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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
PACIFIC COAST.
ALASKA.

Wonderful strikes have been made in
the Bluestone district, also on an I'M
named creek in the Arctic district and
along Quartz, Creedon and Coffee
creeks.
thrown into the ocean at Fort Wrangel,
because the expense of transportation
to market exceeded the price that
could be obtained for the meat.
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Arthur Bullock, capitalist of Van
couver, was found dead in his bed in
the Queens Hotel The hotel was his
own property, and it was built last Oc-
tober. 1t was his custom when retir-
ing to leave orders that on no condition
was he to be disturbed. He had proba-
bly, been dead three days when found.
Bullock had formerly been teller in a
Los Angeles bank and was highly con-
nected in England.
WASHINGTON.
Little Dorsey Klondike Schultz, the
first white child born i'll Dawson, has
at last found shelter with the Chill
dren's Home Society of Seattle. After
she was born her mother started for
Seattle with her. On the way down
Mrs. Schultz died and was buried at
st. Michael. Strangers brought the
infant to Seattle, where it was placed in
charge of Mrs. Cooper. The latter says
that although the father, who is some
where in Alaska, was informed of his
child's whereabouts he never took the
trouble to provide for her. The little
tot is now four years of age, but has
seen enough trouble for a lifetime.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
How a City Amuses Its PEOPLE.

For ten copecks Is cents) everything
that Praga Park, in Warsaw, affords is
yours. There are open-air theatres,
Punch and Judy and other side shows,
outdoor attractions, such as walks,
groves, fountains, boating of every con-
ceivable kind, mCrry-go-rounds, swings,
dancing pavilions, lunch counters,
athletic courts, soft drinks, but not a
drop of alcohol in any form whatever.
For the very little ones there are inclo-
sures where they make sand pies, play
games of all kinds, learn to sing popu-
lar and folk songs, train themselves
physically-under the direction of a
graduated kindergarten. The older
boys have races and other athletic con-
tests. Prizes are given for good deport-
ment and proficiency in the games. In
less than two years, the authorities say,
this park has already accomplished an
appreciate amount in elevating the
tone of living among the poorer classes
of the city.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
Vast Coal Fields in India.

A Calcutta correspondent of the Lon
don Express says that coal is found in
abundance over very extensive acres in
Bengal, in Hyderabad (Deccan) IN
Upper Assam, the central provinces
and elsewhere, and there is one rich
coal field 1000 miles in extent which
has as yet scarcely been touched. Even
more important than the aid which
Indian coal may yet render to the en-
pire is the enormous stimulus it will
give TO Indian industries, many of the
most important of which have only
languished in the past because of the
cost of foreign coal.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
Polly Larkin.

The Harvard University faculty has
required Ira lisbon Sterner of Keller's
Church, Pa, to leave the university on
account of too much work and too little
food. Sterner, who is a second year
man in the graduates school, has been
working to secure a degree of doctor of
physics in mathematics and has fire.
quently studied all day and all night,
in the meantime living at a cost of less
than ten cents meal, composed chiefly
of soups, hot water and graham bread.
He was observed by the professors to
be breaking down, and an investiga-
ton followed which resulted in the
edict that Sterner must quit. The
young man, who deserves all the cred
its in the world for his ambition and
his determination to succeed in spite of
all difficulties, one of the worst of which
was practically starvation, is broken
hearted over the result of the investiga-
ton. 1t looks to Polly that these
professors who have sounded the death
knell to all the hopes of this young
man, should admire so rare a trait in
him to the extent that rather than see
him leave the institution they would
endeavor to arouse the interest of some
philanthropic person in the young
mans behalf, and they would give him
the assistance that he requires and
which they would never miss, to pursue
his studies. They surely would never
be disappointed in him if he kept his
health and was allowed to finish his
studies. The young man has proved
that he possesses determination and
sterling qualities that go to make the
successful and reliable business man.
He has set his heart on going through.
Take away his chances of pursuing his
studies and it may result in everlasting
failure to him in everything he may
undertake. He stands in the line of
advancement. Then don't put him
back for something he cannot help, but
let some person with more money than
he knows what to do with prove his
benefactor by giving him the where
withal to go through the university I'M
hampered by poverty and hunger and
with the understanding that when he
is able he will pay it back with interest.
This he would no doubt be able to do
and it would be no act of charity.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

If Polly had money these are the
kind ofpeople would help struggling
students, helpless little children and
aged people whose lives are almost run
and who feel that there is no place for
them in Gods footstool and that they
are only membranes. Heaven help
them when that time comes. An old
gentleman who has lived his three-score
years and ten said the other day:
"Polly, 1 think that when men and
women get to the milestone that |
have reached in life's journey, there
ought to be law to put them out of
the way and let them enter peacefully
and quietly the last long sleep that
knows no awakening. consider sui
eide crime for any sane man to COM
nit, and / would not dare do it, but if
law was made compelling us when we
get beyond the age that our work counts
for anything. and when we are copsid-
cred old and childish and out and out
back numbers, to respond to the death
call and let it be an easy and quick
voyage over the river StyX, it would be
a good thing, and great many of us
old fellows would be ready for the boat
man pale when he came for us and he
would not have to beckon more than
once. Do you know what my son said
to me the other day? 1t has been rank
ling in my heart ever since. l ven
tured to give him my opinion ON sub
ject that was under discussion, and he
called me an old fool and back num-
Der and asked what l knew about it.
He said L was in my dotage and had
better go off and die. What do you
think of that? Pretty hard, isn't it, to
have to eat the bread that sustains me
at his table. He'll feel relieved when
I'm gone. He used to be the best of
boys, and L was proud of anything that
he did. | can't understand what has
changed him so. was talking to some
of my old friends the other day, and |
find that | am not the only fellow that
feels he is in the way, and is waiting
patiently to be gathered to his long
rest. Wish had gone before l knew
my boy had changed so, but l suppose
tbs ever thus"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

The largest carpet in the world is in
Windsor Castle. 1t is 40 feet in breadth
and contains 5S,S0O,OOO stitches. The
weaving of it occupied twenty-eight
men fourteen months.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

Eight hundred and fifty thousand
miles of telegraph wires are in use in
the world. England has $4,000; Can
ada, 10000; Australia, 10000.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

At present there are 10000 Sunday
schools in the United States, with p
500, 900 teachers and 100000 pupils.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

The United States has lower per-
centage of blind people than any other
country in the world.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

Forty-one Popes have belonged to the
Order of st. Benedict, 10 to that of St.
Francis, and 4 to that of st. Dominic.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

The preparation of human hair for
the market gives employment to more
than 1000 Parisians.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

Speaking of hats that are to be worn
back on the head, exposing the face tx
the full glare of the sun, Polly has been
noticing for long time that more
women have those ugly little creases
between the eyes then men. Others
have noticed and asked "Why?" with
a big Interrogation point after the ques-
ton. 1t is simple enough. Men pro-
tect their eyes in a way from the awful
glare of the sun, from the pavements
and buildings, by wearing hats that
have brim enough to protect them in a
way, while ladies insist on following
the style and wear their hats tilted
back, and forming no protection what
ever, and, as punishment, must wear
the ugly little squint or wrinkle be-
tween the eyes.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

SAFE DEPOSIT-Safe deposit boxes can
be rented from the Bank OF Amador County at
the small expense OF IS 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 postoffice 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.
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. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

tenance, or else, if tilted at all, it is the
turban shape that tits to one side OF the
head in the same coquettish way that
the turbans have been worn all winter,
although Polly must confess that in
some instances it is decidedly overdone
and causes one uneasiness for fear the
wearer is going to lose her hat. They
are not bit uneasy, however, for they
know the value of good, strong hat pins
and pin their faith to them. The wise
heads among the fair sex are not buy
ing their spring millinery just now,
though, in spite of the allurements, and
there are many of the milliner's win
dows but are waiting patiently for the
Easter tide, when everybody is sup
posed to emerge forth from the quiet OF
the Lenten season, like the butterfly
from the chrysalis.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

In the German army nearly 10000
carrier pigeons are used.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
Current News.
CALIFORNIA.
BUTTE.

Richard Clark and his brother were
working in mine on the banks of the
middle fork of Feather river, near Bald
Rock canyon, when a cave occurred
and buried Richard. His brother dug
him out, but when he reached him
Richard was dead. The brother went
some miles for help and the body had
to be carried up steep mountain mile
and half on blanket stretcher by
men on foot, as it was impossible to get
animals or teams to the place.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

The spring is putting on its new attire
OF buds and blossoms and naturally my
mind reverts to the spring attire of our
own fair sex. That ever comfortable
shirt-waist, that if fresh always makes
the wearer look as neat as new pin
will be more popular than ever, L inn
agine, for the styles are as dainty,
pretty and as elaborate as you can de-
sire. Laces, tucks, embroidery and the
finest of mulls, India lawns, ETC., form
the materials for the handsomest ones.
Then there is new material for shirt
waists made of linen and silk in striped
and plain effects that the merchants
will tell you is the ''swellest thing out"
for shirt-waists. The percales, dainty
dimities and delicately colored fine
ginghams are all in vogue for ordinary
wear. But the style of the shirt-waists
vary from previous seasons, especially
in regard to the cuffs. They no longer
have the deep stiff cuff, but little short
cuffs, which amount to only wide
band and are fastened with modest
little pearl buttons and button holes,
doing away for the present with your
pretty gold and silver links. However,
it is only fad, and return to your
golden links is only question of time.
"Of' with your hats" In other
words, many of the new spring hats
will not be tilted over your nose to any
extent, but worn decidedly back from
the face, showing your frank open coun-
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
BANK Of AMADOR COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895.
Capital Stock - $4,000
President Henry Eudey
Vice-President S, G. Spagnoli
and Cashier Frederick Eudey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Henry Eudey, S. G. Spagnoli, John Strohm,
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29
FRESNO.

. After celebrating all night, the jury
III the Superior Court of Fresno acquit-
led the fugitive Charles J. Ardell of the
killing of d A. Donnelly in the tender
loin last year. Brooks, a co-defendant,
is in the penitentiary for life for the
crime, and another co-defendant, ex-
Policeman Tony Rice, was acquitted.
Ardell is under ten years sentence
for robbery, his case being on appeal in
the Supreme Court.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

There has been severe fighting lately
although the correct details are not al
lowed to pass the censor. 1t is clear,
however that General Risbourg's col
umn has established French authority
south of Figuig, although the rumOr
that Figuig had been occupied by the
French is not confirmed.
There is an uneasy feeling that owing
to the complications in South Africa
and China, Great Britain may be I'M
willing to stand between France and
Morocco.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

Readers Weekly guar
anteed. Books open to
advertisers.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-03-29

pupils how to cook them. Such en-
couraging reports have been received
that now they propose to send them to
all the leading cooking schools in the
United States. From the efforts al
ready put forth there has been a no
ticeable increase in the sale of prunes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-15
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Half a dozen new cases of smallpox
have been discovered at La Crosse,
Wis. All are children.
Representative Neville. of Nebras ska,
was in a critical condition at last re-
ports.
six score of persons died in Russia
from exposure in trains lost in the
snow.
The Vatican budget for 1901 pro-
yides for expenditures of $1,450.O00.
Samuel Lewis, the noted Hebrew
usurer of London, is dead, aged 63.
Theodore Roosevelt killed a mount
ain lion Saturday and saved Dr. Webb
from peril.
Because of alleged debt Mrs. John
Haufknacht. a Chicago bride 10 years
old. shot herself.
The Bricklayers and Masons' Inter-
national Union of America is in ses-
sion at Milwaukee.
The Spanish authorities are closely
watching the movements of the Car
lists, who are believed to be Matching
an important scheme.
The postmaster general has appoint
ed Maurice J. McGrath superintendent
of mails at the Chicago postofffce.
h Yesterday was the day for casting
the electoral votes and the duty was
DerfQrmed in eYerx stafe--e-A---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-15
The Distribution of Botha's
Book By the Peace
Committee.
GEN. De WET .INFURIATED.
Burghers Nevertheless Be-
coming More Active in
Various Directions.

Kroonstadt, Jan. 15.-The success
of the burgher peace committee in dis
tributing among republicans Paul
Botha's book. From Boer to Boer,"
has infuriated Gen. De Wet, who, it is
reported, swears he will shoot the
author at the first opportunity.
Refuge camp is now occupied by 1000
persons. Another is being formed at
Rhenoster. Supplies of all kinds in
the town are shortening daily. The
Beers are more active northward and
also in the direction of Lindley. Var
ious commandos appear to be joining
De Wet to the southwark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-15
RECALLS A TERRIBLE WRECK.
Location of the III-Fated Chicora Is at
Last Established.

Location of the III-Fated Chicora Is at
Last Established.
st. Joseph, Mich, Jan. 15.--That the
wreck of the steamer Ghieora lies a
few miles to the southwest of this
harbor was confirmed yesterday morn
ing by finding bunch of brass bag
gage checks. The word -Chicora"
was engraved upon the face of the
checks, and they were mentified by the
Graham & Morton Co. as property
from the lost steameE The steamer
Chicora foundered in Lake Michi-
gan, on Jan. 81, 1895, and The crew of
twenty one persons was lost.
Although wreckage came ashore the
following spring at various northern
points, and while many mariners be-
lieved the steamer never reached this
shore, it is agreed in marine circles
now that the steamer on the fatal
night did reaeh the eastern short at
this point, but fearing the bar at the
mouth, of the harbor was compelled
to remain in the lake awaiting daylight
and while thus delayed foundered in
sight of its home port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-15
JENNIE BOSSCHIETER
Trial of Three Men for the Foul
Crime that Disgraced
New Jersey.
NO TROUBLE IN GETTING A JURY
Hack Driver Tells of DiaboIism
That Capped the Climax to
Total DepraVity.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE trial or
Walter T. McAlister, Andrew Camp
bell and William A Death, three of
the four men accused of the murder of
Jennie Bosschieter, a mill girl OF Pat
erson, n. j., under circumstances re-
voting in their utter lack of humane
considerations, commenced yesterday
before Judge Dixon, in the PaSsaic
county court of oyer and terminer.
George J. Kerr, the fourth man under
has been granted separate trial on
the ground that he was not present
when the fatal dose was administered
to the girl. Before the trial was be-
gun it was expected that at least two
days would be necessary to complete
the jury, but Judge Dixon carried the
proceedings on with such yigor that
within one hour after the court was
called TO order he had empanelled his
twelve jurors and heard the opening
lines of the address of the prosecut-
ing attorney.
Victims stepmother Testifies.
Mrs. Nina BoSschieter, Jennie Boss
chieter's stepmother, was the first wit
ness. Mrs. BoSSchieter said Jennie
left the house about 8 D. N. ON the
18th of October, and said she was go
ing to drug store in the ne1ghbor-
hood At 10 p M. Jennie had not re-
turned and Mrs. BoSschieter went TO
bed. She got up at about 5:35 in the
morning to prepare breakfast She
did not know then that Jennie had not
been home during the night. She was
subsequently notified of the finding of
the body and she saw the body when
it was brought home that evening.
ON cross-examination by DR. Dunn.
Mrs. Bosschieter said that Jennie
sometimes remained out late at night
hut she always thought that the girl
stopped with some friends.
Testimony of the Hack Driver.
Several other witnesses testified be-
fore the hacsk driver gave his testi-
mony, which was the most interesting
of that given during the day. His
name is Schulthorpe and it was in his
vehicle that the four men and the
girl rode He said that on the night
of Oct. IS young man came to him
and engaged his victoria. The mar
was George Kerr. Kerr told him 4
party of four would use the hack. and
ordered him to drive TO Seals saloon.
He said McAlister came out of the sa
loon and told him to turn around. In
a little while the four men-McAlister
Campbell, Death and KerT-came out
carrying woman. The woman was
placed in the rear seat. The witness
was told to drive out along the Goef-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-15
LIQUID AIR FOB cRRMATIoN
Said to Cost Less and Be More Perfect
Than the Old Style.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-After a protract-
ed series of experiments a Chicago
physician is said to have succeeded in
Ferfecting method by which human
bodies may be cremated with the use
of liquid air at a cost which is nomi-
nal in comparison with the present
expensive methods.
The method involves the treatment
Of the body to be cremated with a
chemical substance, and exposure TO
a current of electricity in liquid air.
The combustion is said to be perfect,
practically no smoke or odor result
fOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-15
ROMANCE AND A BIG wAD
Mixed Up with Some RaseaIfty in This
Little Story.


Paris, Tex, Jan. >15.--Last night at
Clarksville, thirty miles east of Paris,
Miss Mamie Smith. worth 81 600, 900.
from Honolulu, aged 10, was married
to Emmett Burke, aged 20, son of a
Texas and Pacific section foreman be-
tween Paris and Cfarksyille. David
Smith, father of the bride. while en-
gagged in general merchandise eighteen
years ago at Tishomingo, l. T.. or
dered large quantities of goods from
st. Louis and Chicago houses on time,
converted them into cash and left the
country with 100000. He turned up
in the Hawaiian islands. and became
millionaire.
He was a member of the Hawaii
delegation that went before congress
10 secure annexation to the United
States. While in this country he
made good to his creditors the money
he had converted, and returned to
Honolulu. He died a year ago, leav-
ing his daughter his sole heir. She
was engaged to marry a prominent
San Francisco lawyer who had the
mana cement of her estate. She met
young Burke, a penniless boy, three
weeks ago. A romantic alta achment
sprung up, eliminating in the mar
riaSe.