The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 20, 1895, Page 11

R R I R R EEEEEE———E—E—— THE SAN FRANC ISCO CALL, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1895. il ~ HOW JACK LITTLEFIELD WAS “LYNCHED." DOUBT EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE STORY F A Moa. INQUEST 5 September J. N. Vinton, head E. White of Round Valley, | shot thiough the left ntain, Trinity County. srzed <" Littlefield, head vaquero Ve r. with having done the shoot- | as long existed betwcen er’s. Littlefield was ar- able Vau Horn and John Crow. & the trail under charge of | was shot to death and subse- The offi ¥ that a mob and overpowered them, committing Doubt was expressed by many with regard to this stgtement. Sheriff Berrigan is now taking active messuresin the matter. The Coroner of Trinity County is now investigating the matter. A C correspondent was dis- patcked to the scene and his report follows. COVELO, Rouxp VALLEY, CAL., Oct. 16.— It is now believed that the men who put on the cloak of an avenging mob of indignant citizens to kill Jack Little- field really formed a crowd of coward$ who committed one of those cold-blooded and deliberate murders that long ago added a shudder to the name of Round Valle; Under countenance of a Justice of the Peace of lower Trinity County a jury of nine men sat in judgment on that deed, and the details of that inquiry only now being told give a thrill of added horror to the crime. Perhaps it was the magic of Governor Budd’s offer of a reward, or perhaps it was a realization that murder and intrigue, left alone, have fearful roosts to which they a but whatever the cause the SI nity County bas bewun vigorous action and promises to continue it to a fin A regular Coroner’s jury of twelve men has been 1 d. the grave away out on Red Mountain has been opened, wit- nesses summoned, evidence taken, and a rou rider straight from the scene came into n to-day with the report that ct will almost certainly speak of h. evidence is such (hat arrests will ately follow, and another of those der trials characteristic of on will resuit in due time, where 1 piled mountains high to vially designed in hades { N. Vinton— | “mob” as an rcely anybody now Henry Eucknall, Who Charged Joe Greggory - ith the Crime at Ukiah. still dangerously hurt is true, it should be eaid, for there were many who believed that he was pretending even in that. Whether he shot himself by accident or some enemy shot him from ambush is un- certain, If he recovers, however, he will no doubt be arrested and charged with being in the conspiracy to murder tlefield, the allegation being that on what appeared to be his deathbed he tied the knot in the rope for the hanging of a man who had many times befriended him. The story of this murder has not been told, and it needs plain telling, enveloped as it is in an atmosphere char with rigue and crime almost beyond belief. Excitement here is growing rather than otherwise as the facts are coming to light, and only the active energy now being dis- played by the authorities checks the dis- position of the better citizens to form a mob indeed to hang the half-dozen men the rope and “will go where no ome els will,” in Wkite’s service, among the hiils. much valuable property in his (White’s) effort to avoid paying the big award in his famous divorce suit and that Vinton shows UNDER WAY, |2 disposition to retain it—so that White | w_nmd grieve for his loss no more than he did for that of Wylackie John. Ves Palmer, the opposition, he has never tried to conceal. The hatred of others suspected of having been members of this mob anses from cause, as will appear. Joe Greggory, for instance, is in Ukiah now for trial for having cut Littlefield al- where he now lies buried. Ves Palmer is there, too, 2s a witness, together with a whole battalion of other witnesses in this and other suits such as keep this beautiful valley in one long, costly embroglio. That cutting—how Littlefield bested the bigger man in fair fight, how the latter cried enough, and how, when Littlefield’s back was turned in the act of springing into the saddle, thinking hostilities were at an end, Greggory sprang upon him with a knife, stabbing him in the shoulder. the arm and the face.and would have killed him but for the return of Ves Palmer; how Palmer, without a weapon, attacked the man with the knife, beat him into insensi- bility and threw him down the canyon; how he carried Littlefield to the nearest camp, summoned help and nursed him 'I!mt Vinton has long borne a grudge | against Littlefield as the head vaquero for | most to death in these same mountains | shorter. Holding them up he said, ‘Take vour choice; we will step into the street.” But the big fellow refused. They were jealous of him. *‘Littlefield was courting the daughter of George Gwynn up at Blocksburg some | White values him highly, say some, be-|time ago,” continued Lovell. ‘“The girl | cause he 15 a daring rider and clever with | Was attending school there when the two met and fell in love. The father of the | girl protested in vain, and they determined | Otbers say that White placed in his name | 20 last to elope. When Littlefield ap- | proached the house at night the angry | father, who had learned of the plan, began shooting at him. Instead of riding away or returning the fire Littlefield sat quietly upon his horse, and, in the darkness (as | though to offer a better mark for the old man), striking matches to light his pipe. This was afterward testified to in court by the old man himself, who brought suit against Littlefield for attempted abduc- tion. Littiefield was absolutely indifferent to danger and unconscious of fear.” As thoroughly hated by the adherents of White as he was liked by his friends he was constantly threatened with being “fixed.” But to all friendly warnings he | replied that he was not afraid and that | he would stand by Ves Palmer. He had now decided, however, to give up the range with this season, and when he got the cattie out this time to ride no more. He had secured a place with a rancher in the valley. Now, mark the circumstances attending this tragedy that made it Jack’s last ride indeed; note their sequence as they are | related by those who know. On the morning of September 25 Jimmy | Wathen, Ves Palmer’s boy (his wife's boy), was tending cattle for Littlefield, on i \ | Windy Ridge, while Littlefield, with young immy Wilburn was leading out a wild | steer from Red Mountain Creek, five miles to the northwest. Vinton rode by, goinz ! toward Tom Hayden’s, away from the “Lady” Shore, the Fiancee of J. N. Vinton, Who Is Nursing the Wounded Man in the Mountains. Jack Littlefield, the Vaquero, Who Was Shot to Death, Then Hanged. back to health, and how Littlefield has re- mained loyal to Palmer through every: thing ever since and has still shown a d! position to let the matter against Greg- gory pass without prosecution—wonld, al- together, make another story. Here it simply serves, as stated, to show cause. In the great gathering of Round Valley people now in Ukiah attendi attending those who are attending court there is a ung woman named Mary Cooper. She'lives in the Valley, a few miles from town and near the house of Simmons and Ves Palmer. She has for a lover this Joe Greggory. In his circle this rial of Greggory has been a prime topic of conversation for long, of course. To a friend, who must be nameless now—for to mention names is dangerous in Round Vallev—she is reported to have said some months ago: “Jack Littlefield nor Ves Palmer will ever testify in that case. 1 say. fellows.” A few days ago to this same friend it is again reported this young woman said: “Do you remember what I told you? tended to ‘do’ for Palmer the next night. I went down there myself to see the row, but Ves was too ‘fly’ for them and too well arzaed; but they’ll get him yet.” The people who link together all the cir- cumstances now known in connection with that whether Vinton shot himself or was shot by some other, Littlefield Lad noth- ing to do with it, nor did Vinton at first associate him with it. He was an after- thought, and Vinton’s wound was simply masde & pretext to cover the execution of a long premeditated plan of murder. It may be, too, that some persons were led to join the ‘“ mob” innocent of this, or per- haps innocent of its purpose to shed blood. At all events, it is said to be capable of proof that Littlefield. at the time Vinton vlace where he fell. given out concerning the shooting of Vin- ton that Littlefield shot without provoca- tion from behind a tree; that Vinton had no chance. lnstantly those who knew Lit- tlefield best said the thing was impossible —**it wasn't Jack’s style.” “Besides,” they say, “if Littlefield shot him at all he would have shot to kill. Vinton would never have walked away. On the other hand, if Vinton knew that Littlefield or any other enemy was shoot- ing at him, is it likely he would bave left his weapons behind him when he walked or crawled away ? However difficult, he would have held to them. But it is out of the question, it wasn’t Littlefield’s way. Lit- tlefield’s chief handicap was his reckless bravery. He was so innocent of under- hand methods that he never suspected them 1n others. He was constantly warned against ambush, bat he would only laugh, He was afraid of nothing on earth. He was a king among vaqueros, would go where other men did not dare for cattle, was marvelously swift and sure witha riata, a lightning and a dead shot and rode a horse as though born to it. The last time be passed through here from Ukiah he had come the sixty miles in seven hours without change of horses and, scarcely stopping, went on into the mountains. Reckless, brave, fearless, he had a heart in him as big as an ox. Many a man in these hills owes him for his keep through a longz winter. Some of these are suspected of having had a hand in his cowardly murder. It is true that at times when he came to town after a long spell in the hills he would drink ana gét noisy, and that he only went to church for the fun of shooting out the lights, but as for Jack Littlefield taking a shot at an who were said to have formed the late alleged mob. Offers to lead such an under- taking were being made on the streets bere when oid Jim Wilburn rode into town on Bunday with subpenas for a number of witnesses and the assurance that Sheriff Berrizan, assisted by ex- Sheriff Bowie of Trinity, were going to the root of this business. J. N. Vinton, the wounded man, is the head vaqueroon the immense ranges of George L. White. He has ambitions to be a second Wylackie John. Reports con- enemy from behind a tree, it is impos- ible.” 5 There are many who speak so. “I'll tell you what I saw this man do,” said Harry Lovell, stagedriver. “A man twice his size insulted bim. He struck the fellow, whereupon the laiter backed away, saying: “‘ am not armed; I can’t take this thing up, but some other time—’ “¢Oh? said Littlefield, ‘is it shooting you want? 1 have a couple.’ “Out of their covers he pulled two re- cerning his relationship to ‘White vary. | volvers, one a long navy and the other court or | Remember what | Some people are going to ‘do’ those | They ‘did’ for Littlefield, and they in- this villainy deciare it to be their belief | was shot, was five miles away from the | It will be remembered as the story first | direction of Littlefield. He made some casual remark to the boy about the cattle, said he was ‘“‘going to town to-morrow,’” and passed on. The next day a man brought a note into Covelo addressed to John Rohrbough, White's overseer, saying: I have been knocked over. | to take care of cattle. Send a doctor. Notify Lady that I have been shot through and through. VINTON. There was no word about Littlefield or anybody else having done the shooting. The doctor found that a bullet had passed straight through his left breast, breaking the sixth rib loose from the spine. The “lady’’ referred to was Clara Shore, a young woman 1o whom he is engaged to be married. She went out and is nursing him now. It was within a mile and a half of Tom | Hayden’s house that Vinton now says he was shot by Littlefield. Vinton watked or crawled halfa mile down hill and a mile up hill to reach Hayden’s house. He left his gun and revolver behind. His outer red flannel shirt is also missing. The weapons were recoyered, but there 1s a m¥stery about the shirt. Some say it can- not be found, and others that it has been will be produced at the right time. It will be noted that no‘intimat.on as to who shot Vinton reached Covelo before the an- | nouncement that Littlefield had been hanged for it. | Littlefield and Wilburn brought out the | wild steer that they were engaged with and joined the Wathen boy the same evening of the Vinton shooting. They corraled the cattle and next day started with them toward Covelo. On the morning of the rext day—the second day after Vinton was shot—seven men left Hayden’s house for the declared purpose of arresting Littlefield for the shooting. They were Constable Bayliss | Van Horn, John Crow, Gordon Van Horn, Joe Greggory, Buck Lacock, Fred Radcliffe | and Tom Hayden. Jim Simmons had been with the party at the house, but left the | night before, and where he went and what he did is not known. Littlefield, Wilburn and young Wathen were nooning on Hulls Creek, several miles southeast of Hayden’s house, when Little- field saw Constable Van Horn and Crow coming along the trail, and remarked that he supposed they were coming after him, He remained lying on the grass until G-ow rode down and ordered Littlefield to throw up his hands. “I won’t throw up my hands for any one on earth,” said Littlefield. *If you want my gun take it.” The Constable took the gun and osgered Littlefield to get on his horse/ The latter did so, amd with the Constable riding ahead and Crow behind they turnea back- ward, away from the direction of Justice Atkinson’s house. They rode back some miles in this way toward Red Mountain. *This,” say his friends, *is where little Jack must first have suspected something wrong.” They met on the way Hiram Wilburn, Al Box and a woman named Rosa Russ, riding together. Littlefield greeted them cheerily enough, crying: *‘Say good-by to the boys in the valley for me, and teil 'em I’ll see them again.’” _Half a mile further on, where the trail rises and falls over a knoll and is there crossed by another trail, the evidences were found afterward that at least two horses and two men had long been wait- ing. As this little procession of three came single file along the trail over this knoll there was the sharp crack of a rifle, and little Jack Littlefield,without weapons and under arrast, clutched at his breast and fell from his horse. He ran down the | knoll and fel! beside a sapling. Two other shots pierced his head, but Ee was doubt- less already dead. Some time afterward Constable Van Horn and Johnny Crow rode down to and across Red Mountain Creek and there met Walter Clark, a rkali-breed, and to him they m}:d hmcf story of a moh of twenty men, who had come upon them and Littlefield. £ G “‘When the first shots were fired and Littlefield sE_nng from his horse, I dropped my gun on him for I thought he was try- ing to escape,”” said Crow. “But the crowd ordered us to ride on and we rode for our lives. You must have heard the moisil" a “1 heard three shots,” said Clark. *Is Littlefield dead '’ he inquired “He ran down the hill and we rode Send some men | found and that it is powder burned, and | away,” said Crow. “Thatis the last we saw of him.” 4 “I'll goover,” said Clark. “Jack may only be wounded.” “Oh, there’s no use; he'sdead,” said Crow. The next day Constable Cummings,in company with Clark, whom he had been out to summon as a witness in another case, rode over the trailand came upon the body of Littlefield hanging in the woods, his " hat, boots and spurs on. Van Horn and Crow were standing guard. Clark and Cummings undertook to make some in- spection of the neighborhood, when Van Horn interfered. “We don’t want no trailing here,” said the Constable. All this is as told by Clark and Cnm- mings. The latter says there were signs of two horses having stood at the cross- | ing of the trail—'‘not more than three, anyhow.” A whittled stick lay there as witness to where the men had waited, When the news of what had beiallen Littlefield reached young Wilburn and ‘Wathen, they burst into tears, and Wil- burn cried out: *‘If this was done for the shooting of Vinton, they have got the | wrong man, for Jack was with me all that day—never out of my sight—and we were miles away.” & - Now came Justice Atkinson of Trinity County, with a jury of nine men, and i held what purporied to be an inquest, the verdict rendered being this: “Jack Littlefield wasshot and put to death | on this date.” = That is all. There is no date to the doc- ument, nor are the names of the jurors signed. The jury was made up of four of the Van Horn brothers, Tom Greggory, George Kendrick, Sam Lance, Simmons | and Crow. It is asserted that the only | man on the jury who was not an avowed | enemy of Litilelield was Kendrick, This man says that he suggested they | make & box for the body. To this, he says, Greggory replied: “No; d— him. We'll bury him right here. We'll have no funeral nonsense. I could much easier say God d—— him than ! God bless hin | Then, scraping the congealed blood from his face, he pointed to the scars from his own knife-wounds. “Do you see those?”’ he said. “I did that—and be carried them to his grave.” Then they duga shallow hole two feet deep and placed the body in it. The followini evening four of the seven men who left Hayden’s house toarrest Lit- tlefield, and some of whom had served on this impromptu jury—Greggory, Lacock, Crow and Simmons—all carrying their Winchesters; rode to Simmons’ house in Round Valle, The house is within 400 yards of that of Ves Palmerand within 214 miles of Covelo. They remained there over night. Next morning, still carrying their Win- chesters, three of them, Crow, Simmons and Greggory, rode into Covelo. Frank Youree’s saloon there is a rendezvous of Indians and vaqueros. Youree is a busi- ness partner of Bu Lacock, who had re- mained at Simmons’ house. The three | rode to the saloon and Crow entered, the others remaining upon their horses at the door. Crow ordered whisky. When the liquor was handed to him he drew his re- volver and raised it with the glass and turned his back to the bar, facing the crowd, as he tossed it off. Some one asked him what he meant by that. “I thought perhaps some of you fellows might think you wanted me,” he said. He carried some whisky to Simmons and | Greggory at the door and they rode away. | Youree sent word to Lacock {o come in as | he wanted to see him, but Lacock refused | todoso. It was the first time in his life | they say that Lacock ever came so near town without entering. Ves Palmer was at his house that night | this varty of four stopped at Simmons’. His wife was sick, and he was attending her. He had heard the day before of the Iynching of Littlefield, and had bought a suit of clothes and di-patched a party of | friends to the place to see that -~ was | properly buried. They were Louis Bi.dah, | Jim Kelly and Lem Montague. They left Covelo at midnight, and reached the camp of young Jim Wilburn at Summit Valley before daylight. Wilburn’s house was found deserted, forterrorized he had taken | his wife and children and gone to another camp several miles away. The men built | & fire and rested their horses for two hours. | While there the elder Jim Wilburn, the | old lion of the mountains, came down the trial. While he was half a mile away they heard his cry intended for the ears of his {son. Not knowing what to make of it | they at first got out of the light of the fire and waited. When at last oneof the party | recognized old Wilburn's voice and | answered, the latter’s cry. ceased as he in | his turn did not know what to make cf | the strange voice from Lis son’s cabin. A | few minutes later he rode into the light Will Kelly and Louis Blodah. Two of the Trio Who Made the Midnight Ride to Littlefleld’s Grave in the Mountains. with his guns out for action. He was astonished at learning that the cabin had been fourid deserted, and immediately rode on toward the next camp to learn what it meant. The party reached the grave at 10 o’clock—for the bodv had already been buriea. They found in the brush two handerchiefs that had belonged to Little- field, discolored with blood; they found the hangman’s knot, that had been cut | from the rope—a knot very neatly made; they found a package of smoking tobacco that, carried in the breast pocket of Lit- tletield’s shirt, had been pierced by the first ball. All of these things will figure as exhibits 1 a murder trial. Since then a brotherof Littlefield visited the grave with the intention of taking the body up and baving it properly buried, but was dissuaded from doing so until the Coroner had seen it. Now the Coroner has seen it, and Sheriff Berrigan, assisted by ex-Sheriff Bowie, is at work. The good people of Round Valley—for there are very good peopie there—as many in proportion to the population, perhaps, as other communities afford—are praying that the inquiry may result in the arrest and the ultimate hanging of every man connected with this villainous business. And some whose names are mentioned occupy high places. For the people are terrorized; have lived under terrifying conditions for vears. They fear to exvress opinions, knowing they will be marked for a vicious enmity and possible vengeance by men who have no fear of the law. “If these smpkected people are arrested I will tell what I know about these things,” said one man inan interview to-day. “Un- til they are arrested I would not be safe in doing 80.” 5 The people who are not interested in either end of the feud—the White-Palmer feud—express no desire to hearof Vinton’s recovery. As stated, Ves Palmer, Joe Greggory and a great number of the partisans on both sides are now in Ukiah as wilnesses in the cutting case, defendants or witnesses in cattle-stealing cases such as characterize every siuinf of the court. According to reports received here they are liable to be- gin shooting at any bour. Greggory and Palmer are stopping at the same hotel—the Palace—and a few evenings ago Greggory ‘was shown to a table for dinner at which, just opposite to him, he discovered Ves almer sitting. The two glared at each other a minute, and then Greggory %ot up. went out to the bar, and when he returne took a seat at another table. That evening Greggory met Henry Bucknall in the stabie back of the hotel. Bucknall was with Palmer at the fable when Greggory sat down. Greggory asked him what he meant by running him out of his table. Both men reached for their guns, but Bucknall got his in position tirst. He denied baving interfered with Greggory in any way. ““What do you think of me anyway?” said Greggory. “You have been trying to get the best of ton street, thence to St. Francis Church, whete a high mass wilt be celebrated for Lhe reposs of his soul, commencing ai 8:45 o'clock A M. Inter- ment Mount Calvary Cemetery. GILLERAN—In this city, October 18, 1895, Wil- liam, beloved husband of Julia F. Gilleran, and brother of Pairick and Edward Gilleran and Mrs. Margaret Kenney, a native of County Ros- common, Ireland, aged 55 years. 83-Friends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited o attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), at 8:15 0'clock A. M.. from his late resi- dence, corner South Broderick and Tilden streets, thence to Mission Dolores Church, where a Tequiem high mass will be ceiebrated for the Tepose of his soul, commencing 9 o'clock A. 3. Intérment Holy Cross Cemetery. —Officers and_members of Leo As- mbly No. 4, Y. M. C. U., are respectfully in- vited to attend the funeral of our late brother, William Gilleran, THIS DAY 2 8:15 o'clock A. M., from his lat South Broderick and Tilden streets. P. MOLLO ce. By order of , President, me for some time,” said Bucknall. *‘Now 1 have a little the best of you. I'll tell you what I think of you. I think you are the man who killed Jim Williams and that you had a hand in the murder of little Jack Littlefield. That’s what I think of you—so don’t talk to me any more.” “This_is your turn,” said Greggory. “There is another time coming.” *“Very well; let it come,’” said Bucknall. This incident is repeated as Buckrall tells it. Greggory left here in company with George E. White, by whom he isemploved. Both carried Winchesters and six-shooters. They stopped over night at the Travelers’ Home, which is owned by White, on Eel River. Lee Cunningham, another traveler, arrived at the inn after White had gone to bed and went upstairs into the general sleeping-room in the dark. Hearing some one moving he struck a match and as it flared up discovered White peering from behind a pillow which he held up to his face and over which he held his revolver, pointed toward the light. This is as told by Cunningham. ‘White went on through to Ukiah and is supposed to be now in San Francisco. Ves Palmer does not believe that Vinton shot himself. He says he is convinced some man did it who was hired for the purpose. He refers to a remark of Johnny Crow, made some weeks ago as he invited everybody up to drink. “1f everything breaks right, boys,” he said, *“I'll soon have plenty of moaney.” The meaning of this remark 1 be in- quired into_in the course of the investiga- tion over Littlefield’s death. Manuscripts in the Inventory. Robert Desty, who died on September 27, left an estate consisting of $150 and,the manu- script of some unfinished lawbooks. Mrs. Mary Desty of Stockton, the widow. has ap- plied for letters of administration. e LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. J. J. SHEAmAN, Record: GENEVE—In this city, Ociober 16, 1895, Louis, beloved husband of ‘Antonine Geneye, a native of France, aged 75 years. A5 Friends ard acquaintances are respect- fully invited to nttend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), at_1:30 o'clock P. M., from his late residence, 2 Lynch street. off Leavenworth, be- tween Pacific and Broadway, thence to Frénch Church for services at 2 o'clock P. M. HUBER~—In Oakland, October 19, 1885, Gottlieb Huber, a native of Germany, aged 57 years. ¥ Friends and acquaimances aré respect- fully invited to attend the, funeral services THIS DAY (Sunday), at 3 &'clock P. M., at the parlors of Albert Brown, 468 Thirteenth street, Ozkland. Interment Mountain View Cemeters. JOHNSON—In this city, October 19, 1885, Estelle, beloved daughter of G.'P. and_Mary A. Johus a native of California, eged 13 years 9 mouths and 2 days. B3~ Friends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the faneral TO-MORROW (Monday), at 3 o'cloek P. M., from Swedenborgian Churen, O'Farrell street, near Fillmore. KENNEDY—In this city, October 18, 1895, Julla, beloved wite of the late Willlam Kennedy, mother of William aud Georze Kennedy, and daughter of John and Mary Kilgarii, a native of San Francisco, aged 29 years and 7 months. LYNCH—In the City and County Hosptal, Octo- ber 19, 1895, Martin Lynch, aged 50 yea McILWAIN—In this city, October 19, 1895, Alex- ander, dearly beloved father of Lizzle and Agzie Mecllwain, and beloved brother of John and Agnes Mcllwain, a native of Belfast, Ireland, aged 72 years. ¥ Friends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral TO-MORROW (Monday) at 2 o'clock P. ., from his late resi- dence, 161 Shipley street. Jnterment Laurel Hill Cemetery. MULLEN—In Pescadero, October 18, 1895, Wil- liam, beloved sonof E.P.and Anale Maullen, a native of Pescadero, aged 33 years. pF-Friends and mcquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY éfi\ludn!). at 2 o'clock P. M., from Pioneer Hall, 4 Fourth sireet, under the guspices of California Parlor No. 1, N.S.G. W. Interment Masonic Cemetery. N. S. G. W.—Oflicers and members of California Parlor No.1, N. 8. G.W.: You are hereby notified to attend the funeral of our late brother. William Mullen, THIS DAY (Sunday). Please assemble at your hall, 24 Fourth street, at 1 o'clock P. i W. D. SHEA, President. FRANK B. RYAN, Secretary. PIERSON—In this city, October 19, 1895, Hugo Elexander Abhard, beloved son of Charles and Hilma Pierson, a native of San Francisco, aged 1 year and 18 diys. Arrived SATURDAY, October 19. Schr C T Hill, Meyer, 2 davs from Albion; 175 M ft lumber, to Alblon Lumber Co. Schr Ocean Spray, Skipper, 40 hours from Iver- sens Landing: 109 ¢ds wood, to N Iversen. Domestic Ports. FORT BRAGG—Sailed Oct 19 San Francis MAKKIAGE tmr Noyo, for LAULNSLS, Licenses t0 marry were granteld yesterday as follows: R. F. Peckham and Freda Schroeder. 68—25. 3. M. Donovan and Catherine E. Hogan, 36—27. Paul H. Leipelt and Anoie C. Walsh, 21--19. Fred E. Grant and Lillian R, Meccalf, 47—36. C. E. Johnson and Matilda kilson, 33—24. Henr: evens and Winnie M. Wortn, 28—23. E. B. Keene and Charlotte Johnsen, 51—29. James M. Muro and Carrie Ragan, 24—25. J.R. Dariing and Ciara L. Catherwood, 60—49. A. Helgesen and Christina Olson, 27—25. & Vosti and Magdalena Antonieiti, 28—23. Henry Lobner una Mary L. Kuenzly, 81—21. Charles Goerlich and Annie Panbaus, 85—37. aver Dodel and Mathilde Eger, 40—25. ———————— THE DIVORCE RECORD. Sults for divorce were begun yesterday as fol- lows. M. Reynolds against Everett N. Reynolds. v Brownlee asinst J. Clarke Brownlee, Catherine von Dobrogoiski against Victor L Do- brogois BIRTHS—NARRIAGES —DEATHS, [Birth, marriage and_denth, notices sent by nfil wiil not 'be {nserted. They must be handed i at either of the publication offices and be indorsed with the name and residence of persons authorized t0 have the same published. | BORN. BUCK—In San Jose, October 13, 1895, to the wife of John J. Buck, a son. BURNS—October 9, 1895, 1o the wite of James Burns, a son. DE GRAAFF—TIn this city, to the wifeot S, J. de Grasft, a son. ISRAEL—In this clty. October 17, 1895, wife of Ernest A. Israel, a son. KING—In this city, Octover 5, 1895, to the wife of Frauk M. King, a davghter. KING—In this city, October 15, 1895, to the wite of P. J. King, & son. MANTEL—In this city, October 15, 1895, to the wife of Max Mantel, 4 daughter. MINTUN~—In this city, October 17, 1895, to the wife of George W. Mintun, & son. MEYNS—October 14, 1895, to the wife of Clauss Meyns, a son. PROSCHOLD—TIn this city, October 7, 1893, to the wife of E. M. Proscnold, a son. QUINN—October 14, 1895, to the wife of Thomas Quinn, a daughter. ST. AMANT—Tothe wife of W. A. St. Amant, & son. W ALLACE—October 15, 1895, to the wite of Rob- ert Wallace, a son. WOOD—In this city, October 13, 1895, to the wite of John F. Wood, i son. P e —— MARRIED. CONNER—WALSH—In San Rafael, October 14, 1885, by the Rev. Father Hugh Lagan, William G. Conner of San Francisco and Lillian ' Walsh of San Rafael. MACNEILL-GRAY—In this city, 1896, by the Rev. Eli McClish, D.D., Charles Donald MacNefll and Mabel Marion Gray. MCDONA LD—HASKIN—TIn this city, October 2, 1395, by the Rev. Rober: Mackenzie, D;D.. Archie C. McDonald of Cape Breton snd Annie Haskin of San Francisco. MCKEOWN—W ARD—In this city, September 18, 1895, by the Rev. Father D. Nugent, Willlam MeKeown and Maggle Wurd, both of San Fran- cisco. OLSEN_JOHANNESE 12, 1895, by the Rev. D. and Emma Johannesen. QUICK—WILLIAMS—TIn this city, October 15, 1895, by the Rev. Dr. Filben. James E.Quick and Ttosie Willlams of Columbia Hill, Nevads County. WILSON—McGREGOR—In this city, October 13, 1895, at St. Brendan's Church, by the Rev. John F. Nugent, rector, Robert Bellew Wilson of Bootle, Liverpool, England, and Mary Josephine Raymond, daughter of James and the late Cath- erinie J. McGregor ot San Francisco. ZIMERMAN—THOMPSON—In this city, October 16, 1895, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. Father Gleason of Mission Dolores, David Zimerman and Mary Thompson. DIED. Boehme, Ernst C. F. Mallen, Willlam Clements, Joseph J. Phillips, Hannah Coleman, Carlton C. Pierson, Hugo E. A, Dizney, Jennie Rellly, Catherine Flanneily, John Reynolds, Thomas F. Geneve, Louls Ro:holtz, Yetta Gilleran, William Robinson, Alfred ‘Huber, Gottlieb Robinson, M. M. Johnson, Estelle Seamans, Job Kennedy, Julla Springer, Frank J. Lynch, Martin ‘Thurlow, Alice Mcliwain, Alexander Wenmoller, William Westphal, Frederick BOEHME—In this city, October 18, 1895, Ernst to the October 18, In this city, October Harstal, Martin Olsen BFFriends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral TO-MORROW (Monday), at_2 o'clock P... from the family residenc 147 San Bruvo road. lnterment 1. 0. O. F. Cemetery. PHILLIPS—in this city, October 19, Hannah Phil- lips, beloved mother of Mrs. Jennié Lipman, Mr: Dora Lang, Mrs. Louls Isidor, Israel an Julius Philiips, & nativeof Prussia, aged 88 years. ROBINSON—In this city, October 19,1895, Alfred Robinson, a native of Boston, Mass., aged 88 years. 2% Funeral services will be neld TO-MORROW (Monda 4 o'clock P. M., at his late resi- dence, 26 Essex street. Interment private. ROBINSON—In this city, at St. Joseoh’s Home, M. M. Rebinson, anativeof France, aged 76 years and 4 months. gaFriends and acquaintances are respect- tuily invited to attend the funeral TO-MORROW (Monday), at 10 o'clock A. M., from the French Church. REILLY—In this city, October 18, 1895, Cath- erine, beloved wife of Patrick Reilly, and mother of Joseph, Katie and the late Mary Ann_Reilly, a native of County Cavan, Ireland, aged 56 years and 21 days. #3~Friends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), at 12 o'clock M., from her late resi- dence, 513 Fifteenth street. lntermen: Holy Cross Cematery. ROTHOLTZ—In this city, October 16, 1895, Yetta Rotholtz, beloved “mother of Charles Rot- holtz, Mrs. Jo- Isaacs and Mrs. Dora Rice, and grandmother of Mrs. Sam Leventhal, a native of Schroda, Province Posen, Germany, aged 74 years. B¥ Friends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), at 10:30 o'clock A. .. from her late residence, 6 Russ street. Interment Home of Peace Cemetery by 11:45 0'ClOCK A. M. train. Please omit flowers. REYNOLDS—In this city, Thomas F., beloved sono? Mary and the late Thomas Réynolds. and_brother of James, Mary, Johnend Kate Reynolds and Mrs. F. J. McGuire, a native of San Francisco, aged 28 years and 6 months. A memberof Courl Star of the West No. 6956, A. O. F. AFFriends and acquaintances are respect- tully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), at 12:30 o’clock P. ., from his late Tesidence, 19 Harper street, between Sanchez and Noe, Thirtieth end Thirty-first, Interment Hoiy Cross Cemetery. A. 0. F.—Members of Court Starof the West No. 6956, A. O. F.: Members are requested to attend the funeral of our late brother, Thomas F. Rey- nolds, from his late residence, 19 Harper strest, THIS DAY (Sunday), at 12:30 o'clock P. . S. BAYWELL, C. R. —In this city, October 16,1895, Job M anative of New York, aged 73 years October 18, 1895, and 1 day #5-Friends and acquaintances are respect- fally invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), at 1 o'clock P. .. from Odd Fel- lows’ Hall. corner Seventh aud Market streets, under the auspices of San Francisco Lodge No. 3, 1.0. 0. ¥, Remains at the pariors o2 Godean & Lipman, 826 Suster sireet. SPRINGER—In this city, October 17,1895, Frank J.. husbaud of the late Mary Springer, and father of May, Fannie, George, Lewis and Gertie Springer, a native of Philadelphia, aged 49 years and 5 months. A3 Friends and acqualntances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Sunday), at 10 o'clock A. i, from his late resi- eace, 1005 Castro street, corner Alvarado, thence to St. James Church, corner Guerrero and Twenty-third streets, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of hissoul, commencing at 10:30 0'Clock A. M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. THURLOW—In this city, October 19, 1895, at her residence, 1515 Tehama_sireet, Alice, beloved daughter of Harry and Mary Thurlow, aged 8 years and 8 months. £3-The funeral will take place TO-MORROW (Monday), at 10:30 0'Clock A. 3., from the Chapel of the Good Samaritan, 249 Second street, near Folsom. 1lnterment L 0. 0. F. Cemetery. WELMOLLER—In this city, October 19. 1895, William, beloved husband of Anna M. Wehmol- ler, father of Lizzie, father-in-law of Alexander Miiler, grandfather of William, Ellen, John and the late Robert Miller, a native of Hanover, Ger- many, aged 65 years 1 month and 1 day. - £ Friends and acquaintances are’ respect- fully invited to attend the funeral TO-MORROW (Mondey), at 2 0'Clock P. M. from his late résidence, 416 Seventh street. Interment Ma- sonlc Cemetery. . WESTPHAL—In South San Francisco, October 19, 1895, Frederick, beloved son of Gottiried Henry and Margareth Westphal, and_brother of Mrs. P. Wirtz, Mrs. F. L. Williams and Charles, Henry, Josepii, Chris. George and William West: phal.”a native'of California, aged 29 years 5 months and 12 days. A memberof South San Francisco Parlor No. 157, N. S. G. W., and Jour neymen Butchers’ Benevolent Association No 1. [Stockton papers please copy. | Ba~The funcral will take place THIS DAY (Sunday), at 1 o'clock P. M., from the resi- dence of his parents, 1102 Raiiroad avenue, ve- tween Thirieenth 'and Fourteenth avenues uth. Interment L. 0. O. F. Cemetery. N. 8. G. W.—T'0 the oflicers and members of South San Francisco Parior No. 167, N. S. G. W.: You are hereby notified to_assemble at your hall, cor- ner Fourteenth st. and Railroad ave., THIS DAY (Sunday)., October 20. 1885, at 12:30 o'clock P. 3. sharp, for the purpos» of attending the funeral of our late brother, Frederick Wes- phal. By order of FRED MAYER, President. DAN HARRINGTON, Secreti UNITED UNDEKTAKERS’ 'EMBALMING PARLORS. [Everything Requisite for Pirst-class Funernls) C. ¥.. only and beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. ¥, Boehime 0f Germany, & native of Frankenburg. Germany, aged 30 years 2 months and 1 day. A9-Friends and acquaintances are raspect- fally Invited to attend the funeral TO-MORROW (Monday), at_2 o'clock P. M., from the par- lors of H.' F.Subr & Co.. 1209 Mission street, near Eighth. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. CLEMENTS—In this city, October 18, 1893, Joseph J., dearly beloved 'son of Catherine and the late Janaro Clements, brother of Samuel, Charles and George Ciements, Mrs. K. Lafsenear, Mrs. M. Mingham and Mrs. Nell, a native of San Francisco, azed 26 vears and 7 days. [Vir- giuia City (Nev.) and Park City (Utab) papers please copy. ] A&~Friends and acquaintances are respect- fuliy invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday) at 12:30 o'clock P. M., from his late sidence, 617 Natoma street, thence to St oseph’s Church, Tenth street, for services at 1 o'clock P. M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. COLEMAN—In this city, October 19, 1895, Carlton C. Coleman, a native of Youkers, N. Y., aged 36 years. DIZNEY—In this city, October 18, 1895, Jennie, beloved daughter of 'Willlam and Janet Dizney, and sister of Agnes. James, Jessie, Mary and William Dizney. a native of San Francisco, aged 17 years and 8 months. g9 Friends and acquaintances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Sunday), at 1:30 o'clock P. M., from the resl- ence Of her parents, 62114 Guerrero street. Interment Cypress Lawn Cemetery. FLANNELLY—In this city, October 18, 1895, Jonn Flannelly, brother of 'Mrs. Patrick 'Vahey and Peter Flannelly, a native of Carremore, parish of Kilmain, County Mayo, Ireland, aged 51 years 3 months and 25 days. #¥-Friends and acqualutances are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sunday), 8t 8:30 o’clock A. M., from 1624 Stock- at Reasonable Rates. Telephone 3167. 27 and 20 Fifth street. MCAVOY & CALLAGHER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS, 20 Fifth St., Opp. Lincoin Schoel. ‘Telepbane 3080. AS. ENOMEY. CHAS. MCMENOMEY.| JAMES McMENOMEY & SON. UNDERTAKERS AND_EMBALMERS, 1057 Mission Street, Near Seventh. ‘Telephoue No. 3354, JAS. ENGLISH. T. R. CAREW. CAREW & ENGLISH, UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 19 Van Ness ave., near Market st., San Francisco. Telephone ~o. 3156. N. B.—Not connected with any other house in this city. - CYPRESS LAWN CEMFTERY, N SAN MATEO COUNTY; NON-SECTARIAN; 1aid out on the lawn plan:perpecval caro; beya: , permanent and easy of access; wmc 3 burial piace elsewhere. ot City Gffice, 9 City Hiall Avenua PDATENTS Yo 8387 Osmunes r DEWEY & €O, 220 MAAKET BT., 8. F., GAta NEW TO-DAY. 0. K. TABLETS Worth Their Weight in Gold. The Great and On'y Pure Green Kola Preparation. These Tablets have been sped asa TON1C for those who su debility, dyspepsia, y indi cesses, over indulgences in married lifea cessive use ofalcohol and tobacco. 0.K.TABLET are manufactured fron the pure Green Koia N hose strengthen- ing "and invi power on old a: people is the marv ern medical ence. remove that weary feel- ing, develops the mus- cles and should be used by every Bicyelist in the country. 0. K.TABLETS act at onceon the nerve centers, giving new life and vitality. 0.K.TABLET 0. K. TABLETS 2% 00 men uid women. They will be found to fill a long felt want; in fact they are just 'what they are called, 0. K., for all nervous troubles, tired feeling, stomach troubles and indiscre- tions. are a boon to weak men and women. 0. K.TABLETS Price $1 per bottle. Ask your druggist for O. K. Tablets. Sole proprietors Era Meds ical Company, Philadelphis, WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR THE COAST, REDINGTON & CO. LEGAL NOTICES, T OF THE CITY 0, State of Califor- nia, in the matter of A. BLOCK, dofag business as A. BLOCK & CO., in insolvency. A petition for the adjudication in Insolvency of A BLOCK having been filed in this court by cer- tain creditors of sald A. BLOCK on the 27th day of August, 1895, accompanied by a bond with two sureties, a3 required by law; and it appearing that an order was thereupon duly issued requiring said A. BLOCK to show cause on the 10th day of Sep- tember, 1895, at the courtroom of this court why he should not be adjudged an insolvent debtor, and it appearing to the court that upon said return day said debtor appeared in court aud demurred to said petition, and that said demurrer was overruled, with leave to'said A. BLOCK to answer said petition within five days; that said A. BLOCK thereupon filed his answer to said petition; and on this day, at the time and place set for the hearing of said petition, the same was amended by consent of par- ties in certaln particulars; that thereupon the conrt proceeded 1o hear and determine the matters at issue and witnesses were duly examined and the matters duly heard and considered, and upon the record and the evidence introduced the court finds that all the allezations 1n the petition not specifically denied In the auswer are true: and the court fur- ther finds chat the said A. BLOCK did on the said 26th day of August, 1895, 1n contemplation of in- solvency, make a sale and transfer of his en: estate, consisting of his stock in trade, fixtures and tools used by him in_conducting his business as & merchant tailorat 211 Montgomery street, in the City and County of San Francisco, 1o one E. Mayer: wherefore, by reason of the premises, the admissions and findings aforesaid, it is ordered, adjudzed and decreed that said A. BLOCK is and at the time of the filing the petition was an insol- vent debtor and gullty of the acts heretofore found to have been commitied by him, and that all the allegations of the petition herein not demied in the answer are true. Ana it is furiber ordered that seid A.BLOCK shall within three days from the dece of this order file in this court a ule and inyen- tory, as provided In sections 3 and 4 of the insol- vent act of 1895, duly verified us required of & pe- titionine debtor. And it is further ordered that JULIUS WOLF, heretofore appointed as receiver herein, shall take possession of all the estate of said A. BLOCK, real and personal, except such as may be exempt from execution, and all of his deeds, youchers, books of account and papers, and keep them safely until the appointment of an assignee. And itis further ordered that the payment of any debts aud the delivery of any property be- longing to said debtor, 10 him or for his use, and the transfer of any property by bim, are hereby forbidden. And it 18 further ordered that a meeting of the creditors of the said A. BLOCK, to prove their debts and choose an assignee of the said estate, shall be held in the courtroom of this court on MONDAY, the 28th day of October, 1895, at the hour of 100'clock A. M.. notice of the time and place of such meeting of creditors to be given by publication in the Daily Morning Call, & news- paper of general circulation in the City and County of San Francisco. It s further ordered that all proceedings against said insolvent shall be siayed. Ordered this 18th day of October, 1895. CHARLES W. SLACK, Judge of the Superior Court. N OTICE. TAXES DUE UPON ASSESSMENTS MADE BY CONTROLLER'S DEPARTMENT, STATE OF CALIFORNTA, THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Sacramento, October 14, mss,} In accordance with the provisions of Section 3668 of the Political Code, notice is hereby given that I have received from the State Board of Equalization the “Duplicate Record of Assess- ments of Rallways” and the “Duplicate Record of Apportionment of Rallway Assessments.” cone taining the assessments upon the property of each of the following-named associations or corpora- tions, as fixed by the said State Board of Equaliza- tion for the year 1895, to wi California Pacific Rajlroad Company, Central Pa- cltic Rallroad Company, Northern Caltfornia Rail- road Company, Northern Railway Company, S: Franclsco and'North Pacific Railway Company,’ Southern Pacific Raliroad Company, Southern California Ralway Company, Carson and Colorado Railroad Company, Nevaaa-California-Oregon Rallway Company, Nevada County Narrow-Gauge Railway Company, North Pacific Coast Railroad Company, Southern California Motor Road Com- pany, Pacific Coast Railway Company, South Pa« cific Coast Railroad Company, Gualala River Rail- rosd Company, California and Nevads Railroad Company, Pajaro Valley Railroad Company, San Francisco and San Mateo Railroad Company, Pull- man's Palace Car Company aud Atlantic and Pa- cific Railroad Company. The State and county taxes on all personal prop- erty, and one-half of the State and county taxes on all Teal property, are now due and payabi be delinguent on the Jast Monday in No next, at go'c\ock M., and unless pald tothe State Treasurer, at the Capitol, prior thereto, 5 per cens will be added to the amount thereof, and unless so aid on or before the last Monday in April next, at 8 0'clock ». x., an additional § per cent Will be added to the amount thereof. The remaining one-half of the State and _county taxes on sl real property will be due and payable at any time after the first Monday in January next, and wiil be delinguent on the last Monday in April next, at 6 o'clock P. A, and unless paid o the State ‘Treasurer, ai the Capitol, prior thereto, 5 per cens will be added to the amount thereof. E. P. COLGAN, State Controller. JOTICE TO OREDITORS — ESTATE_OF AN HENRY W. WOODWARD, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, R. M. POG- SON and JAMES EVELYN BELL, 'executors of the last will of HENRY W. WOODWARD, de- ceased, 10 the creditors of, and ail persons having claims again he said deceased, to exhiblt them ry vouchers. within ten months after the first publication of this notice, to the said executors of sald last will of HENRY W. WOOD- ARD at the offices of CORMAC & DONOHOE, 207 Battery street, 1n the City and County of Francisco, State of California, the same béing place for the transaction of the business of the said estate in the City and County of San Fran- cisco, State of California. . M. POGSON #nd JAMES EVELYN BELL, Executors of the last will and estate of HENRY W. WOODW ARD. duceased. CORMAC & DONOKOE, attorneys for sald exec- utors, 207 Batte: reet, San Francisco. Dated at San Francisco, 284 September. 1895. EPARTMENT NO, 10_PROBATE. IN THE Superior Court, in and for the City and County of San Fraucisco, State of California. In the matter of the Estate of VICTOIRE JAC- QUOT, decessed. Notlce is bereby given, that MONDAY, the 21st @ay of October. A. D. 1895, at 10 o'ciock A. s of said day. and the Conrircom of Department No. 10 of said Court, at the New City Hall, in the City and County of San Francisco. state of California, have Leen appointed ss the time and place for proving the will of said VICTOIRE JACQUOT, daceased. and for hearing the application of A, C. FREESE, Public Adminisirator, for the |ssuance {o him of fetters of adminisiration,with the will an- nexed. Dated October 8, A. D. 1895. [Seal] _ CHARLES F. CURRY, Clerk, By F. B. HOUGHTON, Deputy Clerk. J.D. SULLIVAN, attorney for petitioner. - A. RUEF, of counsel. SOLUTION—AT 4 ME STING OF THR Hoard of New City Hall Commiss'oners, held October 8, 1895, the following resolution was passed to print: Resolved, That a progress estimate, No. 15, in the sum of $8175, in favor of U’'Connell & Lewls on centract No. 69, pass to print. Ayes—Commissione Sutro, Creswell, Brod- eric J.3. MCCAETHY, Secretary. 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