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Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

the well-tO-do homes just after fight
which added one more victory for the
Americans. The family had evidently
just been in the act of sitting down to a
very fine dinner, and the soldier seized
three platters. One had little roasted
pig on it, and the others contained
some kind of native dish. They are
quaint, pretty platters, all the same
pattern, highly decorated and evidently
belonged to a setof dishes. 1t is a mys-
terry how he ever got them to San Fran
cisco safely, but there they are, not
even Clipped and grazing cabinet
devoted to gifts of like nature. Another
seized a half dozen very pretty cups
and saucers from ready-set table, but
he was not so fortunate as his friend,
for he only saved one cup and saucer
ont of the lot. Another soldier brought
her handkerchief that is a curiosity
in itself. 1t is an immense affair with
a map in the center and profusely pic
tured, and reading matter, which is
nothing more nor less TIN iustructso~s
for the soldiers-how to load their guns,
how to fire, and advice as to what they
should do in an emergency, etc. Every
Filipino soldier was presented with one
and was expected to acquaint himself
with the Instructions thereon. | have
reached my limit and am not half
through; but there's more to follow, as
well as an account of visit to the Pre-
sidio hospitals with the angel of mercy.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19
BRIEF REVIEW.
Pure Cider as a Cure for Smallpox

Pure Cider as a Cure for Smallpox.
Arizona physicians have just COM
pleted exhaustive tests and found very
satisfactory results from the use of apple
cider as a preventative and cure for
smallpox. The past winter, an I'M
usually severe one in the Southwest,
has seen widespread epidemic of small
poX III the extreme southern part of
Arizona and northern Mexico. Six
weeks ago an attendant at the pest
house in Jerome discovered by accident
that the use of pure apple cider was
helping his patients, one of them hav-
ing received quantity from the East
and distributed it among his fellow
sufferers. Drs. Wood and Kaull made
tests with cider on other patients and
found most gratifying results. A pint
each day, in doses each hour, drove
away the eruption in from five to fifteen
days, and ten patients were entirely
cured and discharged within a month.
Other tests were made among the Mex
lean residents along the international
line where there were many cases of a
more violent nature. In every instance,
where pure cider was used, cures were
effected, and fifty barrels more of the
apple juice have been ordered from
Illinois and New York to carry expert
ments further into Mexico, the Govern
ment having become Interested in the
extinction of the pest that every winter
ravages the northern part of the
republic.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

In Japan poor children have labels
with their names and addresses hung
around their necks as safeguard
against being lost.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

China still has the old-fashioned sys-
tenn of private letter-carrying. Letter
shops are to be found in every town. If
he has letter to send the Chinaman
goes to a letter shop and bargains with
the keeper thereof. Hepays two-thirds
of the cost, leaving the receiver to pay
the rest on delivery.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

The French Legion of Honor is the
biggest order of merit 1t numbers 3d.
900 members.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19
Donkeys Bring Little Money.

The little beer tablets that have lately
come into use in some of the German
cities are considered desideratum. A
lover Of the popular beverage can carry
little brewery in his vest-pocket. One
Of the tablets, dropped into glass of
water, instantly converts it into glass
of foaming beer.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

The present Pope, Leo. MIL, is the
sixth of the century, and the 257th
from the beginning.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

To begin with, she has a Cuban and
Spanish flag side by side, and sur
mounting them is little silk flag, our
own Old Glory, which was used in the
first celebration of the Fourth of July
in Manila. Her father, who is one of
the most loyal Americans, insisted that
the stars and stripes be placed over the
others, and the very way in which they
are arranged tells you the story. She
wears at her throat two gold coins,
fashioned into breastpin, which were
taken from dead Filipino's pocket by
a young officer. There are articles of
embroidery which are simply beautiful,
the work being so finely wrought that
the reverse side is as perfect as the
right. Part of this dainty embroidery
is done on transparent material woven
from fine fiber. Some of the embroid-
cred work was in the shape of large
handkerchiefs to be worn across the
shoulders, and others in cape-shaped
effects. One of the latter was taken
from Aguinaldo's home just after the
family had taken their flight.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

Russian law allows a man to marry
only four times, and he must marry
before 50 or not at all
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

SAFE DEPOSIT-Safe deposit boxes can
be rented from the Bank Of Amador County at
the small expense of 50 cents month, thereby
securing you against any possible loss from fire
or otherwise. Don't overlook this opportunity
of protecting your valuables.
SAVE MONEY-Patronize home institu-
ton. Send money away through the Bank or
Amador County: you will save 10 per cent and
upwards over postoff1ce or express. Money
sent to all parts of the United States and also
all parts of the world. We have the latest
quotations on foreign exchange.
SAVE MONEY-It doesn't cost anything
to deposit money in the Bank of Amador County.
They receive deposits from S. up. Commence
the new year by opening up bank account. A
man or woman with bank account has a
financial standing. Don't bury your money {;
when you die it can't be found and you are liable
to be robbed while alive.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

The growth of girls is greatest in their
fifteenth year; of boys in their seven
tenth.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

One hundred pounds of raw beef
weighs only 81 pounds after roasting.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

Polly has heard of guardian angels
ever since [ was big enough to read
Sunday School books and hear fairy
tales, and have met some few persons
in my life who were entitled to the
name and by far too modest to claim it.
have one IN mind now who is true
blue. She is bright, intelligent and has
winning way about her that brings
her many friends and holds them as
well. She is true friend of the soldier
boys, and if anyone has any doubt as to
the light in which they regard her they
should visit her home. Youmight call
it home of "reminiscences of the war
with Spain and the Filipinos. 1t is
filled with trophies, etc, brought by
the soldier boys to the lady who, aided
by her whole family, carried on the
good work of making it pleasant for the
boys in blue who had pitched their
tents in the Preside. 1t would require
columns to tell you of all the things of
interest in her home, and then you
could not half do the subject justice.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

The world grows 4OO,OOO,OOO tons O.
beet sugar year.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

One soldier laddie rushed into one of
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19
BANK OF AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895.
Capital Stock - $4,000

President Henry Eudey
Vice-President S, G.. Spagnoli
Secretary and Cashier Frederick Eudey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Henry Eudey, S. G. Spagnoli. John Strohm,
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey OF jackson
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
! CURRENT NEWS

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Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

A new stock company, to be known
as the Mason Hardware Company, has
Incorporated in Ukiah with a capital
company will conduct a general hard
ware business
A frightful accident occurred at Glen
Blair, when little Nellie Sherwood,
aged 10 years, was hurt on the hand
car. Her long hair got caught in the
gearing and was drawn in until half of
the scalp was torn asunder, leaving the
denuded half skull.
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19

nice: Marelia building, Court street,. ackso
Amador ledger., 1901-04-19
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Readers Weekly guar
anteed. Books open to
advertisers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09

which have been allowed to lapse will
be revived by President Roosevelt, and
the formal dinner to the Cabinet will
probably be given 10 December. Tues
days and Thursdays will probably be
chosen for the State dinners and re-
ceptious. The coming season promises
to be one OF the most brilliant in the
history OF Washington.
Major E. L. Hawks was heard 10 re-
buttal today in the hemp charges pre-.
ferred by him against Colonel
Heistand. 1t was the endeavtr Of
Hawks and his counsel, Judge Mackey,
to bring the name OF Secretary Root into
the affair, by showing the reasons for
HAWKES. discharge from the Philippine
civil service. The committee refused TO
permit consideration OF this view of
he situation and refused also TO sum-
mon Secretary Root to testify in the
case. Msjor Hawkes. testimony on his
conversation on the subject with Secre-
tary Root was cut off by the committee.
w. s. Coursey who was private secre-
tary to Adg't. Gen. Corbin at the lime
Heistsnd sent the message to Gen. OTIS
about the cost OF site for rope fac
tory 10 Manila testified that Heistaud
had told him that the message was q
private one. Hawks testified that
It was misunderstood that the pro-
moters' stock, $4,000, was to be d.
vided among the promoters for their In
fiuepce.
Capt. Frank Wildes, who command
ed the Boston during the battle Of
Manila Bay, was today promoted to be
Rear Admiral to fill the vacancy
created by the retirement OF Rear Ad-
mirsl Schley.
In the late summer Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
NJ. Ffoulke, prominently identified with local
society, announce that their daughter, Miss
Gladys, would be married on October II TO
Edward Chapman Smith, OF Philadelphia, In
st. Johns Church. 1t was further stated that
a hunter of society girls wonld set as attend
at Is to the bride; that the church function
would te followed By reception at the
Ffoulke mspson on Massachusetts avenue
and that 400 guests would be invitet. YesteI-
day Mrs Ffoulke sent notes TO her friends
saying that owing to the death Of President
Mckinley the elaborate welding bad been
abandoned and quiet home affair substituted.
Washington society has rot received such a
shock since Mrs. Letter withdrew her dinner
cards lsst winter on account Of the death OF
Queen Victoria somo OF the young brides
maids had already purchased their gowns and
many gifts were in readiness so the affair
is being discussed rather acrimoniously in
Washington drawing rooms.
Reports have reached the Navy Depart.
~ e
the conduct of Cspt. Tilley, commsndsnt at
that station. 1t is alleged that on more than
one occ asion the commsndant has been seen
under the influence Of liquor and that hi
conduct was unbecomiDg an officer. The de.
psrtment will investigate the charges against
Captain Tilley.
John Turner, colored porter employed in
the Office of the Southern Railway Company,
was arrested today on charges Of having stolen
quantities of stamps from the offices where
he was employed.
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Death from Asphyxiation.

New York, Oct, 9.-Both dead from
aspbyxiation by gas. the bodies of 81
year old J. E. McElroy, q wealthy
stock farm owner OF Wasbingtonville.
n. Y, and Mrs. Sadie Bowers were dis
covered early this morning at 1873 Wsv-
erly avenue, Brooklyn, a respectable
boarding house. The gas was turned
on and the police ere at loss to sc-
count for the presence in the room Of
Mrs. Bowers. They think che may
have mistaken McElIoy's room for her
own. McElroy was lying in bed when
found. The womsn's body was on the
floor. Mrs. Bowers. who lived in the
house, was "a years old. She had sep
srated from her husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09
Miss Stones Captors Surrounded

Constsntinople, Oct. 9.-Advices re-
ceiyed here state that Is brigands who
are guarding Miss Stone, the mission
airy who was kidnapped, are located on
a hill and are being surrounded.
The sdvices stated that the hill 10
which the brigands have been located
is near Dubniza, about 40 miles south
of Sofa, Bulgaria, Turkish and Bull
gsrian troops, say the advices, are CO.
operating for the capture OF the kid
nappers. The Bulgarian government
has promised to do its utmost to bring
the brigands to justice,
Boston, Oct. 9.-The news that the
brigands who are holding Miss Stone
in the Balkan mountains are likely to
be surrounded and captured together
with their prisoners is causing rejoic-
ing here this morning. At the mission.
airy Office no direct advices have been
received in confirmation Of the press
dispsi ches but the officials place con-
siderable oredence in the news that
both Turkish and Bulgarian troops are
cooperating TO effect Miss Stones re-
lease,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gssesss.

iCorrsspenotDce OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. October 8.
The morning session of the Schlev
court of inquiry opened with Lieuten-
ant Bristol, who was watch officer on
the Texas, during the war, stlll on the
stand. He gave bis opinion again that
the stsdimeter was very unreliable in-
strument for measuring distances and
said that 10 using Ii he would make q
number Of observations 10 order to be
ure of its acou a,y.
Mr.. Rsyner asked the witness to read
from the log OF the Texas and compare
1t az to speed made with his testimony
on the subject yesterday. Yesterday
the witness said the feet remained to
10 miles off Cienfuegos. "Does the leg
show anything about miles of shore9"
asked Rayner. Eyes sir, 1t does. The
night Of May o." "Does the log show
IN what direction the Texas steamed ?n
mo sir." The witness admitted there
was no record 10 the log showing a dis.
lance of s 10 10 miles and that
he was supplying the distance
from memory. Schley's official re-
port stating that the blockade of Glen.
fuegos was st four miles was read.
"Whst do you say to that? Schley
was wrong, was be notS" IL have
stated the distance rs / estimated 10. /
am not questioning any one else's We
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of which shall be credited to the appropria .
ton which was adopted.
The same joint committee reported adverse
ly on the petition Of the Western Union
Telegraph Co. for reduction on license isx
and the report was adopted.
The Joint committee on Finance and Public
Property recommended the leasing OF one
half q square Of ground bounded by Fairfax,
Lee, Montgomery and Madison st ests TO the
Old Dominion Glass Company for the period
of tea years at an annual rental of twenty
dollars (S20.) with the privil' ge Of buying at
($500) which was adopted, ayes 10. noes 0.
The same joint committee recommended
that one-half square Of property fronting on
river be leasei to Mr. augustus Deane for the
period Of ten years at an annual rental OF ten
dollars (S10) with the privilege ofplrehss'
ing at Eve hundred dollars (S500.) and the
report was adopted. Ayes 10, noes o
The same joint committee Tecomme cde1
the appropriation OF fifteen hundred dollars
$500 to rurchase lot on Prince street
adjoining the Belief Hook aud Ladder Tom
psny house for the use OF the Fire department
and tie report was adopted. Ayes 10, noes o
The same joint committee recommended
that the City Engineer be instructed TO make
plans and specifications ami approx mate cost
OF putting the city Jail in safe and sanitary
condition and the report vas adopted.
A resolution sppropris,ing $35. to con.
struct catch basin on the west side Of Fail
far street, south Of King, was unanimously
adopted.
A ie oluiion sppropriatirg 1925 t. con-
stTuct catch basin on the southwest, corner
of Alfred and Cameron streets and oonne,t
With sewer, was unanimously adopted
A resolution sppfopristiDg $40 10 lay
sewer from Queen street to the fret alloy
north Of Cameron street on Alfred street. and
connections &C. was unanimously passed.
A resolution for an electric light at the In
terse,tion Of Rcyal and Wilkes streets and
petition tor sn eGtrie light at the inieIsee-
ton Of Prince and Fairfax streets, were re-
ferrd TO the Committee on Light.
communication from the city School
Board, requesting an appropriation OF $500
TO establish and maintain for tho pie'ent
school yesr an additional school. was referrd
TO the committees ON Finance and Schools.
Action of the Bosre of Alderman on the
petition OF W. II. Emit was concur cd in.
Mr.. Snowden moved thst committee be
appointed to request the Board of Police Com
missioners to defer filing vacancies on tho
force until future action by council, which
was lost. Ayes 7, noes z.
The board thea adjourned.
FREQ. j. PAFF, President.
Teste: DANIEL Z. STANsBURY. Clerk q. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09

The Virginia Division OF the United
Daughters OF the Copfederacy met In
this city this morning and will remain In
session for three days. These ladies who
represent the various chapters Of the
organization throughout the State, have
been warmly welcomed to this city,
not only l., he resident members OF the
U. d. c., but by the citizens generally,
and it is hoped that their stay In Alex.
andria may be both pleasant and profit
able. These ladies of the South are en-
gagged in noble undertaking and de-.
serve the sympathy and encouragement
of ali who cherish the memory of the
storm rocked nation that fell.
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The Observation-Disclosures Wedding.

Providence, r. l., Oct. 9.-The mar
rage OF John Davidson Rockefeller, jr.,
of New York, and Miss Abby Green
Aldrich, daughter OF Nelson A. Aid.
rich, U. S. Senator from Rhode Island
which was notable for its simplicity,
was celebrated just before noon today
at the summer residence OF Senator
Aldrich, a few miles from this city.
The ceremony occurred in the tea.house,
a gray stone building two stories high,
which stands close to the shore OF Mar
ragansett Bay. The presents. several
hundred In number, we're of the most
artistic character. One of the most
beautiful was the gift of Mrs. Rookie.
Teller, sr., to the bride. This was
diamond tiara valued at $50 900 The
value Of all the gifts ia about $500, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09

A CLASH between the civil and mill
tary authorities In the Philippines hal
occurred and the President has decided
not to interfere 10 the matter. The
military, after such long and uninter'
rupted sway OF power 10 those lar
away Islands are 10th to acknowledge
that in time ofpesce the military is sub
ordinate to civil authority. Per.
hsps, too, there are many army
and navy officers who believe that war
still exists 10 the Philippines, which
belief is also shared by numbers OF
people on this side OF the world, but as
the home government says the war is
over it must be 30 regarded at least,
30 that Gen. Chsffee may have for the
present to bow to Gov. Taft. But the
power OF the military is on the increase
in this country and how long 1t will
consent to be dictated to instead of die
tating is thought to be problematical by
many.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board Of Al
dermen of the city Of Alexandra, Va, held
October 8, 1901, there were present:
]. T. Sweeney, esq President, and Messrs.
Hill, Ballengsr, Clark, Curtin and W. II
Sweeney.
Mr.. Clark presented q petition Of W. II.
Smith for the gsveling of bali Of the square
on Alfred street. between Oronoeo ami Pen.
dleion streets, also the following resolution
which was adopted by unanimous vote:
Resolved, That the sum Of thirty dollars,
or M much thereof as may be Detesssry. be
appropriated to carry out the objects Of the
petitioner.
An ordinance to provide for the paving,
with yitrifei brick. OF twenty-leven-foot
roadway with the necessary grading and curb
ing on Alfred street, between King and
Queen strests, was receives from the Common
Council.
On motion Of Mr.. Baile.ager this board non
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09

In HIS LETTER accepting the fusion
nomination for Mayor of New York
Mr.. Seth Low makes Richard Croker
the leading issue. This but shows the
weakness of Mr.. Lows cause and the
straits to which the republicans Of
New York are put. When a party's
stock in trade lie the personal abuse of
one man ia the opposing party, 1t can
have bet little hope OF success and it's
platform is too narrow for many intelli.
gent voters to stand upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09
WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCT. o. 1901

TIE CITY COUNCIL last night made q
record so far o. appropriations for pub
lie improvements Is concerned. Nine
ordinances we're passed, together with
several resolutions for sewering, &c.
and one appropristiug $500 for the
purchase Of the lots adjoining the Re-
lief Hook and Ladder truck house on
Prince street on which 1t is purposed to
erect q new house for the truck COM
pany and for an extra steam fire engine
which It is contemplated to purchase at
a future day. The sum total OF the APP
propristious last night will approximate
$4,000. There is q demand among
MANY citizsns for improvements and
the Council Is as far as practical satia-
ting it by granting the petitions oil
property. owners for improved road
ways, and should no unforeseen event
occur 10 cause a halt another year Will
produce quite a metamorphosls IN the
streets. The vitrified brick for roadway
seems to be the ideal of most people
and 1t will In all probability be used ex-
clusiyely In the new paving. Of course
it will take years to change all the
streets of the city from cobblestones to
yltri6ed brick, but the work from pres
ent indications is destined to proceed
gradually and methodically, until the
streets In the larger portion OF the busi'
pess and residential sections will be as
preseDtable "a those OF any other city.
While this work is in progress, sewering'
OF course, will be necessarily 60
ing Oh, and Alexandria will soon be
possessing ell needed modern con-
veniencss. Council by Its action last
night in passing an ordinance by which
abutting property-owners are given
four years in which to pay their assess
ments has placed most people 10 posi-
ton to meet the obligations which may
be incurred by the street improvements,
and 1t is believed all who can see their
way clear will keep the work going on
in conservative and methodical man
ner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09
shamrock's Construction Faulty,

Glasgow, Oct. 9.-Ssveral Of the
leading Clyde yachtsmen sgres that
until the British design boat that will
smoothly ride the swell of Sandy
Hook, there is little chance of lifting
the Americas cup. Sbsmrock's great
oyerhang, they agree, accounted for
her pounding the waves. Her keel
position, too, was faulty. The Ameri-
cans, the yachtsmen say, 10 order to
encourage q pew challenge, should
waive the time allowance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Constitutional Convention.


Richmond oct 9.-Tbe Constitutional Con-
vention today debated the bill Of rights, and
refused to provide fer recorded vote in the
committee Of the whole. resolution to
abolish the committee of The whole WAS offered
and laid over.
The barn OF Judge Gregory, who was yes
terday given his seat over U. g. Marshal
Treat, was fired last night by sn incendiaIy,
supposed TO be negro political enemy. 1t
was burned to tho ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09

Standard oil stock mas dropped from
500 to 500, shrinkage Of 500, DOC, 900
10 the past few moths and amslgsmsI-
ed copper; also dominated by standard
oil interests has broken from $50 to So,
a shriukage OF $4,000, 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-09

Salvation Oil the best Iiniment.
Regular bottle, 10 etc.; large bottle, 20 cts
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
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and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all psin
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