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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
INFURIATED MOB AT WORK.
Could Not Wait Even to Find Tree for
Its Victim.

Bluefeld. W. Va, April 21.-News
has reached here that on Wednesday
at Tazeweli. twenty miles west of
here, John Peters, colored. assaulted
Miss Katie Richie, Il white girl. 10
years of age, after brutality beating
her. and escaped. BloOdhOundS We're
used and he was captured and brought
to Jail. Shortly after midnight masked
men stormed the Jail and broke open
the doors with axes. The negro con-
fesSed, but begged that his life be
spared.
A rope was placed around his neck
and he was dragged 200 yards down
the railroad track toward the woods.
The Infatuated mob could not wait till
the tree on which to hang him was
reached. but fired bullet after bullet
into his body while he was being
dragged. and before the woods We're
reached he was dead. The rope was
then thrown over a tree and he was
drawn I'D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
LOST AND FOUND.

E1OUND - AN ENGLISH SETTER LAST
\ Thursday. Call at 5l3 First street, ny
Penn Tank ne yards. and pay charges.
/ OST-A BABY'S QUILT, EMBROIDERED
II in yellow silk on Tbirtieth or Tt irty-
eight street. or on Seventh avenue. Finder re-
tnrn TO ARGOS or 3S36 Eleventh-and-a-half
avenue and receive liberal reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
Refused More Than Standard wages-

Peoria. Ills. April 21.-The switch
men of the Peoria and Pekin Union
have waited on Superintendent Tomp-
kins. of the Peoria and Pekin Union
railroad and made demands for ten
hours pay when they only work nine
hours. and other grievances were sub
mitted. The men are receiving stand
ard wages and their demands were re-
fused. They threaten TO strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
Lives with a Broken Neck.

New York, April 21.-Frank Nicholi,
the acrobat. who broke his neck last
Tuesday afternoon while performing
at a local theater. is improving at
bellevue hospital. His temperature is
lower than his pulse and an operation
probably will be performed. Nichoh is
conscious and chats With his friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
MONEY TO LOAN.
CLAIRVOYANT.

RETURNED TO ROCK ISLAND. AMER
II tca's gre ltest palnist and medium.
Prof q A. Nelson. He can bs consulted on
all affairs of life, accidents divorce, MARI
age. speculatlOnS, law suits, etc. He reads
your -ntire life. Thousands astonished at his
wonderful powers. Come. all you skepttcs and
bring your SkeptIciSm with you and be con
sinced OF the strangesb power ever given to
mortal man. Satisfaction guaranteed Strict
ly confidential. Fee. 80 cents and 81. for two
weeks only. after which his fee will be in
creased to 81 and %. Hours. 10 to ~. = TO )
and TO 8 daily; once parlors, 637 Seven
teenth stre ct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
Fine Mari Deposit.


Hillsdale. Mich. April 21.-Another
fine mari deposit has been located at
Sand lake, three and One-half miles
west of this city, by Hillsdale CAPT
talists who have secured options on all
the land in the surrounding territory.
1t is likely that a cement factory will
no aractod fhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
Public Buildings in Favor.

Washington, April 21.-The senate
committee on public buildings and
grounds has authorized favorable re-
ports on bills authorizing the construc-
ton of = public building at East st:
Louis at a cost of 100000, and for en-
larging the building at Burlington, Ia,
cs-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
DreyfreIsIn switzerland

Geneva. April 21.-Captain Dreyfus
arrived here at noon yesterday and
drove to Coloeny. where he has taker
a villa for the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
a Horrible Outbreak.

"Of large sores on my little daugh-
ter's head developed into case OF
scald head" writes C. ID. Isbin. of
Morganton, Tenn, "but Bucklen s Ar
MICA Salve completely cured her." It's
a guaranteed cure for eczema, letter,
salt rheum, pimples, sores. ulcers
and piles. Only 25 cents. Hartz &
Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
GATES SEEMS SUSTAINED.
Result of a Meeting of the American Steel
and Wire Company Directors.

Result of n Meeting of the American Steel
and Wire Company Directors.
New York, April 21.-The directors
of the American Steel and Wire COM
pany met here yesterday and were in
session four hours. When the meeting
adjourned the following formal an
nouncement was made: THE board of
directors discussed the general busi-
ness situation and unanimously de-
cided that until the OverprOduction of
materials has been disposed of the ex-
ecutive committee may make such re-
duction in prices as they may find nee
essary to accomplish this and resume
operations at the idle plants" The
meeting will recOnvene on May q.
This is the company of which John
W. Gates is manager. and which n few
days ago closed a dozen mills-gosSip
said for speculative purpOses-throw-
ing out of work several thousand en-
ployes. When Gates was seen at the
close of the meeting he would only say:
There has been no change in the man.
aEemeHt of the company" Seligman
and Strauss declined to say anything
as to the action taken. Later when
rumor spread to the effect that they
and Thomas Dolan, of Philadelphia,
had resigned from the board. Seligman
said: I'VE have not resigned and the
meeting was adjourned to May 4"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
AN ATTACK ON BRITISH.
Continued from First page.

passaDIe. Traruc is temporarily in
terrupted southwark, the water having
washed the ballast from the line OF
the railway. The country about Bloem-
fontein is so deep in mud that the
farmers carts are unable to reach the
town. We had 4 heavy rain last night
Today the weather is improving. but
progress will be impossible until the
roads are IN better condition. Strenuous
efforts are being made to rearrange
the transport to meet the require
ments of the enlarged army"
Roers Commencing Guerrilla Warfare.
The Ladysmith correspondent of The
Daily News, says: The Beers in Natal
are already commencing a guerrilla
warfare. Both the Transvaalers and
the Free Staters are compelling the
natives to bear arms. General BuHer
has ordered all the farmers between
Ladysmith and the Drakensberg range
TO retire to EstcOurt."
Late News from the Burghsrs.
Pretoria, April 21.-Major General
Schalkburger has been gazetted vice
president Tin succession TO the late
General Joubert), and General Louis
Botha has been gazetted acting COM
mandant general succeeding General
JOubert in command of the Transvaal
forcesJ.
Cape Town, April 21.-At meeting
of the volksraad of the Orange Free
State at Kroonstad yesterday. Presi-
dent Steyn denounced Lord Roberts
proclamation as ..treachery." and de-
clared that as Great Britain's object sis
our destruction our last hope is to ap-
peal to the civilized powers to inter.
Venp''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
Fell and Broke His Neck.

West superior, WIS, April 2I.-Sam-
uel Tingley. lineman in the employ
of the Peoples Telephone company
here, is lying at the hospital with a
broken neck with no chance for re-
covery. Tingley was hanging to a
crossarm on n pole trying TO locate
wires which had become crossed with
a heavily-eharged wire. He struck the
right ones and the current was strong
er than anticipated 1t burned his
fingers. causing his grip to loosen and
he fell TO the ground thirty-fiYe feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

gave YOUR RAGS-B. +. KLUGG FIR, 22II
- Fourth avenue. will pay from 30 to rs
cents a hundred. Save your waste paper, as
IL Is also valuable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

IF YOU WANT TO Buy, SELL, TRADE
i or rent anything, engage help or secure a
situation. the Mail Ia the one paper in Moline
tina: can do It for you. Mail wants are popu-
lar and Mail wants bring results One-half cent
per word Is the price to all alike cash in ad-
vance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening and
Sunday Mall. Moline, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

Subscribe for The ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

EIOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il of so bushels or over at 81. IS per ton, de
lvered G: o. ID. To any part OF the city
Leave orders at Commercial house barber
shop, Rock Island, or Enos James. Milan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

UTANTFD-GOOD. REIIABLEOn SALES
w man, on commission orsalary. Address
Quaker on and Implement company, Cleveland
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

WANTED a COMPETENT GIRL FOR
w general nouseWorx in a family OF three.
Inquire at No. ZIG Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

UYANTED-TwOMEN COLLECTORS AND
w solicitors for Rock Island. Permanent
positions SO Mitchell Lynde building, be-
tween and p NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED-SOLICITO FOR ROCK IS
w land and Moline. Good paying business
so right party. Call at 3lS twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
FOB RENT.

TOR RENT-PART OR VIII LIE or STORE
1918 Second avenue. Inquire OF Mrs.
Guyer. 80 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

ElOR SALE-LOFS IN McENIhY'S AID
II dition by F J. Burns room IL Mitchell <
Lynde bulldog These lots are on sixth ave
nue., bet cen Twenty and Tbirtieth
streets Convenient 10 Fifth avenue or Elm
street. street car lines Terms TO suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21
FOB SALE.

LNOR SALE-A SECOND HAND RUBBER-
II tired baby carriage, very cheap Apply
ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED-TwO FULLY FURNISHED
w rooms for light housekeeping. Young
couple. Address b" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED-TO RENT A 4 OR 5-RO0Nl
w house west of r. urteenth street. 10
quire 40 Fourth avenue, up stairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED-AT HARPER HOUSE, POR-
w ter snd elevator boys. None but steady
competent boys need apply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

E1OR RENT-FURNISHF Rooms FOE
II light bouseke eping. also furnished sleep
i-g rooms. at 1904 third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOT So
w work in family of three. l72e Eighth
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED-YOUNG GIRL AS NURSE
w at once. py Mrs. c. j. Searle, 'O4 seven
teeuth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"ANTED - HORSE HARNESS AND
w buggy. single or tOg' Their. Inquire OF T.
II. Dunn, No. 637 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

UTANTED-A MAN COOK AND DINING
w room gil at Wrights restaurant lS%5
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-21

"TANTED-A GIRL TO DO LIGHT HOUSE
w work. and one that can sleep at nome
Apply at 2sOO Fifth avenue.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
q SUPERIOR COURT.

Levenia Andrewartha VS.. Joseph Andrewar-
tha-Trial; action for divorce; submitted to
Court.
Sarah Nichols ct al. VS.. Josiah Gundry, trus-
tee-Action to recover S4l6 for services as nurse
to Ann Hart
A. l.. Adams VS.. J. Surface, executor estate of
T. Boichegrain-Trial April 5, 1900
Estate of ]. A. Observation-Disclosures Barton
appointed administrative; bond of 5000 filed,
sureties W. E. Kent and E. Ginocchio; letters
of administration issued; order of publication
of notice to creditors William NJ. Penry, Wal
lace Kay and George Kirkwood appointed ap-
praisers; inventory and appraisement issued.
Estate OF G. M L. Matthis-John G. Mathis
discharged as administrator.
Estate of James w. Trssk-Petition for let
ters Of administration by Sarah A. Trask; hear
ing set for April 14th Estate valued at s2OOO
People VS.. George Richards-Information filed
charging an assault with intent to commit rape
plead guilty and sentenced to two and half
years in San Quentin.
Michael Isaacs VS.. Morris Jones, guardian
Order allowing and settling final account of re-
ceiver; attorney for receiver allowed $1,000 as
attorney fee, and receiver allowed $50 per month
for % months, or 5000. Order denying motion
of Devlin g. Devlin for allowance Of attorney fee
Estate of John Fullen-Decree settling final
account and discharging administrator.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06

SENATOR GALLINGER, who is member of the Commit
Porto Rico in speech advocating the per
cent duty Porto Rcan products other than Coffee which,
by the way constitutes fourhs of the islands EXPORTS
made ringing center shot. He said: "We proposing
Porto Rico better than any territory of the
u S. We collect internal in Oklahoma New
Mexico Indian Territory and Arizona and every dollar
goes into the u S Treasury We shall collect internal
in Porto Rico too but every dollar collected
will be returned the Porto Rcans and be used for their
benefit Of the connection of trusts with the question and
their alleged control of republican policy Mr. Ganger said:
I'VE heard the when Hawaii annexed and free
entry to ports given Hawaiian sugar Now it is
raised again when propose place small duty upon the
products of Porto Rco for the benefit of the Rcans
themselves The which suffering trust which
depressing by this legislation composed
gentlemen at the Arlington Hotel in this city--a trust
headed by the British ViceConsu San Juan That
is suffering considerably Those gentlemen bought up the
sugar under the full Dngley rates. and they get
into this country free of Duty they will make the full 1907
of the tariff but if succeed i'll putting tariff duty of
1596 of the Dngley that sugar. the trusts profits
will be cut down by that much and the people of Rico
will benefit to that extent"
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
soUrRARD-cALvIN.
Married at the Home of the Brides Par
ents, Near Pine Grove.

ents, near Fine Grove.
On Tuesday evening, March 27, 1900,
at the residence of the brides parents,
near Pine Grove, William F. South
ard and Miss Clara Calvin were united
in marriage by Rev. James Black
ledge. Miss Lydia r. Calvin, sister of
the bride, acted as bridesmaid and
Frank Stribley of jackson was best
man. Miss Maud Calvin, arrayed in
pink tarlton over white lace, and wear
ing white kid slippers, made an ideal
flower girl. The bride was attired in
white cashmere trimmed in point lace
and pearl trimmings. The bridesmaid
was dressed in pink cashmere trimmed
in white satin and point lace.
Numerous presents wore received by
the bride. among them the following:
Set OF decorated cut glass, Miss Lot
tie Luttrell.
Damask tablecloth, Miss Sadye Ed
singer.
Glass berry dish, Miss Grace Lowry.
Silver salt and pepper set and silver
sugar shells and butter knife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. D. Calvin.
Picture and fancy work, Miss Lydia
Calvin.
Berry dish and pair Turkish towels,
Mrs. S. w. Rutter.
Set of sauce dishes, Mr.. and Mrs
Vic Barrett
Glass caster and vinegar cruet, Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Calvin.
Glass tea set, Mr.. Frank Stribley.
Glassware, Mr.. and Mrs. W. O..
Green.
Many other presents were received
but we will not particularize further.
After the repast before alluded to-
games, singing and dancing we're in
dulged in until after mignight, when
all departed for home after wishing the
newly married long and happy voy-
age on the sea OF matrimOny
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Calvin,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Calvin, Misses Lot
tie Luttrell, Maud Griffin, Sayde Ed
singer, Ada and Bernice Barnes, Grace
Lowry, Ethel and Hazel Green, Lydia
and Maud Calvin, Messrs. Henry Grif-
| fin, James Blackledge, Al Berry, Hugh
Luttrell, George Walker, Frank Strib-
ley, Harvey, Robert r. and William
Nj. Calvin.
Those invited who could not attend
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Vich Barrett,
sister and brOther-in-law of the groom
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Barrett.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Barrett.
FL. D. G.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
PUBLIC APPEAL.
Aid From the Whole State Sought In tn
Palo Alto Chinese Case.


1t is a matter OF common knowledge
that the State of California has long
been disgraced by the slavery of Chi
nese girls. The fact that this traffic is
confiued to Chiuese subjects does not
mitigate the offense against law and
decency or lessen the moral response
bility of the citizens of the State. 1t
is also matter of common knowledge
that this traffic could not continue
were it not for the connivance or assist
ance OF unscrupulous attorneys and Off
GERS of the law. That the people of
the State have not hitherto crushed
out this traffic is a disgrace.
The recent case of Kim Quey is an
aggravated one. Rescued from a
Chinese den in San Francisco by the
Presbyterian Chinese Home, the girl
was arrested last Thursday evening on
warrant issued by Justice Dyer of
Palo Alto on a charge of petit larceny
Miss Cameron, superintendent of the
home, accompanied the prisoner to
Palo Alto. She declined to leave the
girl, hoping to gain charge of her after
her trial. In consequence, she was
lodged in jail with her.
At a. m. despite the pleadings and
protests of Miss Cameron, who had
barricaded the Jail door, two deputy
constables with a pick AK forced their
way in. After a struggle the prisoner
was forced from Miss Cameron and
driven off in waiting buggy by
one of the constables. The Justice of
the Peace aud the two Chinese prose
cutOrs met the constable and, his priso-
ner on the county road. There and
then, about half past two o. clock a. M,
court was held. One of the Chinese,
acting as interpreter, plead ''guilty"
for the prisoner, and the other paid
the fine, and the girf5en her discharge
was taken away by the two Cinnamon.
Such cases have hitherto been diff
cult to deal with on account OF the
shrewdness of the offenders. Perjury
is common and money is freely used.
The case at Palo Alto seems to furnish
an opportunity to test the methods
used by those engaged in such prac-
tices. The District Attorney of the
county OF Santa Clara has the matter
in hand. Money is needed to employ
associate counsel. A considerable
amount has been raised here. But the
honor and interests of the whole State
are involved. We appeal to the people
of the State for financial aid to probe
this matter to the bottom.
Signed: Samuel J. Brun, d. Charles
Gardner, J. S. Butler, Gustave Lau-
meister, c. B. Whittier, J. B. DAILY, B.
f. Hall, r. H. Schwarzkopf
Forward subscriptions to the Treas
urer, Professor C. B. Whittier, Stan
ford University.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
Notice of Forfeiture.
To John B. Skinner.

To John B. Skinner:
VOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT I
Il have expended at least 500 1.-TWO hundred)
IN labor and improvements on the following-de-
scrlbed placer claim: VIZ of EH and E1z of VIZ
Of SW4 of NE14 of section o. township Z north.
range II east, Mt Diablo Base and Meridian
Volcano Mining District, Amador County
state OF California, as will appear by certifi-
cate filed at the office of the Recorder of ANA
dor County, jackson, on December 90, 1928, and
January 10, 1900, in order to hold said premises
under the provisions OF section 2324, Revised
hold same for the year ending December 81.
1893, and If within ninety days after the publ,
cation OF this notice you fail or refuse to CON
tribute your proportion of said expenditure as
co-owner, your interest in said claim will be-
come the property of the subscriber under said
section 1924 M. CHRISTENSEN
volcano, January 70, 1900. 1-26-4-27
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06

P A. BUELL's DEATH which occurred little after I
o'clock last Wednesday night at the Grand Hotel San Fran
CISCO takes from San Joaquin county, and indeed from Cen
tral California, of its eterprisng citizens The
deceased well known along the Mother Lode having
furnished lumber from his Stockton yards many of the
principal mines He will be missed very much throughout
the entire mining section Mr. Buell. President of the
Stockton Chamber of Commerce and identified with many
other associations and organizations in this part the State
widow and children survive him. also three brothers
and sister His demise very sudden Up
before his death he in his usual health apparently
Deceased was about AZ years of age.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
Assessment Notice.


Amelia Gold Mining Company.-Location of
principal place of business, San Francisco,
California. Location of works, Amador
county, California.
NJ Office is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
~ meeting of the Board of Directors, held
on tne nlntn day OF February, 1900, an assess
ment mo. ~ of Two and One-half Cents per
share was levied upon the capital stock of the
Sp corporation, payable Immediately in United
S,ases gold coin, to the Secretary, at the offce
4, San Francisco, California
ANY stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the fourteenth day of April,
1900, will be delinquent and advertised for sale
at public auction; and, unless payment is
made before, will be sold on MONDAY the
Hn day OF May, 1900, to pay the delinouent as
sessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale
by order OF the Board of Directors
L. SCHUMACHER, Secretary
Ofhce-No: go Sansome street, Room 4, San
Francisco, California 216-td
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
CRIMINAL RETURNS.

H. GoLDNER, JUSTICE TOWNSHIP l.
People VS. 7. Kelley-Charged with disturb
ing the peace; guilty and sent to Jail for twenty
days. costs S7.15
People VS.. Clarence Reeves-Felony; warrant
issued; costs 49,
People VS. Mrs. James Drendel-Disturbing
the peace; fined $40; costs 5000.
People VS.. F. Curtis-Vagrancy; sent to Jail
for ten days; costs S7.15
People VS.. Charles Newman-Battery: dis
missed; costs $780,
People VS.. F. Green-Vagrancy; sent to Jail
for thirty days; costs s1O.4O
JOHN BLOWER, JUSTICE TOWNSHIP L.
People VS.. Mrs. Nellie Cappola-Disturbing
the peace; dismissed; costs $3.50
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06
THE PHILIPPINE WAR.


March s9-Captain Silas W. Terry will be a
Rear Admiral.-Senor Teohlo Costilleio. Fill
pino, is made governor of the Batanes group.
March 3o.-A Spanish woman leads 700 Span
fsh prisoners in dash for liberty but their
effort was in vain-Aguinaldo visits Manila in
disguise.
March Sl.-Army in the Philippines is under
the Commissions control.-Philippine bandits
are hanged.
April 1.-In his official report to the COM
mander of the Asiatic squadron, Lieutenant
Gilmore shows that he acted under his super
iors orders
April 2.--The issue of too many DEGREES is the
cause of the recall of Leary from Guam.
April 3-Waller, who deserted the American
army over year ago, is now an artillery officer
in the rebel troops.
April 4.-General Bates occupies many small
cities.
Il used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my family
with wonderful results. 1t gives immediate
relief, is pleasant to take and is truly the
dyspeptic's best friendsj says E. Hartgerink,
overisel, Mich. Digests what you eat. Cannot
fail to cure. City Pharmacy
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06

GENERAL JOHN BIDwEL1, of Chico, died at his home on
Rancho Chico, at 23o Wednesday, April 4th of heart
failure He of few equals; honest in his convc-
tons very decided in his principles of right always the
to respond cry of distress; loyal the end he
most noble specimen of manhood He was born in
Chautauqua county, New York. August s. 1919 In 1S41
he California being of the first make the
journey overland In 1863 in the city of Washington he
married to Miss Anna Kennedy, who survives him.
Amador ledger., 1900-04-06

SECRETARY RooT's to the Senate resolution
asking he had given any exclusive permit for dredging the
godbearng sands of the off the Alaskan shows
that exclusive permits have been issued for such dredging
but that under authority of law interpreted by Mr. Root
and every member of the Cabinet permits have been issued
several applicants dredge the bed from the line
low water outwards off the Alaskan coast when may be
done without interfering with navigation and will be issued
others who may apply for them Inasmuch per-
mits have been issued to all applicants there nothing
posed of.