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LOOCilNC-AND toAST-'iCCMegi VOL. XXIX. UKIAH, MENDOCINO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1904 NO. 21 SETTLING UP TIMBER LAND The Albion lumber company hns been one of the moat energetic on the coast in inducinf; Bottlers to locate upon its cut-over timber laiide. For several years it has devoted considerable attention to securing purchasers for its holdings of this nature, and it has been quite successful in its fttbrts.

Special inducements are made to the purohasors in the way of terms, and as this sort of land generally Ims left Vpon it more or less timber that can be worked into marketable split stuff; the company at all times cffers a market for the settler's products. Not infrequently the. split timber from a piece of cut over land has more than paid the price asked by the company for the land, The quality of the land in many instances is extremely good, the market for farm products is the best in state, and the only drawback is the fact that it generally requires con- siderablo work to get the land into tillable shape. This is otVset in a measure, however, by the tact that the surrounding mills and logging camps otVer plenty of work at good wages luid this insures the settlor being able to tide over the unproductive periods, and ho can get liis l)roperty into a productive shapa along as he is able. The logging and milling interests of that section of the county are so jnuch greater than the agricultural interests that the consumption of the one overbalances many times the production of the other.

This of course calls for the shipping in from a long distance large quantities of hay, feed, every year, so the market price of those staples on tho Mendocino coast is always as much as the valley farmers receive with tho heavy freight Qbarges added. Another feature, the milling interests of tho coast cause money to be more plentiful than it is in strictly agricultural sections, therefore the coast farmers not only secure fancy price for their products, but the coin is generally forthcoming upon tho delivery of tho goods. Wliilo all the coast companies have been nioro or less alive to the benefits to be derived from settling up their worked-over lands, wo believe the Albion company baa made more of an effort in that direction than the others. A visitor from tho coast informs us that during the past season quite a largo number of new comers 'have availed themselves of the e.K- -V ceptional opportunities offered and that portion of the coast is showing a decided gain in population of a highly (Jesirablo character. In Manor of Uarnard.

of our Mendocino people had SI little banquet Saturday night at Barton's in honor of the le-eleotion of Len Barnard as supervisor, says tho Mail. Those present were: J. W. Barton and wife, H. T.

Gorden and wife, J. Heap and wife, Anderson and wife, J. M. Oaivin and wife, James Williams and Williams. Chicken, turkey, ham sandwiches, pies and cakes, with case of champagne, formed tho menu, and the guests had a very pleasant time until the wee small hours, when returned so their respective Ijtomes, thanking Mr.

and Mrs. Barton the manner in which they entertained their guests, and wishing that nil might meet at a similar banquet four years hence. Mine host, knows how to entertain the people Vfhen they call on him. Rmpberrlei. Thompson was in from his Stanch south of town Tuesday with a load of ifinglish walnuts and raspberries.

Tho walnuts were nothing put of the ordinary hut tho berries slightly out of tho season. They were of good size and of better than raspberries grown during proper season and, needless tosay, i Tliompsonj found a ready for his second crop. Over From Comptche. J. C.

Ottoson was in Ukiah Saturday paying taxes and attending to other business. Chris says times are good and Democrats scarce in his section of the county. Four years ago Chris was inveigled, during tho heat of an argument, into betting a double eagle on the chances of his f-ivorlte candidate for supervisor. After he bad thought the matter over ho concluded that maybe he had better hedge, so Ire went to the man he bet with and offered him 115 to let him draw down his money. His opponent laughed at him and Chris was forced to let the bet won the money.

This time he resolutely stuck to his decision to risk no money, and his favorite was again elected by twice the majority he received before. Now he wishes someone had made him mad again. One Bear Less. The revdents of Ukiah enjoyed a rare treat Wednesday in being able to purchase cinnamon bear steaks and roasts. Tho bear meat dispensed at Smith's butcher shop, Raymond Hill and Doc Standley havingshipped bruin down from Hearst, where they had killed him on Tom Orr's range.

The bear was a fine specimen and very fat, having evidently been living on choice mutton chops. The carcass was one of the largest ever ceen in this city. FRUIT TREES ARE IN BLOOM Oliver Meyers has in his orchard near Hopland a decided freak of nature in the fruit line. Several pear trees that are now in full bloom and also bear ripe fruit clinging to the limbs, something probably never observed before in any part of the country at this season of the year. The ripe fruit is accounted for by the fact that Mr.

Meyers did not gather all his crop this year, leaving some of the smaller fruit on the trees. The exceptionally mild weather this winter has caused the trees to blossom several months before nature intended. Provided Jack Frost does not interfere Mr. Meyers can have a second crop of pears for his Christmas dinner. In speaking of the phenomenon, Mr.

Meyers stated that his ranch was being besieged by tourists and camera fiends anxious to see that the blooms and fruit arc genuine. He estimates that if he had charged admission he would have received mote for his second pear crop than for the first. (Returned from the East Mr. and Mrs. U.

B. Hickey, of Albion, spent several days in Ukiah this week. They had just returned from an extended eastern visit, during which they attended the St. Louis ex. position and spent some time at their former Michigan home.

They wore very anxious to get back to Albion after their absence of several iveoks, and they left for tho coast Thursday moining. Mrs. Hiokey is to christen the new vessel now being built at Albion, which is to be launched soon. Thanksgiving; day was originally sot as the date fur launching, but as Mrs. Hickey would not be there in time, it was decided to postpone the launching until a later date.

Has a Good Position. H. Ferguson, the wellknown eleo- trical engineer, was down from Eureka this week. Mr. Ferguson was in San Francisco purchasing machinery for the company for whioli he is working and could not forbear a visit to Ukiah.

He is well pleased with Eureka and has a lucrative position, How Is This? Judge Crockett refuses to be outdone by the stories of fruit trees blooming out of season. He states that six or seven years ago one of his apple tieea raised two crops of matured fruit. The serjond crop was not as large or the fruit as fine as the first, however. SMITH LANDS MR. LAMBERT Sheriff Smith returned last Saturday from Oregoe with William Lambert, one of the alleged accomplices of Frank Drake at Hollowtree, and has him safely lodged iu jail.

The preliminary examination will be hold as soon as District Attorney Duncan returns. The capture was effected at Prineville, Crook county, Oregon, where Lambert, under the alias of Walter Lee, had been working on an irrigation ditch. He had been centonced to ten days in jail for some minor offense and was recognized by the sheriff as the man who was wanted here. That officer immediately telegraphed to Sheriff' Smith, and Lambert was unaware of his apprehension until Sheriff Smith arrived. Lambert then supposed that Finley was to have a now trial and that he was wanted as a witness, and did not know the contrary until landed in the local jail.

It was supposed by the officers that Lambert and Jones were in hiding for several months in the mountains in the northern part of the county, but Lanibert says this was not the case- He and Jones left olmost as soon as they were released from jail here and returned to Hollowtree, then going by way of Scotia and striking Oregon Grants Pass. They traveled together until Juno, when they separated at Eugene City. Lambert also says he believes Jones and Finley were interested in several stage robberies in Shasta county, and that he believes Finley was the man who shot Express Messenger Overmeyer. He says that Finley and Jones used to frequently each other about the robbery and wonder if the officers had got the man who shot the messenger. He states that Finley told him several times that there was one thing he was sorry for, but that he would never tell what it was.

Lambert says he believes this was the murder of the messenger. Jones' right name is Adams and his father is a miniitor at Winchester, Tennessee. The authorities believe he is still in Oregon and the reward has been increased to $260. He has been traveling under the names of Stevens, Jones and Nilson. LIST OFNEXT GRAND JURORS The following list of thirty grand jurors was drawn at 2 o'clock p.

Tuesday. They are to answer to their names on Monday, the 12th day of recember, at 10 o'clock a. m. H. B.

Muir, E. H. Roth, W. T. Saxon, A.

C. Burton, WilUts; R. E. Dimraick, Carl Purdy, Albert Brunner, W. D.

White, Ukiah; CD. Tindall, Byron Mendocino; Samuel Pinches, L. J. Williams, Laytonville; Harold Fleetwood, W. S.

Van Dyke David Johnson, D. P. English, Covelo; A. F. Whittaker, Geo, H.

BuBch, Potter valley; C. Hiatt, F. M. Hibbard, Yorkville; 0. E.

Leek, E. W. Thatcher, Hopland; E. 0- Fouohee, H. A.

Weller, Fort Bragg: Edward Tullis, George Fee, Albert Bwitzer, Westport; J. C. Corcoran, Fish Rook; T. D. Orr, Hearst; George Lambert, Boonville.

Fire at Mendocino Mill The Mendocino mill caught fire early yesterday morning and but for the prompt responsn to the alarm it would have likely been destroyed. The Are originated in some saw dust under the band saw and probably had smouldered there linoe the day before. The damage was slight but will require several days to repair. Fruit Crowcrs' Convention. The thirteenth annual convention of the California State Fruit growers will be held at the Unitarian church, San Jose, on December 0th to Qth iu- olusive.

The affair is under the auspices of the state horticultural oora- missioners, WEDDED AT HIGH NOON The home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gibson was the scene of a quiet wedding on Thanksgiving day when their daughter Louella was united in marriage to Herbert C. Feiguson, of Eureka. Mendellsohn's wedding march was played by Mrs.

Nellie Gibson in her usual charming manner, and the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Duffey in a very impressive manner. Only the immediate relatives of the bride were present. The rooms were beautifully decorated with smilax and La France roses. After congratulations had been extended the happy couple, the guests repaired to the dining room, where a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner was served.

The bride and groom took their departure this morning for Eureka, where they will make their future home. The best wishes of a large circle of friends accompany the happy couple. Died After Operation. George Casey, of Redwood valley, who was recently taken to San Francisco to undergo an operation for ap pendicitis; died last Snnday. His death was a great surprise to his friends as the operation had appeared very successful and he was thought to be recovering.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Casey, of Redwood valley, and the bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community. Wedded at Santa Barbara, Alonzo Irvine, of Willits, and Miss Ida King, of Santa Barbara, were at the latter city on the 9th inst. The groom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Irvine, of Willits, and is well known in this city, having resided here with his parents for a number of years. The PRESS joins their many friends in wishing the newly wedded couple much happiness.

With His Little Hatchet. On Wednesday the fifteen year old daughter of Jacob Nelson suffered a deep cut in the crown of the head, inflicted by a hatchet in the reckless hands of a nine year old boy, anyi the Mail. Dr. Beckman sewed up the wound which went through the skull and she is doing nicely. EXAMINATIONS OF PUPILS The first examination forgraduation in the county grammar schools were held Monday and Tuesday this week.

Instead of having the examinations in each school as heretofore the county was divided into five districts each under the supervision of a member of the board of education. The places where the examinations werei hold and the schools that participated are as follows: Mill Creek, Carroll, Willow, Coyote, McNear, Central, Occidental. Willits Willits, Sylvan, Two Rock, Whitcomb, Sawyers, Little Lake, Hawley. Fort Bragg, Virgin Creek, Noyo, Mitchell, Stella, Glen Blair. Point Arena, Manoliest- er, Qalloway, Garcia, MoKinley.

Big River, Caspar, Montgomery, Little Biver. The examination at Willits was conducted by Superintendent Barbee and iu this city by Mrs. Porterfleld. Will Come Back. W.

H. Southard spent a lew days in town this week attending to business affairs. Mr. Southard la just recovering from injuries he received in San Francisco from being run down by a cyclist. He also states that spring will probably find him again a resident of Ukiah, Redmen Entertain Sachem 0.

S. Davis, grand soohem of the I. 0. R. of California, visited' the local tribe Tuesday night.

A banquet had bobn prepared by the and a very enjoyable evening was speot. Mr. Davis is a resident of Angels. Reception at Duncans. John Howell and Miss Elsie Jones, both of Hopland, were married on the 17th at San Rafael, The groom is the popular manager of Duncan springs and the bride is one of Hopland's fairest and most accomplished daughters.

After a visit to San Francisco the happy couple returned to Hoplond Sunday and were tendered a reception Monday night at the Duncan springs hotel. An elegant banquet was served to about 30 guests in the spacious diningroom which had been artistically decorated with ferns and flowers for the occasion. The evening was spent in dancing, billiards, cards and other amusements. In the small hours the guests departed, wishing the newly wedded couple a long life and a happy one. What It Costs.

Now that election is over it may be interesting to know the costs to the candidates of their campaign. The following figures are taken from the statements on file in the recorder's office: A. J. Fairbanks, H. D.

Rowe, 160; D. H. Lawson, $71; R. H. Rawlee, $46 50; C.

A. Busch, M. L. Gibson, L. Barnard, $53.

John Flanagan has not yet filed his election expenses but it is presumed that they were well within the legal limit. FISHING PARTY GET IN TROUBLE John Hughes came down from Pottor Monday and swore out warrants chartjing H. L. McAllaster, James Fisher and J. C.

Smith with battery. Constable Smith made the arrests Tuesday and the gentlemen appeared before Judge Crockett and demanded jury trials. Their cases will come up today. The gentlemen arrested are employed on the assembly building at the state hospital and visited John Day's last Saturday in quest of salmon. It is said that they concluded to stop at Potter for a few hours and took their rig to the stable.

As the liveryman was absent Mr. Hughes consented to take care of the horses. A short time later the gentlemen changed their mind and decided to leave Potter. It is said that a disagreement arose over the charges and Mr. Hughes, who is a man past the three score and ten mark, claims that he was held and beaten.

At any rate his face shows signs of brutal punishment. Jumped Board Bill. Arthur Goldsmith was arrested on the train near San Rafael Sunday morning on a charge of jumping a board bill, and was brought to this city Monday by Constable Lynch. Mrs. Sartin was the complaining witness and alleged that Mr.

Goldsmith had satisfied his appetite for several weeks at her restaurant without making monetary restitution. Judge Crockett fined him $25. Thanksgiving Turkeys. Express Agent Cbeesebro gives the following as the number of pounds of turkeys that have been shipped from this oity during the past few days: dressed turkeys, cooped turkeys, 1,255. Last year during the same time 14,169 pounds of dressed turkeys were shipped.

Twentieth Annlvertury. A surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley Tuesday night by about twenty friends, the occasion being the twentieth anniversary of their A very enjoyable time was spent by all. Round House at Willits.

Work was commenced Wednesday on the new round house for the 0. N. Ry. at Willits. The building will be uptodate in every particular and will contain thirteen stalls.

Work at Assembly Hall. Contractor Sam Orr reports that his men are putting in the first floor joists for the assembly hall at the state hospital. MISS IDA JEWELL BECOMES BRIDE At the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hood, at Fountain, occurred the marriage Sunday of Misi Ida May Jewell, to Martin 0.

Hubbell, of Hopland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev A. B. Snider, of the Cloverdale Congregational oburob, and the happy young people stood beneath a magnificent wedding bell of white chrisanthemums. In honor of the event the parlors were gaily decorated with a profusion the same flowers.

The bride was gowned in white sillc, a wreath of orange blossoms enqiro'ed her head, and a long wedding of tulle fell gracefully to the floor. The handsome young bride looked her prettiest in the opinion of the numerous friends who had gathered as guests at the wedding. Mrs. Duncan E. McKinlay presided at the piano and as the music of Mendellsohn's wedding march reverberated through the house, the bridal party entered the room, The bride rested upon the arm of her father, who gave her away.

Miss Mary McCowen, of Ukiah, wae the bridesmaid, and in her gown of white silk, carrying a bouquet of flowers, she almost vied with the bride in beauty. The matron of honor was the sister of the groom, Mrs. Torberville. James Gaffney, of San -Francisco, acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests regaled themselves at the sumptuous wedding breakfast, served in the handsomely decorated dining room.

The newly married young couple were given a number of toasts at the table. Among the valuable presents received by the bride was a very handsome and expensive one from Burns WAterhouse, Mr. Hubbell's employees. It consisted of a solid silver, set on an oak tray. The pieces were all made from silver from Mr.

Burns' mines in Mexico. Many other handsome gifts, consisting of silverware, cut glass, were beatowed upon the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell departed on the afternoon train for Los Angeles and Catalina island, where they will spend some weeks enjoying their honeymoon.

Upon their return they will live in a pretty home at Hopland. Mr. Hubbell is the manager of the Burns Waterhouse blooded stock farm near that place. He and the estimable young lady he has selected a wife have a host of friends who wish them all happiness during their wedded life. Gone to Denver.

Harry Horton, Ukiah'a latest addition to Stanford's athletes, broke his own record in the shot-put at the inter-class field day last Saturday, tossing the sphere 41 feet 6 inches. He left Sunday with Stanford's crack football team for Denver, where he will play one of the tackles in the game with tho Colorado university team. Reports from Stanford agree that Harry is going to be one of the colleges crack athletes in time, and that he learned football remarkably fast. A telegram received from Harry last night gives the score, "Stanford 33; Colorado 0." Family Reunion, A pleasant affair took place ak the residence of Mrs. H.

T. Hatch last Sunday when a family reunion, always a happy affair, was made doubly happy in that it celebrated the birthday of the mother of the 'family. Sixty-seven suns have shone over this good lady's head and as she among her ohildren and grand children kindly then, as always, their looks of love showered blessings upon her. A Sudden Utath. Mrs.

Atkinson died Tuesday morn, ing of lieact failure. Her death ourred very suddenly and almost fore the members of her fawlly owM reach her. She was over 80 yeariOpIyi age and a very estimable Indy..