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WOODUJTO DAILY DHCOCBUX FRIDAY KVBir MAY 1C, 1890. UULD'S DEFUSE. 1UMI. ft. 01w.U«T-Tb* Aoewd Will to Mm That OUMW tki lUn, The hearing of the case against D.

H. Arnold for killing 8, W. Oaroess on January 30th lust, in the Peerless saloon, was resumed yesterday in Judge Murpliy'B court, San Francisco. Considerable delay occurred in the morning boors through the on-attend anee of and nothing 1 materially affecting the case wiis elicited. John M.

Chenowetb, on being recalled, denied emphatically that he had told Officer Whalen at the time of Arnol i'a arreat that there was but one pistol. On the contrary, he informed Captain Lees, Detective Coffey, Dr. Eton and a police officer that he saw a pietol on the floor in the room where the shooting occurred. Officer Whalen testified that Cbeno- weth told him distinctly there was but ona pistol there. Charles Boberts, Prank Roberts and Alfred Boberts, stepbrothers of the deceased, gave testimony to the effect that was not la the habit of carrying a pistol.

At thin point the prosecution rested caae and Attorney J. N. E. Wilson made the opening argument for the defense. "We do not," he said to the jury, "stand before you io the position of a person begging for mercy.

We ask for nothing but justice and feel confident that tLe facts we shall preaent will appeal to the ay pat hie heart of every honest man. In the first place will show you that the defendant does not belong to the class of citizens termed criminals, but that on the other band he is one of the founders and builders of the State and that his associations at ali times hare been nf the highest order." The career of the defendant was then traced from boyhood to the time of bis marriage at Coluaa on October 8, 1S72, with Ella E. Blunt. The birth of two daughter 4, Oenevieve, on February 8, 1874, and Josephine in December, 1878, waa referred to and the attorney draw a happy picture of the home life of the Arnolds on their farm. Three years ago in August Arnold, his wife and younger daughters were in Los Angeles, staying at the Jfadeau House.

Coming from dinner one af ternoon they passed a young gentle man, dark, good looking and stylishly dressed, who sat observing them. As the approached Mrs. Arnold said to her husband me introduce TOT friend, Mr. So the defendant became acquainted with the man now dead. He met him casually several times afterward on the street in a friendly way, shook hands and passed the time of day, but to defendant's knowledge Garnesa was never within the four walls of bis (the defendant's) house.

"A few months after the introduc tion at Los Angeles Arnold and his wife took a house on Golden Gate avenue in this city. They were Impelled to this course by the fact of Mrs. Arnold's health requiring atten tion, and in their new home they lived peacefully and happily, "In October, 1888, their house in Colusa being about to be vacated, they decided to return there. Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold went to Colusa to arrange matters, and there Arnold again met Garness. By ft strange coin cidence Qarneas was on the train that tney returned to San Francisco by on October 19th. 23d Arnold went to Colusa alone to perfect final arrange meats for returning to the old home. He remained there until the 27th, and on bis return to San Francisco he found his wife at their residence on Golden Gatt! avenue, her eyes red with weeping, and clutched In her hand a document. She could net speak when he asked her what was the matter, but handed him the paper.

He read Its contents, and we propose to show you that it had a demoralizing effect on the defendant's mind." The paper referred to by counsel was typewritten on two sheets of foola cap. He desired to read it to the jury, but the prosecution objected. Judge Murpby sustained the objection, remarking, This document may bo ruled cut when offered in evidence, for all I know, and If road now It wil surely impress the jury to some ex tent." Attorney Wilson then continued hii argument, stating mat the effect of the document was to otsiso the defendam to collapse, to affect him to ttmt ex tent that ha did not know right from wrong. "On Ovt-iltrr ntat," he continued "two days CUT the receipt of this paper, two gentlemen called on Arnold, They represented themselves reporters of the Examiner. They a copy of the circular had been received at tue Examimr office, and they were it-nt to get truth ot the itory.

of them fait name HOI. vttl thaw that HMI WMW employed OB A tow Utar, how appMiod In the fcn article la which the oonteBU of the oticukr were boUed down." The Bel then told in detail afterward another and more taftunotu circular was distributed by mall through Coluaa, copies being wot to Arnold and bis wife, A few days afterward arrived in Ooiuia md condoled nod sympathized with Arnold. offered bis friendly assistance dotoct the rang- said the attorney, ao'i he charged the crime on an. innocent person. He.

(Gftrness), put the defendant ou a wrong scent so that he might bo thoroughly con- eo' his wavm, innocent and personal friend. He caused Arnold to tax nnocent persons ami worked him up such a pitch that he could neither eat nor sleep. Ainolrl was In a sad way, and he soat to Sao Francisco and employed detectives to try and find his bidden enemy. Mr. Green of Sun, moved by the great Interest Gtirnesa was taking In the matter, suggested to Arnold that Gam ess himself might be the culprit, but Arnold could attribute no motive to Gfirnesa and still be- ieved him to be an upright and honorable man." The attorney told how In December, 1888, and again in September.

1889, other circulars ot a. tlmilar nature wore distributed through the mails. The lost was the most infamous of all, and even dragged trie names of Arnold's daughters Into disrepute. Through all this time Garness wae professedly abtibtiag in the discovery of the hidden enemy, Arnold meanwhile being nearly "wild." On November 15, 1889, marked copy of the fust containing a portion of the scandal waa sent to Arnold through the mnil, and previous to that a letter, purporting to come from Mr, Ward, city editor of the Examiner, waa received by Arnold, in which it was stated that Gnrafse had seen one of the circulars ia the Examiner office and had prevented its publication. Whenever Gtirness and Arnold met, either in Colusa or San Francisco.

Garnesa kept "nagging'' about the circulars and the efforts he was making to unearth the author of them. He told Arooid thtit he (Garnesu) had sent him a marked copy ot the Post and HO harped on the affair that Arnold said in desperation: "For 'a sake stop talking about this affair you are my friend you are always talking about it. Another and still more infamous circular was circulated on Uecember 31, 1899. On January 10th Arnold took his daughter Josephine to Mills Seminary, and on his return to this city he met a friend na'tned Miller, whom he asked Do you know If they have got anything new for me referring to the detectives. Miller in course of conversation said: "Have you ever thought of Garness?" Arnold replied No.

I don't know that I have for a long time. He Is my friend. Miller He is the author of those circulars. Arnold-- What motive could he have? Miller- -It is a delicate matter to esplatu. Arnold Well, If you are my friend tell me what you know.

Miller Garnesa is alter your wife and your money. Attorney Wilson said the information "stunned" Arnold. He told how Arnold met Ward and Garaess at a down-town hotel. Garness said Ward had told him how young ladies came from Mills Seminary and apent the night at the Grand Hotel, returning next day to their exercises. Ward denied having euid so, and Arnold said to Garners I think you ara lying.

Wilson said they would prove that Arnold had no weapon daring the altercation at Farley's and that on the morning of the day on which the shooting occurred Arnold was at Detective Curtain's office in San Francisco in fi nervous, excited state, literally starving himself to death. Arnold, he said, was on Ltis way to the Nevada Stables to meet Miller, from whom be had been promisee more information, when he mot Garness near the Peerless and resolved to bavo a talk wir.h him. He accosted Garness and the- latter said: "Lot us go and have a drink. They went into the saloon and Gnrness led the way into a back room. At this point Attorney Wilson said Wo will prove that the author of these circulars and of Ward's letter wivs Garness himself.

In tho room Arnold said Gar- nesB, I want to talk to you about those circulars. "Gainess said: "I think Brooks wrote them, bcctiueo ho flics high. Arnrld said darness, you wrote those circulars, because Miller told me so. sidd Wilson, "said be waa cornered. Ho drew bnck to get his weapon, but Arnold was too quick for him and shot him tn the firm." Continuing Attorney Wilson said the defense was prepared to produce the miKJ who received from Gar- It fa too leary a thing to write up.

1 To this reporter," Wilson continued, Garaess said of Arnold will have hie money and wife or I will have his life. 1 We will produce another reporter who was iuatruoted by Ward to go to Garness and get a atory, and who returned and said I would not write that up for We will dhow you that Garness did carry a pistol and attempted the life of Arnold, and how when told by Miler that he was doing what many a man would be killed 'or he replied I am healed and he wilt never get the drop on The defendant, D. Arnold, was then placed on the witness stand. He told the story of his meeting with 3iirness and tbe circumstances up to tbe time of the receipt ol the first circular by bis wife on Golden Gate avenue exactly as detailed In the opening examination. He identified the circular, which was then read by Attorney Dalmas.

It purported to be a resolution passed at a ladies' Indignation meeting in Colusa, warning Mrs. Arnold against taking up her residence there again and charging her with drunkenness and adultery. The witness stated that after read- ng the circular he consoled his wife and said it was only the work of enemies. The visit of tho alleged Eoaminer reporters to the Golden Gate avenue residence was then related by the witness. He said to them: If you have anything scandalous to say about my family you bad better have some responsible person behind you before you-publisn it." On tbe following day an article alluding to the charges contained in the circulars appeared In the Examiner, The hearing of the case was con tinued until to-day.

for atUlBff ttw Uw printer got forprtottoff tbem, MI JKramtrwr reporter whom offered 9800 If be would obtain employment on the Chro'ticle and go to to work up the Guoesa' Instruction to reporter were Make yourself known there and show a part of the story, which you nave written. Then Senator Bogga or Arnold will come to you and say We have bought that littaret up and now we wuot to buy Get $5,000 out of them and then go back to tbe f. 1, A. Tit GrietoitiM tf tkelr Pint liilnr- ury i SUMSS. Aa IttaMftlBf fnfnuunt Beuduvd Elo- lutnt AWmwt Liivta Vo-Work of iuooUtion.

LOCAL EEEYITIE3. LET us celebrate. FOE additional local see next page. ATTEND the Fouth of July meeting to-night. USUAL services at St.

Luke's Sun day morning and evening. THE vineyardlsts meet to-morrow at the Court House don't fall to attend. THE ball grounds are being put In excellent condition for Sundays game. HESTER grocers, have had a pretty new sign painted on their front windows. A FHEsn lot of fancy candies and genuine Eastern maple sugar, at the Gein Cash Store.

WM. McGBm sends word that he has another carload of fine Missouri inuleg on the way. PEOPLE who attended the entertainment last night realized that, The summer now is here." TEE Art Society aad young folks will give a musical and May-pole entertainment at Olympic Hall Thursday evening May the 29, 1890. THE rehearsel for the "Deestrict Skule" will be on Saturday evening the 17th. All those who take part are earnestly solicited to be present.

THERE will bo an auction sale to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at tbe rooms of Lawaon Walker. Furniture and household goods will be sold How much better ice tastes now than it did a month ago. With two companies and font wagons Woodland ought to be well supplied with that article. WOODLAND CHAPTER, Eastern Star. will bavn- a banquet to-night.

A visit from the Grand officers is the occasion of the affair, which promises to be very elegant. A PLEASANT surprise party tendered Mibs Lena Lawnon at the residence of her parents last evening The to the number of about thirty, enjoyed themselves in the usua manner of young folks. Is our 50-cont column will be found an advertisement from Mr. Wm Saunders, of Oakland, offeilng a new first-class upright piano for Bale at low rate and will take a good family horse In part payment. RF.V.

W. A. GARDUKU has purchased the pretty residence of Mrs. Stewar on College street, between the houses otL. D.

SUpbens and J. L. Simpson and is moving into his new quarters. Mrs. Stewart thinks something of going East.

find iv preparation a move Appro- prlnlo i limn Ayer'H fldlr Vigor, When The oiplHiiry become enfeebled by rt LsoiM 1 B(tc, or thM (Ircmlng Impnrta i tn the aoilp. HO the hnlr much o( its yonthfnl full no bekitty. Of course every body attended the Business Men's Anniversary last night, least all those who could find seats. The entertainment was a very good one the short time that was given In wiiieh to prepare any- The chorus was not as much of a success, as It would have been had there not have been a tnleunder- itandlug and the managers neglected prepare eeata on the stage tor the chorus. As a consequence It was necessary to call them up from the body of the audience, and number of boss "too ladies and gentlemen who are afraid to walk half length of the Opera House before an audience were excusable lor not coming forward.

About thirty responded to the call however and the chorus was well sung. Miss May Power's recitation, a selection from "Virginias" waa well rendered. Miss Powers ranks among the first elocutionists of the county and her rendition last night waa splendid. She was recalled and recited Lady Claire. One of the prettiest features of the evening was Mrs.

Louine Geissler's song "Estudlantina." It was bright and pretty, Tne singer has awonder- fttl voice as all Woodland knows and she is always appreciated here. On being encored she sang "Call Me Back," a piece particularly adapted to her voice and very pretty. President J. F. Duncan's opening address was a plain, open statement of the objects and attainments of the Association.

It was a good, business man's talk, and showed that his heart was in the work. The address ot Judge Garoutte was full of good ideas elegantly expressed. He reviewed the history of California and compared her In an unprejudiced manner to all the other States in the Union and showed that California had many things to be proud of and a Galifornian could not bo blamed for getting out of bed at midnight, as has been asserted by some writers, to brag on bis State. He reviewed the past history of Tolo County and the present situation of our little city. He said that Woodland "had just taken off her old clothes and had put on broadcloth, but that did not signify success nor riches.

Many a man wears broadcloth who is in debt to his tailor for the goods and if we wish to make Woodland succeed under the new charter every one must take hold and work for its general good." The Jubilee Singers, Mesdames Elston, Beamer, Goin and C. Brown. Ing came on with fear and trembling. It was only at 4 o'clock yesterday at ternoon that they found It would be necessary for them to sing in order to fill a vacancy made by the indlsposl tion of others, and the only practice they had was about twenty minutes at 7 o'clock yesterday evening, and they felt that they were not prepared to entertain a Woodland audience. The manner.in which tbey were received, called back, re-called, however, put them In an excel lent humor and lifted a great load from their spirits.

Two presentation speeches were made, one by Attorney Simpson, presenting J. H. Wright with a cane as an evidence of the appreciation of his work at the time of the Fresno excursion. The other by W. M.

Coward, in presenting a cane to W. B. Ellis in be half of the Business Men's Assad a tion, Mr. Ellis having filled the office of Secretoryfor tbeassociation for the term of two months without pay They took this method of expressing their thanks. Both gentlemen responded in short speeches.

F. E. Baker was called from the audience and offered a lew remarks which were full of truth and good sense. In speaking of our public schools he said in substance: "We have some spendld school buildings they are well constructed and an ornament to our town. We have a corps school teachers which is as good as any city can boast of.

It is made of the very best material, and consists of some of tbe brightest minds in the county. I do not say this in a spirit flattery toward tho teachers, for If anyone would criticise them wo, of Woodland, who have the education of our own children at heart, would not fall to call attention to their Imperfections, but anyone with an ordinary allowance ot common sense and judgment, and who has tho success of our public schools at heart, and IB not actuated by petty spite and jealousy cannot help but feol proud of our corps ef teachers. houses have been built, and the present degree perfection in our schools baa been teached by the assistance of a lotof old ploneera who live just wel town pMpte. dktrict lectured men. Tbe New ObMter llMto Mttool dtolrioU to the boundary the town.

But we MO, by of thoM la Mid out of the town, extend our town llaalU. And it to me that should be one of the first things to be done. Let the boundary extended A mile and a half on the south, to Cache Creek on the north, a reasonable distance on the west, and as far aa civilization extends toward the tule. Then these men who have helped to bniid 810,000 worth of school houses, and who have worked hard for twenty years fur the Interest and welfare of our public schools, will not bo shut out In the cold." Mr. Baker continuing mnde other suggestions which it would be well for our citizens to consider, but which the want of space forbids ua discusn- Ing at this time.

If you do call on UN anil be fully equipped for the jouraejr. 0 WE IIAt THE LABOEST STOCK OF AND VALISES I And can supply the Ladies with linen, Mohair and Alapa Dusters, Parasols, Canvas Shoes, Pretty Lawns, Etc. FOR MAJOlt MTKMIEN COOfKH. The death of Major Stephen Cooper which occuied at the residence of his daughter marks the terminus of a busy and well spent life, and one full ft Interest to all California's and pioneers. We have ciot space to give a full account of all his life but submit a tew of the interesting points.

Stephen was born In Madison county, Kentucky, March 10th, 1797. At the ago often bis parents moved to Hancock Bottom, St. (Jharles county, Missouri, and later on moved to Boons Lick, Howard county. He served under his father all through tbe wnr of 1812, In 1822 the Major WAS one of a company of fifteen who opened the Santa Fe trade. In October 1824 he waa manied to Melinda Tate of Howard county, Six children were born to them, Mrs.

Yan Winkle, Mrs. Wclfskill, of Winters, drs. Calmes of Colusa, Mrs. fioberta, Sarshel Cooper and Thomas Bentun ooper. On January 1st, 1871, after having lived together 47 years bis good wife died at the age of 72 years, lu 1S25 Major Cooper was ajfpoint- pilot and captain, of a company appointed by the United States to lay out a road from the Li order lues of Missouri to Santa Fe, which they did uccessfully.

He served as a scout all through the Black Hawk War. In 1S38 Governor Boggs of Missouri, later of California, a relatvie of Jen Boggs, of Woodland, appointed he Major with Col. lioOU and Major Berseford as Commiasioners, to mark out and locate the north boundary ine of the State of Missouri, and in 3 he wrs appointed by President Tan Jiuren as agent for tbe Potta- wattame, Jttawa atiJ blppewa tiiuee with headquarters at Council BluEi In 1844 he was elected to the Leg slature of Missouri from Holt county. Jte spring of 1345 he joined the Fremont expedition to California. Tbe fallowing letter at that time shows the esteem in which he was held.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 22nd 1845, --Dear Benton tells me thai you hive accepted an appointment my party, and I am glad to have with me a man tor whom he has so aigh an opinion, as I have no doubl thai on tbts trip we shall need men of the best quality and we must try to have no others, J. C. Fra-acst, Capt. U. S.

Army. The following Spring Major Cooper organized a party of his own to come California. It consisted of bis own 'mrily and 13 ox wagons with families lor settlement. He arrived In Yolo County In 1846. He presided over first meeting called in California by emigrant population for the purpose Of nominating parties to be voted into office.

In 1843 he moved to Benecla and was appointed Alcaldi by Governor Mason and first ease tried by tbe Supreme Court was sent np from his Court, his decisions being sustained. In the fall of 1849 he was interested in laying oun the town of Baltimore, now known as Knights Land p. He died May 16rh at the residence of hia daughter, Mrs. Wolfskfll, aged 93 years, 2 months and 6 days. He will be buried at Colusa next Monday Ball.

The Knights Landings and the Win ningers will play ball at East Park Sunday morning. Following is the make up l-ftstTrONS W1UNKJK1EHS Pujoo UateUrr Wuodr Slum tion Pilcliei F. Kdion First Haltio JIci'Unlock Cflbiin Mcolt Ikine- Kecle Peart Slop Wiird Williams Kinlit Field Wnltitco Crcawu UctUcr h'ifild AnMtt C. lidsou Icld Uttlng The make up of the Kinks and the Snowflnkos will appear to-morrow. IVIntern Picnic Pintponed.

The Winters picnic, to have taken place to-morrow, has postponed indefinitely on account of the death of iltyor Cooper. Mr. Gtn. H. Meyer, advance agont of the excursion special train fa in town.

MBS. M. H. OIIER of Snn Francisco agent for the Jeness Miller system ot artistic dress, will bo here until May 25th, 1800, at Mrs. Galbraith'a, where she ha? a full line of the latest patterns and will be pleased to show tho ladies tho mado up gowns, Infanta', ladies and misses' waists, malGwl Tliis is 1 lie licit Mmo i whole year to i your blonrl, hcemn.o now you nro more sCH'iiUVile 10 licuotlt from mccUrlnc (hurt it nny oilier Kpason.

HmKlNHnrsapurlUii li tli heat modlcltio tn lake, unit It Is the economical--100 Doses Ono Dollar. EMORY MlMI wandering rnrw). in mtflmn. TruHrttniTMn frnnt nil il the KlntM Prrwpdrlni rOUT ruin, "tit nn in 1'fnf, A. L.IUMUI, B7 Flfli Vdffc.

ARE YOU GOING TO THE DO YOU PROSPECT A SUMMER TICXNT? We have Mohair, Seersucker and Alapaca Coats and Testa, Flannel Shirts, Straw Hats, Canvas Shoes, "Light Underwear, Etc. NEW YORK STORE. NEW YORK STORE. JACOBS BKOTHERS, Proprietors. Boots and Shoes OXFORDS AHD SLIPPERS.

OOZE Em Tins 93 00 LASQTBV TIP TIES 176 Durability, Neatness Form. wehavesuc In obtaining in which tells of an Increasing JAMES F. DUNCAN, ES1O A I STREET, ft JACKSON BLOCK, WOODLAND, CAL. Notice. Having decided to close out my business I offer my entire stock of Millinery goods at greatly reduced prices.

MRS. H. S. JOSLYN, Opp. Wells, Fargo Woodland.

T. S. A I The Leading Grocer! IS HEADQUARTERS FOR ICE CREAM FREEZERS. I I I PICNIC I Get Year Lnnch Basket Filled With Some of Oar Table Delicacies and Too Won't iKegret It, T. S.

SPAULDING, Leading Grocer, ON ALL SHOE STOCK 3. Per Cent Off at Star Store for SIX days only, commencing Monday, May I2th to clean up present stock previous to the arrival of a large Eastern Invoice. OUR TERMS: Spot No Variation..