A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > Sacramento http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=587 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=36005 Submitted by: California Contributors Article Title: The Evening Bee Article Date: July 9 1906 Article Description: Death of Mabel Burgess (nee Malcolm), Death of Byron Shuck, Happenings around the Bay and other news items Article Text: The Evening Bee Sacramento, Cal. Monday, July 9, 1906 Page 6 STROVE GALLANTLY TO SAVE LIFE BUT THE TREACHEROUS YUBA WON Whirlpool Broke Hime's Weakened Grasp and Swept Mrs. Burgess to Death MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), July 9 - At this wiring the body of Mrs. E.E. BURGESS, of Hammon City, a bride of six months, who was formerly Miss Mabel MALCOLM, of Woodland, Yolo county, and who was drowned in the treacherous waters of the Yuba River, opposite the new dredger mining camp, about 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, has not been found. Mrs. Jeanette Carey LAWRENCE, of Browns Valley, who was Mrs. BURGESS' guest at the time of the accident; C.E. HIMES, dredge master of boat No. 5, and Frank GRUGAN, dredge master of boat No. 7, had thrilling experiences and narrow escapes from death. The death of Mrs. BURGESS, who was but 22 years of age, and full of life and vivacity, which made her the recognized leader of social doings at Hammon, has cast a gloom over that community, and caused heart pangs likewise in Marysville where she had many acquaintances. Bent on making the visit of Mrs. LAWRENCE to Hammon pleasant and instructive, Mrs. BURGESS arranged for a trip to dredger No. 7 on the north side of the river. Dredge Master HIMES had agreed to act as escort and when it was found that Frank GRUGAN's duties called him to the "north side" he was invited to share the boat in which the party was to make the trip, making four occupants. All went well until the middle of the stream was reached. Here the current is very swift and a heavy under-current, which prevails in most any part of the Yuba River, is at the worst. It is now realized by those who were witnesses of the sad accident that the load of four passengers was not properly distributed in the boat, too much weight being in the bow. As soon as the rapids were reached it rolled over in the twinkling of an eye and its occupants were not permitted to cling to it, so unexpected was the turn and so quick was the current to carry it from them. When the party went into the water, Frank GRUGAN was carried down-stream, and when he came to the surface he espied the two women clinging to HIMES. The latter called to him to come and take charge of one of the women. He soon reached Mrs. LAWRENCE, who grasped him about the neck and carried him under the water. When they came to the surface he implored Mrs. LAWRENCE to be cool and hold on to his shirt while he swam. Luckily she showed remarkable presence of mind, and after a severe struggle with the current, GRUGAN landed her on the bank. Both were too exhausted then to lend any assistance to their unfortunate companions. HIMES did not fare as well as GRUGAN. Although Mrs. BURGESS seemed cool and collected, she frequently lost her grasp on him and it was with difficulty that he would recover her. He was not discouraged, however, and was fully satisfied of reaching the bank downstream with her when a whirlpool took them under and the awful undertow carried them along the bottom of the stream. By this time HIMES was so fatigued that he could no longer hold on to Mrs. BURGESS and she was swept away from him. He reached shore none to soon to save himself, for as soon as he laid down on the bank he collapsed and for several hours afterward he was a very sick man, vomiting about a quart of sand before relief came. He says he and Mrs. BURGESS were sucked under three or four times before he was forced to give her up. As soon as the sad news reached Hammon, Superintendent CLEVELAND organized a searching party and the work of dragging the stream for the body of Mrs. BURGESS was at once commenced. The work was continued into Saturday night without avail and the efforts of Sunday were likewise unsuccessful. The Yuba River is unusually high at this season. It is feared that in this case, as it has in many others, it may never give up its dead. As a rule it completes its work by burying with its detritus its victims. At the point where the accident occurred the water is about twenty feet in depth. The bereft husband was attending his work as Superintendent at Hammon for the Bay Counties Power Company when the accident occurred. MOURN UNTIMELY DEATH WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), July 9 - The news of the accidental drowning of Mrs. E.E. BURGESS at Hammon City Saturday afternoon was a shock to her relatives and friends in this city. Mrs. BURGESS, who was Miss Mabel MALCOLM before her marriage, was well known here, where she resided practically all her life before her marriage on the 20th of last October. Her mother, Mrs. Emma MALCOLM; a brother, W.F. MALCOLM, and a sister, Mrs. George BOTTSFORD, reside in this city. The mother and brother were in Berkeley at the time of the tragedy and arrived in Woodland late Saturday night. They, together with the sister, went to Hammon City yesterday. Boy Killed by Shot Fired by a Playmate STOCKTON (San Joaquin Co.), July 9 - Harry SERENS, 11 years old, didn't know his brother's 22-caliber rifle was loaded, and that accounts for the sad death of Byron H. SHUCK, about the same age. The boys live in the City Homestead. Last Friday evening about 5 o'clock the SERENS lad was playing with the rifle. While handling the weapon it was discharged, the bullet striking SHUCK between the eyes. The other boy ran for his mother, and three physicians were called in to attend the injured youth. He lived for two hours, but never regained consciousness, as the bullet had lodged in his brain. Berry's Bad Record OROVILLE (Butte Co.), July 9 - Phillip BERRY, the amalgam thief who was sentenced to five years in San Quentin on Saturday last, made a plea to Judge GRAY for leniency on the ground that he stole in order to provide his wife and children with the necessaries of life. He made a sorry showing in his defense. It was found that he had formerly been a turnkey in the Walla Walla State Prison and that he had a wife and three children living there, his wife supporting the family by acting as a nurse. In the meantime, since coming here, BERRY has been living with a woman in the tenderloin district, who left here a short time ago, and it was BERRY's intention to join her as soon as he made a stake. Seeks Divorce From Edward F. Lennon RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), July 9 - Action has been commenced in the Superior Court of Tehama County by Mrs. Anna A. LENNON for a divorce from her husband, Edward F. LENNON, Coroner and Public Administrator. Injunction proceedings have also been brought by the plaintiff to prevent the defendant from disposing of any property until the issue is settled. Miss Jennie LENNON is also made a defendant to settle certain property rights. Both parties to the action are very prominent in Tehama County, where Mr. LENNON has for years occupied a prominent part in political circles. The couple were sweethearts in their youth but each married and raised families. Later the wife of the defendant and husband of the plaintiff died, and the sweethearts of younger days were married a couple of years ago. Their married life has not been pleasant and the divorce proceedings is the result of the couple beeing unable to agree. Head Residence Ruined by Fire RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), July 9 - The residence of Mrs. Jean HEAD was gutted by fire about 9 o'clock last evening. Mrs. HEAD and her children were not at home when the blaze started and it gained considerable headway before the Fire Department arrived. All that was saved of the furniture was three small pieces. The balance was either burned or damaged by water. The house was saved, although badly burned on the inside and roof. The building is just across the alley from the new Catholic Church, and not far form a livery stable where a large amount of hay is stored. There was not a breath of wind blowing, which was very fortunate as the dwelling is in a densely settled part of the town. Arthur Blake Weds a Redding Teacher RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), July 9 - At the conclusion of the evening devotional services in the Baptist Church Sunday the marriage of Arthur N. BLAKE and Miss Ida M. WOLCOTT was solemnized by the Rev. J.H. HARGREAVES. The young couple are well known in Tehama County, the groom being an industrious young man of Hunter. His bride is a charming young school teacher from the Bee Gum section, who a short time ago was selected as one of the teachers of the Redding school. Page 7 Lived 34 Years Past Century Mark GRASS VALLEY (Nevada Co.), July 9 - BUCKLEY, a Digger Indian, who claimed to be 134 years of age, died on the Fourth of July and was buried the following day at the Indian burying ground on the lower Colfax road, between here and Colfax. There is little doubt that BUCKLEY, so christened by the early whites, was of the age claimed. The first gold seekers in 1850, in the neighborhood of what has since become Chicago Park me him. (Sic). He was then quite an old man. There are living in this county white men who have been here since 1850, who affirm that the Digger could not have been far from the length of years which he always claimed. He was buried with all the pomp attendant upon the funeral of a warrior of the old days. In his grave were laid all his possessions, along with many gifts, for his Indian friends still hold to the belief that there is an awakening in the happy hunting ground, and when this awakening came they wanted old BUCKLEY to be prepared for the chase at once. Tillotson Shot to Save His Own Life AUBURN (Placer Co.), July 9 - Meager details of a shocking tragedy at Last Chance reached here on Saturday in which Charles DORKA was probably mortally wounded, and William POLIFKA killed outright. The particulars of the occurrence are difficult to obtain, owing to the extreme remoteness of the scene of the killing. But few people live there, and among these are Charles DORKA and his wife and two little daughters. DORKA kept a saloon, and has been a resident of Last Chance about three years. F.N. TILLOTSON is the owner of a gold mine there called the Home Ticket, which has recently developed into a rich producer. As far as can be learned, these two men have been on good terms, until recently when DORKA became madly jealous of his wife, who he believed had smiled approvingly on TILLOTSON. Whether DORKA's jealousy had any foundation is not known at this time. TILLOTSON has borne a good reputation always. But little is known here of DORKA, who is said to hail from Texas. The trouble is thought to have been brewing since July 4th, at a small celebration held in the romantic little mining camp. At all events, DORKA on Saturday determined to kill TILLOTSON, and started for the Home Ticket Mine, where the latter was working. As he neared the mine, DORKA perceived the man whom he thought to be TILLOTSON, but it was in reality William POLLFKA. In his maddened jealousy, DORKA did not stop to see his mistake, but opened fire, killing POLIFKA almost instantly. TILLOTSON, who had been warned, and divining that the shooting of POLIFKA had been really meant for him, shot DORKA down before the latter had time to turn his weapon upon him. DORKA's mistaking POLIFKA for TILLOTSON is not wondered at by those who know the two men, as they are said to have borne a striking resemblance to each other. Sheriff KEENA, Coroner SHEPARD and Court Reporter ADAMS left Saturday night for the scene of the tragedy, and are not expected to return before some time this evening. At last accounts DORKA was still alive, but there is but small hope of his recovery. The general impression here seems to be that the shooting was justifiable and in self-defense, as TILLOTSON would undoubtedly have been killed if he had not shot the maddened saloonman who was bent on taking his life. Sheriff KEENA returned this morning from the scene of the shooting. TILLOTSON has not yet been arrested, but probably will be formally taken into custody, although it is now certain he shot in self-defense. DORKA left his saloon declaring he would kill TILLOTSON. He entered a room in the house TILLOTSON occupied, and seeing a man in bed fired. The victim was POLIFKA. DORKA, realizing his mistake, then tried to break in the door of the room in which TILLOTSON was. He was warned to desist, but refused. TILLOSTON then shot, the ball grazing both of DORKA's eyes. He will be blind for life if he recovers. His wife says she not only will never live with him again, but will take the stand against him. Stevens Becomes Weber's Guardian AUBURN (Placer Co.), July 9 - When the announcement was made by The Bee's special service last week that Adolph WEBER would change his guardian and business agent, and that John ADAMS, who has conducted the prisoner's business affairs, would retire and F.S. STEVENS would act as WEBER's agent henceforth, it was thought the arrangement had met with the approval of all the interested parties, but it is now reported that ADAMS declines to retire, and this has angered the prisoner considerably. WEBER is now in his majority, however, and declares he will do as he chooses, and exercise his own discretion in the selection of a business agent. On Saturday he executed a revocation of the power of attorney he had previously issued to his former guardian, and issued a new power to F.S.STEVENS, whom he has appointed as his business agent. Intimations were made on Saturday that a lively contest is liable to grow out of the change, but no one would say in just what form this would be. The prisoner shows more signs of friendship toward his new agent than for anyone with whom he has been associated. STEVENS visited him on Saturday and WEBER was in a most congenial frame of mind. He seems to have taken a strong liking to him, which is very unusual, as WEBER rarely shows a friendly feeling toward anyone. Since the death watch has been placed over the prisoner he has become more cheerful than before. When the Supreme Court's decision was first announced to him he is credited with having said he would contest the case no further, but this is not borne out by the prisoner's frequent conferences with his attorneys who, it is believed, are preparing to take vigorous action to save his life. Delegates Chosen YUBA CITY (Sutter Co.), July 9 - The Democratic primaries were held in the different precincts in Sutter County Saturday afternoon, the polls being open from 1 to 5 o'clock. The delegates elected will meet in Convention in Yuba City, Tuesday, July 10th, and nominate candidates for the various county and township offices. The following nine delegates were chosen from this place: Eugene M. BOBY, L.T. STURNES, Chester C. BURGESS, Steven R. FORTNA, S.F. WARREN, Thomas W. PIERANO, James A. MURRY, Dr. J.A. COLE and George W. BROWN. WESTERN NEVADA STATE NEWS Everett Sentenced to Life in Prison HAWTHORNE (Nev.), July 9 - Frank C. EVERETT, President of the Keeler, Cal., smelter and a prominent mining promoter, will have to spend the remainder of his life in prison unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Saturday afternoon the jury that tried him found him guilty of murder in the second degree, his plea of insanity evidently saving him from hanging. EVERETT shot and instantly killed M.E. MALONE, of Ogden, General Foreman of the Mina, Nev., shops, on April 18th last because MALONE refused to give him a special train to carry him to Tonopah. Did Steele Come From Red Bluff? ELKO (Nev.), July 9 - The man who died in this city a few days ago after lying unattended in the sagebrush on the outskirts of the city is believed to have been named STEELE. His home is said to have been near Red Bluff, Cal., where his parents conduct a ranch. He was about 24 years of age and is believed to have been addicted to the use of drugs. After a thorough examination the physicians who attended him came to the conclusion that STEELE died from opium which he is believed to have taken with suicidal intent. STEELE came to this vicinity with a man named GOMES, who says that STEELE had left home on account of his dissolute character. The body has been buried in the Elko Cemetery. Rhodes' Body Found by S.P. Trainmen ELKO (Nev.), July 9 - The body of Samuel RHODES, who either fell or jumped from a Southern Pacific train a mile and a half east of Carlin several days ago, has been found and will be sent to his relatives in Michigan, whither he was traveling from Healdsburg, Cal. According to the ticket held by RHODES he left Healbsburg on July 1st. After the train had left Carlin he was missed and the conductor informed the Elko agent of the incident. As RHODES did not show up on a subsequent train, search was instituted and his body was found where it had fallen. His neck was broken and his body was frightfully battered by his heavy fall. RHODES was past middle age and is believed to have relatives in both California and Michigan. HAPPENINGS AROUND THE BAY Insurance Companies Swindled - Scores of indictments by the San Francisco Grand Jury are threatened against policy holders who made false statements of losses by the big fire. The insurance companies have had private detective agencies at work and the latter claim to have evidence against many, especially men, who did business in the Tenderloin. It is said that $200,000 has been paid on these false statements. Cannot Wriggle Out - The endeavor of certain insurance companies to quit the State, forcing their policy holders to sue in Courts where the home office is located, is effectively blocked by Section 616 of the Political Code, which provides that any foreign company or corporation must file in the office of the Insurance Commissioner the name and address of the agent of the company, in order that a summons and other process may be served. Policy Holders Combine - Police holders in the Williamsburg City Fire Insurance Company, which is denying its liability under the earthquake clause in its policy have taken steps to bring suit against the company for the aggregate amount. Tragedy In a Tent - A quarrel over a trivial matter ended in an attempt by E.V. MURPHY, a Presidio refugee, to kill his wife, after which he took his own life by shooting Saturday night. The woman escaped with bullet wounds in both wrists. A sudden Marriage - Romance of quick action inspired Peter J. O'NEILL and Annie K. APPLEDORN to step to the altar and become husband and wife in Oakland at 2 o'clock yesterday morning with no more preparations for the event than a few moments' conversation and a casual "dare" from a friend. Girls Sold for $6 - A struggle for the possession of a girl said to have been sold by her mother for $6 was the sensation in the Juvenile Court at San Francisco on Saturday. The subject of the dispute was Lenna KEY, a half-breed Chinese, and the competitors for her guardianship were Mrs. Kate FRESH, her alleged purchaser, and the Maude Ballington Booth Home. Jumped to His Death - While his nurse's back was turned for a moment at noon Saturday, J. SCULLY, a patient at the Scobie Memorial Sanitorium, leaped from the window of his room on the third floor, breaking the glass as he jumped. He struck in the court below and was instantly killed. To Bridge the Bay - Because of the tremendous increase in freight and passenger traffic and the resulting congestion at Oakland, the Southern Pacific, it is officially announced, has decided to build at once a pile bridge across the bay from Dumbatron Point to San Mateo County. Law Fire Loss Adjusted - The loss on the Merchants' Exchange building in San Francisco has been adjusted, and the work of restoration is under way in this California Street structure. The sound value of the building was found by the appraisers to be $1,212,645, and the damage done by the fire was fixed at $705,000. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com