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LEWIS’ FATE STILL HANGS IN BALANCE
Judge
Gray Orders Jury Locked Up for the Night, After Failing to Agree
MAY NOT REPORT TODAY
One
Juror Taken Ill, but Will Not Retire From the Case Until
Decision
OROVILLE
(Butte Co.), Dec. 31 - The jury with which lies the fate of Arthur LEWIS, accused
of killing thirteen-year-old Helen RUMBELL of Gridley, spent New Year’s eve locked in the superior court room. At
At
He also announced that if a verdict is
returned tomorrow it will be kept sealed until Tuesday morning on account of
the fact that tomorrow is a legal holiday.
Thomas WEST, a retired capitalist who is on
the jury, was taken sick tonight, and it became necessary to move the jury from
its quarters to the superior court chambers. West declares that he is not
seriously ill and that he is strong enough to remain with the jury until it is
discharged or a verdict is reached. He refused medical attention.
The general belief on the streets tonight is
that a disagreement will be reached. District Attorney JONES asserts that if
this is the case he will again bring Lewis to trial.
“I will try him a dozen times, if necessary,”
declared Jones today, “or until a verdict is reached one way or the other.”
If no verdict is reached it means that Lewis
must again stand after the trial of Mrs. Rumbell for
the same offense. This will begin on January 22.
NO AID FOR HALF ORPHANS
Commissioner Perkins states that under the
state law the county is not allowed to pay for the support of half orphans, but
may do so by making an arrangement with the father or mother of the children
whereby the parent agrees to reimburse the county for all money expended.
The commissioner states that since 1907
Washoe county has paid to the orphans’ home the sum of
$330 toward the support of half orphans and has received no reimbursement. At
the present time the county has the sum of $8000 coming from people who have
children in the home.
Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com
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Manslaughter
Is Lewis’ Crime, Declares Jury
DEFENDANT PALES AS VERDICT IS READ BY FOREMAN
Decision Reached Early in Afternoon After
Deliberation of Fifty Hours
TESTIMONY
READ JURORS
Points in Evidence Given by Witnesses Cleared Up by
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 1 - At
The jurors, in
about fifty hours of deliberation, took twenty-five ballots standing
Street rumor
says that jurors G.A. THORP, A.J. WALSH, P.J. MURPHY and A.E. RICHARDSON were
the four that voted for not guilty. These men, it is reported, placed some
reliance on the testimony of Arthur Lewis, the defendant. Becoming satisfied
that after much deliberation and hearing the testimony of Lewis read again this
morning they changed to a verdict of manslaughter.
At
Reports of
much eloquence and discussion are heard on the street. The verdict of the jury
meets with general approval.
The fact of
Lewis going to the garret where the little girl was bound with ropes on a hot
summer’s day had some weight with the jurors.
At the reading
of the verdict Lewis paled noticeably and some of the spectators expected to
see him become unnerved. The effort that he made to control himself was
apparent to those in the courtroom. After the reading of the verdict Lewis
recovered himself and faced the jurors while they were being polled.
The facts that
Helen Rumball, before her death, had been bound hand
and foot in a garret of the Rumball residence on the
evening of a day in June when the thermometer stood about 100, that the girl’s
neck had been broken, and that bruises were found on her body, gave widespread
interest to the story of the death of the little girl.
Mrs. RUMBALL,
stepmother of Helen, who was 13 years old, and Mrs. Rumball’s
brother, Lewis, summoned a physician on June 26 last, saying the girl was sick.
The doctor found the girl dead. Her body was covered with bruises, her neck,
wrists and ankles showing rope marks and a autopsy
revealed a double dislocation of the neck.
It was brought
out in the trial that medical history revealed but three similar dislocations,
all having been effected by the application of great force.
Mrs. Rumball admitted that she had bound the girl hand and foot
in the attic and tied her to a post with ropes placed about her shoulders and
under the arms. The girl was tied at
The
prosecution introduced testimony showing that Lewis had demonstrated his
ability to bread the neck of a steer in the same manner that medical experts
said the child’s neck was broken.
The motive
for the alleged crime put forth by the state was that the girl was a step-child
and was treated in an inhuman manner because she was regarded as being in the
way.
The trial for Mrs. Rumball
for the murder of her step-daughter, Helen Rumball,
is set for January 22. Mrs. Rumball at the time of
the death of the child gave a theory of suicide. The theory of the attorneys
for the defendant in the trial of Lewis was that Helen had killed herself in
her struggles for release from the ropes which bound her to a scantling in the
stifling atmosphere of the garret.
Helen Rumball’s father died some months before the tragedy.
SEEK
ANTI-GAMBLING LAW
Businessmen of Williams to Stop Gambling
WILLIAMS (Colusa Co.). Jan. 1 - Gambling in Williams
will soon stop. A petition has been circulated by J.W. FORGEUS, real estate
dealer, and will be presented to the board of supervisors at the January
meeting. The petition has been signed by all the business men of that place.
They ask that gambling be stopped at once.
Since the
passing of the ordinance in Colusa stopping all gambling the gamblers of
Colusa, it is said, have been making Williams their headquarters. Large games
of dice and poler have been going on in many of the
saloons daily, it is declared.
MURPHY
ADMITS ROBBERY
Decides to Plead Guilty to Stealing Amalgam
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan 1 - Henry MURPHY, arrested
some time ago for stealing a quantity of amalgam from the El Oro company, has decided to plead
guilty. The finding of the amalgam has practically caused him to admit the
crime, and he is anxious to get into court.
APPOINTS
COMMITTEES
RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), Jan. 1 - President A.M. McCOY of the Christian Men’s League of Red Bluff yesterday
appointed the following committees: Executive committee, A.W. LANDERHOLM, J.D.
SWEENEY, R.L. DOUGLAS; evangelistic committee, Dr. J.A. OWE N, C.P. MAYHEW, J.M. HOWELL, W.A. SIMMONS,
Bradley GROVER; social committee, H.S. GANS, E.L. SISSON, Richard BODING, E.E.
STEVENS, W.C. HICHMAN ;music committee, G.C. GARRETT.
AMADOR
WOMAN DIES
SUTTER CREEK (Amador Co.), Jan. 1 - Mrs. W.H. NORTON
of Sutter Creek passed away at her home here early yesterday morning after a
brief illness. Mrs. Norton has lived in Sutter Creek for many years and leaves
to mourn her loss besides her husband, Mrs. B.F. WHITFIELD, a daughter, and two
sons, Chas. H. and V.W. VORTON, prominent citizens of this town.
CHECK
BOOKS OF
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 1 - Experts have been sent
here from an Eastern bonding company to go over the books of the Oroville Rochdale union, which recently went into the hands of the
Manager W.L.
SPICER was removed from his position several weeks ago and A.
Members of the
COLUSA VINEYARD IS SOLD
Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com
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MRS.
MARTIN GETS WAGES OF MATRON
Supervisors of
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 2 - After a bitter legal
battle in the courts and many efforts to have the board of supervisors audit
her claims, Mrs. O.A. MARTIN, matron of the county jail, walked from the cour-thouse (sic) this afternoon with $425 in her pocket,
her salary for services since last June.
The
attorney-general helped her to get her salary for, in a statement to the board
of supervisors, District Attorney JONES declared that he had taken the matter
up with that official, who advised him to have the county audit the bill.
“The
attorney-general feels that the last legislature did not intend the sheriffs to
pay for the services of a matron, although he has the power to appoint or
remove any matron,” stated Jones. “He advised me to instruct you gentlemen to
pay the bill.”
The board has
instructed the district attorney to draw up an ordinance fixing the salary at
$2.50 per day, every day she works. They ruled down the request of George
GARDNER, attorney for Mrs. O.A. Martin, to the effect that they employ a matron
at a monthly salary for the year around, declaring that they did not believe it
necessary.
“Why,”
declared PORTER, “I have been on the board for several years and I have never
known an instance when a woman was in the county jail as long as Mrs. RUMBELL.”
The board,
upon meeting today, re-elected C.H. BROWN as chairman to succeed himself.
A petition
signed by many Gridley residents for the closing of
Two
Will Be Sentenced on Charges of Manslaughter
FLEMING
WILL KNOW LENGTH OF HIS TERM TODAY
Much Speculation on Result of Grand Jury’s
Investigation Into Trial
REDDING (Shasta Co.), Jan. 2 - As Daniel FLEMING will
be sentenced tomorrow for manslaughter and the grand jury which meets tomorrow
is expected to make some charges in connection with the noted trial, there is
much street talk and speculation on both events. As the sentence will be from
one to ten years this matter does not receive as much attention as the meeting
of the grand jurors.
There is much
guessing on the investigations of the jury but nothing authoritative is known
except that District Attorney CHENOWITH will bring some matters to attention of
the inquisitorial body.
JUDGE
PRONOUNCES FATE OF LEWIS ON THURSDAY
Man Accused of Killing Girl Will Receive Limit, Is the
Belief Expressed
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan 2 - Apparently as free from
care as a new born babe, Arthur Lewis came into the superior court room this
morning and heard Superior Judge GRAY fix next Thursday morning at
Kennedy stated
after the brief hearing, that he had not made up his
mind what would be his next step. From what he has told friends he is satisfied
with the verdict and will not appeal. Efforts on the part of District Attorney
JONES to have the trial of Mrs. Emma L. RUMBELL, set for January 22, postponed
two weeks met with a statement from Kennedy that he would let the prosecutor
know late in the week.
It is the
popular belief that Lewis will get the limit for manslaughter or ten years.
This will give him six years and six months actually to serve.
J.R.
SEARS WOULD DIVORCE SPOUSE
Names Insanity
Charge Made by Wife as Ground for His Action
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 2 - Troubles of a family
nature which caused the arrest of J.R. SEARS, principal of the Lumpkin mine,
last May, and his examination on an insanity charge and then his final
discharge, were again aired today when Sears this morning filed a complaint for
divorce upon the grounds of cruelty.
He alleges
that his wife, Mrs. Janet SEARS, has made his life miserable for a year, the
principal trouble being when she had him jailed. He declares she abuses him
upon every occasion and orders him out of his house and treats him in a cruel
and inhuman manner.
When Sears was
arrested for insanity it was the statement of Attorney George GARDNER, who
represented him, that is was the desire of his wife and her son by a former
marriage to railroad him to the hospital and live off his money. A wealthy
brother of Sears, who lives in
Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com
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SETTLE
ROAD TROUBLE
MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), Jan. 3 - At the meeting of the
board of supervisors today a resolution was passed granting the Red Ravine
Mining company the right to build a road across the property of W.O. WILKINS,
and awarded Wilkins $67 for the land to be taken up by the road. This ends a long drawn out argument by the two parties concerned
and give the Red Ravine people access to their property.
Chairman
MORRISON appointed the following committees to act during the ensuing year:
Public buildings, ROBERTS, CASEY and MILLON; hospital, DIVVER, ROBERTS and
CASEY; contracts, MILLON, CASEY and DIVVER; roads and bridges, CASEY, MILLON
and MORRISON; printing, DIVVER, ROBERTS and MILLON; anti-debris, MORRISON,
ROBERTS and DIVVER. It is agreed that the same rules would govern the board as
had been used during the last year.
The board will
meet again tomorrow to finish up the business of the meeting.
TO
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan 3 - It is a significant fact
that the new year also marks the ending of one of Oroville’s oldest
institutions, the Congregational church, which has stood on the corner of Bird
and Oak streets as long as the oldest inhabitant can remember - since 1852.
The members of
the church are now talking of razing the old brick building the first of
February and starting work on the new $25,000 structure not later than the
middle of March. The building will rank with the finest in this section of the
state.
R.D. DOUGLASS,
pastor of the local church, stated this morning that the work of razing the old
building would most certainly commence on the first of next month or very soon
thereafter. This means that before the end of the year the new building will be
ready for occupancy.
GUILTY
OF GAMBLING
MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), Jan. 3 - When the cases of the
four Chinese who were arrested a few days ago when Chief of Police McCOY raided an alleged gambling joint in Chinatown, were
called this morning, Attorney CARLIN appeared for the defendants and entered a
plea of guilty for Ah NONG, who was charged with conducting a fan-tan game,
with the understanding that the cases against the other three men be dismissed,
and which had been agreed to by District Attorney MANWELL.
Ah NONG was
sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and the cases against the
other three men was dismissed by Police Judge LANGDON. Ah Nong paid the fine and was released.
WOULD
REDISTRICT RED BLUFF
RED BLUFF (Tehama CO.), Jan. 3 - Estimating the number
of voters in the city at 1600, City Engineer W.F. LUNING recommends that Red
Bluff be divided into eight voting precincts., instead of four, as at present.
This change is made necessary by the adoption of woman suffrage.
LEWIS
TRIAL IS COSTLY TO
Total Expense Incurred by the County in Case Reaches
Nearly $9000
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 3 - Owing to the fact that
there are still a number of bills to come in, the exact cost to the county for
the Arthur Lewis trial cannot be given for several days. But the cost of the
jury and witnesses and the elisors has been figured
out to an approximate figure, so that when the entire number of bills are
entered they will total but a few dollars more or less that the one given here.
From the books
in the county clerk’s office the bills aggregate about $8926.10. Elisor MEEK and his two deputies, Morris CRUM and E.B.
WARD, have yet to present their claims, but these will be within a few dollars
of $700.
The figures as
compiled up to date are as follows: Jurors summoned but not accepted, $4700;
jurors’ fees for serving, $811.10; jurors’ meals, $399; Court Reporter McCALLUM, $1100; M.E. PHARES, pictures, $16; elisor’s fees, $700; witnesses during trial, $1200.
BIGGS
PIONEER BURIED
BIGGS (Butte Co.), Jan. 3 - The funeral of the late
William T. BOULWARE, one of the oldest settlers in this section of the state,
was held today from the residence south of Biggs. The remains were laid to rest
in Live Oak cemetery. The funeral cortege was followed to the grave by hundreds
of people, who paid their last respects to the departed friend and neighbor,
who was held in the highest esteem by every one.
William Thomas
BOULWARE was born in Pike county, Ill., October 11, 1833, and died at his
residence near Biggs January 1, 1912, aged 78 years 2 months and 20 days.
He was
educated in
The home farm
of the aged pioneer, one-half mile from Biggs, consists of 1700 acres of wheat
and barley land. He also owns 100 acres of grazing land near
SEVERAL
AFTER SECRETARY JOB
Selection of Man to Fill Vacancy in Oroville C. of C. Will Be
Delayed
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 3 - Some are coming out in
the open and declaring they are out for the job as secretary of the chamber of
commerce, others are still considering the matter with every indication that
sooner or later they will join in the race. James H. LEGGETT is openly
mentioned for the place, as is also E.B. WARD.
Ralph McCORMICK is also being considered, but the fight is
believed to be with Leggett and Ward. The selection of the secretary will be
delayed as long as possible as every day that the office is vacant helps the
chamber to put the salary towards paying off its indebtedness.
Postmaster
W.L. LEONARD has been chosen as head of the membership committee and is now
considering his assistants. From the interest which is apparent in the chamber
President JACKSON and Mrs. Leonard today asserted that the roll will be
increased 100 per cent within sixty or ninety days. Up to date about forty new
members have joined the body.
ATTEMPTS
TO STRIKE JUDGE
MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), Jan. 3 - John BURKE, who was
arrested a few days ago by Officer SPERBECK as he was about to enter the
residence of B.F. GILLMAN, caused a wild scramble at the police court yesterday
afternoon when his case was called, and he was asked to enter a plea. John
carried a large cane and when asked to plead by the Judge, he became abusive
and was sentenced by the judge to serve 10 days for contempt. When he heard the
sentence pronounced he sprung at the judge with the cane, and it was with great
effort that the officer on duty in the court was able to subdue him. His
sentence was increased to twenty days.
ILLEGAL
HUNTERS FINED
RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), Jan. 3 - H.W. WHITLOCK and
George ROBINSON were fined $50 each by Justice of the Peace McLANE
of Tehama for having venison in their possession our of season. The men also
promised to obey the game laws in the future. The arrests were made by Deputy
Game Commissioner T.W. BIRMINGHAIN, assisted by John ROBBINS.
Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com
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LEWIS
MUST SERVE 10-YEAR SENTENCE
Judge Gray Imposes Limit on Youth Convicted of Killing
Small Girl
NEW
TRIAL IS DENIED
Attorney King Says Jury Was Separated Once During Its
50-Hour Deliberation
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 4 - Pale but bearing
himself in an indifferent manner Arthur LEWIS stood before Superior Judge GRAY
ten minutes after
Lewis walked
into court with a nonchalant swing and half fell in his chair. He gazed about,
but finding all eyes staring at him, turned his gaze towards the floor.
Attorney Guy R. KENNEDY started proceedings by asking for a continuance until
Attorney J.R. KING arrived from Gridley.
When the
attorney entered the court room Kennedy read his motion for a new trial, giving
the following reasons:
1 - That the
jury, after retiring to deliberate on the verdict, was guilty of misconduct by
which a fair and due consideration of the case was prevented.
2 - That the
court has misdirected the jury in the matters of law.
3 - That the
court has erred in its decision of questions of law arising during the course
of the trial.
4 - That the
verdict is contrary to law.
5 - That the verdict
is contrary to evidence.
6 - Misconduct
on the part of District Attorney George F. JONES, and
Deputy Attorney General Raymond BENJAMIN in the course of the trial, and in
their arguments to the jury by which the defendant was derived of a fair trial.
7- Misconduct
on the part of the court during the progress of the trial, by which the
defendant was deprived of a fair trial.
8 - Misconduct
on the part of Special Elisor Bert B. MEEK in
permitting the jury to separate after the testimony was submitted to them for
their decision, and before they arrived at a verdict, by which a fair and due
consideration of the case was prevented.
SAYS JURY SEPARATED
Kennedy then
read the following affidavit which was signed and sworn to before a notary
public by himself: “That between the hours of 5 and
“Eight jurors
were not in the room, four being alone with the stranger. I had a full view and
there were but five men in said room. I asked the Special Elisor
where the balance of the jury were and he said in the
superior court room. That these two rooms are separated by a hall twenty feet
in length..”
Immediately
after the arguments for a motion for a new trial were read the judge stated:
“The motion to set aside the verdict is denied.” District Attorney George F.
JONES then asked the court for permission to file counter affidavits to those
of Kennedy. To this Kennedy strenuously objected declaring that if Jones had
any counter affidavits to file he should have done so before the court ruled on
the motion for a new trial.
MEEK’S AFFIDAVIT READ
Jones asked until
Kennedy then
asked the court to state if he had not ruled adversely on the motion for the
new trial when it had been made. The court explained that he had intended to so
rule but the wrong words had slipped form his mouth and he had ruled on a
motion to set aside the verdict only.
At the request
of Kennedy Meek was then sworn. He was asked if it was not true that some other
person in the room. He admitted there was and said the person was Douglass
JACOBS of the Union hotel dining-room who had gone in the room to clear up the
dishes.
HOTEL EMPLOYE IN ROOM
Meek declared
positively that Jacobs never spoke a word to the jurors and asserted that all
the time the jurors were in the room that he had stood by the open door. “Two
of the jurors wanted to go to the toilet and I escorted then from the room.
While I was at the door of the room another knock came at the door of the
superior court.
“I locked the
two jurors in the jury room and then went through Judge GRAY’s
chambers and to the door leading into the courtroom. The jurors also wished to
go to the jury room proper. I therefore went out in the hall and opened the
door leading from the courtroom and took the other two men out, putting all
four in the jury room.
“Then I stood
by the door where you saw me until Jacobs had cleared away the dishes.”
Kennedy next
called former Sheriff J.M. CHUBBUCK. He stated that he had seen the door of the
jury room opened, but that Meek was standing at the entrance. He also testified
that Meek had come into Judge Gray’s chambers and went to the door and then out
in the hall again. He stated he had also seen Jacobs in the room.
Kennedy then
filed a notice of appeal to the Third district court of appeals,
and Judge Gray told Lewis to stand up. In response to questions Lewis stated
that he was born in Minnesota on May 2, 1899; that his mother was alive; that
he came to California two years ago; that he can read and write; that he had no
trade but had followed farming and finally that he had never been arrested
before.
KING SAYS LEWIS GUILTLESS
Attorney J.R.
King made a plea for his client and for leniency on the part of the court. “I
am one of the very few men,” stated King, “who believe Arthur Lewis is
guiltless. I think perhaps I know more of this case than any one in
“The court
will remember that five or six men took the stand and told of the good
character of the defendant. You have heard him state that he had never been
arrested before. I have known Lewis for two years. He is an industrious young
man. He has helped his sister to support children. He bears a good character,
so I now ask you to be as lenient as you can with him.”
Following the
passing of sentence Lewis was led out of the courtroom. He was followed into
court and out of it by his sister, Mrs. W.G. TYLER, who was pale and wept
throughout the proceedings. She was the only one of the relatives of the
prisoner to face the ordeal. His mother, who attended the trial from the first,
did not appear.
As soon as the
courtroom was cleared, which took about fifteen minutes, as it was jammed to
suffocation during the proceedings, Mrs. Emma RUMBELL was taken into court. Her
attorneys asked and were granted a continuance of her trial from January 22 to
February 12 at
Mrs. Rumbell took the fate of Lewis much to heart. She was
extremely nervous and turned in her seat all during the proceedings. She
appears to be losing flesh and the lines of care have begun to show themselves
on her girlish countenance.
CONVICTS
FOR ROAD WORK
Governor Promises Klamath Aid in Building Highways
Governor West
advocates the construction of a good road through from
ODD
FELLOWS PLAN TO IMPROVE HOME
Building Belonging to Oroville Lodge Will be Remodeled and Bettered.
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 4 - At the meeting of the
local lodge of Odd Fellows next Monday evening plans will be accepted for the
remodeling and building of an addition to the Odd Fellows’ building, in which
the post-office is located. The cornerstone will be laid not later than Monday
the 15th, declared Alvin FAUL, W.E. DUNCAN, Jr., and Louis RILEY,
trustee of the lodge.
There are
several plans in the hands of the lodgemen. The lodge
has decided that they will have two large rooms in the upper story of the
building and also a banquet room. The floors will all be of hardwood and on
springs so that the doors can be thrown open, giving dancers the entire upper
floor if necessary.
No expense is
to be spared to make the dance floor the finest in any town of this size in the
state. Grand Master George HUDSON and Grand Secretary RICHARDSON will be
invited to the ground breaking ceremonies. The alterations are to cost $15,000
and will be rushed to completion.
NAME
FAIL MEETING DELEGATES
WILLOWS (Glenn Co.), Jan. 4 - The Glenn county board
of supervisors yesterday named Thomas BROWN, of Orland, W.S. GUILFORD, chief
agriculturalist of the Sacramento Valley Irrigation company, and I.J. PROUIX, a
director of the Sacramento Development association, delegates to the Panama
canal and San Francisco fair “get-ready” session to be held in Los Angeles on
January 12 and 13.
Supervisors
HURLBURT, of
R.O. BORDNER,
who is the appointed representative of the supervisors to attend the meetings
of the “Counties committee’ of
DRAW
PLANS FOR LIBRARY
The
supervisors have levied a tax of 3 cents on the $100 worth of property in the
Trustees of
the high school are members of the board in charge of the library. They are:
J.H .RICE, chairman; R.J. CURREY, secretary; E.D .DUDLEY, C.E. CLAUSE and W.A.
PORTER.
K. OF
P. INSTALL
RENO (Nev.), Jan. 4 - New officers will be installed
by Amity lodge, No. 8, Knights of Pythias, of this
city next week Tuesday evening. District Chancellor Commander George HOLESWORTH
will conduct the work. At the conclusion of the business session there will be
an entertainment and refreshments. The following officers will be installed:
C.D. MORRISON,
past chancellor; L.G. B. McDOWEL, chancellor
commander; E.G. HOY, vice-chancellor; A.D. SADLER, master of work; J.C. JONES,
prelate; John W. WRIGHT, master of exchequer; C.H. HOY, master of finance; S.H.
ROSENTHAL, keeper of records and seal; C.H. KNOX, master-at-arms; W.S. DODD,
inner guard; P.C. BEIZLER, outer guard; N.E. WILSON, G.E. HOLESWORTH and J.O.
SESSIONS, trustees: Dr. M.R. WALKER,
examining physician.
Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com
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G.H. Nutting Aids in Incorporation of Town in Shasta
Supervisor Heads Committee to Petition Calling of a
Special Election
ANDERSON (Shasta Co.), Jan. 6 - At the annual meeting
of the chamber of commerce last night the sentiment of those present was
unanimous for the incorporation of
The following
officers of the chamber of commerce were elected: Ed L. STORY, president; W.C.
BARKALOO, secretary, and A.C. BURBANK, treasurer.
WOULD
DREDGE FOR GOLD IN FEATHER
John Shake Files on Mining Claims Embracing Several
Miles of Stream
MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), Jan. 6 - Nine mining claims
were filed today with the county clerk by John SHAKE, which embraces the
territory on the
STRIKES
RICH
Brown’s Valley Man Encounters Vein While Excavating
for Engine Base
MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), Jan. 6 - J.C. CAMPBELL, owner
of the Donabrough mine, who for many years, has been
prospecting in and around Brown’s valley, has struck a bonanza near his
property at that place.
Campbell was
excavating a space near the present diggings for the purpose of installing an
engine for hoisting purposes on the old ledge when he struck a rich vein that
after investigating developed into a large ledge, which assayed very rich. He
then went back about twenty yards and sunk a shaft, following the course of the
ledge and found it to be much larger and richer than the one that he has been
following for years. Just how wide the new ledge is he has not yet discovered,
but is of the opinion that it will run wide.
MAKES
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT IN SHASTA
Frank BRYANT, in Curtis Aeroplane,
Encircles Business Section of
Roy FRANCIS
also tested his aeroplane on the Recreation park
grounds. Both men will make a flight and race tomorrow afternoon. If the
weather is fine a large crowd is expected in this city.
Frank H.
ROBERTSON, a former newspaper man of Redding, will make the ascent with
Francis, having the distinction of being the first citizen of
Bryant and
Francis have both promised to take part in the aviation meet planned for the
Fourth of July celebration by the business men.
RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), Jan. 6 - On the recommendation
of District Attorney FISH and the Southern Pacific Railroad company
the charge of grand larceny against Francis St. Clair for robbing box cars at
Corning about two months ago was reduced to petty larceny. St. Clair entered a
plea of guilty and was sentenced to sixty days in jail.
While awaiting
trial St. Clair furnished information to the officers which
led to the arrest of two notorious thieves and for his services in the cause of
justice he was allowed to plead guilty to the minor charge.
LEWIS
MAINTAINS HE IS INNOCENT
“Victim of Public Opinion,” Says Youth Convicted of
Killing Girl
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 6 - Although facing a
ten-year term in San Quentin for the alleged killing of Little
Helen Rumbell, his step-niece, Arthur LEWIS appears
to be in the best of spirits. This afternoon a Union representative called upon
him in his cell in the county jail and Lewis smilingly declared he never felt
better in his life. He was apparently greatly interested in a novel for he kept
looking back at the page continually during the talk.
“All I have
got to say is that I am the victim of public opinion,” stated Lewis. “The
public wanted me put in jail and I would have been put here even if I had shown
that I was in the East when the alleged crime was committed. I do not believe
that another man would have been found guilty on the testimony introduced at my
trial.
“I will not
say that any witnesses did not tell the truth for I have been given my dose and
have enough enemies and am not looking for any more. I do say though that there
was too much prejudice against me. I am better off in jail than I would be out
in the open. I could not get a fair shake even if I was free.
“I want to
return to Gridley when my time is up, but that depends on how the public feels
at that time. I am 22 now and will be 28 when I get out. That is not too old to
start life anew. I am anxious to get out of here and in San Quentin as I want
to break the monotony of doing nothing.
“In a year or
so I will endeavor to be paroled. I think by that time the public will see that
I had nothing to do with this matter and there will be no objections to my
release. As far as talking about the testimony of my case I told everything on
the stand. My sister has yet to be tried and I only hope she gets out. I would
willingly take my medicine and her’s
too if they would let me.
“This is all a
mistake. The people have been led to believe I am some cruel, heartless person.
They blame me for not breaking down. What is the use of doing that? I was in a
pretty serious position and though I knew my innocence I could not convince any
“I am
satisfied that I did not get more, for what could one expect when they knew how
strong the feeling was against me? I was prepared for anything, but to tell the
truth, I never expected to be here now as I know that the evidence alone could
not convict me.”
Submitted by Betty Loose betty@unisette.com
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LEWIS
IS TAKEN TO SAN QUENTIN
Oroville Sees Last of Gridley Man Convicted of
Complicity in Girl’s Death
MEETS
GUARDS WITH SMILE
Declares Innocence of Murder of Helen Rumbell - Sorry for His Sister
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 8 - After thanking the
sheriff and officers for the treatment accorded him for the last few months,
bidding good-by to his sister, Mrs. Emma L. RUMBELL, and the rest of the
prisoners in the county jail, Arthur LEWIS, handcuffed to Deputy Sheriff Milton
WEBBER, left this morning for San Quentin prison to serve his ten-year
sentence.
Lewis was
found guilty of manslaughter. He was charged with the murder of little Helen Rumbell near Gridley on June 26 of last year. One would
have thought he was going back to his farm near Gridley by the happy manner he
showed. He was smiling and joshing with his guard and declared that he would be
back again to shake hands as a free man.
“Yes, I am
going,” stated Lewis. “There is no use for tears, for I have got mine and I am
going to take it. I feel sorry for my sister, for her incarceration and
expected trial is affecting her greatly.
“I have been
treated fine since I was arrested, but jail life is not to anyone’s liking, and
I am glad I am going where I can work. I made a miscue and am paying for it. I
have a long time to wait, but am willing to take my medicine and show them I am
not so bad as the public has painted me. I am coming
back sure and live this down. Sometime they will be sorry for this, because I
am not guilty - just the victim of the prejudice of the public. Good-by, will
see you later.”
And Arthur
Lewis, the man who cost the county $10,000, was on his way. It is not expected
he will be back to testify in his sister’s trial.
SAYS
PATROLMAN WENT A-COURTING
Oroville Marshal Says Officer Neglected His Duty to
Meet Young Woman
OROVILLE (Butte Co.), Jan. 8 - Marshal CURRAN is
gathering evidence against Officer Joseph PICKETT which he says shows that when
the young patrolman was supposed to be attending to his duties at the city jail
he was in reality meeting a young woman in various parts of the city.
Curran claims
he can produce witnesses to show this, and he has been looking up dates and
hours so as to have the evidence ready when the police committee takes up the
matter of the discharged patrolman. PICKETT declares he is willing to have any
part of his record looked into, for he states he has always done his duty to
the best of his ability.
JAPANESE
CONTRACTOR SAILS FOR HOME CARRYING $100,000
WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), Jan. 8 - YOSHIMURA, a Japanese
contractor who has been in the employ of the Alaska Sugar company for about two
years, left this morning for a visit to his native land with a bank roll
representing $100,000, the savings of ten years in California.
Filial love
takes HOSHIMURA to
Accompanying Hoshimura on his trip the Tamaurax, a younger brother, and a son. They will be
away four months. KANZAKI, one of the best educated Japanese in the state, will
take charge of the contracting business of Hoshimura
during the absence of the latter. Their countrymen in this city gave them a
rousing send-off.
COURTHOUSE
STONE SPLIT BY FROST?
The
supervisors have decided to take no action in the matter until the next
meeting. They have ordered that no more stone be laid on the courthouse until
that time. The architects claim that the stone now in the building was put
there without the weather coating called for in the specifications. If, by
February, it is shown that his was really the trouble the supervisors may order
the stone work continued, and if not, some other action may be taken.
Some say that
the stone split was broken during the sawing into blocks, and that it was stuck
together again. Several of the large blocks are split their entire length, or
large pieces chipped out. The stone is laid up to the first floor.
ILLNESS
DELAYS BRIBERY CASES
Klamath Defendants Granted Stay by Court - One is in
KLAMATH FALLS (Ore.), Feb. 8 - Judge Henry L. BENSON,
in circuit court, has granted a stay in the cases of Samuel A. McMAHON and James H. HUGHES, charged with attempted bribery
of Mayor Fred T. SANDERSON and Councilmen Russell A. ALFORD and Marion HANKS to
secure a paving contract for their employers, the Rudolph S. BLOME company of
Chicago. McMahon has never been arraigned, although Hughes has pleaded not
guilty.
McMahon is ill
with lung trouble. Drs. R.R. HAMILTON and Leo W. CHILTON made affidavit that he
was in a condition where mental excitement would be dangerous, and that he
might be able to recover his health by going to a lower and milder
altitude. It was generally believed that
on getting a stay McMahon would go to
It is expected
to call the cases February 16. McMahon is under $10,000 bond and Hughes under
$7500, both being furnished by an Eastern surety company.
PIONEER’S
Suit Filed Against Railroad and City of
RICH PROPERTY IN DISPUTE
Action Based on Holdings of Early Days by
Grandchildren of W.A. Thomas.
The complaint
recalls some of the early railroad history of California as it alleges that the
roadbed and right of way of the old Folsom and Lincoln railroad long since
abandoned are now used as a wagon road in on the ground in dispute.
The plaintiffs
alleged that they are the grandchildren and heirs of the late W.A. THOMAS, a
pioneer of Roseville, and that the land now held by the Southern Pacific and
used for tracks and by the city of Roseville, for streets was never deeded by
Thomas and that neither of the defendants has acquired title from the
plaintiffs, as his heirs.
The property
in dispute is now valuable, worth tens of thousands of dollars. A bitter fight
will be made by the Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendants. A. Kelly
ROBINSON is attorney for the plaintiffs. TUTTLE and TUTTLE of this city will
represent the railroad company and City Attorney J.B. GIBSON will look after
the interests of the city of Roseville in the litigation, which promises to be
in the court for many months.
NEW FRUIT FIRM AT WINTERS
The directors
of the company are G. GERALDSON of
WOODLAND MACCABEES INSTALL
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