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Amador ledger., 1900-07-27

ADMIRAL SEYMOUR has made an extensive report rea-
tive the Pekng relief expedition But there is nothing in
that corroboaes the sensational story that was circulated
the early part of this month the effect that the wounded
were kledto them from the torture Of the Chinese
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
You Try It.

If Shiloh's Cough an6 Consumption Cure,
which is sold for the small price OF CSC, SOC and
81, does not cure, take the bottle back and we
will refund your money. Sold for over fifty
ye9rs on this guarantee. Price, 25c and Soc.
For sale by a. Goldper. the Druggist. -
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
Horse and Buggy for Sale.

The undersigned will sell his horse
and buggy at a very reasonable price.
Terms cash. Call on or apply to DR..
G. A. Herrick, Jackson, Cal. 413-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27

as said precincts were known and bounded at
the time OF the general election in 1898.
The official notice of the holding of said pri-
mar1es hereafter to be issued and published by
the provisions of section 1872 of the Political
Code will contain designation of the primary
election precincts, the location of polling
officers.
Republicans in the said various precincts
are recommended to meet in caucus on
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
G. c. FoLGER, Postmaster.

Stamp photos at McNIillan's at the
reduced price of % pictures for 25 cents
can be had until August 1st, next.
Price will be raised after that date.
7-20-2t
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
DIED.

DIED.
BuDDELL-At jackson, Saturday, July 81
1900 William James Roberts BuddeIl aged
about 80 years, native OF England.
VELA--At Jackson July 20, 1900 Jasper vela,
aged so years, ? months and days, a native
of Port Mahon, Isle of Minorca, Spain.
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
The Finest Building Lot,

Remember that W. P. Peek has the
finest building lots for sale in Jackson.
Terms easy. See display advertisement
in this paper. 3-2-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27

Mems keep-cool undershirts at 20
cents at the Red Front. 7-l3-tf
Three pair of ladies hose for 25cents at
the tied Front. 7-13-tf
Mems keep-cool drawers, 20 cents at
the Red Front, 7-I3-tf
Mrs. Weller's for style and beauty in
hats and dresses. 5-4-tf
Mems suspenders for 10 cents at the
- rs..ont u ''''' -1o.f
Red ,o..-. 1-l9-i
For lumber, laths, shingles, lime and
see Amador Mills, lone. 6-29ti
Twenty yards of calico that will not
fade for $l.0o at the Red Front.
7-la.tf
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27

High grade -four, corn meal and all
kinds OF feed made specially at the
lone Flour Mills. Buy Peerless. 6-22tf
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
Sick Headaches,

The curse OF overworked womankind, are
quickly and surely cured by karl's Glover Root
Tea the great tl!q29d.purifier and tissue builder
Money refunded If not satisfactory. Price Csc
and SOC. For sale by A. Goldner, the Druggist. Il
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
Saturday, Sept. 8, 1000,

at 10 O'Clock. a. m, for the nomination of an
Assemblyman, and Supervisors in Townships
!, and respectively, and also for the seIec-
t1on OF q new County Central Committee, and
for such other business as may properly come
before,the convention
At said meeting of the County Central Com
m1ttee official notice was also received that the
state Central Committee of the Republican
party OF California had regularly called State
convention OF said party to meet at Santa
Cruz on Tuesday, August 90. 1900, at O'Clock
p. m. of said day.
Primaries for the election of delegates to
said County and State Conventions are hereby
ordered to be held throughout the county ON
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
MARRIED.

PETERS-MCGARR-At Sheepranch Wednes-
day, July 10, 1900, by Rev. Father Driscoll,
Charles J. Peters to Ella McGarr
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.
WATER RIGHT,

WATER RIGHT.
E. S. Cord on ct al on Mokelumne
River.
DEC. HOMESTEAD.
Agnes Hartwick-Lands in twp. 6.
SAT. MORTGAGE.
a. J. Amick TO E. E. Endicott.
PROOF OF LABOR.
Frank Berg on Penaveta Q. NJ.
AGREEMENT.
w. S. Weymouth ct al to w. L.
Morrow ct ALTO sell one-half interest
in section SO, township north, range
10 east.
Uncslled-for Letters.
Letters remaining unclaimed in the
jackson, Cal, Postoffice, for the week
ending July ~ 1900:
Beers, j. II. Franovich, Paul
clifford, VIM a. Lunardello, Luigi
Pascoe, James Schofield, Mrs. Winnie
Ware, Hill
G. G. FoLGER. Postmaster.
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27

as SAID precincts we're known and bounded at
tne time OF the general election in 1898.
The basis of apportionment of delegates to
SAID State convention, and upon which said
delegates are to be elected is One delegate in
eacn combination of precincts forming super
visor township in the county for every 200 votes
polIed OF the average vote cast in such county
for the state candidates of the Republican,
party OF California. in and for the county of
Amador, at the last preceding general election.
and one delegate for a remainder of 100 votes or
over; provided, that any such combination of
precincts casting less than such remainder
vote Tor the said State candidates shall never
tneiess be entitled to ony delegate.
This basis of apportionment will give the fol-
lowing number of delegates to said State con
ventlon to be elected from each of said combi-
nation of precincts
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
CALL FOR
REPUBLICAN, PRIMARIES

A T A MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN
"A County Central Committee held in Jack.
son, July II, 1900, it was ordered that the
Republican County Convention be held in Le-
vaggi's Hall, Sutter Creek on
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27
Water Street. Jackson

Will do work in any part of
Amador County. If you want
to build, send u note to jackson
Postoffice and | will call on you.
Estimates furnished without cost
on any kind Qf building. Will
make plans and specifications for
you. mar2tf
Amador ledger., 1900-07-27

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
RESISTED 7ENACIOUSLY.

Beers Driven From Their Positions at the
Point of the Eayonet.
LONDON, March IA dispatch to
the war Office from Lord Roberts dated
Driefontein, March II, says:
"The enemy opposed us throughout
yesterdays march, and from their init
mate knowledge of the country gave us.
considerable trouble. Owing, however,
to the admirable conduct of the troops
the enemy were unable to prevent us
from reaching our destination. The
brunt of the fighting fell on General
Kelly -Kenny's division, two battaions
Of which, the Welsh and Essex, turned
the Beers out of two strong positions at
the point eff the bayonet.
II cannot get the precise number of
casualties before march, but will COM
municate as soon as possible. The Beers
suffered heavily, 102 of their dead being
left on the ground. We captured about
20 prisoners.
"Among the killed are Captain Eus-
tace Of the Bluffs, Captain Lomax Of the
Welsh regiment and Mr.. McKartie, a
retired Indian civilian attached to
Kitchener's horse. The wounded in
clude a dozen officers"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
OUTWlTTED THE Beers.

Lord Roberts Avoided Their Entrenched
Positions on the ModAer.
LONDON, March 13.-The Daily News
has the following dispatch, dated March
10, from Venters Wei:
1--WE left Aasvogel kop this morning,
preceded by cavalry and marched here,
a distance of about IS miles. The army
has been following Kaal spruit and we
are now rather to the south of Bloem-
fontein and only about 10 miles off.
Cali the divisions have now joined
the main advance. Lord Roberts head
quarters are at Gregorowski's farm.
"By advancing along Kaal spruit
Lord Roberts has again outwitted the
Beers, who had entrenched themselves
along the Modder, thinking that our
route would be in that direction We
found most Of the farms along our line
of march deserted, with white flags fly
ing over the houses All the belong
ings worth removal had been taken
away and there were evident signs that
the occupants left in a great hurry,
things being Uttered about.
1.-THE commander-in-chief has given
strict orders that nothing is to be
touched. It is not expected that we shall
meet with great opposition in entering
Bloemfontein.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
Chinese InuuestD,

Coroners' inQuests are we'll known
among the Chinese. One of the chief
differences between their system and
ours is that the Chinese doctors never
dissect. In fact. Cinnamon have per-
feet horror Of dissection.
There are few things more absurd
than the code of rules laid down for
the Chinese coroner. In the first place.
he is hidden to make sure that ne has
q dead body before be begins his in
quest. That however, is less ridicu
lous than it sounds, for the heather
Chinee is tricky and may demand an
inquest on a sham deceased with a
view OF extorting money from some
person who may be denounced as hay
ing caused the death.
The preposterous part of the code
comes in with regard to the alleged
signs which show the cause of death.
If the deceased is supposed to have
been poisoned. rice is put into his mouth
and then taken out and given to a
chicken. Its effect on the fowl decides
the question. Most Of the other meth
DDS adopted are even more absurd and
fanciful, and, as result, inquests in
China do very little to prevent crime
Chicago News.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
She Smoked.

A patient Of one of the leading Spe-
c1alsts who treat polypi IN the nose
and throat is Il woman we'll known for
her work in Sunday schools in this
city. She has record as the organizer
of a number of anticigarette leagues
among the scAoolboys. She came to
her doctor the other day. He cheered
her greatly by telling her be could cure
her quickly and without the use of the
knife
"But you must promise to follow my
directions" said the doctor. with the
suspicion of Il twinkle in his eye.
"Oh. | PROMISE. said the lady.
"Withou, qualifications" asked the
physician.
"AbsoIutely without qualification. :"
answered the lady
"Well, then. you must smoke cga
rettes!'
The lady gaspr.l Visions Of what
might happen il she were seen with a
cigarette between her teeth by any OF
her pupils tloated before her. and she
almost tainted. But the doctor was
memorable. The lady followed his d.
rections. and in a week the foreign
growth in her nose had disappeared.
But that doesn't mean that the lady is
now a confirmed cigarette smoker
United States Tobacco Journal. \
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
How She Knew.

Speaking Of kindergartens for color
ed children calls to mind the expert
ence Of a "befo' de war; matron who
was teaching one Of the little darkies
On her plantation how to spell.
The primer she used was pictorial
one, and over each word was it's &C.
companying picture, and Polly glibly
spelled o-c. OK, and box, box. etc. But
the teacher thought that she was max
ing right rapid progress, so she put her
hand over the picture and said:
"Polly, what does OK spell"
OK" answered Polly nimbly.
:'How do you know that it spells OK,
Polly?"
.'Seed his TAIL" replied the apt Polly.
-Memphis Scimitar.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
WAS AN ALL DAY FIGHT
British Found a Harder Task Than They
Had Expected.

British Found a Harder Task Than They
Had Expected.
DRE1FoNTE1N, March 12.-All Of yes
terday was occupied in fighting. The
Beers maintained a stubborn rear guard
action along running front Of twelve
miles on a very difficult ground. The
British were advancing in three col
umns. General Tucker, to the south
ward, occupied Petrusberg unopposed.
General Kelly-Kenny, after following
the river bank, moved in the direction
of Abrahams kraal.
At Dreifontein, about eight miles
south of Abrahams kraal, the Beers
were found posted in considerable
strength on the ridges connecting sew
eral kopjes, where they had mounted
guns The action began at 8 in the
morning with an artillery duel. Gen
eral French's cavalry and General Por-
ter's brigade
Supported Onr Guns.
The Boer artillery was accurately ham
died and the British cavalry found a
task harder than they had expected.
General Broadwood, with logged per-
severance, moved altogether six miles
southwark, trying to find a means to
get round, but the Beers followed be-
hind rising ground and even attempted
to or1tfank him.
Meanwhile the Sixth division of in
fantry, advancing on the Boer left,
slowly forced the enemy to retire. Had
the infantry been able to move faster
the Beers would have been enveloped.
The last shot was fired at 7:30 p. m.
This morning not a Boer was to be seen.
The prisoners belonged to President
Kruger's own commando.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16

"Now walk this way" said the show
man. land I'll soon convince you.
There!' said he triumphantly. Look In
that corner at the beautiful Numidian
liOn."
II don't see any," responded the
other.
whats the matter with your ask
ed the Snowman.
I'm blind" was the reply, and in a
few minutes the blind man pocketed
the two sovereigns and went away
London Answers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
One view of Life.

Another elixir Warranted to prolong the
average life to $50 years is announced:
Why should any one wish to live 25O
years? Marcus Aurelius. the emperor
philosopher, says that a man who lives
40 years sees as much and experiences as
much as he would were it possible for
him to live 400 years, since the world has
always been practically the same and al
ways will be. To die a natural death is
good way of getting rid Of the burden
of living. There is something in life up
to 80, but nothing between 3O.and SO, and
after so life is usually a disgusting bur-
den.--Atchison Globe. .s@#
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
PEACE TERMS ASKED FOR
United States Acts as Intermediary for the
Beers.

United States Acts as Intermediary for the
WASHINGTON, March 13.-There is
reason to believe the United States gov
eminent is using it's good offices to re-
store peace between Great Britain and
the South African republics. This has
not taken the shape of an offer of medi
alton. That would be distinctly re-
pugnant to Great Britain, and accord
ing to Tie rule Of international law,
which has without exception governed
the state department in the past, could
not he volai! tccred by us until it was
known to be acceptable to both parties
to the war.
I,ut the United States might very
properly serve as all intermediary to
transmit az, appeal for peace, and the
terms upon which peace can be secured.
The United States successfully served
in this Cal :acity i'll the past, notably in
the termination Of the China-Japanese
war, and it is believed it's good offices
in this line are now being extended.
If this belief is we'll founded, then Adel-
bert Hay, United States consul to Pre-
toria, has been the instrument for trans
hitting to the British government
through the double intervention of the
department of state and Ambassador
Choate, an application from Presidents
Kruger and Steyn to be informed as to
the terms upon. which the war can be
ended The facts in the case will be
fully developed in day or two.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
60 TO ST. HELENA.


C1Onje and the Other Boer Prisoners to
Be Sent There at Once.
LONDON, March S.-The military au-
Cronje and the other Boer prisoners
shall be sent Immediately to the island
of St. Helena, there to remain until the
end of the war.
Lord RoEerts has chosen Lord Bath
urst. colonel of militia regiment at the
front, to command the escort to St.
Helena, which was last month placed liz
cable communication with Cape Town
and London
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
COMPLETE SURRENDER.

Only Terms of Peace Satisfactory to the
British Press.
LONDON, March 13.-Al the morning
papers take the line that the govern
ment will decline to open negotiations
with the Boer republics except upon the
basis of complete surrender and will
also make it perfectly clear that moth
ing in the shape Of foreign Intervention
will be tolerated.
The Standard says: "There is an
idea in some quarters that, on arriving
at Bloemfontein, Lord Roberts will is
sue proclamation which will leave lit
tie doubt as to the future Of the repub-
lies
The Times says: 'President Kruger
and President Steyn should have
counted cost before they made war.
They played for great stake and have
lost. Until they are ready for uncondi-
tional surrender they may save them.
selves the trouble Of sending conmuni-
cations to her majesty's government"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
He Won the Bet.

A Snowman was making great
noise at the front of the exhibition of
"wonders'' he had on show. A man
standing in the crowd. with little dog
beside him. cried out:
"1'll bet you quid you can't let me
see a lion" ,.- .,,
"Done!' said the Snowman eagerly.
Put down your money" =
The man placed sovereign in the
hand of a bystander, and the Snowman
did the same. 49, ..=. y
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
A STUBBORN FIGHT
BOERS RESIST THE BRITISH ADVANCE
At DRElFONTElN.

battle RACES All Day, the English Taking
Bayonet-Rurghers Retire During the
Night, Leaving Over One Hundred Dead
on the Battlefield.
DR1EFoNrE1N, Orange Free State,
March -Broadwood' cavalry brig
ade, advancing on Bloemfontein, unex-
pectedly found the Beers in a strong
position in the Driefontein kopjes. Gen
esal Kelly-Kenny's division arriving
severe fighting ensued. The Beers re-
sisted stubbornly, but were driven from
their center position, leaving number
of dead and 40 prisoners. The British
force is moving forward today. During
the fighting, in which five regiments
took part, with artillery, the Beers,
though forced from their center posi-
ton, chung tenaciously to their other
kopies Smelling the British freely from
five guns.
The British cavalry began to turn the
Boer position, but night fell before the
movement YVES completed. The Beers
retired during the night.
A large number Of Australians were
engaged. The First Australian horse
brigade, with the Scots Greys, advanced
within 800 yards Of the Beers under
heavy fire.
The New South Wales mounted in
fantry coined in the pursuit of the Beers
northWard.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
Dubious Compliment.

Dubious Compliment.
And how did you and grandpa get
a -" inquired the doting mamma OF
the precocious child.
HE was pleasant as pie" replied the
cherub. -
LAS pleasant as pieY'
Eyes. mamma-short and crusty."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The truthful Prince.
In his book about Persia. "'rbc IT,.
Of the Lion and the Sun" DR.. W.
says that he was once cOnverSiNg VII
the kings son, and a large circle ut
courtiers and priests filed the room
The prince narrated his exploits III
hunting the antelope the previous day
and gravely stated that while pursuing
a pair Of ahu when riding a very rest
i've horse his headstall broke.
what should you have done. doc
tor?" asked the prince.
II should have tried to stick on as
long as the ground was good and, ex-
pecting an accident, have awaited it,"
"Ah, that was because you were not
a prince" he said. Il leaned forward,
and, unclasping my belt, placed it in
the horses mouth as bride, and,
thus directing him, pursued my game
and killed both antelope"
All the circle applauded. as Of course
they were bound to do. DR.. Wills was
silent.
"You don't mean to say you don't
believe that?' said the prince. Speak
out if you don't. | shan't be offended
in the least"
'Well. your highness, don't believe
it,
"Quite right, darogh bood' lit was q
lie), unblushingly replied his royaF
highness and burst into lit of laugh,
ter quite una dashed. The circle CT
cOur1ierS, OF course. were cOnvulSed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
FORTY-SEVEN IN ALL,

Dozen More Bodies Taken From the Red
Ash Mine.
THURMoND, W. Va. March 12.-Twelve
miners bodies were taken from the Red
Ash mine during the night. This
makes total of AZ dead bodies taken
out and at least two more are known to
be in the mine.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16

May Succeed Archbishop Hennessy.

Sioux CITY, Ia., March 12.-News
from what is considered a reliable
source reaches Sioux City that Arch
bishop John Keane is to be Archbishop
Hennessy's successor. It is said the
archbishops of the country and the
archdiocese have unanimously agreed
to send his name to Rome. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
AVOIDED THE BOERS
BRITISH WITHIN FIFTEEN MILES OF
BLOEMFONTElN.

Turn the Burghers' Position and Thus
Dodge Their Entertainments Along the
Modder-Peace Talk Increases but Great
Britain Is Likely to Insist ON Colnplete
Surrender.
VENrERs VLE1, Orange Free State,
Monday evening, March 12.-The Brit
ish forces, which since the fighting at
Dreifontein have been marching rap
idly hither, have turned the :Boer posi-
ton. Our cavalry are ahead. The
Beers were reported this morning about
$4,000 strong, with 10 guns in position,
on a range Of kopjes commanding the
direct road to Bloemfontein, which is
distant Is miles.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
Blaming the Ants.

LONDON, March S.-A correspondent
of The Morning Post at Osfontein, tele-
graphing Tuesday, March 6, says:
"The agitation Of the peace party in
England and the hope that the Conser-
vative government may be defeated are
neutralizing the effect Of the British
victories, because they encourage the
Beers to persist in the struggle.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
A GREAT NEWSPAPER.

It has always been claimed for The
chicago Tribune that It would. in
all probability, pass with tho highest
average in any competitive e1ammaao9
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States for excellence in all departments
OF journalism.
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The World Herald gives lists under
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the FOLLOWING ARE THE HEADINGS:
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Practically all high-class intelligent
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great majority of them read no other
morning newspaper.
The Chicago Tribune prints more
advertising year in and year out than
any newspaper in the West.
A Great Advertising Medium.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE.

British Now Within Twenty-Five Miles of
BlOelnfOntein.
LONDON, March 12.-The Daily News
has the following from Asvogel kop,
dated March II:
"The march was continued today to
this point. No Beers were seen on the
way. The British are now only %
miles from Bloemfontein. One of the
Boer prisoners says the siege of Mafek-
ing has been raised"