Woodland Daily Democrat from Woodland, California • Page 1

WEEKLY KSTAHUSHED 1859 WOODLAND. CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1911. DAILY ESTABLISHED 1877 ui cMrnrc n. MlHH (IF 11 Ul J.u. WhicliDeals Mostly with TheiriDefendaiitTeiiiporarilyExcused Departures from and Arrivals at Woodland Alter Brief Examination Wednesday W.

T. Moore of Capay is in this city today. P. Pierce of Blacks is in Woodland today. Lloyd Tabler was im arrival this morning.

Mrs. Lucy Malcolm went, to Berkeley this morning. Theodore Muegge returned (o San Francisco this morning. Mrs. D.

Barton returned to Dunnigan Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. B. P. Hughes returned lo Dun- uigan Wedesday afternoon.

Mrs. Will Houx returned from Blacks Wednesday afternoon. C. P. Holmes was an arrival from the north Wdenesday afternoon.

Misses Annie and Flora Ileith went to Sacramento Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. returned from Fnuu-iKco Wednesday even- Ing.

Mrs. John Henshall returned Wednesday evening from a visit to the Winters schools. Miss Ruby George wont (o San Francisco this morning to remain until after the holidays. Miss Geneva Brassfield, Miss Cobh, and Major C. W.

Thomas went to Sacramento this morning. Miss Hiith Bailey, who is attending Holy Hosary Academy, relurned lo hei Resumed Testimony This Case Expected to Go to Jury This Afternoon When the "Democrat's" report of the proceedings in the case the People vs J. L. Qillospy closed Wednesday Ray W. Smith was on the stand.

He testified that he saw Glllasp.v near the uooldiouse with his band in his pocket on the afternoon of the assault. At first he thought that Glllnspy had some candy for the children. Then he saw him a pistol from his pocket For a Man Qji J. a The Length Accorded an item not an Index to Its importance to General Readers Rooms to rent. See nO-cent column.

It is reported that Mrs. C. IS. Dingle is quite sick. The Hyni.s Company has another fine exhibit of oranges and pom- i elos in its show windows.

The dividend notices of the Homo Savings Bank and the First National Baiik are published loday atid will ho found on page -1. G. H. Heche is attending the stale horticultural convention, which convened in Simla Rosa and will be In l-'ool wear Js the accept wl gift for a man, for a woman. No gift is moro ucct'ptulilo ttifiti tilfl ing bocauso iiBofnl ami thoroughly ac- i-eplablo bet'auso practical.

AT HUSTON'S You'll find just the Gift Footwear to suit the occasion you have In mind brother or husband, mother, sister or in an entirely satisfactory range of prices. Ladies' Slippers Men's Slippers and heard him say. not mix up in this." "Stand back and At this, witness home in noon. Mrs. Riley, C.

ows Wednesday after- King, Barnes, James Johnson. Einil Slinlisky and J. P. Garrette were south-bound passengers this morning. Mr.

and Mrs. John Craig, Misses Grace and Davirtella Hersliey, Miss Leutie Snowball and Mrs. J. T. Grant went to Sacramento this morning.

County Treasurer Roy Cole went to Snornmento tills morning to make lu's semi-annual settlement the state controller's office, and to attend the meeting of the state treasurers. II. Harisock, formerly with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company of this city, but. now connected with I lie name company in Colusa, was an arrival Wednesday evening. Among the arrivals Wednesday evening were Peter Mcl.aughlin, Dr.

Chas. GrigKS, Mrs. W. H. Browning, Miss Lucille Lowe, Mrs.

O. H. Whitehouse, Miss Brannigan, Mr. and Mrs. C.

D. Uentley, C. T. Bidwe.H, Miss Tillie iMnlniede, Mrs. Joe Benasini and Mrs.

.1. W. Freeman. Dr. M.

W. Ward left tor Auburn Wednesday afternoon. His wife had preceded him. On Friday they will leave for the east. They will spend Christmas in Nebraska with Dr.

Ward's mother. On the 30th instant they will leave for New York, where they will spend v. Tew days before sailing for the shores of the Mediterranean, where they expect to spend six or eight months. COURTHOUSE NEWS. W.

H. Gliadney of San Francisco, inspector of U. S. Immigration Service, was in this city today. He conducted an examination Joano Mtmissa, the IB-year-old Italian youth who was arrested about, a week ago for attempting to hold up two men.

The boy is an alien In the United States and a public charge, and Iho officials ascertained thai he is subject to deportation. In accordance with the advice of District Attorney Bailey he departed for Angel Island with the prisoner this afternoon nnd will probably have him deported to Italy. The hoy said ho would be glad to return to his native country. A stipulation was filed Wednesday the case of Nettie E. Vlcltroy vs.

W. W. Vickroy whereby the plaintiff agrees lo pay defendant $3000 in full settlement for whatever claim he may have on the real and personal property except life Insurance policy. Defendant consents that all the real and jumped at defendant and hitting hSiu knocked him down. Defendant, arose, still having the pistol in his hand.

Witness declared that he begged defendant to give up the pistol, saying that he did not wish to harm a hair of his head. Defendant refused and they rushed together again -and in the scuffle the pistol was discharged. Witness got a hip-lock on defendant and threw him over his head. He hit defendant again and he lay helpless. Witness told defendant ho would not touch him if be would only lay still unft'I the officers arrived, and was emphatic in declaring that he used only liis hands in the scuffle.

Sheriff Monroe testified that when he arrived oti the scene he found defendant lying in a pool of blood and apparently unconscious. His face was so badly beaten that it was almost unrecognizable. He lifted him up and placed him in his automobile and brought him to Woodland. On the following clay he took him out to the county hospital. Several days later defendant left the hospital, and the sheriff after a search of three days found him In a burn near Yolo.

He offered no resistance. Miss Lucy Elder was the last witness called by the prosecution. The first witness called by the defense was Mrs. A. li.

Wiley of Sacramento, who testified that on September 2Sth defendant called at her house and enlisted her services in the attempt to effect a reconciliation with his wife. Mrs. Wiley telephoned, but without result. Charles Owen gave some unimportant testimony and then the defend- was called to the stand. He tes- ified that he and Ray Smith had con- racted together in the handling of the harvest.

They employed 20 nen. As the various questions wert nt to defendant it became appareni hat he had failed to hear much of he testimony on account of deafness VUorneys for the defendant ashed foi i continuance until this morning, in irder that they might acquaint de- emiant with Hie evidence that- has introduced. The request was granted. Owing to a lale train one of the jur ors was delayed and it was nearly o'clock before court was called to or ler this morning. Defendant resnmet be stand.

He testified that he neve Milled his gun until afler Smith strucl lim with a hammer. Then he pullet he trigger in self-defense. He deniec at any lime poinled the re volver at Mrs. Gillaspy. He testltiei hat afler he was lying on the grouni Smith jumped on him, one foot strlk ng him in the month, and applied I'ile epithet to him.

When ashed a. injuries received in the stniggl no said that hone was fractured on left side of his face, his nos orolien, five ribs fractured, one tooth knocked out anil another loosened. He also said that he had a bad wound on the top of the head, and exhibited powder hums under the left ear. His direct examination was concluded just before the noon recess. This nfter- personal plaintiff.

he awarded to Plaintiff waives judgment against defendant for costs, counsel fees, etc. The stipulation Is signed by the- plaintiff and her attorney, A. C. Huston, and the defendant, and his attorney, A. Anderson.

Foresters of America, Attention 1 Special Summons at meeting Thursday night, December 21st, to finish the election of officers, Inlrt over from last meeting. Every member request ed to bo present. By order, L. W. WEBKR, C.

n. J. I. DAVIS, Fin. Sec.

Smokluc jackets, bathrobes and hovue slippers at Hutchison Sum men'. cssion until Saturday. A letter In small wfik dresHCd to Paul envelopo, and posl- mrkcd Woodland, has been lost. We feel thankful if found and rcturn- to the "Democrat" office. There wiis a lull in the north wind Vednesday evening, but it prevails gain today, but not so severe as it Wednesday.

The signal service redicts fair weather and frost Friday lornlng. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hecke have our incere thanks foV a very thoughtful nd substantial Christmas remcm- rance.

The choice could not have ieen happier or more acceptable, if we ad made it ourselves. The regular semi-annual dividend of he savings department of the Bank if Yolo, at the pate of four per cent ier annum, has heen declared. The ame will be payable on or after Jan- inry 2d. See ad. in another column.

That man can fly facts do prove. It cqiiires only more special inventions nd more experiments, lo make flying afe in the air. The up-to-date scien- ifrc lecture of 7 Malier, S. next. Vednesday, is a move in this dlrec- iou; it will sot our young men to hmkiug, to invent and to experiment.

Boudoir Slippers $1.00, $1.25 Felt Juliets or without fur, in all colors $1.00, $1.25 $1.50, $2.00 Felt Comfy's $1.00 and $1.50 Wool Slipper Soles, the test, 3Sc Black Felt Romeos $1.50 Black Felt Everetts $1.25 $1.50 Black and Tan Kid Romeos $1.75 and $2.50 Black and Tan Operas and Everetts $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2 HUSTON BROS. Always Busy There's Reason Advertising has imade Fred Shop. Roger's 1847 Silverware free is only a new way of advertising. It does not cost you a cent A WOODLAND TRADITION THE TRADE Christmas Shop for the whole family. Shopping made easy.

Clever and up to the nilnuto Christmas remembrances for him, for her and the children. River Dairyman Expires While Waiting lor Boat I3enodine Marti, an and well aiowu dairyman, dropped dead Wednesday morning near his ranch four niles below Elkhorn. He was standing on a barge awaiting the arrival Pearl Trimmed Suspender: of a steamer when he was stricken, i Silk Ilaglan Haln Coats His lifeless body was discovered Fur Auto Gloves short time later by Antone Drieker, Fur Auto Caps one of the employes on (he ranch. De-j Silk and Wool Underwear REMINDERS FOR HIM: Adler's Hand Finished Suits Collegian Overcoat for the son Merchandise Bonds A Stetson or Hawes Hat Gold Handle Umbrella Color Fast Slilrts Dent's or Kowne's Gloves Hough Neck Sweaters Neckwear, L'5c to $3.00 Smoking Jackets Bath Robes Fancy Vests ilera was intending to spend the liolidays with his sons in Sacramento. He was a native of Switzerland, 83 vear.s of age.

sons, Antone, Benjamin, Joseph and Marty, survive him. loroner Kitto went to the ranr-h this morning held an imnresl. The jury brought in a verdict, that death was due lo heart disease. The body was taken lo for burial. Hole-proof Sox Silk Sox REMINDERS FOR HER: A Fur Set A Tailored Suit Shirt Waist In Christmas Doxes Keiser famous Neckwear Real Seal Handbag to $3.00 Fancy Hlbbon, 25c to $2,50 per yard Dent's nnd La Homo Gloves Silk Hose Hole-proof Hose, Christmas Box Silk Underwear Silk Sklrle Dainty Lingerie Underwear Rough Neck Sweaters Suit Case and Hand Grip A Wardrobe Trunk Eiderdown Comforta Dainty Hand Embroidered Apron Hand Work Sofa Pillows Drawn Work Piecca Suggestions in Useful Xmas Gifts Tics rind Silk Suspenders to inatcli in box $1.00 Silk Tics and Silk Sox to match in box 1.00 Silk Suspenders in box 75c and 1.00 Three Piece Combination Sets Two Silk Ties and Silk Suspenders to match 1.50 Three Silk Ties, for day, evening find dress 1.50 Two Silk Tics and Tie Holder to match 1.50 Sox, Tic and Suspenders, Silk 2.00 Tie, Suspenders and Handkerchiefs 2.00 ISlark Silk Reefers, $1, $2, $2.50.

GYochet. Kocfors. and $3.00. I'hoonix Mufflers, all wool, BO eta. Initial Ilandkerchlols.

Silk, 50 els. lulllnl Handkerchiefs, Linen, ots. Initial Handkei chiefs, Jaimnctle, 2 for 25 cts. Doston awl I'arls Garters, and fiOo. Stilt Cases from 11.75 to $15.00.

CMub Hags, from to J15.0n. Silk Kour-lu-Hand Tics, 50e, 75c, Silk Tech Tics 50e and 75c Suspenders In boxes, 75c aod Silk Arm Hands. 50 cU. Silk Sox. guaranteed, 50 eta.

Fancy Snx, 25c anil BOc. Kur-top Gloves, $1.25. Hccce-llnefi Gloves, $1.50. Umbrellas, $1.50 to $5.00. Suits and Overcoats A.

useful gift for Father or Son, one of our up-to-date Fitforni or Stein-Block Suits of Overcoats in the latest colors and si ROSENBERG CO. TIIK LEADING CLOTHIERS. 2dlO Action Should not be Hasty in Valley Fund Matter Ky way of Willows comes the in- formaliori that there is a movement on foot to havo the Sacramento Valley Development Association appear before the respective hoards of supervisors and ask that a commission he appointed that will turn the entire Sacramento valley fund over to the association to defray the expense of maintaining a joint exhibit of the Sacramento valley at the Panama Exposition. No action should he taken in Ihls matter until after the meeting of the comities committee in Los Angeles, next January. That meeting may decide that would he more advantageous for each county to make a separate exhibit.

noon, when court reconvened District Attorney Bailey began his cross-examination. The defense has three or four inoro witnesses and il Is possible that the case will go to the jury about 5 o'clock. AULD LANG SYNE Adapted from the grand old song, by the Vitagraph will be exhibited at the I51lle In Iwo ree)s Friday even- Ing. During the action Miss DeVerne and Crooks will sing the beautiful song, will he a treat for the eye and the ear. A Pathe Weekly No.

45, depicting a most Interesting series of current events will also bo 'on the bill. d21 Home-maile mlnr.e meat, good ever and then some. Johnston Bros. n23tf TJitek In Sterling Flat Ware at P. Ewert'3.

TRADE PALACE FRED IS AWAKE. The Last Week Before Christmas A Leading Trade Journal makes the statement that the "science" of adulteration has been carried to the extremest point In the manufacture of voolen cloih nnd that Innumerable grades of the same fabric differ far more in price and quality than they do In appearance at first glance." Let us show you our line of "Benjamin" suits and overcoats, then you will be sure to get the very best woolens and workmanship a moderate cost. HUTCHISON SUMMERS. Fine silk Umbrellas, with detachable handles, at P. Ewcrt'c.

jal SORK. Woodland, December 21, 1S11, to the wife ot Marvin Howard, a daughter. In a few (lays we will give ourselves up to the Christmas spirit, and all will enjoy the plcasuri's of Dear Old Santa's visit. And that brings to mind thai you have but one more week to do your shopping. To accommodate the large number of shoppers we will keep open evenings all this week.

Our stock is larger than ever, so the late buyers can find what want. XMAS SHOPPING HAS COMMENCED Only a few more shopping days before shopping at once. Our Holiday stock is so large anil complete that everybody can be pleased, and our prices are such that XMAS will not be a burden but a pleasure to everyone. It is impossible for us to give a lull list of our gift suggestions as are so varied. If in doubt what to give, buy a Glove or Merchandise order and it will be honored at any time.

We ask you to visit our depository of Santa Clans and you will find something suitable as a gift for the friend or relative. The Arcade PHONE 47 THE VOGUE GRI66S BUSH "Insure For Cost" Otu- have tried "Old Line Companies" NOW Try The Mutual Safe protection. Less than Half the Rates you have been paj'ing. J. D.

MUSGROVE, Secretary.