The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 6, 1896, Page 3

THE SA FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 189 BECOMES A CARDINAL, Mgr. Satolli Invested With | the Scarlet of the Church. RECEIVES THE BERETTA. Impressive Ceremonies Under the | Dome of the Baltimore | Cathedral. CONSECRATED FOR SERVICES. i i i | The First Envoy From Rome to!| Washington to Don the Prince’s Purple. BALTIMORE, Mp., Jan. 5.—Under the great dome of that classic edifice, the Bal- timore cathedral—the mother chuich of | America—where so many memorable and | imposing ceremornies have taken place, | Francis Satolli, titular Archbishop of Le- panto and Papal Ablesate to the United | States, was to-day elevated to the car-| dinalate and formally vested with the scar- let which m s the rank of Cardinal. History will say in all the records of America that the first envoy from Rome | 10 Washington received the peerless aure- ole, the prince’s purple. It was an event | of extraordinary interest the world of religion. It wasa consecration for services | rendered and a seal set on a settlement of | ous and social affairs in the United | It was an unu rand and | picturesque ceremony, even in Baltimore, where so many elaborate ecclesiastical events have been celebrated. Archbishops, Bishops, Monsignors and | divines of vario ides in a church | which has by far more communicants than any other distinct nomination in the TUnited States; statesmen high in the af- fairs of the Na liplomats represent- ing foreign cou d hundreds of the great and tbe lowly, Catholic and non- | Catholic, witnessed the services attending | of the creation a mrdinulf\te—exorcises\ 1 to-day for the. second e and for the third time Prominent prelates f the country took , and the splendor | grandeur of the mu- | mp of the ritual combined to | e impressiveness | | Catholic n continent was | the most ecc! i held in E Cardmal G been on of es of the day were inaugu- | an imposing procession, which | shortly after 10 o’clock this morn- | made of member: Y and seminarians to the ber of seyeral hundreds. At an early the prelates began to arrive at the iscopal residence on Charles street, doy ied their vestments and at the cathedral school on v street, and the seminarians attired themse vert Hall, corner of Cathedral and Mulberry streets. At an early hour in the morning pre- ceding the public functions of the day, retti of Cardinal Satolli’s house- Eminence Cardinal at the archiepiscopal residence | and presented to him the holy orders sthe papal briets. In delivering s to his Eminence, Mgr. Sbaretti | aadress in Lat In a few| minence thanked Mgr. Spar- kind and complimentary ex- 1d added that he felt highly ing the proffered docu- West Mulber made an words his etti ments As the cathedral bell tolled the hour of 10 o’clock students of St. Mary’s Seminary to th ber of 400 emerged from Calvert Hall, where they had robed,and moved i eastward on Mulberry street. Midway of | the block the line entered the side gate to | the cathedral grounds. As the last of the | seminarians passed the cathedral school ) vested priests, monks and Christian brothers joined the procession, tak g po- sitions in the immediate rear of the stu. dents. Proceeding through the grounds the vanguard was soon at the rear en- trance of the archiepiscopal residence. At 10:30 o'clock Master of Ceremonies Rev. C. F. Thomas, rector of the cathe- dral, orderea the doors to be thrown open, and the students,in their cassocks and surplices, two by two, preceded by the cross-bearer and acolytes, passed through the spacious corridors ot the front ance to North Charles Slowly the line proceed street, en ronte to the main en e of the | @athedral. As the rear guard of priests passed through the corridor of Cardinal Gibbons’ residence twenty-six members of | the faculty of the Catholic versity, | vested in their handsome black silk robes, | with blue, scarlet, purple and white silk trimmings—symbolicai of philosophy, di- vinity, law and art—took up their position of > Mulberry | in the lines. These were followed by thirty-four Bishops from all parts of the United States, led by Junior Bishop Joh J. Donabue of Wheeling, W. Va., who was continually bowing to right and left as he recognized old friends among the hundreds | of shivering spectators along the line of march. Fourteen Archbishops were next to ap- pear. They were: The Most Revs. John J. Williams of Boston, Patrick A. Feenan of Chicago, William H. Elder of Cincinnati, Frederick Xavier Katzer of Milwaukee, Franc's Jansens of New Orleans, Michael A. Co n of New York, William H. Gross of Oregon, P. J. Ryan of Philadel- phi J. Kain of St. Louis, John Ireland St. Paul, P. T. Chappelle of Santa Fe, Cornelius O'Brien of Halifax, N. 8., and Louis Nazaire Begin. coadjutor to Cardi- nal Taschereau of Quebec. Each of the | Archbishops was supported by his vicar- general. Archbishop Kain of St. Louis headed this part of the procession. The venerable Archbishop Williams, who conferred the zuchetto upon Cardinal Gibbons ten vears ago, was the center of attraction. Hats were doffed by men and handkerchiefs were waved by smiling women as he passed by in the post of honor. He was followed by Rev. A. L. Magnien, president of St. Mary’'s Sem- inary. His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, with six acolyites, who served as train-bearers, brought up the rear of thelong and slowly moving procession, His scarlet robe made a pretty contrast in the bright sunlight to the purple gowns of the Arch- bishops. Before 11 0’clock had been totled, the entire vrocession had passed within the portals of the venerable fane. As the o ns, clergy and prelates moved down the center aisle, Hamerick’s *“Marche Solennelle” was rendered by the orchestra and chorus. Great disappointment was expressed by the hundreds who could not obtain admis sion fo the cathedral, because of the ab- sence of Curdinal Satolli from the proces- sion. It is said at the last moment that he, in whose honor the magnificent ce mony was given, was to accompany Cardi- | nal Gibbons in the line of march, but for some unknown reason the new Cardinal sacristy. Disappointment was also felt because of the absence from the line of the noble guard, Monsignor Sacripanti. He, too..enlexed the cathedral through the sacristy. The sidewalks were filled with persons, and every window facing the cathedral on North Charles, Mulberry and Cathedral streets was full of heads viewing the pre- liminary activities attendant on the in- vestiture of Cardinal-elect Satolli with the beretta, Those who viewed the pageant)from the sidewalks suffered greatly from the ex- treme cold weather and viercing wind, Admission to the cathedral was obtained by card only, and those without the precious pasteboard were not allowed to g0 in. Could every pew have been made to accommodate a hundred persons there would yet have been an insufliciency of room. It was found, however, that after all the seats were occupied by ticket-hold- ers there was room for a few dozen camp- stools in the aisles and in the rear of the pews. And then the order was given that the doors should be opened to the general public. Four or five hundred persons were quick to take advantage of the con- dition, and soon everv inch of available space in the edifice was occupied by an fison ; decided to enter the cathedral through the day requires that we consider briefly some- thing of that which he has here accepted. The oflice committed to him by the Holy See was most arduous, his success raost difficult. The beginnings of every great work are difficult, especially when obstacles, neither light nor few, ere not Jacking, and when there exists & diversity of tradition, of language and of char- acter of the people; when the genius of the race, its vertiginous activity, its enormous un- dertakings induce continual changes and transformations and impress an incredible | movement and impulse upon every kind of | affairs. Insuch circumstances, that an under. taking should prosperously and happily suc- ceed, rare prudence and dexterity are required. But the most eminent prodelegate, by the acu- men and penetration of his mind, weighed, pondered and_comprehended the peculiar cir- cumsiances of this country, the inclinations and character of its people and their various needs. To these conditicns he adapted his course of action, so that he may be said by a sort of wise accommodation 1o have become an American, that he might gan all to Christ, while remain- ing at the same time the inflexible tutor of Catholictruth. Whenever the occasion offered itself he has fully explained and elucidated it‘nmolu‘ truths without any equivocation or diversation. Not for the tickling of his hearers’ ears, but in order to teach, he has shown that | the Holy Roman church was & friend of all rue progress and the most powerful protector and guardian of private and public right, of individual and social welfare of peoples and nations, by whatsoever form of government they may be ruled; that zeal for religion is joined in most close union of love of country. He has lacked nether sincerity in speaking nor fortitude 1n operation. A defender of order and authority, he has used the weight of his | power for the preservation among the multi- tude of obedience toward their superiors, of discipline and due respect in the clergy toward Bishops. Nothing hasbeen dearer to him than that the laws of the church should be faith- fully observed. In the exercise of his judicial power he has been most strict, having nothing in view ex- cept that the rightsof justice should remain i i CARDINAL FRAN SATOLLL intently attentive but orderly congrega- | tion. There was but littlé special adornment within the church. The altar was orna- mented with intertwining flowers. Aside from this little disy there was no attempt made at decoration. When all the chief dignitaries had taken their places in the sanctuary the ceremony of conferring the zuchetto was begun. Cardinal Gibbors, who was specialiy com- missioned by the Pope to confer the beretta, | occupied his throne on the gospel side o the sanctuary, robed in full canon ves ment, while a temporary throne had been provided and was occupied by the candi- date on the episile side. On each side of Cardinal Gibbons and Satolli were their assistant priests and deacons of honor, | and seated within the chancel rail were the members of the hierarchy and priests who had been invited to as mony. Places were specially provided near the Cardinal’s throne for Archbi: Kain and the member of the Noble Guard, Marquis Sacripanti. The latter was read- ily recognized by his brilliant uniform of scarlet and white, with gilt helmet and heavy sword. For more than three hours, while the ceremony continued, the Noble Guard stood erect, symbolizing the im- portance of his mission in protecting the insignia and official documents of which he was the custodian. These rested on a small table close at hand. Guard handed to Cardinal Gibbons the official brief announcing that his Emi- nence Lad been chosen by the Pope as the apostolic delegate to confer the beretta. His Eminence called upon his attendant priest, Rev. Dr. Magnien, to read the brief, first in Latin and then in Enghsh. Following the reading of this letter, the other papal brief addressed to Cardinal- elect tolli was presented. It was read by his assistant priest, Rey. Dr. Kennedy of Philadelphia. When the readings were finished the choir of seminarians sang “Let us pray for our Holy Father Leo.” Then Monseignor Sbaretti arose and made a long address in Latin in which he said: The honorable office which the Supreme Pontiff, Leo XIII, has deigned to confer upon me is most grateful and acceptable to me, be- cause it is a testimonial of his pontifical con- sideration, because by me are being carried the gnia of so exalted a dignity toaman to whom I have ever been bouna by the ties of | greatest veneration and respect, and because itis, asit were, the seal of supreme authority for all that has been accomplished. Most eminent sir, I beg you sccept my con- gratulation on this special honor which to-day is conferred on your Eminence and on this new manifestation of particular affection which is shown by his Holiness toward this most noble American Nation and its flourish- ing church. In fact, from the time when Leo XIII most happily ascended the throne of Peter he has in many ways expressed and by his acts proved his affecticn toward this country. sent his representative to be present at the inauguration of the great universal exposi- tion, to which he contributed most precious | documents. He has cultivated with paternai solicitude this select part of the Lord’s vineyard, and has bestowed upon it many favors. He has ap- proved and sanctioned its plenary and provin- cial councils. He has erected new ecclesias- tical provinces and new dioceses. He has con- ferred the pontifical title upon its colleges, and be has founded the Catholic university which is to be the splendid comgplement ofall Catholic education, and finally, to crown his work, he has instituted the apostolic delegation that he might refresh his children by hisown presence, that he might enjoy their intimacy and might exercise more immediately his care over them, s) that the Catholic religion may shine with a more brilliant light in this great and generous Nation. To accomplish this, he selected a man who, by his bright qualities of mind and heart, gave assurance of a successful result. It would be superfluous for me to speak of this man’s piety and learning. Suffice it to note how tender is his devotion and love toward the most blessed Sacrament of Eucharist and toward the Blessed Virgin. Suffice it to note that he is numbered among the principal restorers of philosophic and theological learning. according to the system of the angelic doctrine. This solemnity which is being celebrated to- smilax and | st at the cere- | At the proper time the Noble | inviolate. At the present time itis with no | small satisfaction that we can see that the com- plaints and controversies have almost disap- | peared. In fine, 1 may say that this new prince of the church is an example of prudence, jus- tice, charity and the love of religion and coun- | try.” Both the country and church may be in- trusted to him with safety. Most eminent, sir, the honor which fs be- stowed upon the most eminent Cardinal Satollt redounds upon the universal ehurch, and espe- cially upon the church in America. I beg your ¥ nce to receive this insigna as the pledge | of the high m and high affection of Leo XIII to the erican church and people, as a 11-de ved reward to him who has used with such marked sueccess all his zeal for in- | ereasing the honor and extent of the holy Cath- | olic ehurch in America. | Thered beretta, borne upon a silver tray, | was then presented to Cardinal Gibbons by M. anti. His Eminence invited tolli to approach. The latter was escorted from his throne by his at- | tendant priest and deacons of honor. Taking the beretta in his hand Cardinal Gibbons addressed Cardinal Satolli as fol- Iows: £ The Holy Father has already manifested rd your Eminence many signal marks of | his friendship, affection and paternal benevo- lence during your life in Perugiaaund in Rome, and now he is pleased o crown these acts by | enrolling you among the members of the | suered college and bestowing on you the high- | est gift at his disposal. May your august benefactor be spared some years yet to experience your gratitude and devotion to his sacred person, and may your iminence’s life be prolonged many vears to adorn the sacred college by your talents, to enlighten it by your experience and to edify it by your piety and bright example. At the conclusion of his remarks, Car- | dinal Gibbons placed the zuchetto upon Cardinal Satolli's head and the latter knelt before him. Cardinal Satolli then arose, raised the beretta from his head and retired to the sacristy to change his purple vestments for a scarlet red cassock, a cappa magna of similar hue and the other vest- | ments of his new office. Upon his reu\n’ to the sanctuary, his Eminence Cardina Satolli ascended his throne, and turning to Cardinal Gibbons, made an address in Latin. Translated, the address was as fo: lows: Your Eminence: From the day on which I re- ceived the first notification of the intention of his Holiness to promote me to the cardinalate, | and his determination that the insignia of that sublime dignity should be conferred upon me | by your Eminence’s hand, I rejoiced that it was through you that Iwas to receive this mark of pontifical favor and honor; for from the time of my coming to this country I have received from yourEminence nothing but the greatest kindness and consideration. It was with the aid of your wise counsels and un- failing encouragemeat, mot without the con. tinual assistance of all the prelates of this great American hierachy, that my labors pro- gressed and were crowned with success. This is the third occasion on whieh it has been an honor and a pleasure to me to be pres- ent in this venerable cathedral, surrounded by the prelates, the clergy and the most distin. guished people of the country, and to unite with them in celebrating a festival of joy. The first occasion was the day on which was com- memorated the first centenary of the existence ot the American®hierarchy. Then was this chureh filled with a gathering similar to that which has now come together—a gathering united to thank God with joy, not unmixed with wonder and amazement at the remark- eblegrowth and progress of the Catholic church in one century, under this Republic. The sec- ond was the day on which we all convened here again to do honor to your Eminence, America’s Cardinal Archbishop, on the occasion of your silver episcopal jubilee. Then did the whole country rejoice that God had preserved your Eminence for so long a time, to guide by your wisdom and aid by your counsel the growth of the American church, and to beg the samedivine Providence to spare you for still many years for the good of the church and of the Nation. To-day is the third time that I4ind myself in the midst of this glorious assemblage, and it is tome most certainly an occasion of extraor- dinary rejoicing. I hope and pray that this will mark the beginning of an era still more prosperous for the church and the country. May the success which has attended the devel. opment ana growth of this great Nation go on increasing; may its power and importance grow greater and make themselves more and more felt throughout the world for the good of humanity. Icanpromise you that through- outall the rest of my life I, who have re- ceived from this generous people so kind and cordial a welcome, shall never cease daily at the altar of God to pour forth my most fer- vent vrayers for their welfare. Ishall beg that God may continually be in their midst, blessing them with his presence, guiding them with his counsel and filling their years with peace, tranquillity and prosperity. At the conclusion of Cardiral Satolli’s address, he was vested for mass, whicn was rendered with himself as celebrant. Beethoven’s mass in C was the selection for the occasion, and Professor F. X. Hale led a specially selected choir of seventy- two voices with orchestral accompaniment. Following the mass a Te Deum was sung. The sermon of the day was preached by John J. Kain of St. Louis. He paid a high tribute to the new Cardmnal and eulogized the Pope for his especial recognition of the "services which Cardinal Satolli has ren- dered the Catholic church in this country. His text was from the fifth chapter, seven- teenth verse, of First Timothy—Let the priests, that rule well, be esteemed worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.” Previous to the benediction by Cardinal Gibbons, Rev. Dr. Rooker of the apostolic delegation, read the following cablegram: ROME, January 4. To his Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop, Baltimore—The extraordinary splendor accom- panying the conferring of the beretta upon Cardinal Satolli gratifies the Holy Father be- yond measure, and he asks your Eminence to express \his satisfaction. Furthermore, as a token of his deep appreciation, he empowers your Eminence to impart to all present at the ceremony his apostolic benediction. M. CARDINAL RANPOLLA, To-day’s ceremony was the third step in the formal elevation of Cardinal Satolli, the final step to occur within six months, when he will, in compiiance with his offi- cial oath, go to Rome to visit the tombs of the apostles, and the ceremony which makes him a full member of the Sacred College, entitled to vote for Leo’s succes- sor, then takes place. This is the most important and interesting of all the cere- monies. The Pope has temporarily conferred the title of apostolic delezate wupon Mgr. Sbaretti, secretary and chancelior of the delegation. After the ceremonies, which lasted a lit- tle more than three hours, Cardinals Sa- tolli and Gibbons were entertained at a dinner at St. Mary’s Seminary. Two hun- dred prominent clergymen and laymen were seated at the tables. THE NEWS OF SAN JOSE, Fruit-Growers Are Combining to Extend the Market for Their Products. Attempted Hold-Up of a Saloon-Keeper. Chinese Robber Arrested. Shipping Notes, SAN JOSE, Cav., Jan 5.—There is noth- ing at all going on in the fruit market, and the present lull in busiress is being taken i advantage of by the fruit-growers to dis- cuss ways and means of extending the market for California dried fruits, Yesterday afternoon an informal meet- ing of fruit-growers was held in the 2 C.’A. building, and the means of dispos- ing of the fruit product of the county was discussed at length. A committee was ap- pointed to investigate and consider the ideas advanced as to the best way of ex- tending the market. The meeting was purely informal, but will probably be beneficial to the fruit- growers, as it was understood that as soon as it was deemed advisable a mass-meeting of fruit-growers would be called, and some definite action taken in regard to adver- tising the fruit products of the county. & 55 E. THE COLORED Annual Conference of the African M. E. Church of Zion Concluded Yesterday. SAN JOSE, Carn., Jan. 5.—The annual conference of the African M. E. Zion church of tke California district concluded its session to-day. Bishop A. Walters of New York made the following appointments: Presiding Elder, Rev. T. Brown of San Fran- cisco; San Franeisco church, Rev. J, P. Mea- CHURCH. Rev. W. Bynum Rev. A. J. Wooodward; sou, Rev. E. H. Brown B Redding and Ander- Holliste: and santa Cruz, Rev. A. W. Rice; Monrovia, Rev. B. F. Mitel Watsonv J. C. Curren; ) H. Holland; t, Re: R. Birdwell; T. a. Meachen: evangelists, co and Mrs. Hattie Glasco; su- pernumeraries, Revs. S. A. Knox, 8. Savens and R. H. Hunter. Rev. George Jackson of San Francisco was transferred to the Philadeiphia conference. st Cliinese Robber Arrested. SAN JOSE, Car, Jan. 5.—Deputy Sheriffs Black and Benson this morning arrested Ah Ming for the robbery of Ah Jim’s room on San Jose strest vesterday morning, when $40 and some wearing ap- parel were taken. Some of the wearing apparel was re- covered from a Chinese pawnshop, where it had been sold by Ming. Ming is well known to the police asa petty offender and was only discharged from the City Prison yesterday morning, where he served a thirty-day sentence for selling lottery tickers. SR An Attempted Hold-Up. SAN JOSE, CaL., Jan. 5.—Two masked men entered the saloon and grocery con- ducted by Patrick C. Moore at the corner of Orchard street and Almaden road about 7:30 o’clock last night, and attempted to hold up Moore, who was behind the bar. With drawn revolvers the men com- manded Moore to throw up his hands. In- stead of complving, Moore called to his wife in an adjoinicg room, and the men, hearing her coming, hastily ieft. Lumber Schooners Unloading. SAN JOSE, Car., Jan. 5—The large number of schooners unloading cargoes of lumber at Alviso at present gives an air of general activity to the place. The vessels in portare as follows: Steam schooners Whitesboro and Scotia, and schooners Sacramento. Traveler, Golden Fleece, Iidelity and Ruby. The stcamer Alviso makes tri-weekly trips beiween this port and San Francisco. LS G A Small Fire. SAN JOSE, CAL., Jan. 5.—The residence of Clement Deros, 418 West San Carlos street, was badly damaged by fire last night. There was no one in the house at the time and the crigin of the fireisunknown. The damage will amount to about $300. o nind A Sacramento Suicide, SACRAMENTO. CaL., Jan. 5.—A man named Wiiliam Smith was brought here to-day from the Twelve-mile House on the Auburn road who had cut his throat on Saturday night in an attempt to commit suicide. He is a native of Germany, about 47 years old. Despondency was the cause of the deed. It is thought he will live, EL DORADO'S REPLY. Resolutions in Defense of Venerable Pastor Peirce. FAITH IN HIS WORD. Simultaneous Meetings Are Held in Many Sections of the County. BISHOP WINGFIELD REBUKED. Charges of the Minister Reiterated in Affidavits Sent to the “ Call.” PLACERVILLE, CaL, Jan. Episcopal Church quarzel, involving Bishop Wingfield and Minister Peirce, were the absorbing topics to-day. Every one was on the qui vive to learn what the venerable clergyman would say in his sermon this Sabbath morning, Wingfield’s recollection of what trans- pired last Sunday has become somewhat dimmed : STATE OF CALIFORNIA, E S8, Couxty oF EL DOrAvO.{ ™% A. A. Gignac being duly sworn, says: That on the morning of Sunday, December 29, T was in attendahce at the Episcopal church. in the city of Placerville, during the entire service then and there held; that there were there present and officiating Bishop J. H. D. Wing- field and Rev. C. C. Peirce; that the former had read the commanaments and Mr. Peirce commenced, as is usual, the reading of the epistle when Bishop Wingfield interrupted him by himself reading the same. At the conclusion of the Gospel, which was conducted by the bishop alome, Mr. Peirce again commencea the performance of a duty which it is customary for the minister todo by announcing the first hymn and reading the first line thereof. At this time Mr. Peirce was again interrupted by Bishop Wingfield, who stepped in front of the chaneel rail and said: “I want to meet the vestry here in the church at 3 o’clock this afternoon instead of the hotel asIhad announced by postal card, as.I have very important business to bring betore them. Iwant to find out whether this is a mission or a parish. If it is a mission I'/] put that man out. I'll dismiss him from the church. He is 10 good to you. He is doing you no good nor the church.” The Bishop’s manner was one of anger and he gesticulated with clinched fist in the direction of Mr. Peirce when he used the words *“that man.” At this time many of the ladies in thc congregation, horrified and sur- prised at the Bishop's strange actions, leit the church in haste. To them the Bishop pointed scornfully and said to the few remaining “Evidently they are not of us.” Still clothed» in his robes he descended into the aisle to about the middle of the church and said: “I am your Bishop. I want to talk with you. If he (again pointing to Mr. Peirce) persists in the story which he had printed in your town papers about a year ago to the effect that I REV. C. C. PEIRCE OF PLACERVILLE, [From a photograph.] and an unusualiy large gathering was present ai the church. The aged pastor preached one of the best sermons of his life. His subject was taken from Saint Paul, “‘For me to live is Christ.” Needless to say he was eloguent, for Mr. Peirce is an acknowledged pulpit orator of ability. The number presenting themselves for com- munion was exceptionally large. The inusic and singing were the best the church has had in many months. In effectit can- not but be said that the recent turmoil has recalled to many a duty they owe to youth’s training, and to the natural in- clination of man’s mind to turn back to God and church, and as an outcome cf the recent trouble here many were recalled to the advisability of church attendance. After the services a called meeting of citizens was held in Confidence Hall and the following resolution was adopted en- thusiastically without a dissexting vote: WHERE. Certain articles published by Bisbop Wingfield of Benicia may lead to a mis- understanding in relation to our appreciation of the life and labors of Rev. C. C. Peirce as a minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church; Rosolved, That we as citizens of El Dorado County, without reference to sectarian asso- ciations, hereby express our hearty approval of the ministerial labors of Rev. C. C. Peirce in our midst for the long period of more than thirty yeers that he has resided among us. ‘We have every confidexce in his honor, in his veracity and in the purity of his motives. We hereby express our heartfelt approval of his past and present course. At El Dorado the following was unani- mously resolved; there were 102 signatures to the resolution: We, the undersigned citizens of El Dorado, do hereby certify that we have known Rev. C. C. Peirce for many years. and have always kno nim to be A man of truth, and honor- able in all his actions, and as an intelligent and Christian man, and he has no superior in his Christian motives. We further believe and know that the actions of Bishop Wingfield in his accusations against Rev. C. C. Peirce are unjust, and do not, as we believe, originate in the mind of any sane and Christian man. At Shingle Springs fifty-seven people gathered to express the following resolu- tion: We, the undersigned residents of Shingle Springs, do hereby condemn the actions of Bishop Wingfield in the treatment of Rev. C. C. Peirce as unbecoming a gentleman and a Christian, and we do hereby concur in the modes and methods of Mr. Peirce’s daily prac- tices as a Christian minister, a true follower of the Nazarene, Christ. The people of Clarksville adopted as follows: ‘WHEREAS, We, the citizens of Clarksville and viginity, have heard with regret of the attack ‘made by Bishop Wingfield upon the good name and character of Rev. C. C. Peirce of Placer- ville; therefore Resolved, That we do hereby express our con- fidence in the veracity and Integrity of Mr. Peirce, as established by his long residence among us, end we do further express our ap- preciation of the services of this Christian gen- tleman. The clergyman’s eloquent appeal for peace, concord and church advancement at the services here this morning brought tears to the eyes of venerable matrons and men on whose heads are mixed the silver among the gold. His fervent prayers in accord with the Episcopalian ritual for the preservation of peace and for the au- thorities of the church would touch the hardest of hearts. The expressions adopted in the quoted resolutions are in keeping with sentiments generally in all parts of the county. The self-sacrificing spirit of Mr. Peirce in his routine of life, and his sacrifice of personal and home comforts, devoting his labors and the offerings of his people to the instruc- tion of children and grown people as weil, have gained for him a standing in the county which neither prelate nor dignitary can ever undo. The following affidavit, furnished TrE CaLL correspondent, has a bearing upon the quarrel, as indicating that Bishop struck him I brand him as an unmitigated liar.” The women here surrounded their pastor and manifested by words and action their con- fidence in him: Bishop Wingfield still bore evidences of excitement and again approached the chancel, when I touched him on the shoulder and told him that this thing would not do. It must stop. A.S.GIGNAC, Deputy Sheriff. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2d dey of January, 1896, i TI8S CARPENTRR, Notary Public. A second affidavit was given by the Rev. Mr. Peirce, affirming the truth of a former statement made by himself and published in THE CALL. It is as follows: STATE OF CALTFORNIA, ] o County of El Dorado.§ 5% 1, the undersigned, do hereby solemnly affirm that the statement of facts relating to an alter- cation between J. H. D. Wingfield and myseli, 28 published in the San Francisco DATLY CALL of Tuesday, December 31, 1895 (a copy of which is hereto attached), is true of my own knowl- edge, and I make this affirmation in good faith and subject to all the penalties of perjury; and Ido hereby assert that all of the said state- ments are the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. CHARLES C. PEIRCE. Subseribed and affirmed to before me this 2d dey of January, A.D. 1896. A. 8. BosanTT, County Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the Su- perior Court of said County. Aflirming s under the penalties of perjury to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, Charles C. Peirce aflirms: That on Monday morning, December 3, 1894, when passing the new Masonic Temple in Placerville, J. H. D. Wingfield was asked to go in with him and view the lodge hall. This was done according to the usual custom of in- viting visitors to our town to see one of its improvements. The affirmant states that in all respects he acted exactly as to all visitors before or since accompanied; that there was no word of dispute or contention by him; that after a short time the visitor exclaimed, “Ah, that is what keeps men out of the church; they are here when they ought to be in the chureh”; that the visitor then said to this affirmant, “Hey, my boy, not here, but in the church, sir,” and then struck with clinched fist a violent blow on this affirmant and fol- lowed it with the words, “Not here, but in the church, my boy.” The aflirmant states that there was no word or act of his of provocation, personal reflection or opposition to cause irri. tation when he heard these threatening woras and felt the beating with the fist. This is affirmed under the earthly and eternal pen- alties of perjury. CHARLES C. PEIRCE. December 28, 1895. DEFIES MADERK'S COURT, Cattle King Henry Miller Again Boldly Violates an In- junction. The Foreman and Two Employes of His Ranch Are Under Arrest. MADERA, Carn., Jan. 5.—Cattle King Henry Miller seems determined to treat the process of Madera County’s court with supreme contemypt and has communicated the same spirit to his subordinates. Yes- terday Constable Green placed under ar- Test three of the men who are guarding the fence on the Chowchilla ranch, one of whom was engaged in tearing it down. These were J. F. Warren, the foreman, John Loney and Joe Spencer. They were released on their own recognizance. Suit was also brought yesterday against J. F. Warren, and an injunction issued to restrain him from occupying the land in dispute and from interfering with the pos- session thereof by Kutner & Huffman. The cattle of Miller were again turned out of the pasture, but in violation of the in- junction Warren again turned them back this morning. The disputed lands are thus occupied by both parties, and while a clash between ‘the contestants may be looked for any day the real contest re- mains to be settled in court. e ROMANCE OF SONOMA, Contest Over the Estate of a Healdshurg Suicide. A LOVE-LETTER WILL. His Fiancee Has a Letter Written by the Man When He Was Very Sick. ATTORNEYS SAY IT IS VALID. The Relatives of the Deceased Will Fight Bitterly to Retain His Property. SANTA ROSA, CarL., Jan. 5.—There is to be a legal contest over the will of Victor Ottmer, the young man who committed suicide on November 17 last near Healds- burg. The contestants are the father of the young man, Dr. C. H. Ottmer, and Jennis L. Campbell, the fiancee of the deceased. The exact value of the estate is unknown. Young Ottmer had considerable personal property and fifteen head of horses in Cali- fornia, but the main portion of the estate consists of landed interests in Oregon, near the town of Burns. In addition to the foregoing Ottmer bad some $300 in notes and money that he gave outright to Jennie before his death. This she still holds. Dr. Ottmer has endeavored to induce the girl to relinquish all claim to the estate, offering to allow her to keep the notes and money. Young Ottmer had been engaged to Jen- nie for several months. When first en- gaged both resided near Healdsburg. Later Ottmer went to Oregon. He fell sick there from exposure while lost in the woods. Feeling that he was not going to recover he wrote on June 22 last a farewell letter to his fiancee. This letter is the in- strument filed by tbe girl's attorneys asa holographic will. It readsas follows: \ BURNS, Or., June 22, 18 Miss Jennie L. Campbell—DARL have bad news to tell you. sick at present. 5. JENNIE: 1 Iam most terrible I can scarcely eat anything at all. I have been feeling bad for about a month. Of course I never wrote anything about it, for I supposed I would be all right in alittle while. Deer Jennie, this letter I want you to keep, and tell nobody what is in it Not even your home folks, unless that I should not get well, then you can meke it known. WhatI want to tell, dear Jennie, is this: You are welcome to all my property after what bills T owe is straightened up in case 1 should not get v And ifIget all right again of course we can settle the matter between our- selves. Ifany one asks you how I am getting along you can tell them thet 1 am sick and no more about whatI have told you, if you please, dear Jennie. IfI think thatlam able tocome home I will try and come back as soon as I can get things straightened up a little. Jennie, Pplease excuse this short letter and bad spelling and writing. Write as soon asyou get this, for I am so anxious to hear from you. From your intended, S. V. OTTMER. Dr. Ottmer contends this letter will not stand as a will. This is the issue upon which he will make his fight. Ottmer grew better of his sickness and returned to his old home in Dry Creek Valley, near Healdsburg. His sickness affected his mind. His inability to re- cover his full mental powers preyed on him, and in a fit of moody desperation he sent a rifle bullet through his nead. Jennie Campbell is a bright Irish lassie, years of age. She has lived most of her life in the redwoods near Healdsburg. Dr. Ottmer, the father of the dead man, is a wealthy retired physician, owning and living on a well-paying fruit ranch in Dry Creek Vailey, He also owns valuable business property in Healdsburg. 2 FRESNO'S BL ND TRAILERS They Are Good Dogs, but Yesterday’s Ex~ hibition Was Not Successful. FRESNO, CaL., Jan. 5.—This afternoon T. E. Jones and Deputy Sheriff Timmins gave a public exhibition of the trailing abilities of their five bloodhounds. A course of fifteen miles had been ar- ranged, and a previous announcement drew out a large crowd. The hounds failed to keep on trail. 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