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CI No L0.00lN0 VOL. XXIX. UKIAH, MENDOCINO FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 19C5 NO. 41 SPIRITS TOLD HER TO DO IT Last SuutUy afternoon the town was tlirown into a state of excitement by the finding of a lady's dress and under garments near Gobbi'a spring, west of town. The clothes were discovered by Lafe Van Dusen's children who reported their find to their father and, with William CheflBall, he went to the place indicated and brought the clothes to town.

They were finally identified as being the property of Miss Ada Neil, a young lady who has been sufYering from hysteria for some time, and relief parties were at once organized by Sherift' Smith and commenced scouring the hills and canyons in the Bobineon creek region. The young lady had left home early in the afternoon stating that she was going for a walk, and as she did not wear a bat her parents supposed she would be absent only a short time, but as she did not return to supper they were alarmed and bad been searching the neighborhood when the word of finding the clothes reached them. It was at first thought that the young lady had made away vith herself, but finally one of the rescue parties heard her singing. A search of the gulch from which the proceeded was njade but as the rescue party carried lanterns, the young lady succeeded in evading Four blasts of the whistle at the light plant had been arranged A signal by which the rescue parties should be called in case the girl ohould be found nd at 11 o'clock Arthur Pratt and Ralph Ducan brought the news. had heard someone singing ia hmah back ot his cabin and ou Investigating found the missing young lady seated on a pile of with her feet iu his soring.

Ho started out for help and came across Nat Beckley. Together thev succeeded in pacifying her and persuading her to go home. Her body feet were badly lacerated from eontact with the rough ground and the brush and she was nearly frozen although insisting that she was warm As no female wearing was handy the men hei; wp ia their coats. T-'he ypvjng ladjr was evidently suf- ierlng frotii a religious mania as she itold ihe gentlemen that a spirit had her to go into the hills and wait God sent for her. Bhe had re- jouoved her clothes to he an angel.

She liias now apparently recovered Jrom her delusions and is recovering the effects of her injuriei. Har paKctpfs that she ilteen subject tp fits liut that they only rara unconioiou.s and lies as in a traaoe. Her trouble it attributed to nervouiness apd oon- atitution and abe will be der medical traatmsat. Tlxo in 9 very pitiful ena ai the jfpung lady Is said to have a very jnind and after attending ohuroU can the entire sermon, tter parents have been in poor and have not been able iher the proper medical attention. 'Will Visit Old Hbme.

Mt. "ftnd Mrs, Jo G. Randalf, of JBualala came Wednesday and are visiting Surveyor and Mrs. II. J.

JlSndall. MJ. Randall is years old still hale and hearty. He and his wife visit their old florae in Napa before their return. Ho was a pioneer of Napa county and prominently identified in business circles there before he moved to $hJ8 county.

The Darr Caw. Treaaurer Rea reports that the last 'trial ot the Wirt Darr oaae.cQst the $424,10, As no other was tried at the time the was chargeable to the one oaao, The first tr'al of the did 4Uttu sg uiuuU. GOVERNOR HAS NAMED JUDGES On Monday night Governor Pardee made the appointments of justices of the district court of appeals: First district, San C. Harrison, presiding justice; J. A.

Cooper, S. P. Hall, Alameda. Cooper is a Democrat. Second district, Los, Wheaton A.

Gray, presiding justice; George H. Smith, M. T. Allen. Smith of Los Angeles is a Democrat.

Third district, Chipman, presiding justice; A. J. Buckles of Solano, C. E. McLaughlin of Plumas.

McLaughlin is a Democrat. This county ia in the third district and its cases will be referred to the court that will sit at Sacramento. It is understood that a number of cases that have gone up from this county have been transferred to the new court. The following appointments were made at the same time by the Governor: New Judges of the Superior Court of Los P. James, Walter Boardwell and G.

A. Gibbs. C. Monroe is to fill the vacancy on the superior bench cf Los Angeles by propiotion of Judge Allen. Thomas B.

Dozier is appointed to the new superior court judgeship of Shasta county. CharUs Dead. Charles Rippey died at Witter springs yesterday morning and the re mains were shipped to Goldhill, Oregon, for interment. The deceased was formerly a resident of this valley, where he was well and favorably known. He had recently been in the hotel business at Goldhill, but failing health caused him to return mmh accompanlod to Witter by his and hi? wife, The deceased was ft meriibsf bl ship lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Healdsburg, and the Workmen.

DEATH COMES TO OLD RESIDENT John Remstedt, an old and respected resident of this county, died at his home near Oomptche last Friday and faneral services were held in this city Sunday. A wife and seven children survive him. The following sketch of his life is taken from the History of Mendocino; John Renistedt was born in Derby county, Indiana, September 10, 1835 and at elx years of age he was moved by his parents to Ripley county, that state, and thbre resided until Maroli, 1852. At the above stated time lie started across the plhlns to Oalifornia and arrived ia the state July 18lh of that year. He Ira- mediately began mining at ICelsey'sdry diggings in Eldorado county, and and continued tliat business in said county till 1850.

He then moved to Sonoma county fend settted at Two Rook, Petnlnma township, Vhere he resided for one year. In he oame to Mendocino county, set- lling at Dkiah, and engaged in the manufacture olf briolc, also in (arming which he continued till 1878. Since that time he has been engaged in farming and YELLOW JOURNAL WAS WRONG AGAIN The greatest yellow journal on the coast succeeded in securing information last week that Pietro Tortorici, perpertrator of one of the most at- trocious murders that ever occurred on the coast, was hiding in Eureka. Detective Tom Gibson was thereupon dispatched post haste from San Francisco to apprend the criminal and passed through this city Monday on his way north. Mr.

Gibson, however, was called back from Willits as the San Francisco police had received telegrams from Eureka making it plain that the "monarch of the dail-' ies" was way ofT, as usual. Mr. Gibson immediately returned to San Francisco and his disgust with the paper that had been the source of information was clearly expreasod in his attempt to shake the reporter who had accompanied him on the wild goose chase. Death of a Pioneer, lohfi W. Odell died in this city Monday aborning at ihe age of seventy -seveniD The deceased was born in Ohio, April 19,1828, and had jppved to this state in 1853 and has since followed mining and agriculture.

He jvaa kind hearted and generous, a trait of the pioneers', and was well liked by hie circle of acquaintauoea. The services were held at Hutahisou Roeder's funerAl chapel at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. John Crawford, of Largo, and Mrs. Tom Cox, of this oity, and has a sister, Mrs.

Ji Morgan pin Kansas, Diplomas for Mendoclnoltes The grammar school diplomas were granted by the state board ot education Wednesday to residents of this county: Mrs. M. Pritohett, MnayM. Oaro- Ian, SHn Ifi. Urltton, Maude Gray Flnloy, Mae Meeoh, Lydia Anderson Slerok, Anna Mae Woeiffel, Bromaliouise Woalffel and University -Abble V.

Blllott (Murdook), and W. Rockhold; Goldberg Explains. United States Commissioner Goldberg, of Covelo, has sent a communication to the San Francisco dailies explaining his position in connection with the alleged location of people on public lands in Northern Mendocino. Mr. Goldberg states that he has never located anyone on public land and has had nothing to do with the dealings of the firm of San Francisco realestate agents who were recently roasted by one Van Zweeden in the Bulletin.

Mr. Goldberg has borne a good reputation iu this county and has referred to some of the beet citizens iu the county to prove his statements in the matter. A Rare Tf levers of the community glvefi rare Monday night by the Richard J. Jos ecompany. The Ukiah opera house was crowded when the curtain went up and Mr.

Jose -WBR- the recipient of much applause. It is stated by competent judges that that gentleman possessed the flnast voice ever heard in this city. Messrs. York Cleland are to bo congratulated on having secured audi an artist, but then they are always on the lookout for the best as the play- going public has commenced to realize. Dr.

Hodghead a Benedict. Dr. W. H. Hodghead and Miss Dollie Bannerman were married on April 3rd at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs.

E. 0. Anderson, of Comptche. The newly wedded couple make their home at Mendocino. The groom was for a number of years a practicing dentist in this city but of lato has been located on the coast where he lias built up a splendid practice.

Hia many friends here wish him muoli happiness. The bride ia a popular Mendocino belle. Baseball Sunday. The flrat baaoball game of the aeaapn will be played at the depot diamond Sunday. The local lada will croaa bata with the Wiley B.

Allen nine of San Franoisco, and an exciting contest ia expected as the San Francisco boys are the beat amateur nine iu the city. The players are managing their own team thia year and promise a aeries of good gamea. William Peery vjaited Willita thia week to attend to matters iu connection with the Rawllson estate. He returned Wednesday. A Former Uklahlte.

F. Paton, formerly at the Palace hotel in thia oity, is now storekeeper on the steamship China running between San FrancUco and kong. It is understood that on the next trip he is to be freight clerk on one of the large eteamera owned by the aame company. A Needed Improvement Contractor Brigga oommonoed Monday to put down the new orete sidewalk around the old law building on sohool street. The improvement is one worthy of WILLITS WANTS A LEGAL PAPER W.

A. Roberta, of the Willits News, has commenced an action in the superior couit to have his paper declared a legal publication. The case will come up on the 24tn day of this month. The trouble is over an amendment passed by the last legislature by which a legal publication is defined as one that has been established for at least one year. Similar amendments have been declared unconstitutional and the same objections are raised to the present The present law is a very inconvenient one for the officials of the town of Willita as ordinances and other notices required to be published must be published in a legal paper.

Pylhians at Fort Bragg. Ed Davidson, Charles Kent, Frank Sandelin, M. N. Donohoe and S. A Donald, the members ot local Knights of Pythias lodge who at tended the instituting ceremonies of the Fort Bragg lodge, report a very pleasant affair and were well pleased with their trip.

They report that the charter members of the new lodge are all business men and predict a great future for the new cistle. They were well entertained and feel very favorably impressed with the city and state that the new Pythiaus are thoroughly endowed with all the qualifications ot their ancient prototypes. The instituting officer was Chancelor Commander J. A. Joyce, Willits, who was by about twenty members, pjjday and of ctay atternoPh were taken up before all the cahdidatea were introduced into the mysteries of the order.

Oood Prospects for Fishermen. Marlon Orsborn reports that over 1,600,000 eggs were taken at the spawiiiijg station at Willits during the Ho brought a shipment dawn this week and placed in the hatchery. Col. LaMotte will down tomorrow in order that the hstsbory may be kept open Sunday for tber accommodation and enlightmenfi of the San Franoisco excursionists. A large slide haa blocked a short distance of the road to vehicles but as there is a good path and beautiful scenery in the canyon the short walk will be rather a pleasure than otherwiae.

WARM CONTEST OVER TRUSTEE The school election last Saturday developed into a contest of unusual interest and 294: votes were a poll that far exceeded any previous school election held in this district. The candidates were Dolly Edwards and E. J. Woodward, the latter winning It was reported that Mr. Edwards was favorable to the employing of a principal who had previously had charge of the school and handled it with an indif- ferebt degree ot success, and the friends of Principal Flowers, who has succeeded in getting the school back in shape, were not willing to take any chances.

Mr. Edwards, however, states that he was well pleased with the present management and had no desire to make a change and that the rumor was a mistake. Jim Cunningham, the retiring school trustee, held the oflice for a number ot years and has always made an efficient officer. A Sword Drill By Experts. Washington U.

R. K. will accompany the Vallejo Dramatic club to this city April 28th and will give an exhibition drill on the street during the afternoon. This com pany is the crack company of the state and the drill will be weU worth witnessing. The drill giypa by them at thq hSill pfl Washingtpn'a birthday pRly part pf tho nword mtvnHal Ihe size evoUltiQHS tbai "prettiest figures bad to be omitted.

The street drill will give an the beautiful spectacle that will be presented at the and War. in the evening. The Butchers Talk It Over. One of the best political jokes of the season was sprung by Walter Aokerman just after the school election when he met Dollie Edwards. Aokerman said: "Well, Edwards, Smith was beaten by three Indiana but they drowned you by sixteen whitea." Edwards waa not to be outdone, however, and replied: "I have found out that a butcher baa no business in politioa.

To be a poU- tiaian he must follow Mark Gibaon'a example and go out of the meat buainesa first." A Good Advance Sale. The seats for the lecture by Col. Loohwitaky, recently of the Russian army, are having a remarkable sale. The lecture is under the auspices of the grammar school and the proceeds are to go to tlie manual training department. The cause is a very worthy ono and deserves the support of the citizens, A Bad Fracture.

Mrs. 0. E. WllUama ii still Buffering from the fractured limb which she received aome five weeka ago while alighting from a San Fran- oieoo street car. The break ia what ia known as a compress fracture and she will never be able to walk without limping.

The Nation's Honored Dead. Deoorivtion day will be observed in due form this year, the W. 0. and the Q. A.

R. having charge of the oere- monieB. The program and the organization that will take part will appear next week. CALPELLA HOTEL BURNED DOWI caugM Howard Creek Mill to Start. 0.

E. Williams reports that the Howard creek mill will start Monday, Everything if in shape and the crew is on the ground. REV. THOMPSON HAS HIS JOKE Rev. 0.

C. Thompson enjoyed himself considerably in his quiet way this week. The reverend gentleman had his beard and moustache off Monday and appeared on the street with a smooth face. He noticed that some ot his friends did not seem to recognize him and discovered that the loss ot his beard was the cause. Afterwards he called on a number of his church members and would converse with them several minutes before he was recognized, and in some instances had to introduce himself.

Although the dootor was the possessor of a handsome full black beard he states that it is not his intention to again wear whiakors as he conaidera it a dirty habit. He was thoroughly convinced of that after hia return from Redwood valley Sunday where he had heen to conduct aervicea. Hia beard bad changed from black to duat color. Case Dismissed. District Attorney Duncan and Court Reporter Tucker returned from Greenwood during the week where they had been to attend the preliminary examination of Mrs.

Silvia who waa charged with lutanti- cide. The case waa diBmlsaed as no evidence sufficient to prosecute could be secured. The only witness of importance was the husband whose testimony could notbe used againat his wife. Will Improve Her Residence Ed Garabrel, of Largo, is to have her house remodeled and will have an edition built on the south front. Arohlteot -Bam Orr ot this pity has aeoured the oontraot.

Rallrotd Will Be Completed. It is reported that operations will soon be resnmecl on the Albion SouthflaBtem rasUoad near Wendling, It Id expeoled that the road will be ooiuipletied this 9umm At a few minutes before noon Wi nesday fire was discovered in L. iif Turner's hotel at Calpella forty-five minutes nothing remaittt of the two-story wooden structure' a pile ot smoking embers. The water availrble in Calpella fire being that drawn from wells thi fire fighters had no chance, ed their time to saving the conteni of the building and keeping neighboring buildings from oatohlol on fire. Word was sent to this oity and unteers promptly responded, twent two being taken up on the iSi'j train through the courtesy of one? the railroad ofiScials who happened be in town.

They arrived too late to anything with the hotel buildings were of great service in protecting tin other buildings and saving some Bplij stuff that was piled nearby for ment. The fire is supposed to have from a defective fiue in the kitol where the midday meal was bell prepared. When first noticed the was ablaze and the dry burned like tinder. The wind from the sputhweat and for a while, looked as if the little city was to bo thing pi the past. the wind shifted and bundreds of lars worth of damage waa everything in tbe tolu oeds, beddl'ig and other fixtures loat and Mr.

Turner places this about $5G0. He was more fortwnal in regards to hia was located in th6 satdfi nearly all its contents was saved, buildipjr was the property of Mr. Mq Donough, of Tiburon, and was vaMl at about ifl500 and insured for lit Mr, Turner has moved his into a building across the street is again doing buainesa. The of the wind saved Frank Strpiig'sil, and the postofiSce, the other bar and the blacksmith shop, as tbl were directly in the path of the The other buildings caught fire eral times but were saved. Mr.Str||j reports that two stumps in his bao yard caught and burned for seyiip hours, so fierce was the heat.

About 2000 posts belonging to riman ot Lake county caught fireVaitl all were consumed but a few. ppsts were awaiting shipment were valued at about $200. Sev cords of wood were also The Ukiah boys made a good sheifl wheh they arrived on the scene deserve credit lor their aid their neighbors. One of the incidents of the the loss of a transit, valued at belonging to the county. Randall had been running on the Ben Oulbert ranch and ail finished early in the oluded to walk, home ana instrument for Mr.

Turner to; bi down in the afternoon. The -10 ,111 ment waa in a case near the di the store and Mr. Randall bad been saved until Frank Sti telephoned to this office that ii! among the missing articles. Point Arena Wants EltcirleltV A party of eleotrioiana front' tHi dooino visited Point Arena to interview the residcntj the number of lights that probably be subset ibed for in electric light plant werefljal Albert Brown, of promoter ot the enterprise, is favorably impressed tbe MM tipn and the plant will established. Suit Compromised The suit of the 0.

N. againat George and Hale McCoweul a right of way over a atrip blknd Sherwood haa been tt MoOowens being paid 9500 for land in question, You will see a grand display of spring goods at the grand 6c tomorrow, H. on back pag9,.