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VOL. XXV. UKIAH. MENDOCINO FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901 NO. 27 LOCALS LACONICAL.

BRIEF BREVITIES FOR BUSINESS MEN. BUSY A Rosniuo of the Little Tlilnes Wlilcli Go to Make Up tlie Social HUtory of and Accidents Wliloli Will l)e Lone Noyo is now a domestic money order office. J. J. Smnlley is over from Fhilo on business.

P. Hnli, postmaster at Willits, was in town Tuesday. Frank H. Brown was over from Philo during the week. Miss Florence Handy is visiting friends in San Francisco.

A son was born to the wife of H. Gibson of Hopland last week. Jess Hall and Kobert Rogers of Willits were In town this week. Mort Gatrell left Tuesday for a visit with relatives In Haywards. Pete O'Neal returned Tuesday from week's visit to San Francisco.

The Gualala mill has been shut down for two weeks for necessary repairs. F. Mason returned Monday from a business trip to San Francisco. Charles Vogelsang, fish commissioner, is investigating affairs on the coast. Mr.

and Mrs. Koy Douglas returned to their home in San Francisco Sunday, E. Pemberton has been in San Francisco on legal business during the week. Miss Jesse Stanoley returned Sunday after a two weeks' visit in San Francisco. It is said that the Rockport mill, which was recently destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt.

John Burgess has been spending the holidays in San Francisco with his brother George. J. Martens, proprietor of Saratoga springs, was In Ukiah on a business visit Tuesday. Saturday last the board of directors of the locol bank declared a dividend of four per cent. John Clark, formerly of Point Arena but now of San Francisco, has been in town during the week, W.

Miller went to San Francisco yesterday to accompany his son to school at the metropolis. Miss Willie Dillingham returned this week from a visit with friends and relatives In San Francisco, William Bromley, brother of Mrs. Barker of this city, has entered the high school of this nlaoe, Peter Cunningham, who has been attending a dental school in San Francisco, has been visiting relatives In this city. Mrs. R.

W. Banks of San Francisco returned to her home Wednesday after a week's visit with relatives and friends. Frank Roberts, who has been clerking for I. Rudee Co, has accepted a position in Bakerafleld, He left this city Tuesday last. The Mill Creek school will commence on the 2l3t of this month with Miss Ada Banker as principal and Bert Oleland as assistant.

Mrs, H. WaUsworth returned Sunday from a month's visit with relatives and friends in Woodland, Colusa and San Francisco. W. J. Wheeler has retired from the assistant clerkship of the Palace hotel, and will take a month's vacation before resuming business.

Mrs. Kate Davis returned to her home in Clay Center, Kansas, Sunday after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jacob Heger, of this city. The local oil well is down something over 500 feet. Mr.

Zenger, the manager of the company, has been in San Francisco purchasing material for casing. On account of diphtheria prevailing at Caspar and Fort Bragg the high school at Mendocino did not open Monday last. It win probably open Monday next, A. Norborry of Whitesboro is forming a company for the establishment of a creamery at Navarro. Work on the neces- aary buildings will soon be commenced, James Harmon was in town this week week to prove up on his homestead.

He was aooompanied by Bert Qianoli and Joseph Del Ourto as witnesses. They are ell prominent citizens of Signal and report things in that section in fine condition. Miss Carrie Van Allen, compositor of THE PRESS returned to this city last Tuesday after a three month's visit to friends and relatives in Santa Ana and Tulare City. Dolph Jamison of Littlerlver has been over visiting friends and relatives in this city for a few days. He reports a very successful year on the coast.

Mr. Jamison was accompanied by his family. The Ukiah Republican-Press issued a very fine illustrated Christmas edition last week. The make-up and general appearance of the paper reflected credit upon the Arena Record. Albert Manklns, steward at the local county hospital, has purchased a two-acre tract of land north of thiscity from William Wilson.

He paid $000 for the place and improvements and will make it his home. Hex Henry, son of Joiin Henry of Largo, who, as stated in THE PRESS last week, was taken to San Francisco by Dr, Rea, withstood the operation for appendicitis well, and the doctor soys is getting along nicely. Isaac Elledge and J. Burke have rented the Irish ranch near Boonville. It consists of about lUOO acres, and Is said to be one of the best places in Anderson valley.

There are 40 acres of hops on the place. William Coates, formerly of Point Arena, was drowned in the Mattole river. The deceased had a small mail contract, and was endeavoring to ford the stream when his horse fell, disabling Coates so he could not save himself. Ezra Judd, Albert Judd, Amas Vanvleck and Halbert Miller, who were arrested in November last for alleged illegal fishing in Ten Mile river, were arraigned in the superior court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty. The trial of the accused was set for the 29th.

George Davis, recently dLscharged from the Ukiah asylum, suH'ered an epileptic stroke Monday ofternoon, and fell on the corner of Fourth and Mendocino streets, Santa Rosu. His head struck the curbstone as he fell and a deep gash just above the neck was the result. J. A. Harvey of this city and Miss Annie E.

Gregory of Ashland, were married January 1st. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. B.

Wilson, pastor of the Howard street M. E. Church. Mr. Harvey is an employe of the local state hospital, and his many friends extend congratulations.

Harry Banks who for some years past has been a salesman in the department store of 1. Rudee has resigned his position and left Wednesday for San Francisco, where he will take a course in electrical engineering. He is a very popular young gentleman and his many friends wish him success in his new venture. The Christmas edition of the Ukiah Republican-Press, one of the handsomest holiday numbers that has been Issued in the state this season, bus just been laid on our desk. It comes forth in all the glory of an illuminatSd cover, and oontains sixteen pages of interesting reading matter.

It is a credit to the publishers, and to the county wherein it is Times. Colonel J. S. Young, who during the past ten years has conducted the Russ house on Montgomery street, San Francisco, has sold his business to 0. Harrison, formerly of the St, James hotel at San Jose, Possession of the premises was transferred morning and Mr, Harrison has assumed personal direction of the business.

Colonel Young will go to southern California, A rumor is in circulation here to the efl'ect that James Elwell formerly a conductor on the local railroad, committed suicide in Alaska some time since. It will be remembered that the Elwell party was the first to leave this city for the Klondike when the gold discoverii's were first made at Dawson, Elwell was a gentleman who had masv friends in this and Sonoma counties, and sincere regret is expressed at his sad and end. He has relatives in Cloverdale, Ex-Supervisor John Flanagan oania over Sunday to attend the last meeting of the board, which convened at 0 o'clock Monday morning, Mr, Flanagan stated to a reporter for THE PRESS that the recent storm on the coast was thi3 most severe that has been experienced since 1862. He said that Big river had raised 32 feet, and that there was eight inches of water in the White Plumraer hotel on the Noyo. At Big river the mill had to be closed down owing to the high water.

Many logs were floated out to sea. INTEEESTINCi EVENTS RECORDED ENTS BY CORRESPOND- OF THE PRESS, is not a salmon but a steel head trout and oan only be taken in tide water and with hook and line. The use of spears, gigs, gaffs and jeck hooks is against the law and any and all persons are warned against using them." "Persons are also liable If said fish is found in their possession. The ofTense Is punishable by a fine of not less than for the first offense." Personal Paragraphs Fr.om Various Sections of Mendocino Gathered by Our Busy Gorrespondents Tlironehoul the County. CovBLo, Dec, excite- It Pays There, ment has been caused throughout the i The Riverside Press says that the Los northern section of Mendocino county by Angeles county poor farm at Downey the discovery of a big flow of natural gas, i would seem to be a pretty profitable insti- together with Indications of petroleum tutlon.

The orange crop this year netted upon the ranch of Luther Redemeyer, that county something like $7000, and the living in Long valley, near here. For several months iledemeyar has noticed upon the surface of a large marsh on his place that bubbles were continually rising and that there seemed to be a peculiar odor in the air near the place. While he often spoke of it he never gave the matter any particular thought until yesterday, when a visitor with whom he was speaking upon the subject suggested the possibility of the bubbles being caused by a flow of natural gas and the oily color Of the raarsh, the visitor suggested, might indicate the presence of petroleum. The matter was at once looked into and the theory was found to be correct. Yesterday the How was tested.

A large galvanized wash tub was placed in an inverted position upon the surface of the marsh and a lighted match applied to a hole punctured in the bottom of the tub, A flame two feet in height at once burst into view burning steadily and brightly until extinguished by those present, Th3 new find of gas and petroleum will be developed at once. Gas and oil men who have visited the scene pronounced the indication rich in the extreme, and it is generally believed that a new and valuable addition to the resources of Mendocino county has been discovered and a new industry is about to be developed. hog ranch more. The dairy turns out about $42 worth of milk a day, and the potato and vegetable crops are certainly something remarkable. Here Is something from which the local farm may take pointers.

Diphtheria Cases. Ardie and Lulu Dennen of Fort Bragg were both taken sick with diphtheria the first of the week. Miss Mary Bowlin, of the same place, who was taken sick with the disease some time ago, experienced it only in a mild form and has now nearly recovered. Pearly Boggs, of Caspar, aged about five years, is the latest victim of the disease, his death having occurred last Friday SOCIAL HAPPENINGS. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS PREPARED FOR THE PRESS.

The Bank of Ukiah. Below will be found the semi-annual report of the Bank of Ukiah, showing the condition of the institution on the first of the current month: KESOUnCES. Bank premises 10,538.10 Other real estate 100,778.89 Loans on real estate 87,130.87 Loans on personal security, including overdrafts 131,009.54 Money on hand 17,474.70 Due from banks and bankers 117,160.88 I Other assets 1,092.01 Improvements at the Slate Hospital. George Hansen, landscape gardener of I the scenic trackjat Berkeley, has been in this city recently, and has laid out the drivewaysat the local state hospital. He has also prepared plans and specUications for the of the grounds.

The asylumjautborities are now at work on severalJIbills looking to the improvement of the state property. They will ask for an appropriation of $21,000 for the purpose of buying a tract of land on Russian river forjsewerage purposes, and also to purchase sewer pipe for the extension of the sanitary system; also to buy a herd of about BOJcows for the dairy. An appropriationjof $25,000 will be asked for to construct a connecting building between the hoapitaljproper and the administration building. This will contain an amusement hall, which will also bemused for religious purposes. Atjpresent there is no place in the building in which exercises of the characterjstated may be held.

The sum of $7000 willjalsolbe asked for the erection of an electric lighting plant. As it is now it costs the lasylum about $200 a month, for maintaining a gasoline plant. The' expense may be materially decreased if the appropriation is granted, as the plant may be run by water during six months of the year. Another request will be made to the legislature, and that is for for an ice plant and a cold storage room. All the improvements contemplated are greatly needed and it is to be hoped that in the interests of the unfortunate incompetents that the legislature will grant the requests.

Total resources $500,257.0.5 LIAIlII.ITIES. Capital paid in coin $250,000.00 Profit and loss Due depositors 220,428.39 Due banks and bankers 3,282 53 Other liabilities 940.08 Total liabilities $509,257.00 PERSONALS. Night At the Tlieatro. The CogiU-Cooper comedians have been entertaining audiences at Marks opera house in this city during the week. The plays they have put on were farce-comedies, and while the weather was decidedly adverse to crowded houses at the same time the attendance was fair.

The engagement of the Cooper company has illustrated the fact that do occasionally have first class attractions in Ukiah. 'Ac. Cooper himself is most excellent comedian, while Ooglll as an eccentric is oat of sight. Miss Georgie Woodthorpe is one of the most entertaining ladies on the stage and Miss Georgie Cooper, why everyone fell in love with her, not only for her charming persouaiiiy but her artistic singing. T.

Daniel Dougherty, of course, is well known in this city, and has many friends here, Montgomery has a splendid voice and was a great attraction. Editor Broback of The Press and visited Hoplond during the week. T. L. Hiatt was over from Yorkville Wednesday and a guest at the Palace, On and after Monday next the Bank of Ukiah will open at 10 a.

ni. and close at 3 p. m. Jesse Dinwiddle, who has been in Colusa and Concord for the past year, is visiting his parents in this city. E.

Jamison was confined to his home the early part of the week on account of illness, but is again attending to business, Jliss Alice has resumed her studies at the high school after a two weeks' visit with her parents in Lake county. Something About Fish. Deputy Fish Commissioner B. B. Hyde sends the following for publication: 'The 'steel head' commonly called salmon S.

Hirsch returned Tuesday from a two weeks' vacation in San Francisco and San Jose. He was accompanied by his wife and danghtsr. Miss Mable, ond they enjoyed their trip immensely. Thomas Mitchell of Cloverdale has accepted the position of bartender at J. J.

Blodes' sample rooms. He is a brother of United States Postal Inspector Mitchell of this division. The present session of the board of supervisors has been a very interesting one. The old board held office until 12 Monday and concluded itn business. In the afternoon the new members were sworn in.

A dispatch from Covelo states that has been discovered near Laytonville, The numerous dispatches to the San Francisco papers have made it evident for time that "gas" In large quantities has existed An experiment farm is to bo started two hundred miles from Manila by the United Stales Phillipplne commission for the purpose of ascertaining what seeds and plants from this country can successfully cultivated on the far eastern islands. The University of California will send from its experiment stations the required seeds and plants, Ernest Wheeler, a Ukiah boy and son of Sam Wheeler, cashier of ihe local bank, is in charge of the party that is now surveying the farm. Ernest has been, rapidly promoted since he haa been in the employ of the government. Comings and Goings In the Social World. An Unsnppressed Record of Local and Incidents of the Week Now Olosine.

Miss Amanda Grubb is visiting in this city. J. Long was down from Laytonville Sunday. S. T.

Ruddock was over from Boonville Sunday last. A. F. Carmichael of Orr's Springs was in town Tuesday. W.

B. Greene of Lakeport was a visitor in this city last week. Lem Sallady wos down from Covelo the early part of the week. James Joyce was spending a few days in town during the week. H.

B. Hickey, a Democratic politician of Albion, was in Ukiah Monday. Baeohtel of Little Lake valley was in town the early port of the week. George T. Clow of Boonville was at the county seat on business during the week.

The east approach to the Cloverdale bridge was washed out by the recent flood. The end of the Largo bridge on the east side was washed away by the recent storm. Florene Anker has accepted the position of messenger boy at the local telephone office. The water in Russian river was inches higher this year than ever before in recent history. John Bruner, a wellknown resident of Usal, was quartered at the Grand during the week.

R. T. Hiitsell, a prominent citizen" of Boonville, was in town Saturday last on business. Albert Hogan of Boonville was in this city Friday last, He returned to his home Saturday. D.

Lowe came up from Hopland Monday to attend the meeting of the board of supervisors. James Ware was over from Inglenook during the week attending the first session of the new board of supervisors, Reese Clow was over from the Anderson valley section during the week attending the session of the board of supervisors. The bridge across Pieta creek is down in the middle and is now impassable. It will cost considerable to repair the structure. 0.

Standley of the Mendocino Beacon passed through Ukiah the early part of the week on his way home from Upper Lake. S. Ledford of Littlerlver came over from the coast Monday. He says the rainfall In that section has been phenomenal. Duck hunting on Russian river has been good during the past week, A number of local sportsmen made good bags of vii'i- geons and teal, Charles Harlowe, locating engineer of the California and Northwestern railway, hus located his camp near Willits, and is now working south, Dr, Thompson of Boonville was registered at the Palace hotel Sundoy, He says the roads from Anderson valley to this city are excreable.

Samuel Gurley and B. Cleveland, two of Calpella's promising young men, left Friday forSanta Rosa to take a commercial course in the Santa Rosa business college. P. Rothermel is up from San Francisco attonding to the sale of some redwood timer lands near Low Gap, having disposed of the Hamilton, Smith and Sawyer lands, Joe Harris of Hopland states that the recent damage to property in Sane! valley by the inundation will approximate were washed away and crops injured. Emile Holmberg of Philo was over during the week.

He attending to matters connected with the proposed establishment of a new school district near Counts. A section of the county road near Pieta was washed out by the late storm, and it will require much labor and a considerable expenditure of money to make the place again passable. The following wood contracts were let by the board of state hospital managers at its lace session: Guiaventi, 125 cords of oak; W. A. Ford, 300 cords of red fir; D.

M. Lynch, 200 ciords of red lir; X. O. Reed, 200 cords of red fir; J. W.

Wilson, 25 cords of oak and 100 cords of red fir..