Of the buildings must be re-
moved from the site within sixty days,
when the work of preparing for the
foundation of the s1,500,O0O hotel will
be commenced The company is re-
ceivtng competitive plans for the
structure.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
BIG PROFIT IN DIAMONDS
De Beers Mines Make Cleanup of
Ten Millions in Year

BERKELEY, Feb. IA net profit
Of s1O.ooo.00O during the last year is
the record that Alpheus Williams has
made for the De Beers diamond mines
in South Africa, of which he is man
ager, according to report sent to
Professor S. B. Christy of the mining
department of the State University by
Williams. The latter graduated from
the mining college in 1898 and is now
at the head of the South African dia-
mond syndicate's mining operations.
Edward A Mis-, a graduate of the
college of mining with the class OF
1902, has returned from South Africa
to accept a position as superintendent
for the New York and Honduras Sill
yer Mining Company at San Jacinto,
Honduras.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
BISHOP HAMILTON BETTER
Physicians Believe That an Operation
May Not Be Necessary

NEW YORK, Feb. ia dispatch re-
ceived at the New York ONCE of The
Call tonight says:
Bishop Hamilton Is still seriously
i'll at East Orange, N. g.. from stomach
trouble and nervous exhaustion His
son, DR.. Gordon Hamilton, physician
of San Francisco, and a young daugh-
ter of the Bishop, arrived today. A
change for the better has come and
an operation may not be necessary.
DR.. Gordon Hamilton is now handling
the case. He says it Is not a case of
appendicitis"
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
TO GIVE CONCERT TODAY
Half Hour of Music Arranged fol
Recital at State University

BERKELEY, Feb. 16.-The half
hour of music at the university tomor-
row afternoon will be given in the
Greek Theater unless rain should in
terfere, otherwise Hearst Hall will be
used. Miss Olga Herman. soprano, and
Miss Marie Bertaud, contralto, will
sing Miss Grace Hale will play the
organ and c. II. Randall the piano.
The programme follows: Recitative
and aria, from "The Marriage of FL
garo" (Mozart), Miss Herman; "Amar-
iii" (Cacin), Miss Bertaud; (a)
"Liebestraum," (b) "Stundchen"
(Brahms) Miss Herman; "Gruppe," /"
from Dem Tartarus" (Schubert), Miss
Bertaud ''Elsa's Fraum," 'Lohen-
grin" (wagner), Miss Herman; Die
Allmacht" (Schubert), Miss Bertaud;
duet, Hymn of Praise" (Mendelssohn),
Miss Herman and Miss Bertaud.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
Oakland Personals

OAKLAND, Feb. 16.-E Vail Steb-
bins of Philadelphia, Pa, is at the
Metropole
w. S. Williams, a mining man, ac-
companied by his wife, is at the Crellin
from Goldfield, New.
Thomas Barnes and wife of Chicago
are recent arrivals at the Athens
E. Kendall, J. H. Kendall and E. D.
Kendall of Boston, Mass, are guests
at the Touraine.
T. H. Benton of Elizabeth, n. j., who
is making a tour of the West, is at
the Crellin.
r. J. Mackenzie and M. ]. Cowan
are recent arrivals at the Metropole
from Winnipeg, Canada
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
swTNDLEs AUroMoBrLIsrs

OAKLAND. Feb. 1e.-J. S. Jacobson
Of 7S9 Apgar street and ]. B. ANYWAY
Of 1923 Twelfth avenue, both Of whom
are connected with the White Garage,
were victims Of bogus check-passer
Yesterday man giving the name of
George e. Delies gave each Of the men
q check for $40 IN payment for auto
mobile hire securing $40 in change
from Jacobson Both of the checks
were worthless. The police are search
ing for 'Delies."
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
TAYLoR GLUE RALLY

ALAMEDA, Feb. 16.-The Taylor Cen
tral Club held a rally in Harmonic Hall
last night. Fred S. Cone, former JUS
tice Of the Peace called the meeting to
order and delivered a speech on the
Improvement of the Webster street
roadway. ]. C. Calder presided and in
troduced the other speakers, who were
Alexander Mackie, w. w. Cooley, B. c.
Brown and E. x. Taylor. Vaudeville
numbers were rendered during the
meeting by local talent.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
INsANIrY CHARGE DISMISSED

OAKLAND, Feb. 16.-Miss Juliette
PauInz a nineteen-year- Berkeley
girl accused OF insanity by Policeman
( Crossnlan, who arrested her in Oakland
three nights ago while she was wan
6ering aimlessly about the streets, was
discharged today by Judge Murphy.
Miss Paulma tried TO commit suicide
at the Receiving Hospital yesterday
afternoon, but Judge Murphy decided
that she was more wayward than de-
nented. Her parents promised to
watch her carefully.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
CLUBHOUSE FOR "coEDs"
Federation of Women's Clubs to Aid
the Project

BERKELEY, Feb. 1e.-Mrs May l.
Cheney appointment secretary of the
university, has procured from the Fed
erarlon of Women's Clubs OF the State
the loan Of $1,000 with which TO estab-
lish a new club Of women students at
the university. The money viii be
used under the direction of the loan
fund committee OF the university to
eoufp a clubhouse for goods" Pay
rnent Of the loan will be made by the
girls At the rate Of 500 a year.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
NORTHERN JUDGEsHIP
Little Prospect of Kahn's Bill Being
Passed at Present Session

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 16.-Rep-
resentative Kahn introduced a new bill
today providing for a District Judge
for the northern district OF California.
The bill already passed by the House
making this judgeship is loaded down
by the Senate amendment creating two
additional Circuit Judges and a dead
lock has resulted Neither side intends
to give in at this session. There is
little prospect of Kahn's bill getting
through