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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
League Baseball Race.


On returning to his home in New York
with news for his wife and six children
of success in finding employment after
two months idleness, Thomas Kitty
found three Italians shooting craps" in
front of his house He kicked the dice
into the street The Italians drew knives
and revolvers and in a moment Kitty lay
dead on the stairway.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

UBA L I B r e is
now an esta blished
fact. The United
States has handed
over Cuba to the
Cubans and has
withdrawn fro N
the island with all
the paraphernalia
of gov er II m e n t
which has obtained
there since the
war. May 20, 1902,
will long remain
memorable in his
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
F1orcnce Burus Set Free.

The verdict at the inquest on Walter
Brooks. who was shot at the Glen Island
Hotel Feb. II. was returned in New
York as death at the hands of a person
or persons unknown. Foster NJ. Backus.
counsel for Florence Burns, broke down
and wept on hearing the verdict.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

one likes to tell He worked his way
through Harvard, and after through
medical college When he went to Wash
ington to be examined for a place i'll the
army he had only $50 in his pocket, and
not a single acquaintance among the au-
thorities to assist him by influence. of
ffty-two applicants he finished second.
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What to Avoid in Cuba.

Many things should be avoided by the
newcomer in Cuba. The hot midday sun;
the heavy tropical dews; sitting in cloth
ing damp with perspiration; liquors and
tropical fruits; they must be left alone.
Rush methods il the tropics mean loss
and not profit.
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Flames Sweep Over Lisbon.

The lower part of Lisbon, Portugal,
has been partly destroyed by fire. The
municipal petroleum stores are burned
and the garrison has turned out to assist
in checking the fire. The losses are in
cnlculahle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
Murderer Gets Eight Years,

Joseph Boucher was found guilty of
manslaughter at Springyiew. Neb. for
killing John BelleiSle and was sentenced
to the penitentiary for eight years.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

a. VI. Rothschild sold his entire hold
ings in the firm of A. NJ. Rothschild 4
Co. in Chicago on the seventh anniver-
sary of the founding of the big depart
ment store. Nelson Morris. who has
been large stakeholder from the begin
ming, purchased Mr.. Rothschild's hold
ingS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
Tries Peculiar Mode of Suicide.

George Shirley of Pittsburg, under re-
straint at Louisville, attempted to com,
nit suicide by driving an eighty-penny
nail into his head.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
Increase i'm Chicago's Population.

Chicago's population, as estimated from
city directory compilers. will reach 2.149.-
600 for 1902. an increase of about 140,-
900 over 1900.
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tablish a Cuban republic dominated by
| Cuban government and dlsclalmlng any
purpose to seize the island for the pur-
pose of annexing it to the United States
have been fulfilled to the letter.
Upon the transfer of government and
control to the President and Congress OF
Cuba Brig. Gen. Wood, the retiring gov
ernor general, advised them that such
| transfer was upon the express under
| standing and condition that the new gov
eminent does thereupon and by the ac-
ceptance thereof pursuant to the pro-
| visions of the appendix to the cOnstltu-
| ton of Cuba adopted by the consutu-
| tional convention on the 1Zth or June
| 1901. assume and undertake all the OBJ
| legations assumed by the United States
with respect to Cuba by the treaty be-
tween the United States of America and
| her majesty the Queen Regent of SPAIN
signed at Paris on the 10th day of De-
! cember. 1898.
| Gen. Woods order further read: 1t is
| the understanding of the government Of
the United States that the government
| Of the island will pass to the new Presl-
| dent and Congress of Cuba as a going
| concern, all the laws promulgated by the
| government of occupation continuing In
force and effect and all the judicial and
subordinate executive and administrative
offices continuing in the lawful discharge
Of their present functions until changed
by the constitutional officers of the new
| government At the same moment the
responsibility of the United States for
the collection and expenditure Of revenues
and for the proper performance of duty
by the officers and employees of the in
| sular government will end, and the re-
sponsibility of the new government Of
Cuba therefor will dominance.
Constitutions Provisions.
The Cuban constitution makes 1t i'm
possible for the island government to en-
ter into any treaty with foreign powers
which will tend to impair its indepen-
| dence, to go in debt beyond its ordinary
revenue receipts and to invalidate any
acts of the United States during Its
military occupancy. Cuba has given her
| pledge to keep up the sanitary condition
of the island. The Cuban government
| has also agreed that the United States
may exercise the right to intervene for
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President Addresses Presbyteriaus,

Presbyterian General Assembly de-
nounced citizens who stay at home and
criticise men who are retaining savage
countries.
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Boy Shoots OFF His Head.

Charles Middleton. aged II. of Marine
Mo-. blew off the top of his head with
shotgun. rheumatism had caused the
boy the most intense pain for months
past.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

Before consideration OF the
hill was resumed on "Wednesday
luton was adopted by the sen
graduating the republic Of CAP
entry into the family Of laaepen
tions. and the Secretary Oh >.
directed to transmit the rrNo.''I'
president Of the new repun'L'' ~ y
Iincton opposed the pending u .
measure and said the action OIL -.
ed States in the islands was }.
bic. The conference report 0"
cultural appropriation Dill was $ n n
In the House consideration W -
grafton bill was begun. ! nv
speech was by Mr.. Shaft1c 'oI ,,
man of the committee on I n
The resolutions seating u, CD'
Thomas from the Third North T..
District: Emmett TomPE.A> Nv =.
Twelfth Ohio District, whose
contested by John !. Lent III" u,
ing the right Of Mr.. Rae4 , oL 4"
VIRGINIA District were adop'y. ..,
were passed authorizing lIg co.
buildings by the intefnaI'o .,..'..,
Of the Y. NJ. c. y. on lI'''''"+ ~.
lions Of the United States; aux
IiOIlS VI TN = .l0 Fort y
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
FIRST MINISTER TO CUBA.

Herbert G. Squiers Selected for This
Important Place.
The first minister from this country to
Cuba will be Herbert Goldsmith Squiers.
He is at present first secretary Of legation
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

and was promoted through SUCCESSIVE
grades until he became a brigadier gen
eral. The salary of consul general at
Havana is $1,000.
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GENERAL WOOD.

Man Who Kept Faith with Cubans Is
Loved by Them.
Gen. Leonard Wood, the military gov
ernor, has had the full confidence Of the
best Cubans. They appreciate that he
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24
MUTINY AT CANTON, @.
PRISONER IN WORKHOUSE KILLS
HIS FOREMAN.

He Also Wounds Guard and Is Him
self Shot-Order Restored with Aid
of Local Po1ice-Love Impe1s to Queer
Action.
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RAILROADING IN CUBA.

Wretched Lines Which Charge Pas
sengers IL Cents a Mile.
Cuba has 124 railways, with more than
1000 miles of track for the lot yet trav-
cling in Cuba is not cheap. There are
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

war. That discovery followed as it was
by a successful blockade of Santiago
harbor, enabled the assembled troops at
Tampa to take transports for the south
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ern coast of Cuba to begin operations
against the city and harbor of Santiago.
The destruction of Cervera's feet on
July by Schley was the next event OF
Importance. 1t FASTENED the surrender
of Santiago, which occurred on July y.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-05-24

The Senate devoted Tuesday
sion of the Philippine question
usual executive session preceded
ment. In the House the confer
port on the omnibus claims b
agreed to. thus passing the meo
bin amending the passport law y
ed. The remainder of the o"F
voted to private claims bills
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The conference report on The
claims bill was adopted by tn
Monday. AS passed by the II
bill aggregated $213,105. The
crease made by the Senate was
$50. The conference report s.
House agreed to S1,403.393
amount added by the Senate
amount carried by the measure
to is $1.61S.40S. Mr.. Dollirer
length in support of the Phlllp
The House passed the naval a
ton bill with several amendmel
bill limiting the hours Of daily
government work to eight no
passed under suspension Of the
was a House joint resolution ~
81. 1902. as the date when cAtr
the mining laws Of the Unite
of certain lands in the Spokane
Indian reservation shall take G
Senate bill providing for the Ell
the northern branch Of the
Homo for Disabled Soldiers
Springs. S. d., was also passed
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The Senate held no session
The House occupied the day wit
sion of the naval appropriation
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0OReRes

Thursday in the Senate ".
cupied with debate on tho PIN bs
The bill providing for the a AZ
union railway station in WASH
the Notifications approprjaf;onI
passed, the former by a VOTE 4
and the latter without djvisiol
adoption of an amendment j
Mr.. Proctor. making the anaI
disappearing gun carriages
upon tests. A conference al
cultural appropriation bin wa
with Messrs. Proctor. HanShI
Bate as coufereeS. The conf
port on the omnibus claims hill
scented by Mr.. Warren. tba cor
ing unable to agree on the SaIfr
claims. The report was ayre
bill to establish an Indian n
school at Wahpeton, y. D. W
In the House the debate on tbo
preparation bill veered into the
question, and when adjournmeD
en- the measure was heinz
amendment. The Senate amer
the agricultural appropriation
disagreed to, and the bill W.
conference. with MeSSrs "
Henry tConnD and Williams
the House conferees.
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In the Senate on Friday Mr., !
concluded his speech in oppositI
present Philippine policy of I'd
ment. Mr.. Deboe supported thI
measure in a carefully prepaid
Bills were passed appropriately
for the establishment of 4 bioyd
ton on the great lakes underI
troll of the United States com
of fish and fisheries: to nreveu
branding or marking of food
products as to the State or tp
which they are made or proGuce
regulating interstate commerce.
ly branded goods. and ninety-hy
pension bills. In the House
appropriation bill again had
of way, but the debate chiefly
the Philippines and the Schle
versy. The bill turning over
Rico all the public lands Of I
ceded to the United States by
cept sites designated by the
within one year fer naval an
stations. military posts and OH
States purposes. were passed. y
discussion the bill reported by
Call from the ways and mean
tee. refunding the tax on leg,
under the war revenue act by
charitable, art and education;
tons was passed.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Jackson Fire Company Meeting

On last Monday evening the jackson
Fire Company held its regular monthly
meeting, at which bills were audited to
the amount of $780, which were not
paid for lack of funds.
The company has recently put in a
new fire alarm system that is as fine as
any in the interior of the state, and
this and other items for labor and re-
pairs make up the amount of the de-
fciency.
At the beginning of the present year
the fire company had in its treasury
$6O1, which sum has been expended in
building q new and permanent fire
house at the north end of Main street,
purchasing a new bell, and erecting it
over said fire house on a steel tower,
and connecting it with the new alarm
system, which system is on separate
polls, purchasing five hundred feet of
new hose and making other valuable
repairs.
A committee of five, composed of R.
c. Rust, NJ. Newman, Chris Marelia,
B. F. Taylor and L. J.-eFontenrose,
was appointed to solicit contributions
from the citizens to make up this de-
ficiency. This committee will call or
the citizens of Jackson early next week
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
0'Connell Resigns.

At a special meeting of the jackson
Miners Union held in the union head
quarters on Monday evening, Presi-
dent Frank O'Connell handed in his
resignation, stating that he had re-
ceived orders from the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners in Denver to report
there as soon as possible for the pur-
pose of receiving special instructions
with regard to forming new plan of
labor-union compaign for the coming
year. His resignation was accepted,
and w. r. Selkirk elected president in
his stead. In an interview with a Led
ger representative on Wednesday, ex-
president O'Connell said he had severed
all business relations in Jackson, and
would shortly leave this city en- route
to Denver, where he expected to
promptly receive instructions as to the
labor campaign during the ensuing g
year. st is possible, " said he, "I
may return to Jackson, but of this
am not quite certain. 1 may, how
ever, inform you that 1 have perma-
nently resigned my position as business
manager of the ''Union," my relations
with that paper being completely
severed" Mr.. O'Connell left Jackson
| for Colorado Thursday.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Improvements by the Standard Electric
Company.

G. A. Bunker, chief electrical engi-
neer and superintendent of the electri-
cal department of the Standard Elec-
trio Company, arrived in jackson Mon
day, on his regular monthly inspection
of the company's pole lines and plant
in this vicinity. Mr.. Bunker has
general supervision over all the pole
lines and electric plants between Electra
and San Francisco. He reports every
thing in good shape on his section of
the line, and feels confident that the
company's service during the coming
year will prove more satisfactory than
ever.
N. Randall Ellis, superintendent of
the hydraulic and construction Depart
ment of the Standard company be-
tween Electra and Blue Lakes, was also
in town Monday. He reports con-
siderable work at Electra during the
past few weeks. Several old buildings
have been torn down, the ground has
been leveled to the extent of several
acres, a new corrugated iron ware
house and new iqightning arrester"
building have just been finished, while
several other minor edifices are in
course OF erection. A gang OF Is men
has been employed on this work for
the past two months or so, in addition
to 25 men permanently working at the
Electra power house. Mr.. Ellis also
reports that the erection of the new
hydraulic pumping machinery which
Knight & Co. of Sutter Greek have
been putting up at the New York
Ranch reservoir, was completed last
week, and active operations will COM
mence there tomorrow. The reservoir
will be drained off, and the big hydrau'
lies will then scour out the muddy Sc
cretions from the bottom Of the dam,
such debris being carried off by sys-
tenn of waste pipes, over the low land
adjoining the reservoir. A gang OF l.
men will be employed on this work
Next week another crew will commence
putting in the Innings and raising the
fumes on the Standard Electric ditcf
near Mill creek. 1t is expected thi
latter work will be finished by th'
latter part of February.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Chief of the Washoes Arrives.

Captain Peter Maybe, chief of the
Washoe Indians in Alpine county, ar
rived here from Blue Lakes via of Reno
and Sacramento on Saturday last, ac-
companied by his wife. 1t is several
years since he visited Jackson, passing
through this city in 1896 on his way to
the Midwinter fair in San Francisco.
For some time past the chief has been
Safeguarding the general stores and
plant of the Standard Electric Com
pany at Blue Lakes, and he was re-
Gently presented by that company with
a handsome gold watch, valued at $3.50,
in appreciation of his services in pre-
venting thefts and depreciation of the
company's property by his fellow
tribesmen, with whom he has great in
fuence. On Monday ''Chief Pete" left
jackson for Electra, where he will be
employed in responsible position by
the Standard Company for the ensuing
winter. 1t may be interesting to our
readers to state that the Washoe tribe
in Nevada numbered some 20O0
souls some ten years ago, but this year
they aggregate only 250 or thereabouts.
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Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
AMADOR'S OLDEST PIONEER
DEAD.
Judge A C. Brown Passes to the Great
Majority.

We have to chronicle the death OF
Jackson's oldest citizen and one of the
earliest pioneers of Amador county.
Judge A. G. Brown, who crossed over
the great divide' at his residence
shortly after one o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. The deceased had been
falling for some months, but his friends
anticipated nothing serious until last
Sunday, when his condition became so
critical that DR.. Gall was called in by
the relatives. After making careful
diagnosis of the patients condition, the
doctor informed the friends of the de-
ceased that it was only question of a
few days when the patient would pass
away. There was apparently no or
ganic disease in the system, the de-
ceased simply expiring from heart
failure, caused by senile decay. Life's
forces were worn out, and the ma
|thinery came to standstill from sheer
exhaustion.
Armsted Calvin Brown was born in
Missouri in 1915. He moved to Wis
consln in 1882, and served in the Black
Hawk war as militiaman. He emil
grated to California in 1S49, from Wis
consln, and for a time engaged in placer
mining in Shasta county, the town of
Shasta being named by him. In 1851
he returned tOWisconsin for his family.
and with them came to California the
same year, by way of the isthmus, and
settled in jackson, and followed the
profession of law. He soon obtained a
strong financial standing, and acquired
much property in the shape of town
lots in the infant town. For many
years he practiced law in the district
and county courts. When the war
broke out, he, although of strong dem
ocratlc leaning, espoused the cause OF
the Union, and ran on the republican
ticket for assem- blyman in the election
of 1868, and was elected with his
brother republican candidate, w. r.
Ludlow. The subject of this sketch
received 2iS2 votes, against 194S for
Woodburn, who headed theHdemocratic
ticket. In February, 1877, he was ap-
pointed county judge, to fill the unex-
pired term of L, w. Pauling, who died
while holding the Office. He held this
PoSAUlon lor nearly Two years, or until
the office was abolished by the new
constitution, the superior court super
seding both district and county courts
under the old organic law.
Deceased leaves large estate, the
value of which is estimated to reach
in the neighborhood of 100000, 1t is
understood that his property was dis
tributed years ago by testamentary
deeds to his surviving children. De-
ceased was married la 1897 to Phillippia
Williams, in Wisconsin, and for over
80 years the pair travelled life's path
way together. This devoted wife and
mother preceded him to the grave in |
April, 1896. Nine children were born
to them, five sons and four daughters.
OF these three survive; Mrs. Mary |
Askey of San Jose, George w. Brown |
and Mrs. Margaret Folger of Jackson.
The funeral will take place this (Fri-
day. afternoon at o'clock, from the
deceased S late residence on Church |
street, services being rendered by the
Rev. Geo. Van Vliet, pastor of the M. |
&. church. The remains will be in- |
TERED in the Protestant cemetery, |
Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
GRAND JURY REPORT.

To the Honorable r. C. Rust, Judge
of the superior court of Amador coun-
ty, California.
We, the grand jury of Amador coun-
ty, in accordance with your instruc-
tions, have inspected the county build
ings, including the county hospital,
court house and hall of records, and
find the hospital building to be in a.
fairly good condition, but portions of
the court house and hall of records
building in a very delapidated and
neglected condition, and rapidly going
to decay. And we believe that unless
necessary repairs are soon made it will
req uire the expenditure of a consider
able sum of money to restore them to
a tenable condition. To be explicit,
We report that the bricks on the south
wall of the court house building to be
in places crumbling and weather worn
from exposure to the clements, and the
plastering on the inside of the hall of
records building on the south side is
now crumbling and falling off from the
effects of absorption of moisture from
the wall. We also find the woodwork
in this building sadly in need of a coat
of paint, in order to prevent decay,
the beginning of which is in evidence
now.
We have made inquiry from the
county auditor, and have been advised
by the district attorney that there is
sufficient money in the hands OF the
county treasurer with which to make
these necessary repairs, without draw
ing on the general current fund ac-
count. And we therefore urgently
recommend that the supervisors of this
county attend to these repairs without
further delay.
We have looked over the books and
accounts OF the several county officers,
and are pleased TO report that they are
neat, and apparently kept in q sys-
tematic manner.
We have counted the money in the
hands OF the county treasurer, and find
$40, 1902, which agrees with the
amount called for by the county audi
tors books.
We visited the county jail, and find
therein two prisoners, both charged
with felony. We are also pleased to
report that the Jail is kept in a neat
and comfortable condition for county
pTl6Ou6rS.
We call the attention of the board of
supervisors to the nuisance existing on
the road east of Jackson, caused by the
dumping of garbage on the hillside
above the road, and which is con-
tinually sliding down into the road,
thereby frightening horses, and en-
dangering the lives of women and
children passing by.
We also advise the employment of
nightwatchman at the hospital who
can also act in the capacity of nurse if
required; the object being for the pro-
lection against fire during the hours of
the night as well as service to the
hospital patients.
In conclusion, we desire to thank the
county officers for their uniform kind
ness in furnishing US the information
asked for, and their courtesy in ex-
planning the books and accounts.
r. 81. BAGLEY, Foreman.
E. b. HARRINGTON, Secretary.
Amador ledger., 1902-12-19
Sold Out.

Jos. Samnels has sold his entire
stock of dry goods, clothing. etc., to
S. Myers of San Francisco. This gem
tleman was in Jackson month ago, to
look into this matter. The deal has
now been consummated, and Mr.. Myers
returned to Jackson and took charge
on Tuesday. 1t is tho intention to con-
tlnue the business for while at least.
Jos. Samuels. who has been in business
continuously in Jackson for longer
period we believe than any other indi-
vldual in town, will leave in few days
with his daughter, Miss Bertha, for
San Francisco, where the family has
been living for many years.