April 3, 1931 (6 pages)

Nevada The Nugget Is California’s Leading Mining Weekly it « VOLUME V, NUMBER 18. THE GOLD CENTER NEVADA CITY, NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA THE COUNTY SEAT PAPER BITTER FIGHT BEING WAGED IN LEGISLATURE One of the bitterest fights ever waged in the Legislature is now being waged over the reapportionment of Congressional and Assembly districts. The same two factions fought a hard battle over the speakership ef the Assembly. Speaker Levey is leading the northern delegates in favor of the Craig Assembly bill for reapportionment, while the Little faction from south of the Tehachapi is fighting for the McKinley bill. Nevada and Sierra counties are vitally interested, inasmuch as the McKinley bill places these two counties in the Assembly district with Yuba, Sutter and Yolo counties. Since the interests of these counties ate largely agricultural and for years have been enemies of the mountain counties, it would be a gross injustice to link with them counties whose interests are mostly mining. The three valley) countiés have the larger, population, so they would be successful in electing any man they chose to run for the Assembly. The man thus elected would be indebted to the valley counties and their interests would be taken care of even to the detriment .of the--mountain counties. Thus Nevada and Sierra counties would have practically no representation in the Placer,. Nevada and Sierra counties linked together. In the Craig Assembly bill the mountain counties of Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, Calaveeras, Tuolumne and Mariposa are joined into an Assembly district. While this is a much larger district, it is one in which the interests of the counties are the same and our identity would not be lost, these are not counties with population. since large ‘The Congressional district which Harry Englebright represents will remain, virtually unchanged in both bills. Although it lacks considerable in necessary population, both faetions conceded this favor cO°MY: Englebright for the tremendous work done in Congress for the reapportionment, for it was due to his efforts that California will have nine new Congressmen at the next session of Congress, He has been Spending most of his time at Sacramento since his return from Washington endeavoring to work out a reapportionment that would be as fair as possible to all sides, and will ; no doubt be successful, as he thoroughly understands the situation and has burned midnight oil pouring . over the maps and figures. He is also highly regarded by the members of the Legislature, who look to him for counsel. “Jerry” Seawell is Levey’s righthand man in the fight for the Craig bill and has worked ti elessly for its success. The bill was to have come before the Assembly yesterday, but was postponed on account of the. talk which Horam Johnson gave in the Assembly chambers. It is due for consideration by the Assembly ‘on Monday, and in the meantime both sides are doing all in their ‘ power, 4 The legislators will be glad when the matter is cleaned from the slate, as no legislation: can be enacted while the: fight for reapportionment is on. 0 MRS. E. W. SCHMIDT ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE Mrs. E. W. Schmidt entertained at bridge last sat@¥aay evening and had! as guests two of the evening bridge clubs and several other friends. Her daughter, Miss Mary. Schmidt, assisted her in receiving. Dinner was served at small tables attractively centered with carnations, after which bridge was played for several hours. Upon counting scores it’ was found honors were made by Mrs. George Stine, Mrs. E. C. Uren, Mrs. E. M. Rector and Mrs.William Maguire. Mrs. Nellie Clark was _ fortunate guesser of a draw prize. @#An interesting feature of the affair was community singing, led by Miss Schmidt, Mrs. Goys,Celio, Mrs. Rector and Mrs, Stine. Mrs. Celio and Mrs. Stine also gave delightful solos, Mrs. Geo. Hitchens acted as accompanist. 0 Ignition parts and accessories at the Miners’ Foundry. tf NEVADA CITY PIONEER . RESIDENT PASSES AWAY nce more the grim reaper—— Death—-has swung his scythe and called to the great beyond another of Nevada Citys’ pioneer residents in the person of Mrs. Catherine Ann Coughlin, wife of J. D. Coughlin. Mrs. Coughlin passed away Tuesday morning at 11:30 o’lock as the result of a long, protracted heart afflic‘tion. Although her death was not un' expected, as her condition has been quite serious for some time the news of her passing was received as more or less of a shock by her countless friends in the city where shé has lived practically all her life, having been, born here on January 4, 1868; attended school and graduated from Nevada City High School with the class of 1886. Mrs. Coughlin’s interest in life centered in her home with her husband and two sons, Miles D. and Cecil Coughlin, who survive her. Two brothers, John Allen and Robert Allen Clancy, survive their sis_ter. : Though home was all in all to her she found time to assist. neighbors and friends in their trials and troubles. She was of a happy disposition, and even as the long shadows of the Great Beyond approached, she was solicitious of the welfare of those she loved. She will be missed in her home and among her friends, and the sympathy of the community goes out to those she leaves bereft. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock Thursday. afternoon, and interment was made in Grass Valley. Holmes Funeral Home had charge of the funeral arrangements. MASONS DESIGNATE John Stewart Ross, Grand Master of the Masonie Lodge of California, has designated the week commencing Monday, April 20th, as Educational Week. While the grand master of the Masonic fraternity has selected the week of observanre it is in no sense an exclusive Masonic affair. The general public is not only asked but is urged to participate. sonic Lodge originated the custom several years ago, and its observance has spread to all parts of California, and has been participated in by school authorities and the ‘patrons of the school. Nevada Lodge No. 13 F. and A. M. has appointed a committee to arrange for a lecture during the week and Dr. Noel Keyh of the educational department of the University of California will be the speaker. His subject will be ‘‘Education for an Age of Change.”’’ The lecture will be given on the evening of Thursday, April 23rd at a place to be determined later and there will also be a musical and literary program. ‘LOCAL WOMEN GUESTS OF HONOR AT PALS CLUB Mrs. Fred W. Worth and Mrs. Elsie Willoughby were guests of honor at the Pals Club (Protective Association of Lonesome _ Souls), composed of the wives of the members of the Legislature,, at a bridge luncheon on Wednesday at the Sacramento Hotel. The party which was held on April 1 was in, the form of an April Fool party and the guests found finger bowls at their places when seated. These were removed and an ice followed, so the whole meal was reversed. The favors were also in keeping with the day. A profusion of lovely spring blossoms, which were the gift to the Pals Club from the superintendent of the capitol grounds adorned the tables. The guests included Mrs. James Rolph, Jr., Mrs. Frank Merriam, wife B. Levey, wife of the Assembly Speaker. ; bridge was played. The compliment was given the local ladies in return for the entertainment which the ladies received fin Nevada City when ‘they were ‘guests of the Mining Association March 7th, : ent session of the legislature, if conEDUCATIONAL WEEK Prand Master Adams of the Ma-; of the Lieutenant Governor, and Mrs. . At the conclusion of the luncheon, . LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP ~ AROUND STATE CAPITAL By BERT A. CASSIDY The Senate Investigating Committee which was appointed to make a legislative investigation into the controversy between the people of Inyo and Mono counties and the City of Los Angeles, returned to Sacramento Monday morning after a three-day trip to the two counties who desired the investigation. Hearings were conducted in the town of Big Pine, Lone Pine, Independece, Bishop ad Leviing. Hundreds of citizens in the two counties were present at these hearings. Additional hearings will be held on the investigation during the coming two weeks and it is hoped a report will be ready the middle of next month. The committee is composed of Senators James M. Allen,! sidy; Senators James M. Allen, Chairman; C. C. Baker, Bert A. Cassidy, Nelson T. Edwards and M. McCormack. Paul Yarwood, Secretary to Lt. Governor Frank F. Merriam, made the trip as Secretary of the; Committee. Senator Joe Riley, who iintroduced the Resolution ,also acChairman; C, C. Baker, Bert A. Cas-;, SHERIFF WINSTEAD DIES SUDDENLY Dire disaster seems to stalk the footsteps of Sheriff C. J. Winstead and family of Sierra County. since his election to office in January last. On March 11th _ the sheriff’s little grand-daughter was instantly killed by a revolver bullet accidentally discharged while being used as a.plaything by the children unknown to their elders, Tuesday, the news was_ received that’ a second tragedy had taken place in the most estimable family circle through the sudden death of the father and husband. It~is said] the sheriff had eaten and was seat. ed in his usual quarters in the court . house in Downieville chatting with his family. A short time later about 2:15 o'clock -he complained of not feeling well and having a severe pain in his side. Dr. Carroll Sutton was called at once and immediately started for the bedside of his patient but upon his arrival was shocked to find that Sheriff Winstead was already passing away. The cause of death wah said to be an, acute attack of indigestion. cocompanied the committee. od ee . { ful that the present session will end the latter part of April. Committees are beginning to function with more Brecision and members are. show: ing signs of a desire to finish the Funeral services were held _ in} Downieville Thursday at 2 o’clock! Legislative leaders,now are hope-j and many citizens and friends of the! family motored from this city to at-' tend the services. . Charles J. Winstead was born 56 . years ago in Sierra Valley, Sierra county and that county had been his! work. A large number of blils are route. route to the Governor. There will be a large number of new laws placed upon the statute books at the presditions continue to show the same progress. Senate members seem tobe loathe to vote against bills that are coming before them for consideration. Probably they will become more finicky as the session probeginning to die via the committee; tended Ge pele Schade or ass Others are being killed en: home throughout his life. He at=. county and after leavine school fol-. lowed various occupations, until he; entered the sheriff’s office as a deputy under the later Sheriff Busch. When Busch retired Winstead went . [back to private life in Sierra City, ! where he worked’in the mines. He. conducted a small store and retresh-./ mient stand in the little city, Prior bresses and will act more. arbitrarily on legislative matters. we ~ torists, during the coming two years, if the amendments adopted by the motor vehicle committee in the Senate are not stricken out in the As[sembly, A' maximum of 25 miles in residential districts and 20 miles in the business district was also adopfted. A lengthy discussion was indulged in relative to eliminating the limit on speeds, but the committee members felt it would be a serious error to eliminate speed lays until the present highway systein was a little nearer completion, w!ih wider highways and more curve eliminato being elected Sheriff he was speciman boss for eight years at the Six. ‘teen to One mine at Alleghany, and . ¥@5 running and suffered the fracoes ture of two or three ribs. A maximum speed of 45 miles ani he and Sheriff George Bynon were . hour will be allowed California mo-} the nominees at the general election. Winstead won out and assuming the office last January. He was a man of the highest honor and integrity, industrious and es-, teemed by all who knew him, He was the father of a large family of children, and he worked hard to support them and give them a good start in life. : On the 11th of March a little grand-daughter of the Sheriff was accidentally killed by the discharge of a revolver. Mr. Winstead is survived by his tions. A new type of license plate was also adopted and henceforth, the; word California will be spelled out: across the bottom of the plate rather than the abbreviation Cal. as is the present custom. PLEASANT VIEW, MT. ALTA MINES TAKEN OVER CAMPTONVILLE, April 2.—(Special)——Dr. Clyde Wayland, a prominent physician of San Jose, has taken over the Pleasant View and Mr. Alta Mines. along with the St. Clair Homestead, and expects to begin operations within. a short time. In making the deal Dr. Wayland has absorbed a former company known as the Pleasant View Properties, Ltd., which worked the mine last fall, but due to litigations and internal trouble in the company they had to give it up, and in taking it over Dr. Wayland has assumed ihe old company’s business and expects . to straighten everything out within a short time. , He expects to install new electrical equipment, and open the propcross-cut to the Pleasant. View.’ C. N. Chatfield. is in ¢harge of. the work, being familiar with the property and . a very good man at the mining industry. 0 VISITS NEVADA CITY G. D.Midgley, district deputy grand master of the Odd Fellows of California, accompanied by Auburn members of the order, visited Oustaofficer was. given a fine reception and reviewed the work of the order in an interesting manner. erty from the Mt. Alta side with a -Veneration of the Cross and the Stamah lodge last.evening,. The visiting . . widow, Mrs. Inez Winstead, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Amelia Resseguie,, Charles Jr., James, Burke, Alta, Donald, Lewis and Irankii:, Winstead. Miss Alta Winstead hes been in Los Angeles for months takig a stenographie course so that she could be of assistance to her father in his office, and had only returned home last Saturday. : several Cet) (ee ene sete SPECIAL SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK Holy Week is being celebrated in the. various churches of Nevada City . that largely attended by ! with special services will ’ doubt be members. no the: The foHowing services have been announced: St. Canice Catholic High Mass was held at 9 o’clock this morning. ‘ Processional of the Blessed Sacra-. ment after mass. Evening services at 7:30 o'clock. Good Friday services: 9 a. m. tions of the Cross at 7 p. m, Saturday services: Blessing. of the Baptismal Fount at 8 a. m.,.followed by a/mass at 9a. m. ; . Trinity Episcopal Good Friday. services 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Washand Ready, Edward Wilson; Sweetburn on “The Crucifixion.’’ ‘Methodist Episcopal Good Friday service from 2 to 3 Dp. mM, 1 Midweek Prayer Service Thutsday evening at 7:30 o’clock, : \MAY LOSE EYESIGHT MINING SUIT IN PROGESS AT CARSON, NEVADA The case of Coppermines Company of Ely against the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company has been on trial at Carson since March 10 and will probably be finished by the middle of April. t The case.is being heard by Judge Norcross in the Federal Court and involves the hearing of 14 counter ‘suits brought by the plaintiff. In 1929 the Nevadg@ Consolidated Company brought s fit against the Coppermines Company to settle numerous controversies -as to the extraction of ores from territory adjoining the former’s main shaft. Judge Norcross rendered his decision in favor of the Nevada Con. on practically all points involved in February, 1930. ¢ An interesting exhibit of the defendant company is a model of the mine pit at Copper Flat made by E. C. Uren. It shows the underground workings, the gdaology and some 180 churn drill holes. The drill holes are made of duralinium reds and have the assays marked them for every five feet in depth. ‘ Messrs. Colby, Chandler and Wallace of S2n Francisco represent the Nevada Consolidated Company, and Thatcher ard Brown of Reno represent the plaintiff company. NEVADA CITY MEN HURT IN ACCIDENTS Three local men are conyalescing at the Highland Hospital at Auburn. "They have been employed at mines near Forest Hill in Placer County. ‘John Curry the eye’ by a. falling crowbar.and received a deep gash and a near fracture of the skull. ’ E. Browning was struck by the crank of a machine drill which he upon Clyde Browning, his son, stepped on a nail protruding from a broken powder box and has an ifected foot. The patiets, however, are all reported on the way to recovery. BY PREMATURE BLAST William Johnson, who is employed on the Tahoe-Ukiah highway project east of the Junction House, was the; victim of a blasting accident Tues-. day morning that may cost him his! eyesight. Johnson, who is an expert powder man, was in charge of the blasting operations and was placing a blast to which had been attached a fuse ready for discharge. He lit the fuse, and it almost immediately ignited the charge of powder, the blast blowing dirt and rocks into the man’s face. It is believed that the fuse was defective. The injured man was hurried to the Nevada Snitarium and Dr. R. .E. Werner summoned. He cleaned out the eyes of the injured man and while nothing definite can be told for several days, it is feared that the sight of the eyes will be lost. SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTED TUESDAY Mrs. Ella M. Austin, county superintendent of schools, has received partial returns from the _ various school districts of the recent school elections, the following districts having reported: Bear River, Henry Ripken; Birchville, H. Thomas, appointment; Cherokee, Henry Meyer; Chicago Park, Albert Lutenecker:; Clear Creek, A. B. Black; Floriston,! Russel Montgomery; French Corral, Mrs. Lillie M. Culver; Indian Springs, Mrs. Wade Brown: Kentucky Flat, Mrs. W. G. Kohler; Lime Kiln, Mrs. Alice Cole; Mariposa, Michell Bree; Markwell, Henry Eickhoff; North San Juan, Mrs. H. McCullough; Oakland, Harry Odgers; Overton, Oscar Lindsey; Rough land, Fred Clark; Spencerville, Bud Kneebone and A. Anderson, appointed; Truckee, W. M. Englehart; Washington, J. Roberts; Wolf, J. M. Sanford; Meadowlake Union High, J. B. Clark and H. I, Snider, . ~ TRIP THROUGH EUR accom— Miss Martha O'Connor, panied by her brother, enjoyed a most wonderful trip to Europe last summer, which she will tell in am interesting way to-the readers of the: — Nugget. The first installment ap— pears below and the subsequent in= stallment will appear each wdéek un+ til completed. aed JUNE 15 Left San Francisco via Westerm Pacific. Stops were made at Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville an& Oroville before entering the Feather River canyon, which for 100 miles is ‘celebrated. for its scenic beauty, t@ ~ Portola. ; JUNE 16 Salt Lake City w We had one and a fa hours to tour the city and saw everything that was worth while, including the Mermon Temple, Tabernacle, Grave of Brigham Young and many beautifnd churches. : JUNE 17 Through Wyoming and Nebraska passing Laramie, Cheyenne and Omaha. JUNE 18. our next stop. . Arrived at Chicago. We have ten . hours to inspect parks and boulevards for which Chicago is noted. We spent some time at the Miehigam Lake Front. Also the immense stereof Marshall Field on State street. We visited the large Field Museum near the lake. Same evening took the Parmlee bus to another depot and proceeded to Niagara which " we reached on the 19th. Spent a full day jat Niagara. Took the trip through the “Gorge”’ Route, including a trip on the trolley cages over the Niagara rapids; a veritable whirlpool! Quite a thrill! Also visited Brock Monument in the park. Leaving Niagara at 6 o'clock, June 19, we crossed the border to Canada, where we spent two hours in Toronto, a city of 750.000 inhabitants, where it is daylight — until we leave at 10 o’clock. JUNE 20. Here we were switthed on to the Canadian Pacific and started to Montreal. It is the principal city of Canada. It was very pretty and _his-— toric, having much of the “Olé World” charm. We visited Mt: Royal, Notre Dame and other places, Stayed. over night at the ‘“‘Queen’s Hotel,’” JUNE 21 . Sailed from Montreal at 10 o’clock on SS Minnedosa, 22,000 tons, along the majestic St. Lawrence Route, 1000 miles of river, before we reached the open sea. Along its banks were fine old Canadian farms and quaint villages, churches and crossing the river, many fine bridges. Saw old and new Quebec, also the Plains of Abraham. Our course across the At-— lantic was to have been by way of Belle Isle, but on account’ of icebergs, we were obliged to change our: course and in so doing lost much valuable time. Consequently did not ‘reach Ireland till June 29. The trip trdinarily is six, and.over days. JUNE 29 At 2:30 the tender came out to meet the SS Minnedosa and took us into Belfast. We immediately went through the customs and started by train to Dublin. Here we were domiciled-in-the Jury Hotel for the time being. Next morning we started om 4 (Continued on page 5) LIMESTONE COMPAY ~ PURCHASES PROPERTIES A mill site and limestone properties has been purchased by the California Lime Products company comprising 145 acres, on the main, time of the Southern Pacific Company near Towle for a consideration of $15,00. The properties. were acquired from Viia Hvemphill of Roseville. ‘ : R. E. Mittelstaedt, president of the company, said the deposits constitute the largest. and most acces~+ sible in he state. Work: of opening the quarry wilk ayn ue start at once, so the company. may — : produce solid carbon dioxide, known.lime, . chicken grits and other lime prod= as “dry ice,” agricultural ucts at a plant to be constructed near Roseville. Mittelstaedt said the project will give employment to 100 offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, with sales

Nevada The Nugget Is California’s Leading Mining Weekly it « VOLUME V, NUMBER 18. THE GOLD CENTER NEVADA CITY, NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA THE COUNTY SEAT PAPER BITTER FIGHT BEING WAGED IN LEGISLATURE One of the bitterest fights ever waged in the Legislature is now being waged over the reapportionment of Congressional and Assembly districts. The same two factions fought a hard battle over the speakership ef the Assembly. Speaker Levey is leading the northern delegates in favor of the Craig Assembly bill for reapportionment, while the Little faction from south of the Tehachapi is fighting for the McKinley bill. Nevada and Sierra counties are vitally interested, inasmuch as the McKinley bill places these two counties in the Assembly district with Yuba, Sutter and Yolo counties. Since the interests of these counties ate largely agricultural and for years have been enemies of the mountain counties, it would be a gross injustice to link with them counties whose interests are mostly mining. The three valley) countiés have the larger, population, so they would be successful in electing any man they chose to run for the Assembly. The man thus elected would be indebted to the valley counties and their interests would be taken care of even to the detriment .of the--mountain counties. Thus Nevada and Sierra counties would have practically no representation in the Placer,. Nevada and Sierra counties linked together. In the Craig Assembly bill the mountain counties of Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, Calaveeras, Tuolumne and Mariposa are joined into an Assembly district. While this is a much larger district, it is one in which the interests of the counties are the same and our identity would not be lost, these are not counties with population. since large ‘The Congressional district which Harry Englebright represents will remain, virtually unchanged in both bills. Although it lacks considerable in necessary population, both faetions conceded this favor cO°MY: Englebright for the tremendous work done in Congress for the reapportionment, for it was due to his efforts that California will have nine new Congressmen at the next session of Congress, He has been Spending most of his time at Sacramento since his return from Washington endeavoring to work out a reapportionment that would be as fair as possible to all sides, and will ; no doubt be successful, as he thoroughly understands the situation and has burned midnight oil pouring . over the maps and figures. He is also highly regarded by the members of the Legislature, who look to him for counsel. “Jerry” Seawell is Levey’s righthand man in the fight for the Craig bill and has worked ti elessly for its success. The bill was to have come before the Assembly yesterday, but was postponed on account of the. talk which Horam Johnson gave in the Assembly chambers. It is due for consideration by the Assembly ‘on Monday, and in the meantime both sides are doing all in their ‘ power, 4 The legislators will be glad when the matter is cleaned from the slate, as no legislation: can be enacted while the: fight for reapportionment is on. 0 MRS. E. W. SCHMIDT ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE Mrs. E. W. Schmidt entertained at bridge last sat@¥aay evening and had! as guests two of the evening bridge clubs and several other friends. Her daughter, Miss Mary. Schmidt, assisted her in receiving. Dinner was served at small tables attractively centered with carnations, after which bridge was played for several hours. Upon counting scores it’ was found honors were made by Mrs. George Stine, Mrs. E. C. Uren, Mrs. E. M. Rector and Mrs.William Maguire. Mrs. Nellie Clark was _ fortunate guesser of a draw prize. @#An interesting feature of the affair was community singing, led by Miss Schmidt, Mrs. Goys,Celio, Mrs. Rector and Mrs, Stine. Mrs. Celio and Mrs. Stine also gave delightful solos, Mrs. Geo. Hitchens acted as accompanist. 0 Ignition parts and accessories at the Miners’ Foundry. tf NEVADA CITY PIONEER . RESIDENT PASSES AWAY nce more the grim reaper—— Death—-has swung his scythe and called to the great beyond another of Nevada Citys’ pioneer residents in the person of Mrs. Catherine Ann Coughlin, wife of J. D. Coughlin. Mrs. Coughlin passed away Tuesday morning at 11:30 o’lock as the result of a long, protracted heart afflic‘tion. Although her death was not un' expected, as her condition has been quite serious for some time the news of her passing was received as more or less of a shock by her countless friends in the city where shé has lived practically all her life, having been, born here on January 4, 1868; attended school and graduated from Nevada City High School with the class of 1886. Mrs. Coughlin’s interest in life centered in her home with her husband and two sons, Miles D. and Cecil Coughlin, who survive her. Two brothers, John Allen and Robert Allen Clancy, survive their sis_ter. : Though home was all in all to her she found time to assist. neighbors and friends in their trials and troubles. She was of a happy disposition, and even as the long shadows of the Great Beyond approached, she was solicitious of the welfare of those she loved. She will be missed in her home and among her friends, and the sympathy of the community goes out to those she leaves bereft. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock Thursday. afternoon, and interment was made in Grass Valley. Holmes Funeral Home had charge of the funeral arrangements. MASONS DESIGNATE John Stewart Ross, Grand Master of the Masonie Lodge of California, has designated the week commencing Monday, April 20th, as Educational Week. While the grand master of the Masonic fraternity has selected the week of observanre it is in no sense an exclusive Masonic affair. The general public is not only asked but is urged to participate. sonic Lodge originated the custom several years ago, and its observance has spread to all parts of California, and has been participated in by school authorities and the ‘patrons of the school. Nevada Lodge No. 13 F. and A. M. has appointed a committee to arrange for a lecture during the week and Dr. Noel Keyh of the educational department of the University of California will be the speaker. His subject will be ‘‘Education for an Age of Change.”’’ The lecture will be given on the evening of Thursday, April 23rd at a place to be determined later and there will also be a musical and literary program. ‘LOCAL WOMEN GUESTS OF HONOR AT PALS CLUB Mrs. Fred W. Worth and Mrs. Elsie Willoughby were guests of honor at the Pals Club (Protective Association of Lonesome _ Souls), composed of the wives of the members of the Legislature,, at a bridge luncheon on Wednesday at the Sacramento Hotel. The party which was held on April 1 was in, the form of an April Fool party and the guests found finger bowls at their places when seated. These were removed and an ice followed, so the whole meal was reversed. The favors were also in keeping with the day. A profusion of lovely spring blossoms, which were the gift to the Pals Club from the superintendent of the capitol grounds adorned the tables. The guests included Mrs. James Rolph, Jr., Mrs. Frank Merriam, wife B. Levey, wife of the Assembly Speaker. ; bridge was played. The compliment was given the local ladies in return for the entertainment which the ladies received fin Nevada City when ‘they were ‘guests of the Mining Association March 7th, : ent session of the legislature, if conEDUCATIONAL WEEK Prand Master Adams of the Ma-; of the Lieutenant Governor, and Mrs. . At the conclusion of the luncheon, . LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP ~ AROUND STATE CAPITAL By BERT A. CASSIDY The Senate Investigating Committee which was appointed to make a legislative investigation into the controversy between the people of Inyo and Mono counties and the City of Los Angeles, returned to Sacramento Monday morning after a three-day trip to the two counties who desired the investigation. Hearings were conducted in the town of Big Pine, Lone Pine, Independece, Bishop ad Leviing. Hundreds of citizens in the two counties were present at these hearings. Additional hearings will be held on the investigation during the coming two weeks and it is hoped a report will be ready the middle of next month. The committee is composed of Senators James M. Allen,! sidy; Senators James M. Allen, Chairman; C. C. Baker, Bert A. Cassidy, Nelson T. Edwards and M. McCormack. Paul Yarwood, Secretary to Lt. Governor Frank F. Merriam, made the trip as Secretary of the; Committee. Senator Joe Riley, who iintroduced the Resolution ,also acChairman; C, C. Baker, Bert A. Cas-;, SHERIFF WINSTEAD DIES SUDDENLY Dire disaster seems to stalk the footsteps of Sheriff C. J. Winstead and family of Sierra County. since his election to office in January last. On March 11th _ the sheriff’s little grand-daughter was instantly killed by a revolver bullet accidentally discharged while being used as a.plaything by the children unknown to their elders, Tuesday, the news was_ received that’ a second tragedy had taken place in the most estimable family circle through the sudden death of the father and husband. It~is said] the sheriff had eaten and was seat. ed in his usual quarters in the court . house in Downieville chatting with his family. A short time later about 2:15 o'clock -he complained of not feeling well and having a severe pain in his side. Dr. Carroll Sutton was called at once and immediately started for the bedside of his patient but upon his arrival was shocked to find that Sheriff Winstead was already passing away. The cause of death wah said to be an, acute attack of indigestion. cocompanied the committee. od ee . { ful that the present session will end the latter part of April. Committees are beginning to function with more Brecision and members are. show: ing signs of a desire to finish the Funeral services were held _ in} Downieville Thursday at 2 o’clock! Legislative leaders,now are hope-j and many citizens and friends of the! family motored from this city to at-' tend the services. . Charles J. Winstead was born 56 . years ago in Sierra Valley, Sierra county and that county had been his! work. A large number of blils are route. route to the Governor. There will be a large number of new laws placed upon the statute books at the presditions continue to show the same progress. Senate members seem tobe loathe to vote against bills that are coming before them for consideration. Probably they will become more finicky as the session probeginning to die via the committee; tended Ge pele Schade or ass Others are being killed en: home throughout his life. He at=. county and after leavine school fol-. lowed various occupations, until he; entered the sheriff’s office as a deputy under the later Sheriff Busch. When Busch retired Winstead went . [back to private life in Sierra City, ! where he worked’in the mines. He. conducted a small store and retresh-./ mient stand in the little city, Prior bresses and will act more. arbitrarily on legislative matters.

we ~ torists, during the coming two years, if the amendments adopted by the motor vehicle committee in the Senate are not stricken out in the As[sembly, A' maximum of 25 miles in residential districts and 20 miles in the business district was also adopfted. A lengthy discussion was indulged in relative to eliminating the limit on speeds, but the committee members felt it would be a serious error to eliminate speed lays until the present highway systein was a little nearer completion, w!ih wider highways and more curve eliminato being elected Sheriff he was speciman boss for eight years at the Six. ‘teen to One mine at Alleghany, and . ¥@5 running and suffered the fracoes ture of two or three ribs. A maximum speed of 45 miles ani he and Sheriff George Bynon were . hour will be allowed California mo-} the nominees at the general election. Winstead won out and assuming the office last January. He was a man of the highest honor and integrity, industrious and es-, teemed by all who knew him, He was the father of a large family of children, and he worked hard to support them and give them a good start in life. : On the 11th of March a little grand-daughter of the Sheriff was accidentally killed by the discharge of a revolver. Mr. Winstead is survived by his tions. A new type of license plate was also adopted and henceforth, the; word California will be spelled out: across the bottom of the plate rather than the abbreviation Cal. as is the present custom. PLEASANT VIEW, MT. ALTA MINES TAKEN OVER CAMPTONVILLE, April 2.—(Special)——Dr. Clyde Wayland, a prominent physician of San Jose, has taken over the Pleasant View and Mr. Alta Mines. along with the St. Clair Homestead, and expects to begin operations within. a short time. In making the deal Dr. Wayland has absorbed a former company known as the Pleasant View Properties, Ltd., which worked the mine last fall, but due to litigations and internal trouble in the company they had to give it up, and in taking it over Dr. Wayland has assumed ihe old company’s business and expects . to straighten everything out within a short time. , He expects to install new electrical equipment, and open the propcross-cut to the Pleasant. View.’ C. N. Chatfield. is in ¢harge of. the work, being familiar with the property and . a very good man at the mining industry. 0 VISITS NEVADA CITY G. D.Midgley, district deputy grand master of the Odd Fellows of California, accompanied by Auburn members of the order, visited Oustaofficer was. given a fine reception and reviewed the work of the order in an interesting manner. erty from the Mt. Alta side with a -Veneration of the Cross and the Stamah lodge last.evening,. The visiting . . widow, Mrs. Inez Winstead, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Amelia Resseguie,, Charles Jr., James, Burke, Alta, Donald, Lewis and Irankii:, Winstead. Miss Alta Winstead hes been in Los Angeles for months takig a stenographie course so that she could be of assistance to her father in his office, and had only returned home last Saturday. : several Cet) (ee ene sete SPECIAL SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK Holy Week is being celebrated in the. various churches of Nevada City . that largely attended by ! with special services will ’ doubt be members. no the: The foHowing services have been announced: St. Canice Catholic High Mass was held at 9 o’clock this morning. ‘ Processional of the Blessed Sacra-. ment after mass. Evening services at 7:30 o'clock. Good Friday services: 9 a. m. tions of the Cross at 7 p. m, Saturday services: Blessing. of the Baptismal Fount at 8 a. m.,.followed by a/mass at 9a. m. ; . Trinity Episcopal Good Friday. services 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Washand Ready, Edward Wilson; Sweetburn on “The Crucifixion.’’ ‘Methodist Episcopal Good Friday service from 2 to 3 Dp. mM, 1 Midweek Prayer Service Thutsday evening at 7:30 o’clock, : \MAY LOSE EYESIGHT MINING SUIT IN PROGESS AT CARSON, NEVADA The case of Coppermines Company of Ely against the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company has been on trial at Carson since March 10 and will probably be finished by the middle of April. t The case.is being heard by Judge Norcross in the Federal Court and involves the hearing of 14 counter ‘suits brought by the plaintiff. In 1929 the Nevadg@ Consolidated Company brought s fit against the Coppermines Company to settle numerous controversies -as to the extraction of ores from territory adjoining the former’s main shaft. Judge Norcross rendered his decision in favor of the Nevada Con. on practically all points involved in February, 1930. ¢ An interesting exhibit of the defendant company is a model of the mine pit at Copper Flat made by E. C. Uren. It shows the underground workings, the gdaology and some 180 churn drill holes. The drill holes are made of duralinium reds and have the assays marked them for every five feet in depth. ‘ Messrs. Colby, Chandler and Wallace of S2n Francisco represent the Nevada Consolidated Company, and Thatcher ard Brown of Reno represent the plaintiff company. NEVADA CITY MEN HURT IN ACCIDENTS Three local men are conyalescing at the Highland Hospital at Auburn. "They have been employed at mines near Forest Hill in Placer County. ‘John Curry the eye’ by a. falling crowbar.and received a deep gash and a near fracture of the skull. ’ E. Browning was struck by the crank of a machine drill which he upon Clyde Browning, his son, stepped on a nail protruding from a broken powder box and has an ifected foot. The patiets, however, are all reported on the way to recovery. BY PREMATURE BLAST William Johnson, who is employed on the Tahoe-Ukiah highway project east of the Junction House, was the; victim of a blasting accident Tues-. day morning that may cost him his! eyesight. Johnson, who is an expert powder man, was in charge of the blasting operations and was placing a blast to which had been attached a fuse ready for discharge. He lit the fuse, and it almost immediately ignited the charge of powder, the blast blowing dirt and rocks into the man’s face. It is believed that the fuse was defective. The injured man was hurried to the Nevada Snitarium and Dr. R. .E. Werner summoned. He cleaned out the eyes of the injured man and while nothing definite can be told for several days, it is feared that the sight of the eyes will be lost. SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTED TUESDAY Mrs. Ella M. Austin, county superintendent of schools, has received partial returns from the _ various school districts of the recent school elections, the following districts having reported: Bear River, Henry Ripken; Birchville, H. Thomas, appointment; Cherokee, Henry Meyer; Chicago Park, Albert Lutenecker:; Clear Creek, A. B. Black; Floriston,! Russel Montgomery; French Corral, Mrs. Lillie M. Culver; Indian Springs, Mrs. Wade Brown: Kentucky Flat, Mrs. W. G. Kohler; Lime Kiln, Mrs. Alice Cole; Mariposa, Michell Bree; Markwell, Henry Eickhoff; North San Juan, Mrs. H. McCullough; Oakland, Harry Odgers; Overton, Oscar Lindsey; Rough land, Fred Clark; Spencerville, Bud Kneebone and A. Anderson, appointed; Truckee, W. M. Englehart; Washington, J. Roberts; Wolf, J. M. Sanford; Meadowlake Union High, J. B. Clark and H. I, Snider, . ~ TRIP THROUGH EUR accom— Miss Martha O'Connor, panied by her brother, enjoyed a most wonderful trip to Europe last summer, which she will tell in am interesting way to-the readers of the: — Nugget. The first installment ap— pears below and the subsequent in= stallment will appear each wdéek un+ til completed. aed JUNE 15 Left San Francisco via Westerm Pacific. Stops were made at Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville an& Oroville before entering the Feather River canyon, which for 100 miles is ‘celebrated. for its scenic beauty, t@ ~ Portola. ; JUNE 16 Salt Lake City w We had one and a fa hours to tour the city and saw everything that was worth while, including the Mermon Temple, Tabernacle, Grave of Brigham Young and many beautifnd churches. : JUNE 17 Through Wyoming and Nebraska passing Laramie, Cheyenne and Omaha. JUNE 18. our next stop. . Arrived at Chicago. We have ten . hours to inspect parks and boulevards for which Chicago is noted. We spent some time at the Miehigam Lake Front. Also the immense stereof Marshall Field on State street. We visited the large Field Museum near the lake. Same evening took the Parmlee bus to another depot and proceeded to Niagara which " we reached on the 19th. Spent a full day jat Niagara. Took the trip through the “Gorge”’ Route, including a trip on the trolley cages over the Niagara rapids; a veritable whirlpool! Quite a thrill! Also visited Brock Monument in the park. Leaving Niagara at 6 o'clock, June 19, we crossed the border to Canada, where we spent two hours in Toronto, a city of 750.000 inhabitants, where it is daylight — until we leave at 10 o’clock. JUNE 20. Here we were switthed on to the Canadian Pacific and started to Montreal. It is the principal city of Canada. It was very pretty and _his-— toric, having much of the “Olé World” charm. We visited Mt: Royal, Notre Dame and other places, Stayed. over night at the ‘“‘Queen’s Hotel,’” JUNE 21 . Sailed from Montreal at 10 o’clock on SS Minnedosa, 22,000 tons, along the majestic St. Lawrence Route, 1000 miles of river, before we reached the open sea. Along its banks were fine old Canadian farms and quaint villages, churches and crossing the river, many fine bridges. Saw old and new Quebec, also the Plains of Abraham. Our course across the At-— lantic was to have been by way of Belle Isle, but on account’ of icebergs, we were obliged to change our: course and in so doing lost much valuable time. Consequently did not ‘reach Ireland till June 29. The trip trdinarily is six, and.over days. JUNE 29 At 2:30 the tender came out to meet the SS Minnedosa and took us into Belfast. We immediately went through the customs and started by train to Dublin. Here we were domiciled-in-the Jury Hotel for the time being. Next morning we started om 4 (Continued on page 5) LIMESTONE COMPAY ~ PURCHASES PROPERTIES A mill site and limestone properties has been purchased by the California Lime Products company comprising 145 acres, on the main, time of the Southern Pacific Company near Towle for a consideration of $15,00. The properties. were acquired from Viia Hvemphill of Roseville. ‘ : R. E. Mittelstaedt, president of the company, said the deposits constitute the largest. and most acces~+ sible in he state. Work: of opening the quarry wilk ayn ue start at once, so the company. may — : produce solid carbon dioxide, known.lime, . chicken grits and other lime prod= as “dry ice,” agricultural ucts at a plant to be constructed near Roseville. Mittelstaedt said the project will give employment to 100 offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, with sales