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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06
WASPS in THE ELDERS TALL HAT
Unfortunate Occurrence he
of a Congregation.
of a Congregation.

The congregation in the little red
schoolhouse at Gray's Corners, near
Susquehanna, Pa, was unusually large
last Sunday, it having been noised
abroad that at the close Of the service
two popular young people of the neigh
borhood would be united in marriage
by visiting Elder Eckanah Swift.
Before starting for the schoolhouse,
Mrs. Scott, who had entertained the
elder at her home, insisted that he
should wear a silk hat as the occa-
sion was very unusual one. Going to
the loft, where Mr.. Scott's tall hat
lad been stored for years, Mrs. Scott
secured the tile and placed it upon
the elders head, and the old man
trudged on toward the schoolhouse.
Arriving there, the elder placed the
nat upon the teachers table. The
bridegroom and the bride-to-be sat
upon the front recitation bench. The
service opened. Elder Thompson Of
fered a thirty-minute prayer, the choir
sang what Will the Harvest Be?"
and Elder Swift told the pathetic story
of Jonah and the whale, closing with
fervent appeal for generous collec-
ton for the missionaries in the isles
Of the sea.
When Elder Hobbs picked up the
old hat To receive the Offering, score
of wasps emerged from the roomy re-
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06

MEXICANS MEANT WELL
But Their Excessive PoHfcness Was Misunderstood


Former Governor William ]. Stone.
or Gum Shoe Bill" as he is Familiarity
styled in Missouri, and Col. William C.
Wetmore are great friends and never
weary Of telling or playing jokes on
each other. The following is one at
the expense of Col. Wetmore which
the former governor is fond of relat-
ing:
About two years ago party of gen.
tlemen from st. Louis, among whom
were the ex-governor and the colonel,
were in the City of Mexico. President
Dlaz, who is very partial to Americans,
invited them to call at the palace one
afternoon and meet some of the Mexi-
can dignitaries. All the ST. Louisans
wore frock coats with the single excep-
ton of Col. Wetmore, who, despite the
protest of Gov Stone, insisted on wear
ing dress suit. While dressing the
colonefs suspenders broke, but he tied
them up with string, and they pro-
ceeded to the palace in the best of
spirits.
Arriving there they were lined up
On one side Of the room. and the gov
eminent officials marched by in single
file and shook hands with them. Hard
ly had this performance begun when
the string gave way and the colonel,
who is very portly, was in imminent
danger Of being left in a deplorable
situation. With a look of agony he
grasped the waistband of his trousers
with his left hand, pulled them up as
high as he could. drew his waistcoat
down over his hand and extended his
right to the Mexicans. The people Of
Mexico are noted for their politeness.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06
Empty lamps give no light.

Former Congressman Stallings of
Alabama has given up politics COM
pletely. At present he is running a
gristmill, sawmill, country store.
and a plantation, and is practicing
law in his spare moments in Mont.
gomery.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06

did the prisoner indulge in objur-
gations?" asked. the young attorney
Of the witness. mo, SIR" replied the
latter. Il never knew him to take
anything but whisky. '-Pittsburg
Chronicle.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06

l had not met Carrie Rankin. 1 did
not know if she was long or short,
blonde or brunette, sweet sixteen or
grabbed forty, plump as mountain
quail or thin and angular as a Kansas
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06

whether or not modern guns could be
elevated sufficiently to throw modern
projectiles to the top of the famous
mountain of rock which guards the
entrance to the Mediterranean. It was
proved conclusively that they could,
and the cost Of the experiment was
$4,000. Those guns were the last that
the Wasp ever fired. She sailed away
from Gibraltar through the Suez
canal to the typhoon seas and never
was heard of after. Many experts con-
tended that the firing of her guns at
such an extreme elevation had weak
ened her plates and started her rivets
SO that when she struck a storm she
was in no condition to weather it and
SO went down.
There are records of many of these
costly tests of guns and protective
armor. However, the most thorough,
conclusive and instructive tests of the
efficiency of modern high-power guns
ever made were made by certain
Americans at Santiago and Manila bay
some three and half years ago.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-06

He who has sat at his Lords table
can never be satisfied with this worlds
trash
1.-THE pains of mind surpass the
pains of sense" when one has no
sense.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
OUR NE|GHBOR|NG TOWNS
The Masquerade Ball at
Drytown.
Amador City Folks Celebrate the In
coming of the New Year.-Ply-
mouth and Aukum Notes.

DRYToWN, January 7.-One of the
most enjoyable affairs that has oc-
Cured in Drytown for several wears
was the masquerade ball given by
Grainger's orchestra on New Years
eve. The hall was uncomfortable
crowded, there being seven sets formed
on the floor after the grand march,
which was headed by Henry Allen Of
Amador City. clown, and Miss Ella
Blakeley as snowdrOp. Twenty dol
lars was awarded in prizes. The win
ners being, for best dressed lady, Miss
Maggie Boe, who represented native
daughter, $5; best dressed gentleman,
j. Garibaldi, a swell coon, So; best sus-
tanned lady character, Mrs. Della
Giannihi, beggar woman, $3.50; best
sustained gentleman character, o.
Wrigglesworth, Uncle Sam, So. so; for
the best group the prize of S. was
awarded to F. B. Le Moin and his
daughter Ethel, who represented Mrs.
VIM. Dugani and her brother, late of
Italy. All the costumes we're home
made, and among them it was very
hard to decide by the judges who was
the best dressed lady and gent. The
writer is unable to furnish you with
full list of the maskers. At midnight
the boys made themselves promiscuous
about the two church bells and the
school bell, and kept them ringing for
fully an hour while the hungry dancers
were partaking of a splendid chicken
and raviola supper at Giannini's hotel.
Over one hundred persons were served,
and all seemed to enjoy it.
A farewell party was given in the
hall last Saturday evening in honor of
Miss Maggie Boe, who left on Monday
morning for San Francisco, where she
intends to study shorthand and type-
writing.
Word was received from Lodi on
New Years night that Geo. W. Lee
Moin, the hotel man, was grandpa.
His daughter, Mrs. Addine Beckman.
having presented them with a New
Year daughter. I suppose grandpa
and grandma must feel much older
now
Supervisor F. B. LIE Moin has been
confined to his bed since Saturday
morning, and unable to attend the
supervisors meeting on Monday. He
is out of bed at this writing, but still
confined to the house. He had an at
tack of lagrippe, and threatened with
pneumonia.
Nellie and Tulio Giannini, who were
home from San Francisco to spend the
holidays with their parents and friends.
returned to the city on Monday.
Mrs. Bicknell and sons, who have
been at Volcano during the summer,
the boys having been in the employ of
the canal company, returned home
yesterday.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
That Emslie-Mace Road.

Amador county has a suit on hand
to force a right of way, on behalf of
petitioners Eric Emslie and others,
over lands belonging to F. Mace and
others in township three. The road
leads from the Emslie residence to the
Silver Lake public road, and is alleged
to be necessary to enable said Emslie
to reach all points in Amador county.
Emslle Is settler upon public land,
and is entitled to an outlet, and it is
the duty of the local government to see
that he has an available outlet for his
products of timber, etc. 1t is near five
years since this matter was first agi-
tated. 1t is over four years since the
petition was first presented to the
board of supervisors for their action.
f. Mace was the principal non-consent-
ing land owner, the road traversing
about 80 acres of his land, and over 100
acres of Miss Ivy Mace's land. The
viewers estimated the damage to F.
Mace at $3.50, and Ivy Mace at $40, and
81 each to two other non -consenting
owners. Mace refused to accept this
award, and the supervisors instructed
the district attorney to bring suit in
behalf of Amador county to determine
the issue. 1t appears from the record
that while the original petition for the
opening of this road was filed on Nov.
l, 1897, about eighteen months there
after, in June 1899, petition for a re-
view was presented to the board, and
upon this the board based its action in
appointing viewers and other steps.
After long wait, in the hope that the
non-cOnsenting owners would relent and
accept the sum awarded them, the case
got into ourt in August last. C. H.
Crocker, who as attorney for f. Mace.
has contested every point in the pro-
ceedings from the start, interposed a
demurrer to the complaint, which de-
murrer was sustained. An amended
complaint was filed the latter part of
October. This also was attacked by
o1hurlor vi Une SfOunu OI ambiguity
and uncertainty, and the demurrer
was again sustained. We understand
the weak spot in the proceedings is the
review petition aud the action thereon.
1t is claimed by the defense that a
quasi-judicial bOdy-such as the board
of supervisors review its pro
ceedings. Defects in the original pro-
ceedings can only be corrected by com
mencing anew. If this position is sus-
tanned, the defect is jurisdictional and
fatal. A third complaint has been
filed, and action thereon will be await
ed with interest. Should the proceed
ings be quashed on demurrer, the cost
of this prolonged contest will fall upon
! the county.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
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Laxative BrOmO=Q Quinine Tablets
he remedy that cures q cold I'm one day
Justices Criminal Returns.

Before H. Goldner, Township One
John Benich, insane person, held to
appear before superior court; costs So.
Ferdinand Jacobs, insane person,
held to appear before superior court
costs, SO.
VIM. Cissana, insane person, held to
appear before superior court; costs, SO
Nick Bangor, battery. fined $40
costs, S7.15.
VIM. Roach, disturbing peace, fined
SIS; costs, S7.15.
John McMann, disturbing peace, sent
to jail for ten days; costs, S7.15.
Thomas Dixon, disturbing peace,
sent to Jail for ten days; costs, s7.15.
J. W. Jones, disturbing peace, sent
to Jail for ten days; costs, $7.15
Harry Wade, disturbing peace, sent
to jail for ten days; costs, S7.15.
Before James McCauley, Township
Two-C. G. Prouty, trespass, discharg-
ed; costs, 49,
James Wood, disturbing peace, fined
S5; costs, So.
Ben Merideth, disturbing peace, fined
SO; costs, So.
J. I. Wilson, disturbing peace, fined
SO; costs, SO.
John Fl. Perkins, battery, discharg-
ed; costs, SO.
Ed Guider, malicious mischief, fined
$40; costs, SO.
Charles Ortell, disturbing peace,
fined, 81; costs, SO.
Jas. Smith, urbing peace, dis
charged; costs, SO.
Before A. W. Robinson, Township
Three-Joseph Starkey, misdemeanor,
sent to Jail for 12 days; costs, $14.1O.
Before J. H. Giles, Township Four,
for November-V. Vocovich, battery,
fined $40; costs, SS.3
Blago Woodcovich, battery, fined
SO; costs, $3.50.
VIM. Desmond, disturbing peace,
fined $50; costs, $4.3O.
Harry Cobb, disturbing peace, fined
$40; costs, $3.50.
Edna CASTLE, disturbing peace, fined
So; costs, $3.50
Harry Segger, disturbing peace,
fined so; costs, $3.50.
W. Desmond, vagrancy, case con-
tinued, costs, S11.3O.
Fl. Wager. disturbing peace, defend
ant skipped; costs, SO.
John Dee, disturbing peace, defend
ant skipped; costs, SO.
A. Taylor assault with deadly
weapon, case continued; costs, 1870.
John Brady, vagrancy, sent to jail
for ten days; costs, $3.50.
VIM. Harvel, vagrancy, sent to Jail
for ten days; costs, $3.50.
Joe Ryan, vagrancy, sent to jail for
ten days; costs, $500.
Colin Levinson, battery, case con-
tinued; costs, $3.50.
Frank Graham, vagrancy, sent to
Jail for ten days; costs, $3.50.
For Observation-Disclosures Camerlo,
peace, sent to jail for sixty
days; costs, $21.60.
A. Cabono, petit larceny, sent to Jail
for 100 days; costs, $12.3O.
A. Cabono, grand larceny, discharg-
ed; costs, S4.30.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
A Profitable Investment.

81 was troubled for about seven
years with my stomach and in bed half
my time," says E. Demick, Somer-
vile, Ind. 81 spent about 81, 900 and
never could get anything to help me
until 1 tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
have taken few bottles and am en-
tirely WE'LL" You don't live by what
you eat, but by what you digest and
assimilate. If your stomach doesn't t
digest your food you are really starv-
ing. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does the
stomach's work by digesting the food.
You don't have to diet. Eat all you
want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures all
stomach troubles. Kerr's Pharmacy,
Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10

The whole story of the Modoc
lynchings is out. The actors in those
tragedies are tumbling over them
selves in their anxiety to seek cover
by furnishing evidence for the state.
The confessions reveal state OF
facts which prove these lynchings
have no parallel in the criminal an
nails of this state in wanton iendish-
ness. Petty larceny was all that
was charged against the parties
lynched. A boy of thirteen was
done to death without even this
miserable excuse. The old man,
Calvin Hall-a veteran of the civil
war-was strangled on the principle
that T" dead men tell no tales" But
murder is a hard secret to keep.
When imprisoned within one human
breast lit groans for deliverance.
There is nothing so craven and sus-
plclouS as the spirit of murder.
With thirteen included in their mid
night masquerade, it was beyond
human probability that their infam-
GUS crimes could be concealed. 1t
may be that Modoc county is so per-
meated with sympathy for the lyn-
chers, that these shedders of inno-
cent blood-whose guiltiness is now
made as clear as noonday-will es-
cape punishment. One thing is
clear, the trials will bankrupt not
only the defendants but the county
as well. If the outcome be the wip
ing of the dishonored name of Modoc
from the map of California it will
be a matter of rejoicing instead of
regret.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
AMADOR CITY.

AMADoR CITY, January Miss
Della Votaw of Shenandoah Valley, is
visiting friends in Amador City.
Miss Edith Bergman, who has been
in Sacramento for some months past,
is spending a few weeks at her home.
Will Peters has returned to San
Francisco to resume his studies.
jamie Chichizola has returned to
Santa Clara Business College, to con-
tinue his studies. He was accompanied
by Thomas Culbert. who expects to
take course at that college.
Miss Daisy Fox returned Sunday.
after spending the holidays with friends
at various points.
W. H. Coleman returned Saturday.
after spending the holidays at his
home in Gilroy.
Jno. R. Tregloan has returned after
few weeks vacation at San Francisco
and other points.
Miss Maeme Doman spent New Years
as the guest of Minnie Hinkson.
Mrs. Reeves came back Sunday, after
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Hurst, at Bakersfield.
Mr.. Phipps went to Stockton Sun
day morning and returned Tuesday
eve, bringing with him bride, form
erly Miss Maude Kemp. Both are very
well known and highly respected by all
who know them.
Several of Ama1or's young folks
watched the new year in at the home
of Miss Madge Hinkson. The evening
was spent in games, music, etc., until
twelve O'Clock, when the party ad-
journed to the church and welcomed
''19O2' by vigorously ringing the bell.
The bell turned over and stopped fur
ther racket by that means. All re-
turned to Miss Hinkson's and partook
of daintily served supper, after which
all wished each other 'happy, new
year," and said good night" The
party consisted of Misses Maeme
Doman, of Plymouth, Cora Wriggles-
worth, Mayme Thomas, Glendora
Burns, Myrtle Burns, Hattie, Lucy,
Madge and Minnie Hinkson, Laura C.
Taylor, Florence Taylor, and Messrs.
Will Richards, Will Verran, Alfred
Oldegarde, Will Taylor, Joe Beard,
Bert Raby. Arthur Palmer and Ed
Hlnkson. E. LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
THE INCORPORATION MATTER.

The Sutter Greek incorporation
question was not brought up before
the board of supervisors at it's meet
ing this month. No one appearing
in behalf of the petition, the matter
was laid over for another month.
The law allows the supervisors to
defer action for not to exceed two
months. According to the inter
probation of the law by some, the
Board has no discretionary powers
in the premises, beyond laying it
over for couple of months. Under
this construction, even though no
appearance is made either for or
against the incorporation question,
as was the case this week, still the
board is compelled to call an cleo
tion. It matters not what the mem
bers of the board may think as to
the futility of submitting the ques-
tion to the voters. A remonstrance
signed by three-fourths of the voters
within the proposed town limits
would be useless. Unless the petit
tion is withdrawn by those whose
names are thereon, the board must
call an election and put that expense
upon the taxpayers of the county
generally. If this is the correct in
depreciation of the law as it now
stands, our lawmakers should lose
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10


no time in changing the law A pc
tition for incorporation should be
placed on the same footing as a pc
tition for new road; it should be
accompanied by bond guaranteeing
that in the event of the proposition
being defeated the cost will be paid
by the petitioners. The law should
also provide that in case of the in
corporation carrying, the election
expenses, etc, should be a legal
charge against the newly formed
municipality. In no event should
the expense fall upon the taxpayers
of the entire county.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
NOTICE

When you talk about the
wonderful buys you have made
in the past, in clothing, do
not forget that everything you
have done in regard to buying
clothing, can be duplicated at
the present day in my Cloth
ing and Tailoring Department
Store, at all the way from 5
per cent to IS per cent less
than you have ever bought
before. To convince yourself,
call and examine my new fall
and winter suits, and you will
be convinced that / carry the
largest and best assortment in
Mems, Boys, Youths, and
Children's clothing in already
made, and made to order.
The Exclusive Tailoring and
Clothing Store.
MAX LADAR.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
PLYMOUTH.

PLYMOUTH, January S.-Our quiet
town was somewhat livened up New
Years eve by the brass band, which
serenaded the town. rendering some of
their most select selections, followed
by the tin can band, horns, bells, and
numerous other noisy instruments.
Mrs. w, Wilcox, who has been here
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Phillips,
went to Sacramento last Saturday,
where her husband is sick.
Mrs. Geo. Penter and son, who have
been staying with the formers mother,
left to-day to reside for some time at
the Penter ranch, which is situated on
the Cosumnes river.
John Dohman will leave tomorrow
for Ell Dorado to work in the mines.
Mrs. Martin of Sacramento, is the
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
IONE.

Mrs. 1. N. Pease and her two sons,
Lawrence and Howard, returned to
their home in Stockton last Saturday,
Miss Eda Adams has resumed her
studies at the Berkeley High school,
after pleasant visit with her parents
in this city.
Miss Annie Harris has resigned her
position as book-keeper at the Amador
Flour Mills, and departed last Sunday
to take up studies in the Berkeley High
school.
Miss Inez Mccall went to Oakland
last Sunday to resume her studies in
the high school.
Frank Frates Jr. has returned to
San Francisco to take up his studies in
St. Mary's College.
Arthur Clifton went to Stockton last
Sunday to visit with relatives.
w. F. Miller was in Stockton, on a
business mission early in the week.
Clarence Fassett came up from Stock
ton early in the week.
S. L. Cain, proprietor of the lone
hotel, went over to Tuolumne county
early in the week.
Improvements have been made on
the Gooding property on Main street,
occupied by Rush and Phillips, which
now presents neat appearance.
Miss Myrtle Heath of Michigan Bar,
is attending the Academy in this city.
AQUILA.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10
AUkUM.

AUKUM, January 6.-Sore throats
seem to take the stand in this vicinity
nearly every one being attacked.
Willis Carter, who has been in Ply.
mouth working for Mr.. Potter for the
past summer has returned to the
home of his parents at this place, and
is engaged in cutting wood.
Sunday, Rev. Gaggers of Plymouth
held services in Wrigglesworth hall,
which were largely attended.
Mrs. VIM. Green of Big Canyon, who
was the guest of Mrs. J. McNaughton,
returned to her home last Sunday.
Newt Perry and family went to Oak
land 10 speLL the holidays with rela.
tives.
Mr. Rowley and family spent few
days with relatives in Stockton last
week
Mrs. Stumpff and Grace Wilson ot
Indian Diggings. were the guests OF
Mrs. VIM. Sharp Sunday last.
Wood-chopping is still in the lead OF
all industries in this section.
Several of the young people attended
the entertainment at Mt. Aukum
schoolhouse on the eve of Dec. 31st.
Christmas passed off here the same
as usual, with an entertainment and
dance in Wrigglesworth hall, given by
the w. G. TT. and l.. T. L. 1t was
largely attended, appreciated and
praised by all.
Mrs. Har. r-ticl< and daughter, Mrs.
Schmidt, OF lone, were calling on rela-
in this vicinity Tuesday last. NOME.
Amador ledger., 1902-01-10

AN item is being industriously
circulated crediting Tuolumne coun-
ty with a gold production of $20,-
600, 200 last year. AS the yield of
the entire state amounted to some
thing less than SIC, 100000, there is
evidently one cipher too many in
Tuolumne's claim. Two million dol
lars is aattering showing for this
county, and places it probably second
in rank in the gold producing coun-
ties of the state.