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=35972 Submitted by: California Contributors Article Title: The Evening Bee Article Date: June 21 1906 Article Description: Adolph Weber to be hanged; Arthur M. Seymour to Retire as DA; and other Northern California News Items Article Text: The Evening Bee Sacramento, Cal. Thursday, June 21, 1906 Page 1 FAMILY SLAYER WILL BE HANGED SUPREME COURT RETURNS DECISION SUSTAINING VERDICT IN CASE OF ADOLPH WEBER Prisoner Set Fire to His Home After Killing His Father, Mother, Sister and Brother While They Were at Sleep. SAN FRANCISCO, June 21 - Adolph WEBER must hang for the murder of his mother in the Spring of 1904. The Supreme Court of the State to-day rendered a decision sustaining the verdict and confirming the judgement of the Placer County Superior Court in Auburn, which in January, 1905, found the young man guilty and sentenced him to pay the death penalty. WEBER killed his mother, father, sister and brother. He shot them at night in their home at Auburn and then set fire to the house to destroy the evidence of his crime. At the time he was just 20 years of age. His motive seems to have been the annihilation of the members of his family that he might receive their estate. Subsequently he did receive the entire estate, which was valued at about $60,000. WEBER was also charged with the robbery of the Placer County Bank. Gold stolen from that institution was found buried in the WEBER barn. The condemned man is at present confined in the Placer County Jail. ARTHUR M. SEYMOUR TO RETIRE FROM THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY Will Give All His Attention to Duties as Counsellor - - Will Yell Resign as Folsom Warden? Arthur M. SEYMOUR is about to retire from the office of District Attorney. SEYMOUR has made such an admirable record as a public prosecutor since he has been in the office that the news of his prospective retirement will come in the nature of a political sensation. He has repeatedly declined to stand in the limelight as a possible nominee for Governor, and intends to quit politics. A San Francisco paper to-day, in its account of the meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee in that city yesterday, had the following: "The man most discussed for Governor at the meeting of the Iroquois braves is District Attorney SEYMOUR of Sacramento," said H.L BIENFELD, Secretary of the Iroquois Club. Colonel BIENFELD seemed to think there was some effort to program Mr. SEYMOUR's nomination. But S.S. BAYLEY, Grand Sachem of the Iroquois of California, was very actively making a fight for TOLAND of Ventura. But SEYMOUR declares he is out of politics. The distance between this discussion, however, and the proposition whether he would accept the nomination for Governorship, if offered him, is as araceous as the boundless seas. Shrewd politicians affirm their belief that in the matter Mr. SEYMOUR will be found in what is politely called the receptive mood. Counsel for Railway Recently Mr. SEYMOUR was made the counsel for the Northern Electric Railway Company, which is now rapidly heading towards Sacramento with its tracks from Chico. It has been given out that the offer to SEYMOUR has been of such a flattering nature that he intends to devote all of his time to the interests of the new Railway Company. It has been pointed out at the same time by persons familiar with the situation that Mr. SEYMOUR, if he remained in the office of District Attorney, might be placed in an embarrassing position some day in defending the county's suits and at the same time acting as a railroad corporation lawyer, particularly, if some rival railroad should come knocking at the door for admission. Seymour's Candid Statement When seen by a Bee reporter to-day District Attorney SEYMOUR frankly said he is the attorney for the Northern Electric Company. Asked if there were any truth in the report that he intended to resign as District Attorney he said he was not prepared to say just now - and might not be ready to say for several days - whether he would hand his resignation to the Board of Supervisors at once or retain his official position until the end of the year. At any event he will retire then. There is a strong belief that he will retire soon. A Scramble Probable It goes without saying that in the event of the resignation of SEYMOUR there would be a scramble among the lawyers to get the job. The appointing power lies with the Board of Supervisors. J.R. HUGHES has made a splendid Assistant District Attorney under SEYMOUR, but it would be mere guesswork as to whether he could get the higher position or not, since the majority of the Board of Supervisors is composed of Republicans - JOHNSON, MEISTER, DONNELLY and McKILLIP - with Senator DOTY as the Democratic minority. The probabilities are that the party "organization" would make strong demands for the District Attorneyship. On the other hand there may be some tall hustling on the part of the Democratic "organization" to induce SEYMOUR to hold on to his political job until the end of his term. A Stir in Politics With the coming in of these warm rare days in June there is quite a stir in county political matters. The Democrats have been counting upon putting up a ticket for the race this Fall that they believe would be effective. Yell to Retire There has been a story to the effect that the family of Archibald YELL, Warden of the State Prison at Folsom, had grown tired of the rather monotonous life there, and desired to get away to a place where the environments would be more pleasant. In this connection it has been said the Democratic leaders were preparing to give YELL the nomination for Sheriff. District Attorney SEYMOUR, a close friend of YELL, does not take any stock in the story that he contemplates giving up the Wardenship. Another prominent official in the Court House, however, says he has heard the story several time of late. Mentioned for Sheriff W.J. SMITH, one of the State Drainage Commissioners, who lives on Grand Island, is also prominently mentioned for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff, but it is said SMITH does not want to make the race against David REESE, in the event that the latter should be renominated. There is a pretty reliable statement out to the effect that the Democrats have hit upon ex-Mayor William J. HASSETT to run for County Treasurer, and that in the event the Republicans should cast aside W.B. HAMILTON for County Clerk the Democrats would pick him up immediately and give him the nomination. Other Aspirants John HURLEY, Clerk of the City Justice's Court, is said to be slated for the Democratic nomination for County Recorder. Page 6 Cold Weather Has Injured All Crops LOYALTON (Sierra Co.), June 21 - Sunday was the first real Summer day that has come this season to this part of the mountains. The day was warm and since then the weather has been ideal. Owing to the cold weather, the ranchers became quite discouraged. They say that alfalfa was especially injured by being frozen. Although the season will be a month late, the prospect for bunch grass hay is quite good, except where high water will interfere with harvesting, as is the case at the head of the valley near Sierraville. There is considerable snow, much more than usual, on the mountains, and consequently much water is still coming down. It is definitely known now that fruit was very seriously damaged by the last freeze, even late fruit. H.H. ROBINSON, who has an orchard near here, says he will have only a few boxes this year. Usually he has hundreds of boxes. This is the first total fruit failure. A strange thing about it is the fact that fruit in the valley fared better than in the canyons. The reverse is the usual order, as it is colder in the valley than in the canyon. Garden truck suffered accordingly. Buys Interest in Roseville Register LOYALTON (Sierra Co.), June 21 - C.W. ANDERSON, editor of the Loyaltonian, the only paper published here and which he has been running under lease, announced that he has acquired a half-interest in the Roseville Register, which, beginning July 1, he will publish in conjunction with U.G. FREEMAN, its present editor. This means that a new man must be found to take charge of the Loyaltonian. As yet ANDERSON's successor has not been announced. The Loyaltonian is in good condition. It is understood that ANDERSON and its owners could not agree on a price, hence the Roseville purchase. Fire Alarm System LOYALTON (Sierra Co.), June 21 - The new electrical fire alarm system is being installed here by R.W. BENDER, by order of the Board of Trustees of the town. The fire alarm boxes are being placed at convenient points about town, and are connected by wire to a gong in the power house, where the fire pump is located. When the knob is dropped the alarm is turned in. Heretofore there was no way to give the alarm to the watchman except by messenger and sometimes valuable time was lost by the delay. Last year a special water reservoir for fire purposes was constructed and connected with the fire pump. The fire companies will receive all the profits from the celebration here on the Fourth and they will use this money to further equip and improve the service. Accused by Woman PLACERVILLE (El Dorado Co.), June 21 - John ELLIOT, charged with battery upon Carmelita SYLVIA, who lives near Georgetown, was brought over from that place to this city yesterday. He put up a bond of $100 for his appearance in Court on July 9 and returned to Georgetown in the afternoon. Miss SYLVIA has the charge of Mr. ELLIOT's little girl and it was while he was paying her a visit that the trouble occurred, resulting in the arrest. ELLIOT says that he did not attack the woman, but that she attacked him with a hatchet, which, after a struggle, he took away from her. A few years ago ELLIOT was in Court on a suit for the guardianship of his daughter, Genevieve ELLIOT. Considerable attention was attracted by the act at the time. Lost Savings of 7 Years in Few Days VALLEJO (Solano Co.), June 21 - Vincent MAY, a sailor on the Lawton, was paid off with $2064 for seven years service on May 16th, and went for a couple of days to the Naval Y.M.C.A. here. Then thinking he would like to buy an interest in a saloon called "The Palm" he strolled in there and after being liberally treated to drinks, he bought a half interest from one of the partners, SWARS, for $1500. The other partner, A.S. AMARAL, however, refused to let him have anything to do with running the place and after a protracted spree of ten days, the remainder of MAY's savings went. Then AMRAL offered him $250 for the half interest he had bought for $1500 ten days before, an offer accepted by MAY, but he only received $20 of the $250, it is said. Chief of Police STANFORD and District Attorney GREGORY, at the request of the Naval Y.M.C.A., took up the case, and AMARAL was arrested for getting property under false pretenses. Yesterday he had his preliminary trial and after the District Attorney had characterized is as a heartless swindle, AMARAL was held to answer before the Superior Court. MAY has re-enlisted and has to begin all over again to save money. Asa Sampson Dead CORNING (Tehama Co.), June 21 - Asa E. SAMPSON, for the past ten years a respected resident of this city, died of old age at his Fourth Avenue home Tuesday night. Mr. SAMPSON had been in failing health the past year and owing to his advanced age, 74 years, death was not unexpected. He was a survivor of the Civil War, enlisting as private in Company G, 49th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, in February, 1865, and was honorably discharged May 18 of the same year. The funeral services were held from the family residence yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He is survived by a wife. Mrs. Hadley Dies WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), June 21 - Mrs. Abbie Glisson HADLEY died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. PETTIT in this city yesterday. She had been ill since last December, having suffered a stroke of paralysis. Deceased was a native of Ohio, 62 years of age. She was married in 1874 to J.T. HADLEY and they immediately came to California, settling in this county. Mr. HADLEY passed away in 1902. She since made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. PETTIT. Two step-children, Mrs. Lena PROCTOR and Will HADLEY, also survive her. The funeral was held this afternoon from the PETTIT home. Chico Bowlers Lost OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 21 - The Oroville bowling team last night defeated the Chico bowling team on the local alleys. Three games were bowled. First Oroville 524 points to Chico's 492; second Oroville scored 624, Chico 496; third, Oroville scored 620, Chico 532. The Oroville team was composed of McNAB, PATTERSON, BRANDT, HARVEY and JOHNSON. Chico team, M.C. WALKER, R. HEIMBECK, J.W. McCULLEY, J. GREENE and J. BENOSKY. A return game will be played in the near future. Sudden Deaths RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 21 - Yesterday was the day of sudden deaths in this county. Last evening's Bee told of two of them - Peter O. WESTON, here, who committed suicide, and George T. ROOT, of Sutton House, who also put an end to his life. Last night, at Vina, there was another sudden death, but it was from natural causes. Miller WARREN, aged 65, an employe on the great Stanford ranch, was found dead in his bed in the little town. Justice of the Peace HENDERSON held an inquest, bringing in a verdict as indicated. TWO GIRLS SHOT BY SAME BULLET Rifle In Hand Of Sister Of One Of Them Discharged, Each Little Victim Shot In Leg OLINDA (Shasta Co.), June 21 - Two girls narrowly escaped death here to-day, and as it is, while neither will die, both are suffering from painful bullet wounds. Ruth WALKER, aged 15, daughter of Rev. A.L. WALKER, and Grace WALKER, aged 2, granddaughter of the minister, were the victims. The accident was most peculiar. Grace WALKER was sitting on the lap of her sister, Alice, and Ruth was standing near by. The latter's elder sister held in her hands a rifle used by her father, Otis WALKER, to kill hogs with. She attempted to pass it to her father, but as she did to its contents were discharged, the bullet striking Ruth and Grace. Both were wounded in the left leg, the former above the knee and the latter below. Singular as it may seem, Alice WALKER, who was holding Grace on her lap, was not harmed, although badly frightened. The bullet struck and passed through the left leg of the baby and then on to Ruth, who was in line, serving her in the same manner. A physician was promptly summoned and everything was done to put the little sufferers out of misery. They will soon recover. Will Fight Charge OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 21 - J.J. GUENTHERODT, miner and newspaper correspondent, who was arrested on a charge of setting forest fires near here, was released yesterday upon his own recognizance, through the intervention of friends. He has retained an attorney to defend him. The trial is set for Monday. Reed's Leases MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), June 21 - Howard REED, the Yuba County orchardist who has earned the title of "pear king," will receive some of the city's good money because certain of the tracts he holds leases on for the Bartlett pear crops are needed for railroad rights-of-way. The fact that he had contracted the crop of Bartlett pears growing in the KERTCHEM orchard, several acres of which were bought by the city recently, means that about $200 must be paid him. REED also owns the pear crop on the PETERS place which was purchased by the Western Pacific this week. He has also control of the P. GEORGE pear orchard south of town, the THRESHER orchard near Gridley, all the heavy bearing trees in Sutter County and one or two Bartlett pears orchards in Yolo County. Unusual Accident MARYSVILLE (Yuba Co.), June 21 - An unusual accident occurred at the home of William TURNER last night. His two little girls, aged 10 and 8 years, retired to their bedroom and one went to the land of Nod, while the other sat up in the bed to trim her toenails with a manicuring scissors. Presently the sleeping girl changed her position, and in so doing threw one of her ankles against the sharp point of the scissors in her sister's hand. The scissors severed an artery, and if older and cooler heads had not been near to act promptly, pending the arrival of a physician, the result would have been serious. Leaves Her Home AUBURN (Placer Co.), June 21 - All through the hours of Tuesday night searchers scoured the hills about Ophir in quest of Hattie JONES, a little 12-year-old girl, who was reported lost. The disappearance of the little one caused intense excitement and the Sheriff's office here was appealed to for aid. The child has been living with her grandmother, and on Tuesday afternoon became angered at something and left her home, and no trace of her could be found. The supposition was that she had wandered into the forests in her pique and was unable to find her way back again. After an all-night search it was learned that instead of being lost she had gone to the house of her uncle, a few miles from her home, and when found declined to return to her grandmother. Would Drop Charge OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 21 - No clue has ever been found as to the whereabouts of George PLASTERAS, the Greek interpreter, who skipped out with $1000 belonging to fellow countrymen a few weeks ago, notwithstanding the fact that descriptions of him were sent broadcast and the services of the Pinkerton detective agency enlisted. At the time of his escape it was thought he had confederates who aided him and who are now believed to know his whereabouts. Within the past few days the Greeks have shown a strange desire to let the matter drop and not prosecute him, and the officers are inclined to believe that PLASTERAS had been in communication with his confederates, who have brought about this change of feeling among the men who were robbed. Notwithstanding this fact, however, the officers will not let the matter drop. Find Dead Man OROVILLE (Butte Co.), June 21 - Near the Hendrix Mine on the Magalia Ridge yesterday, the body of a dead man was found in the branches of a tree overhanging the Feather River. The body was found by a fisherman. From all appearances the dead man was a laborer. He was dressed in overalls and rough shoes. Deputy Coroner REYNOLDS, of this city, was notified and Coroner PETTIT left here this morning for Magalia, where an inquest will be held. Pioneer Miner Dead YREKA (Siskiyou Co.), June 21 - Another pioneer, L. TURLEY (better known as "Tobe"), who for the past forty-five years mined on the Klamath River, from Beaver Creek to Orleans Bar, at times alone and also in partnership with the late Dan CALDWELL, of Hamburg, passed away here Tuesday. Paralysis and old age caused his death. The deceased was a native of Missouri, and aged 78 years. It has been claimed, and proven, that during his younger years he was the best rifle shot in Siskiyou County. While not leaving any known relatives, he leaves friends here, old and young, who revere his memory. The interment took place yesterday. Not Sentenced YREKA (Siskiyou Co), June 21 - James BRADLEY and J.C. REYNOLDS, who pleaded guilty to burglarizing J.M. WALBRIDGE's store at Montague will not receive their sentence until their alleged partner in crime, Fred FLORES, who pleaded not guilty, has had his trial, the District Attorney holding them over as witnesses against FLORES. Macomber-Carr REDDING (Shasta Co.), June 21 - Professor Benjamin MACOMBER, Principal of the Shasta County High School, and Miss Teresa A. CARR, long a teacher in the Redding schools, were married in this city yesterday afternoon, Father CARR, of Dunsmuir, solemnizing the ceremony. Professor and Mrs. MACOMBER left on the evening train for Carrville, Trinity County, where they will remain until the opening of schools. Wed at Redding KENNETT (Shasta Co.), June 21 - Charles HOFFMASTER and Miss Hattie SMITH, both of this place, were married yesterday at the county seat. After making a short tour they will return to Kennett to make their home. Mr. HOFFMASTER, recently a resident of DE LA MAR, where he was long in the employ of the Bully Hill Company, is storekeeper here for the Mammoth Copper Company. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. SMITH, also recent residents of De La Mar. No Insurance SIMS (Shasta Co.), June 21 - The two-story farm house of A.L. RABE, across the river from this station, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The building and contents were a total loss of $2000 with no insurance. Mr. RABE has been foreman on the section for several years and the dwelling was only recently completed from his savings. Weds Dunsmuir Man RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), June 21 - In this city yesterday, at the home of the bride's mother, Miss Mabel REARDON was united in marriage to Herbert L. HAND, a Southern Pacific Employe and resident of Dunsmuir, where the couple will make their home. They left for Los Angeles on the afternoon train. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com