September 28, 1934 (8 pages)

a anaes Pye > ” fo ; . y g * ie = , ) -——h x > 1 : . 4 s FRIDAY, SEPT. 28. 1934 THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET ergs » BACKGROUND OF _ RAYMOND HAIGHT! BY JAMES H. WILKINS Veteran political commentator, author and historian The position of Raymond L, Haight as a major contender for election as Governor of the State of California, reopens a chapter in the history of ‘this state light an a record which outstanding of-publie back to the pioneering days. The brings to ancestry with service reaching present young candidate,. an attorney in private life, is marked with many of the attributes which characterized his kinsman, Henry Huntley Haight, California pioneer, who served with distinction as Zovernor of the state from 1867 to 1871. Early in the spring of 1850, a young lawyer by the name of Huntley Haight, landed in San Francisco and began the practice of his profesHis and large. sion. success He handled much of the important litigation of the early and '60’s, ranking with leaders. of the San Francisco whose names. have come down to us almost as household words. sonal habits were fije. His. per. . and though a . good. mi of he xer and fond social life, . took part in the wild life of the town, neve} i Originally a Democrat, Mr. Haight . bitterly opposed slavery, and that led him: to support Lincoln in 1860 and again @n 1864. He. was chairman of the convention that nominated Leland Stanford for Governor, in 1867. In 1865 he returned to Democracy and remained in that faith of his life, Some historians Haight never Zave the rest claim —_that-—Mra satisfactory ex-, planation for this abrupt change of mind. But, in fact, both in public addresses and state papers he made himself with the utmost candor. He loathed slavery; he felt the union must preserved. But he would not go to the length of approving the establishment of a negro empire in the southern states, which was the evident trend of events. Afclear be RAYMOND L. HAIGHT Candidate for Governor who is supported by 50 independent newspapers of California, of which the Nevada City Nugget is one. was immediate ‘of courts . write 50's . those great ! bar . . -of ter the war was over, he opposed the ; reconstruction acts of Congress, . which placed the southern states un. der military rule, provided for trials SALE! Men’s fine Broad. cloth Shirts a Men ae Z ee eae oo ——— martial, abolished the habeas corpus and denied the right to vote or hold office to those formerly in arms in the In his first of Confederate service. correctly the attitude of the state. California always voted against the 15th Amendment, even when the Republicans controlled both the legislature. It branches became part of the federal constitution by receiying the States. necessary votes of other As to _ the _ reconstruction measures, the vindication of Governor Haight was even more complete. After a. most disastrous experience, the aréhitects of the. system tore it down. With his customary directness, Mr. Haight did not hesitate to make known, both by voice and pen, his change of front concerning these vital questions of public policy. So profound was the impression created by his arguments that whén the Democratic State Convention met in 1867, only one hame was seriously mentioned for the head of the ticket. By acclamation, Henry H: Haight was nominated for CaliforNia. Mr. Haight did not seek the -honIn faet, it seemed like an empty Governor of or. deeply into public opinion and breaking down prejudice aroused by the civil war. For one thing, he introduced an entirely new school of political oratory, eliminating the ornate and turgid, and confining himself to hard logic and a‘clear analysis of recognized facts in a manner suggesting a rational human being. It was the writer's large privilege to listen to one of his principal addreses. The audience was very large, yet the attention was so close that it seemed as if nobody moved in his seat. The outcome was a veritable tidal wave. Mr. Haight was elected by far the largest majority ever given to a candidate for Governor of California yp to that date. He carried San Franciseo by more than a two to one vote. The new Governor chose as his secretary, a comparatively young man, who was both a doctor of medicine and law. He made his the latter, though he the title of the name living Was given former. His _ full Edward Robeson Taylor, by was con. . tention he undoubtedly represented one, for California at that time w Supposed to be almost as Our Specia sible These Unanimously . tion, the same :who served as Mayor of San Francisco in a_ time of stress. Between Haight Dr. Governor and Taylor, a cided without free discussions tween the two men. Governor Haight’s administration . was fundamentally eonstructive, and . from it dates much that is of value in our institutions today. As a college graduate, he placed a value-on higher education. large His first great achievement was an act creating and organizing the University of California. He appointed the greatest Board of Regents that institution ever saw—the cream of the real intellectuals of the state, under whose leadership the young college could not fail to makea distinguished mark, To his good offices entirely we are indebted for a settlement of the title to the “Outside Lands” of San Francisco, whereby the city acquired its priceless possession, Golden Gate Park. He fathered an act for the codification of the State’s Statutes, known as the California Codes, which has been extended by later legislative acts down to the present time. Up to the date of his administraues to function down to the present day and has been of inestimable value to California. He inaugurated the System of building a seawall and docks for San Francisco’s waterfront, using: the revenues of the part to cover the expense. He made great progress in this work, which has given the city one;of the. best equipped harbors: in the world. COUNTY SHARES IN-BUS AND TRUCK TAX FUND State Controller Ray L. Riley announced the apportionment of $211. 657 from state motor bus and truck taxes, half to the state highway fund and half to the several counties for road uses. Nevada is mentioned among the Northern California counties. It received “$238.89. : YOUNG AMERICA A foot of snow had fallen at the Young America stoup of claims on Sardine Lake above Sierra City Monday. great intimacy developea,! driving and no action of importance was de-{. Young be. . run through the property no recognized Sanitary system . COCK, MARY, MAN, MARY KNOWS f LIKE) MY MEAT, bs Sg . MEAT Cooxér’, 4 Our MEAT A) will satisfy the most fastidious guest or the fussiest husband For many years this market has so well served the people of Nevada ilies who were our first customers. The company is now engaged in, two tunnels, one in the : America, and one in the . Mountaineer. Several strong ledges . and these tunnels are to .open and develop them. H. R. Plate and associates took over the Property recently and rushing development in order continue work through the are to winter. BUNKER HILL MINE J. R. Keates has taken over the Bunker Hil] mine near North Bloomfield and has eight men employed at the property. -A shaft is being sunk and some drifting -is being done on the ledge matter. POLITICIAL CANDIDATES GEORGE R. CARTER (Incumbent) is. candidate for Sheriff, County at the General Tuesday, November 6, CARL J. TOBIASSEN Is a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Nevada County at the General Election, Tuesday, November 6, 1934. Nevada Election, 1934. Se ae ee .NUGGET A*:VERTISING PAYS! V) * @ D _ Oo. CT D ih . Purchases Make PosRemarkable SALE! Men's Shirts and Shorts 2 Ss Values! Good Quality Medium Weight Work Shirts YES--A REGULAR 89c VALUE Good quality, medium weight, blue strong stitched seams—Two handy bu Rooomier, heavier, better made e SWEATER : Twin Sets s > Sizes 36 to 44 $3.95 SPECIAL Men's soft warm zip front twin sets in popular shades of grey, tan and blue. BOYS’ TWIN ‘Sizes 28 to34 $2.95 ee Zip Front Coat Sweaters with matching slip-on. In blue, tan, grey— chambrey work shirts with ttons—through pockets 50c stand up under “Leiter's” SETS _ Men's Sox New Fall patterns, reinforced heels and toes— HATS What a man wants in his new Felt Hat—a becoming style, a quality that will is prepared to give you—Come in and get yours now— CAPS New Tweed Caps in smart checks, $1.00 long wear—That's what etc. __. MARKET Phone 67 Nevada City TAPE SOE SOE ERE A PRR, BRET HARTE CIGAR STORE SMOKERS’ SUPPLIES “A pipe to suit every purse’’ Fine Tobaccos, ( ‘igarettes, Candies Beer on Draft Also Fishing Supplies 229 Broad St. Nevada City City, that today we still have the patronzge of-the iInajority of famPAGE THREE Republican. But as the campaign] existed. On Governor Haight’s . _ —_—_—=_—_ : HISTORIC STATE wore on, it was evident that the recommendation, a State Board of YOU SURE ITIS AT OUR ; o Democratic candidate was cutting} Health was organized, which contin-. . ARE SOME HOUSE,CLO Here is an Opportunity to own your, own Home with an income from renting an apartment. House on Broad Street. 8 rooms . and bath—made into two separjate apartments. Large lot—fruit . trees. Price $1750. Reasonable Payment down. Balance as rent. Present incomé from property $40 . per month, . .Have inquiry for small ranch . Within ten miles Nevada City. 15 . to 30 acres. Require water, wood, ;level ground for garden. House not necessary. List your properties, “city country, fr sale or rent with me, C. M. BROWN . tEAL ES'TATE—INSURANCE . . } . . . or . { . . Bennett Bldg. 312 Broad Street Se NEVADA CITY SUN PRODUCE and GROCERY CO. . 315 Broad st, Nevada City . . FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DAILY QUALITY THE BEST . PRICED PLEASINGLY LOW i . Free Delivery. ixcellent Ser. . Vice, Special Attention to Out-of. Town Customers, \-you can Are you one of these nervous people who lie awake half the night and get up feeling “all in”? Why don’t you do as other light sleepers have been doing for UNION HOTEL . . more than two generations— take Dr. Miles Nervine? BARBER SHOP . NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS . Specializing in Ladies’ and . Children’s Haircutting, Ma. . ssaging and Shampooing . . Tom J. Zupan, Proprietor Main Street . Nevada City . SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEVADA One or two pleasant effervescent Nervine Tablets or two or three teaspoonfuls of liquid Nervine will generally assure a night of restful sleep. Perhaps you will have to take Nervine two or three times a day just at first. Nervous people have been using Dr. Miles Nervine for Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Irritability, Restlessness, Nervous Indigestion, Nervous Headache, Travek Sickness, for more than fifty years. Dr Miles NERVINE Liquid and Effervescent Tablets CITY NUGGET FOR $2.50 A YEAR. . The Nevada City Nugget is Now $2.50 per year a DANCE Under the A usnices Improved Orde SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1934 ADMISSION $1.00 PER COUPLE =A ro North San Juan of Wyoming Tribe, r of Red Men Builder’s Supplies, rnp ae a sete oiibtettnhemmpgp agp dhe pabeaeeA Ree lalla ee STS TET TTT TEST TT : GRANT and HEETHER Lumber Co. Phones 7-F-3 and 7-F-14 Camptonville, Calif. Lumber, Millwork, Sash-doors, Corrugated Iron, Nails, Shingles, Lagging, Wood Shakes, Mining, Timbers, of All Kinds, GOULD’S AUTO 2 per cené 10 days, 30 days net-1 per cent due accounts TRUCK LOAD LOTS DELIVERED OUR SERVICE TO YOU Fenders and Bodies Repaired, Glass and Teia Installed, Auto Painting, Radiator Repairing, Acetylene Welding, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS BACK OF us ae Ra = Only Service of It’s Kind in Nevada City At The Nevada per month on past é Auto Upholstering General Blacksmithing BODY W

a anaes Pye > ” fo ; . y g * ie = , ) -——h x > 1 : . 4 s FRIDAY, SEPT. 28. 1934 THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET ergs » BACKGROUND OF _ RAYMOND HAIGHT! BY JAMES H. WILKINS Veteran political commentator, author and historian The position of Raymond L, Haight as a major contender for election as Governor of the State of California, reopens a chapter in the history of ‘this state light an a record which outstanding of-publie back to the pioneering days. The brings to ancestry with service reaching present young candidate,. an attorney in private life, is marked with many of the attributes which characterized his kinsman, Henry Huntley Haight, California pioneer, who served with distinction as Zovernor of the state from 1867 to 1871. Early in the spring of 1850, a young lawyer by the name of Huntley Haight, landed in San Francisco and began the practice of his profesHis and large. sion. success He handled much of the important litigation of the early and '60’s, ranking with leaders. of the San Francisco whose names. have come down to us almost as household words. sonal habits were fije. His. per. . and though a . good. mi of he xer and fond social life, . took part in the wild life of the town, neve} i Originally a Democrat, Mr. Haight . bitterly opposed slavery, and that led him: to support Lincoln in 1860 and again @n 1864. He. was chairman of the convention that nominated Leland Stanford for Governor, in 1867. In 1865 he returned to Democracy and remained in that faith of his life, Some historians Haight never Zave the rest claim —_that-—Mra satisfactory ex-, planation for this abrupt change of mind. But, in fact, both in public addresses and state papers he made himself with the utmost candor. He loathed slavery; he felt the union must preserved. But he would not go to the length of approving the establishment of a negro empire in the southern states, which was the evident trend of events. Afclear be RAYMOND L. HAIGHT Candidate for Governor who is supported by 50 independent newspapers of California, of which the Nevada City Nugget is one. was immediate ‘of courts . write 50's . those great ! bar . . -of ter the war was over, he opposed the ; reconstruction acts of Congress, . which placed the southern states un. der military rule, provided for trials SALE! Men’s fine Broad. cloth Shirts a Men ae Z ee eae oo ——— martial, abolished the habeas corpus and denied the right to vote or hold office to those formerly in arms in the In his first of Confederate service. correctly the attitude of the state. California always voted against the 15th Amendment, even when the Republicans controlled both the legislature. It branches became part of the federal constitution by receiying the States. necessary votes of other As to _ the _ reconstruction measures, the vindication of Governor Haight was even more complete. After a. most disastrous experience, the aréhitects of the. system tore it down. With his customary directness, Mr. Haight did not hesitate to make known, both by voice and pen, his change of front concerning these vital questions of public policy. So profound was the impression created by his arguments that whén the Democratic State Convention met in 1867, only one hame was seriously mentioned for the head of the ticket. By acclamation, Henry H: Haight was nominated for CaliforNia. Mr. Haight did not seek the -honIn faet, it seemed like an empty Governor of or. deeply into public opinion and breaking down prejudice aroused by the civil war. For one thing, he introduced an entirely new school of political oratory, eliminating the ornate and turgid, and confining himself to hard logic and a‘clear analysis of recognized facts in a manner suggesting a rational human being. It was the writer's large privilege to listen to one of his principal addreses. The audience was very large, yet the attention was so close that it seemed as if nobody moved in his seat. The outcome was a veritable tidal wave. Mr. Haight was elected by far the largest majority ever given to a candidate for Governor of California yp to that date. He carried San Franciseo by more than a two to one vote. The new Governor chose as his secretary, a comparatively young man, who was both a doctor of medicine and law. He made his the latter, though he the title of the name living Was given former. His _ full Edward Robeson Taylor, by was con. . tention he undoubtedly represented one, for California at that time w Supposed to be almost as Our Specia sible These Unanimously . tion, the same :who served as Mayor of San Francisco in a_ time of stress. Between Haight Dr. Governor and Taylor, a cided without free discussions tween the two men. Governor Haight’s administration . was fundamentally eonstructive, and . from it dates much that is of value in our institutions today. As a college graduate, he placed a value-on higher education. large His first great achievement was an act creating and organizing the University of California. He appointed the greatest Board of Regents that institution ever saw—the cream of the real intellectuals of the state, under whose leadership the young college could not fail to makea distinguished mark, To his good offices entirely we are indebted for a settlement of the title to the “Outside Lands” of San Francisco, whereby the city acquired its priceless possession, Golden Gate Park. He fathered an act for the codification of the State’s Statutes, known as the California Codes, which has been extended by later legislative acts down to the present time. Up to the date of his administraues to function down to the present day and has been of inestimable value to California. He inaugurated the System of building a seawall and docks for San Francisco’s waterfront, using: the revenues of the part to cover the expense. He made great progress in this work, which has given the city one;of the. best equipped harbors: in the world. COUNTY SHARES IN-BUS AND TRUCK TAX FUND State Controller Ray L. Riley announced the apportionment of $211. 657 from state motor bus and truck taxes, half to the state highway fund and half to the several counties for road uses. Nevada is mentioned among the Northern California counties. It received “$238.89. : YOUNG AMERICA A foot of snow had fallen at the Young America stoup of claims on Sardine Lake above Sierra City Monday.

great intimacy developea,! driving and no action of importance was de-{. Young be. . run through the property no recognized Sanitary system . COCK, MARY, MAN, MARY KNOWS f LIKE) MY MEAT, bs Sg . MEAT Cooxér’, 4 Our MEAT A) will satisfy the most fastidious guest or the fussiest husband For many years this market has so well served the people of Nevada ilies who were our first customers. The company is now engaged in, two tunnels, one in the : America, and one in the . Mountaineer. Several strong ledges . and these tunnels are to .open and develop them. H. R. Plate and associates took over the Property recently and rushing development in order continue work through the are to winter. BUNKER HILL MINE J. R. Keates has taken over the Bunker Hil] mine near North Bloomfield and has eight men employed at the property. -A shaft is being sunk and some drifting -is being done on the ledge matter. POLITICIAL CANDIDATES GEORGE R. CARTER (Incumbent) is. candidate for Sheriff, County at the General Tuesday, November 6, CARL J. TOBIASSEN Is a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Nevada County at the General Election, Tuesday, November 6, 1934. Nevada Election, 1934. Se ae ee .NUGGET A*:VERTISING PAYS! V) * @ D _ Oo. CT D ih . Purchases Make PosRemarkable SALE! Men's Shirts and Shorts 2 Ss Values! Good Quality Medium Weight Work Shirts YES--A REGULAR 89c VALUE Good quality, medium weight, blue strong stitched seams—Two handy bu Rooomier, heavier, better made e SWEATER : Twin Sets s > Sizes 36 to 44 $3.95 SPECIAL Men's soft warm zip front twin sets in popular shades of grey, tan and blue. BOYS’ TWIN ‘Sizes 28 to34 $2.95 ee Zip Front Coat Sweaters with matching slip-on. In blue, tan, grey— chambrey work shirts with ttons—through pockets 50c stand up under “Leiter's” SETS _ Men's Sox New Fall patterns, reinforced heels and toes— HATS What a man wants in his new Felt Hat—a becoming style, a quality that will is prepared to give you—Come in and get yours now— CAPS New Tweed Caps in smart checks, $1.00 long wear—That's what etc. __. MARKET Phone 67 Nevada City TAPE SOE SOE ERE A PRR, BRET HARTE CIGAR STORE SMOKERS’ SUPPLIES “A pipe to suit every purse’’ Fine Tobaccos, ( ‘igarettes, Candies Beer on Draft Also Fishing Supplies 229 Broad St. Nevada City City, that today we still have the patronzge of-the iInajority of famPAGE THREE Republican. But as the campaign] existed. On Governor Haight’s . _ —_—_—=_—_ : HISTORIC STATE wore on, it was evident that the recommendation, a State Board of YOU SURE ITIS AT OUR ; o Democratic candidate was cutting} Health was organized, which contin-. . ARE SOME HOUSE,CLO Here is an Opportunity to own your, own Home with an income from renting an apartment. House on Broad Street. 8 rooms . and bath—made into two separjate apartments. Large lot—fruit . trees. Price $1750. Reasonable Payment down. Balance as rent. Present incomé from property $40 . per month, . .Have inquiry for small ranch . Within ten miles Nevada City. 15 . to 30 acres. Require water, wood, ;level ground for garden. House not necessary. List your properties, “city country, fr sale or rent with me, C. M. BROWN . tEAL ES'TATE—INSURANCE . . } . . . or . { . . Bennett Bldg. 312 Broad Street Se NEVADA CITY SUN PRODUCE and GROCERY CO. . 315 Broad st, Nevada City . . FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DAILY QUALITY THE BEST . PRICED PLEASINGLY LOW i . Free Delivery. ixcellent Ser. . Vice, Special Attention to Out-of. Town Customers, \-you can Are you one of these nervous people who lie awake half the night and get up feeling “all in”? Why don’t you do as other light sleepers have been doing for UNION HOTEL . . more than two generations— take Dr. Miles Nervine? BARBER SHOP . NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS . Specializing in Ladies’ and . Children’s Haircutting, Ma. . ssaging and Shampooing . . Tom J. Zupan, Proprietor Main Street . Nevada City . SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEVADA One or two pleasant effervescent Nervine Tablets or two or three teaspoonfuls of liquid Nervine will generally assure a night of restful sleep. Perhaps you will have to take Nervine two or three times a day just at first. Nervous people have been using Dr. Miles Nervine for Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Irritability, Restlessness, Nervous Indigestion, Nervous Headache, Travek Sickness, for more than fifty years. Dr Miles NERVINE Liquid and Effervescent Tablets CITY NUGGET FOR $2.50 A YEAR. . The Nevada City Nugget is Now $2.50 per year a DANCE Under the A usnices Improved Orde SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1934 ADMISSION $1.00 PER COUPLE =A ro North San Juan of Wyoming Tribe, r of Red Men Builder’s Supplies, rnp ae a sete oiibtettnhemmpgp agp dhe pabeaeeA Ree lalla ee STS TET TTT TEST TT : GRANT and HEETHER Lumber Co. Phones 7-F-3 and 7-F-14 Camptonville, Calif. Lumber, Millwork, Sash-doors, Corrugated Iron, Nails, Shingles, Lagging, Wood Shakes, Mining, Timbers, of All Kinds, GOULD’S AUTO 2 per cené 10 days, 30 days net-1 per cent due accounts TRUCK LOAD LOTS DELIVERED OUR SERVICE TO YOU Fenders and Bodies Repaired, Glass and Teia Installed, Auto Painting, Radiator Repairing, Acetylene Welding, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS BACK OF us ae Ra = Only Service of It’s Kind in Nevada City At The Nevada per month on past é Auto Upholstering General Blacksmithing BODY W