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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

The Cuban reciprocity issue is said
by Walter WeIlman to develop the fol-
lowing phrases: l. A quarraI between
the House and the Senate. , A new
and great constitutional question, to-
wit, whether or not the Senate can
modify revenue laws by treaty. 8 A
serious difference of opinion between
President and the House of Represent
atiyes. + 4 reopening of the whole
tariff question. There ought to be a
fine opening for the minority in Con-
gress IN such a situation, but where
they are to come in to it is not sug-
gested
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

1.-THE Kansas City Star says; when
man incorporating as a lawyer, main
tains an agency for the prosecution Of
damage suits, and employs runners to
keep track of accidents, says the Chat
tanooga Times, is here in Chattanooga
under the name of shyster. Why the
same pestlferous individual is called
"snitch" in the Missouri town we do
not know, but if the word carries an
any more contemptuous meaning than
our word let it be "snitoh;'' at any
rate the two terms may be convertible
and the man to whom either title is ap.
plicable ought to be promptly barred
from tice.-Houston Texas Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

ncIai Organ OF the CITY of Americas.
OIcIAl organ OF Sumter County.
O1ioIal Organ OF Webster County
1aiciaI Organ of Railroad Commission OF
Georgia for the 81 . Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

A budding genius is all right until
he begins to blow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

American coats of arms" says the
Springfield Republican, "haYereeeived
a staggering blow from the New Eng
land Historic Genealogical society,
which finds. after full investigation,
that most of our American 'heraldry' is
an imposture. On that account it ad-
vises those who may be entitled to en-
blazon themselves with such distinc-
tons to keep them IN the garnet" Pos
sibly, however, the find of the society
is only of local application.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

This is the way the New York Sun
sizes the gentleman up. Prof. George
D. Heron, formerly of Ohio, has been
telling the Belgians that the American
laborers are becoming ''the serfs of the
capitalists" and that only a revolution
can change the condition of those serfs.
Evidently Prof Heron has made up
his mind to be Democratic candidate
for Congress next fall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05
THE EDITORS SONG

H w dear to my heart IS the steady subscriber
Who pays in advance at the birth Of each
year
Who lays down the dollar and offers it gladly
And casts round the once a halo of cheer;
Who never says, "Stop It: cannot afford it,
Or, I'm getting more papers now than I
can read"
But always says, Send it; the family like it;
In fact, we think it is a household need"
How welcome he is when he steps in the
sapCtum-
How he makes our heart throb,
How be makes our eyes dance:
We outwardly thank him, we inv ardly
bless him
The steady subscriber whe pays in advance.
Nc Fonough (Henry County, Weekly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

The Times-Recorder believed three
months ago, and so stated at that time,
that Hon. Pope Brown would not enter
the race for governor. His recent card
to that effect was, therefore. no sur
prise Mr.. Brown has too much hard
sense to give up the honors which he
now enjoys to encounter the turbulent
political waves which have swamped so
many politicians IN Georgia, MIR
Brown is in no sense a politician, there
fore he says ''I'm out of If, gentle
men"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

The Times-Recorder makes the pre-
dictlon that Joe Terrell will carry one
hundred Of the one hundi ed and thirty
seven counties of Georgia IN the dem
ocratic primary Now call round after
wards and see if We missed the mark
very much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

Senator McEnery of Louisiana says
his election cost him S., 80, the price Of
a railroad ticket from New Orleans to
Baton Rouge, the State capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

The woman who confessed to having
poisoned her husband has been declar-
ed not guilty. The jury was very I'M
gallant to brand the lady as liar IN
that fashion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

The gubernatorial campaign is not
going to be half Sc lively as some of
the boys" anticipated. Joe Terrell
will so far outdistance the other aspir-
ants that it will be a race in name only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

Having Bob Evans to chaperon him,
Prince Henry will doubtless hear the
true story of how Fighting Bob won
the naval battle of Santiago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05
AIERTCUs. Ca, FEB. 5, 1902

A Spanish proverb says; Make the
night night and the day day. AID you
will live happily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05

Politics does not look good to those
who have made a failure of it. The
same is true of any other business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-05
To CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes
the cause. E. W. Groye'ssignature on
every box. Price % cents.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
HOW CONSISTENT.

Many voters now in the county
have a distinct recollection of the
first canvass of U. S. Gregory for
sheriff ten years ago. In that cam
paign he told the people substan=
TALLY as follows: 81 have nothing to
say against my opponent, R. J.
Adams. He is a gentleman. The
only trouble is, he has been in Office
too long. 1 promise you when
have held the Office as long as he
has, I will not ask for your support
again" After term of two years,
he was a candidate for reelection,
and again informed the people that
a term of four years more would ap-
pease bis thirst for office. An in
dulgent public gratified his ambition
again. After the lapse of four years
he comes to the front with his mod
esty unruff1ed, asking for four years
more of the fattest berth connected
with the county government-con-
siderably fattened too by legislative
manipulation since he has filled the
position. Of course, that would be
the last time he would ask for their
suffrage. A confding people grant
ed this favor, owing to very excep-
tional circumstances existing at that
time. So that Mr.. Gregory has
filled the sheriff's office for a much
longer period than any other man in
the history of Amador county. But
even ten years of continuous service.
at a princely salary, has failed to
convince him of the advisability of
a much-needed rest. He is stump
ing for another four which
would make more than double the
official term of his predecessor
which he denounced as too lengthy
ten years ago. And the peculiar
phase about it is that this prolonged
career has been the most arbitrary
and unpopular the county has ever
known. Citizens-republicans and
democrats alike-have about come
to the conclusion that the only effec-
tual way of suppressing this perep-
NAL craving for Office is to beat him
at the ballot-box = and beat him
badly.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

Judge Rust has never neglected any
duty since he has been public servant
and the Ledger well knows it.-Ama-
dor Record
Our contemporary would better
confine its attention to what it
knows itself, without presuming to
know whu $ know. The Led
ger makes no pretension to mind
reading. The editor of the Record
has been absent from the county the
greater part of the time since r. C.
Rust became superior Judge. He
has been in San Francisco running a
mining paper. And yet he assumes
to know not merely all that has
transpired in official circles in ANA
dor county during his absence, but
also that those who were on the
scene, and speak from personal
knowledge and the records, have
wilfully misstated the facts. At
the same time in another portion of
his paper, the Sutter Greek editor
publishes a statement, intended as
an exoneration of the Judges alb
sence, which read between the lines
and in the light of law, is confess
sion of negligence. Will our cotem-
porary explain why Judge Rust in
1900 absented himself during the
closing days of naturalization in a
presidential year, and in 1902 in a
state and county election, and when
he himself was about to appeal to
the voters for Endorsement at the
polls, remained at his post of duty
to naturalize those entitled to nat
uralization. A vacation at the re-
quest of the bar association was on
during both periods. Why the dis
tinction The reason is obvious.
Our cotemporary is not talking
about what he knows, but what he
does not know. No doubt he has
reason for his conduct.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
How is This.

By the statement of the license COL
lector for the quarter ending Sept. 80,
1902, which was presented to the board
of supervisors at its last meeting, and
published in the Ledger last week, it
will be noticed that no revenue from
theatre or show licenses of any kind
was collected during that quarter No
licenses of this kind were received from
the auditor, none sold by the collector,
and no unsold licenses returned to the
auditor. We are not aware that the
license ordinance has been amended, so
as to place travelling shows on the free
list. We do know, however, that for
the month of Sept, the Morell Com
pany played in Plymouth, Amador
City, Sutter Creek, Jackson and lone,
staying about week in each town. By
the ordinance, the license for shows is
$3.50 per night or $40 per week. If the
ordinance is dead letter in this re-
gard, why not wipe it from the book?
The company played only five nights
in jackson, giving up the Saturday
night on account of the democratic
meeting.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
BEWARE OF POLITICIANS.

1t is current talk on the streets of
jackson that efforts are being made
In the interest of certain candidates
for reelection to secure the support
of the newly organized miners union
in this county. Such a course can
only be construed as dernier re-
sort in the face of impending defeat.
The union men, whatever be their
numbers, will display their good
sense in refusing to be drawn into
any such snare in behalf of any
candidate. In view of the history
OF the past, it becomes them to keep
clear of politicians. 1t was the fact
that ~otfice-seekers aud politicians
held sway in the organization of
thirty years ago, that led to the
terrible scenes that were enacted in
those days. The memories of that
period of strife and industrial panic
are still fresh in the minds of MANY
now living, and the causes which set
the country back for decade are
well known. As an abstract propo-
sition-the right of miners or any
other class of workmen, to organize
for mutual benefit can be questioned.
But when the support of such unions
is sought for political ends, with i'm
piled promise of return support if
elected, the matter at once assumes
serious phase, and the foundation
for trouble is laid. By all means
keep out of politics. Bar from your
order any man who would lead you
in that direction. He is not friend,
but an enemy. If the politician
comes around, coquetting for your
aid, shun him, and vote against him.
He seeks you out only to make use
OF you for his own political prefer
ment. His touch means not life,
but death. His honeyed words are
not nourishment, but poison. More
over, in the condition of affairs now
existing in Amador county, persons
seeking to form an alliance with the
infant organization, for his own
political ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, should be
taboved at the ballot-box rot only
by the union men themselves, but
non-union men also, and by the mine
owners and employers generally.
He ought to be beaten badly, as an
example that such tactics will not
be tolerated under present conditions
in Amador county.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

Our attention has Ieen called to
an iuaccurancy in cir article pub
lished last week on the candidacy of
Geo. F. Mack. The article conveys
the idea that Mr. Mack s salary for
the time he was school superintend-
ent, was 5000 per year. The law
provided that if the superintendent
devoted his whole time to the duties
of the Office his salary should be
$1,000; otherwise 5000. In August,
1898, Mr.. Mack attended to the
duties of his office exclusively, and
from Aug. 81, 1898, to the end of his
official term in January, 1899, he
drew 800 per month, the same as
the present superintendent's salary
for the current term. The Office of
superintendent of schools is not a
bonanza. Considering the amount
of work involved, it is by long odds
the poorest paid Office in connection
with the county government. The
Ledger has no complaint to make
against the gentleman now filling
that position. We are free TO admit
that he has been painstaking and
scrupulously conscientious in the
discharge of his duties. We have
never intended any remarks in these
columns advocating the support of
Geo. f. Mack as rejecting in any
way upon the present incumbent.
While we differ from him on party
issues, we trust we are not so bliudly
partisan as to be incapable of recog-
nizing capable democratic official.
We willingly concede that Geo. A.
Gordon has lived up to the strict
letter of the law, according to his
Interpretation thereof. More than
this, we give him credit for holding
aloof from cliques or combinations,
and running his Office according to
the dictates of his own Judgment.
But while admitting all this, we be-
lieve that Geo. F. Mack possesses
all the requisites of faithful and
successful head of the educational
department, and therefore we are in
duty bound to support him, and to
urge upon every republican to sup
port him by vote and influence.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
THE ELDER SoTHERN.
a Couple of the Celebrated Como
dams Practical Jokes.

a Couple of the Celebrated Como
dams Practical Jokes.
Many stories are told of Sothern's
original methods of entertaining his
friends at dinner, and possibly the
most amusing is that of the belated
guest. When, late in the dinner, this
friend wasRpnounced, Mr.. Sothern ex-
claimed, Let us all hide, under the
table," and down they ALI went save
Mr.. Sothern himself, who remained
seated. When the tardy guest entered,
MIR. Sothern rose and received him
with exquisite courtesy, saying, when
your name was announced, my guests,
for some unaccountable reason, all hid
under the table" After q few mo-
ments of discomfort one by one they
crept out and back to their seats.
I heard from both Mr.. Sothern and
Mrs. Vincent this account of an out
burst of fun at dinner given by him
in his parlor at the Revere House: As
the guests, ten in number, were gath
cred about the open fire before dinner
q stout, pompous waiter, afflicted with
short breath, added the last touches to
his dinner table, already spread. Ten
large, square pieces of bread were
placed with mathematical precision
pae at each plate, and then he left the
room to bring the wine. Mr.. Sothern
saw his opportunity and, calling his
dog cried: "Tiger, the bread! Quick,
Tigerp' And the nimble little gray
hound bounded lightly upon the table
again and again as he heard his mas
ter's imperative Fetch the breadr'
until each piece had been removed to
u dark corner near the fire.
Upon the walters return all was ST.
lence. The eXpectant look upon Mr..
Sothern's face showed only that dinner
was awaited. Standing for a moment,
bewildered, the waiter, seeing no bread
upon the table, hesitatingly turned to
the door, then retraced his steps to
the table, examined it carefully and
hurriedly left the room. He soon re-
appeared with a fresh plate of bread,
and again at each plate a piece was
carefully placed, and he retired with
the empty plate. "Quick, Tiger! Fetch
it again! More bread! More breadP'
And once more each piece was re-
moved before the grave waiter reap
peared, and all were again silent. Zone
look at the table and one at the
guests, and there remained no doubt.
Those poor, hungry actors had eaten
it! With a look of contempt he an
nounced dinner, and after all were
safely seated at the table he brought
third plate of bread and with fork
placed it, with a gesture of scorn,
piece by piece for each person and for
the host. The merry scene soon dis
armed his hostility, and before the
evening was over the bread in the cor
ner was revealed.-Mrs. Lucy Derby
Fuller in Century.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
Caldwell for District Attorney.

j, w. Caldwell-is energetically push
ing his claims for support for district
attorney, and meeting with strong en-
couragement. He is a level-headed,
conservative man, and legal pract-
itioner of several years standing. No
office in the local government demands
firmness\and self-reliance to a greater
degree than the district attorneyship.
In his speech of acceptance, Mr.. Cald-
well, without intending any reflections,
said if elected he would be district at
torney. That is, he would be gov
erned solely by the law, and the best
interests of the county. That is the
right spirit. Vote for Caldwell. He
will give you safe and capable admin
istration.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

In the triangular battle for super
visor in the fifth district, Fred Le-
Moin, the present republican incum-
bent, who has made creditable
record, is straining every nerve to
win out. He ought to win. The
people of that district cannot afford
to turn him down. 1t would be in
terpreted as refusal to recognize
fidelity in office by reelection for
a second term even.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

That Jack Marchant will be the
next assessor to succeed himself is a
foregone conclusion. He is the only
man in that Office within our recol-
lection who has made a systematic
and general effort to equalize assess
ments, and hunt up property that
had escaped taxation in order to put
it on the list. So well has he sue
ceeded, and so generally are the tax
payers satisfied with his work, that
not single application was made
this year for reduction or increase
of assessments. He ought to be re-
elected by larger majority than he
had four years ago.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
A. Grillo is making a gallant fight

A. Grillo is making a gallant fight
for supervisor in the third district.
He is entitled to the support of every
true republican. Nothing can be
said against his fitness for the Office.
He is energetic, and of good busi-
ness qualifications. The voters of
that district should stand by him,
and elect him by majority that will
forbid any contest in the courts.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

1t is needless to remind the peo-
pie that Johnny Clute of Volcano is
an aspirant for the county clerk
ship. Clute is making a clean,
earnest, and thorough canvass, and
meeting with encouragement. No
one can truthfully say that he is not
as well qualified for the place by edu-
cation, business experience, and in
tegrity as any man in the county,
He is young and ambitious. >He ac :
cepted the nomination at the earnest
request of republicans, who were
anxious that this place on the ticket
should be filled by a strong and
active candidate. No man on the
ticket is more deserving the solid
support of his party than he. The
personal worth of the candidate, the
exceptional circumstances under
which he entered the list of nomi-
nees, and the thoroughness with
which he took up the task, ought to,
and we believe will, secure the loyal
ty of all republicans, and also of
those who think that a change is in
order anyway. By electing Clute
for clerk the people will make no
mistake.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
Tom Norman is making a phenomi

Tom Norman is making a phenomi
nal canvass for sheriff and tax,
collector. He has tried to see every
voter in the county. If there are
any in the county who are not per-
sonally acquainted with him. we
hope they will make it point to see
him. They will find him a plain,
honest, industrious, common-sense
business man, in the prime of life,
qualified in every way for the off
ne seeks, and gentleman at al
times. The duties of the combined
offices of sheriff and tax callecto1
could not be entrusted to better
hands than his.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
F. L. Stewart is entitled to the unar

F. L. Stewart is entitled to the unan-
imous support of republicans for super
ior judge. 1t has not been, and cannot
be said that he is not qualified in every
way. He is too young, they say. He
is now SO, and getting older every day.
If the judgment is not mature at that
age it never will be. The greatest life
work recorded in all history was under
taken at that age. That effectually
disposes of the 'too-young' objection.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

DR.. B. T. Freshman of Amador City.
nominee for coroner and public admin
istrator on the republican ticket, is
making the tour of the county with
the other candidates. He is medical
practitioner of standing, which of itself
is a strong recommendation for the
position of coroner. He asks the active
support of every man in his party.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

The legislative ticket has special
claims for support. Party principles
are an issue in the election of state and
national legislators. The continuance
of the present era of prosperity is de-
pendent upon the continued supremacy
of republican policies. On no specious
plea whatever should any republican be
lured from voting for Gillette for con-
gress, Ralston for state senator, and
McKenney for assemblyman.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

S. G. Spagnoli has made a de-
servedly popular treasurer. No
better man for that office can be
found within the limits of the coun-
ty. We are aware that his opponent
is also a popular man. Let republi-
cans stand by their nominee for
He deserves their sup
mort
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
Notice to Creditors.
ESTATE OF JOHN H. McFADDEN, DECEASED.

ESTATE OF JOHN H. McFADDEN, DECEASED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THf,
IN undersigned, administrator of the estate
OF John H McFadden, deceased, to the credit
ors OF and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within four months after
the hrst publication of this notice to the said
administrator, at D. B. Spagnoli's law office,
IN the town of Jackson, Amador county,
California, the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said estate in
said county of Amador.
Dated October 20th, 1902.
JOHN NJ. MCFADDEN
Administrator of the estate of
oc24-4t John H. McFadden deceased
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

All citizens irrespective of party are earnest
ly invited to attend these meetings.
By order of Rep. County Central Com.
C. A. HERRICK, Chairman.
A. NJ. GALL, Secretary
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

ENOR SALE = The Mello ranch, two miles
~ from Jackson, near Butte mountain in two
separate tracts. one of 100 acres, with so acres
under cultivation, with plenty of water; the
other IL acres, with dwelling, barn, etc.. all
separately. For particulars apply on the
promises to either A. Mello or Mrs. j. Mello.
oct 24-tf
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

Get your rubbers at the Jackson
Shoe Store. Big line of storm rubbers
for 20c.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
COUNTY MEETINGS.

Meetings, addressed by the local candidates
ana other speakers. will be held at the different
precincts throughout the county as follows:
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24

Lemons, oranges, and bananas con-
stantly on hand at Caminetti' S Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1902-10-24
The Democratic County Candidate
WITH OTHER SPEAKERS
Will address the people of Amadd d
County at the following times an
places:

Every voter in Amador County is intereste|
in the selection of County officers. Meet th'
candidates, make their acquaintance, and he'd
what they have to say, in order that you ma
be able to judge of the fitness of the men VIII
are seeking to conduct the affairs of Amadd
County for the next four years.
BY order of the Democratic County Centrd
Committee