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Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
Found Dead in His Cabin.

Robert Henry Morris, an old pioneer
and well known character, was found
dead in his cabin near Slabtown on
Sunday morning last. Morris had
been in feeble health for long time,
| incident to the infirmities of old age.
He was able to care for himself. In
deed, he was of that eccentric nature
that he would brook no company. and
lived lonely huntsman life from the
very date of his arrival in AmadOr
county in 1858. Over year ago, those
in the neighborhood, realizing his
growing inability to earn his own liv-
ing, and also the fact that his disposi-
tion and habits we're such that it was
mad visable for him to attempt to go
to the county hospital, petitioned the
board of supervisors to make a monthly
allowance in cash for his maintenance.
They voted him So per mouth, which
be has since received regularly through
Ginocchio Bros. T. Freguia and
family live few feet away from Nor
rls's cabin, and were thus enabled to
exercise supervision, rendering such
assistance as might be necessary. Mrs.
Fregulia saw him last alive on Satur-
day morning about IL o'clock, just out
side his cabin. Sunday morningit was
noticed that no smoke was issuing
from the cabin, and this fact awakened
a suspicion that something was amiss.
1t was bitterly cold morning, aud
thinking perhaps that Morris might be
late in getting up, nothing was done
until nearly noon. Tom Fregulia then
looked into the cabin, and saw Morris
lying face downward on the floor in
front of his bed. He went to him, and
found that he was stiff and cold in the
embrace of death. He had apparently
tried to get up, and had fallen where
he lay. Coroner Haberty was notified,
and held an inquest, the jury return
ing verdict OF death from natural
causes. The remains were brought to
Jackson, and inferred ON Monday.
Deceased was born in Virginia in
1920. He came to Amador county in
1858, at first living in the vicinity of
Aqueduct The only occupation that
he followed during his long residence
was hunting and trapping. Tho ex-
citement of gold digging affected him
but little. He preferred the excite
ment of hunting. About the only
effects found on the premises he oc-
cupied were couple of old-fashioned
weapous-a muzzle loading shotgun and
a riie-pistol and knife. His habits
and mode of living were more in ac-
cordance with the Indian than the
white man. He adopted the ways of
pioneer times, and adhered to them
faithfully to the end. Being of
morose, silent and unbending disposi-
ton, he formed no acquaintances, and
lived hermit life. He has no rela-
tives in the state, and leaves no prop
erty; the cabin in which he lived by
suffrance for over 40 years being built
on land belonging to another.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
A Fireman's Close Call.

II stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain,'' writes C. w.
Bellamy, locomotive fireman of Bur-
lington, Iowa. II was weak and pale,
without any appetite and all run down.
As was about to give up, got bot
tie of Electric Bitters, and after taking
it felt as we'll as ever did in my life. "
Weak, sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their use. Try them. Satisfaction
guaranteed by D. B. Spagnoli. Price
so cents.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve.

The only positive cure for blind,
bleeding, itching, and protruding piles,
cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and all
abrasions of the skin. DeWitt's is the
only Witch Hazel Salve that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch
hazel-all others are counterfeits. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is made to
cure-counterfeits are made to sell
Kerr's Pharmacy, jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
Had To Conquer Or Die.

81 was just about gone, writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson, of Laurel Springs,
N, G. 81 had Consumption so bad that
the best doctors said l could not live
more than month, but L began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured by seven bottles and am
now stout and WE'LL" It's an unrivaled
life-saver in Consumption, Pneumonia,
La Grippe and Bronchitis; infallibe for
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever,
Group or Whooping Cough. Guaranteed
bottles SOC and S1.00. Trial bottles
free at D. B. Spagnoli's drug store.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing Indigestion, Bill
iousness, Constipation, Sick Headache
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel
bles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 25c at D. B. Spagnoli's drug store.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Chapped
Hands, Skin Eruptions; Infallible for
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at
D. B. Spagnoli's.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
AMADOR CITY.

AMADoR CITY, Feb. 17.-Mrs. R.
Barnett and little son Carl are the
guests of Miss Daisy Fox.
Mrs. S. Pearce and daughter Miss
Myrtle, have returned after an extend
ed visit with relatives in Sacramento.
Miss Charlotte Knight, who has been
visiting Mrs. FL. B. Bergman, depart
ed for her home in Placerville Thurs
day morning.
Several OF our townspeople attended
the funeral of the late Thos. Jacka at
Sutter Creek on Saturday. E. LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
Take Notice.

The White House new ad this issue
surpasses anything offered in the way
of bargains in this community to cash
purchasers. This retiring sale will be
continued only few weeks longer.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the mi
crobe which tickles the mucous mem
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws
out the inflammation and heals and sooth-
es the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards off pneumonia and it is harmless
and never failing cure in all durable
cases of Coughs, Colds and Group.
One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to
take, harmless and good alike for
young and old. Kerr's Pharmacy,
jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
The Easy Pill.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers do not
grippe nor weaken the system. They
cure bilousness, iaundice, constipation
and inactive livers, by arousing the Sec
retions, moving the bowels gently, yet
effecually, and giving such tone and
strength to the stomach, liver and
bowels that the cause of the trouble is
removed entirely. These famous little
pills exert a decided tonic effect upon
the organs involved, and if their use is
counted for few days there will be no
return of trouble. Kerr's Pharmacy,
Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20

suing any calling that is lawful for a
man. No discrimination can be made
on the ground of sex. The provision.
it is true, still cumbers the ordinance
book. If there are those who think it
will stand the test, the way is open for
them to test it, by swearing out COM
plant. 1t was rumored around town
Saturday that if the women appeared
on the stage that night something
would be done. The women did ap-
pear, and before larger audience than
ever but no legal action was taken.
The supervisors have the power to
regulate such places by imposing a
license.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20

A fine quality of whisky is like fine
quality of anything else 1t costs a
little more, but nothing is too good for
us Americans. Insist on having "Jesse
Moore" Whisky.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20

Drink Ell Dorado Brewing Co. s.
''Valley Brew" Seldom equaled,
never excelled. Ell Dorado Brewing
Co., Stockton, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-20
To Those Seeking Investment.

H. N. Bryant, general agent of the
Pacific Coast Savings Society of San
Francisco, is at the National hotel,
where he will remain for several days.
Those who have money to invest or
deposit at per cent, or those wishing
to borrow money on favorable terms,
should call on him and get full particu-
lars as to his plan of investment, etc.
His company can give the highest ref
erences as to financial standing and
efficient management. Call and see
him.
Miss Lora Tuson has organized a
society of little girls called the "Will-
ing Hearts Guild" which will meet
every Saturday afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock at the rectory.
1t is pleasure to call for whisky and
get brand that is not doctored or
misunderstanding pure. "Jesse
Moore Whisky is guaranteed pure.
Don't forget to take good chicken
and raviola dinner every Sunday at
the Louvre restaurant. Meals only
% cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
SHOWED THEIR COURAGE.
American Sailors Perform Rescue
Work During Violent SQualI
in Havana HarbOr.

Havana, March 16.-While the Sec
rotary of the navy, Mr.. Moody, and
his party were making a visit on
shore Sunday afternoon a squall of
tremendous violence swept over the
harbor. 1t became as dark as night,
and the wind and the downpour we're
terrific. Commander Stoney, of the
Dolphin, realizing the peril to the
small boats in the harbor during such
a sauall called for volunteer rescu-
ers. The entire crew of the Dolphin
responded. Boats were instantly
manned and sent off. The launch re-
turned with four half-drowned Gu
bans, and the captains gig with an
other, who was lifted aboard appar-
emily lifeless, but was later resusci-
tated. The courage and heroic ac-
ton on the part of the Americans are
especially commended, as the British
ships did not rise to the emergency,
although one of the capsized boats
was much nearer to the Ariadne than
to the Dolphin. Secretary Moody to-
day will summon the Dolphin's crew
and commend them for their pluck
and presence of mind.
It is known that five men, all Gu
bans, were drowned by the capsjzing
of boats during the squall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
SIX HUNDRED PERISH
Details of the Awful Loss of Life by
Hurricane in the Tua mOtu
Group of Islands.

Papeete, March 4 (via San Francisco,
March 17).-Thelate intelligence rel
ative to the hurricane in Tuamotu, or
low archipelago, indicates that the IA
talities will number 600. The loss Of
property will be half-milhon dollars.
Relief measures have been instituted.
The hurricane and high water lasted
during January IA, Is and 16. AT Hi
kuera, 377 deaths occurred, in most in
stances among visitors from other is
lands sojourning there during the div
ing season. One hundred and forty
two deaths are reported from six other
small islands. In this report there is
no record of the known dead, and it is
believed that the total number of IA
talities in the entire archipelago was
not less than 600. On an isle south of
Hikuera 262 natives persisted.
The story of fatality in Morakau,
where 95 out of 100 inha bitants per-
ished, is likewise extremely sad. and so
also with regard to the other islands
where deaths occurred. 1t is likely
that one-ffth of the entire popula ton
Oh Tue udlHolu group succuH Ueu.
Supplies amounting to 20 tons sent
from San Francisco and carried free by
the steamship Mariposa have been
transferred to the French gunboat
Zelee to be transported to the desti-
tute natives. The merchants here have
lost heavily through the insolvency Of
numerous creditors who persisted in
the gale. The merchants say they lose
more than half a million dollars. The
impression prevails here that it would
have been better to send money to the
natives instead OF supplies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
PHILADELPHIA'S SENSATION.
Startling DeveIOpme in the Case
Against Negro Herb Doctor, Sus-
pected of Wholesale Poisoning.

Philadelphia, March 16.-The police
for several days have been Investigate
ing the career of George Hossey, the
negro herb" doctor, who was Fri
day committed to prison with Mrs
Catherine DAME on the charge OF
causing the death of the woman's
husband IS months ago by poison
Mrs. Dame is said to be only one
of a host of women whose object in
consulting the doctor" was not
legitimate. The authorities say that
they expect to trace number OF
deaths to Hossey's potions. One of
fetal said Saturday,:
1--WE are only beginning to uncover
this case. 1t may prove one of the
greatest criminal events in the his
tory of the department."
Hossey is the arch-conspirator in
many crimes, the authorities say
They have learned that for many
months past his headquarters have
been patronized by many women
both married and single, whose
names are now in the possession
of the district attorney and detec'
tiyeS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
ENJOINS ALL UNIONS.
A Waterbury Comm Court Issues q
Sweeping Order in the Rail-
way Strike.

Waterbury, Conn, March 1G.-
Judge Elmer in the superior court
Saturday granted a temporary in
junction on application of the Con-
necticut Railway and Lighting COM
pany to restrain the trolley mems
union, individually and collectively,
and all the other unions IN Water
bury, from interfering in any way
with the business of the company or
it's employees and from making use
of the boycott to injure the business
of the company.
The injunction, which is sweeping in
it's nature, enjoins the strikers and
their sympathizers from boycotting
the plaintiff or it's employees, or any
other corporations Or persons, from in
any way impeding the business of the
railroad company, and from acts of in
timidation and violence, under penalty
of $4,000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
BLOODY DEEDS.
Series of Dispatches Which Form
Chapter of Unseemly
Horrors.

Tucson, Ariz., March 14-Mexican
bandits held up the stage which runs
between Potam and TORN, on the
Yaqui river, in Sonora, killing all of
the six passengers and the driver.
Among them was Filiberto Alvarado,
a wealthy Mexican, who owns num-
Der of ranches along the Yaqui river.
Alvarado and his wife of two months
had taken the stage from Potam to
TORN and the men no doubt thought
they carried a large sum of money
with them. The stage carried very
little mail and scarcely any money or
valuables except those carried by AL
varado, so that he must have been
the mark for the bandits.
Wynee, Ark, March 14.-Five de-
tectives were killed in a battle with
Ku-Klux here and 10 members of the
band placed under arrest. The men
in custody are in danger of lynching.
Two hundred negroes are fleeing to
places of safety.
Peoria, ILL.,, March 14.-Willjam
Minch, one of the best known resi-
dents of Washington, Tazewen coun--
ty, on Friday rode to the home of his
brother-in-law, Adam Oetzel, one mile
east of Farmland, and shot him in
the back, killing him Instantly. Then
Minch rode to Washington, to the
home of his former wife, picked up
butcher knife, cut off her right
ear and one of the fingers of her
left hand When he had accomplished
this he ran from the house, mounted
his horse and rode to the Santa Fe
depot When within a few yards of
the building he placed the revolver to
his head and fired, dying within a
few moments. All parties concerned
are among the best and most promi-
nent people of Tazewen county.
Domestic trouble is said to have been
the cause.
Huntsville, Ala, March 14.-Joe D.
Powers, young white man, of New
market, Ala, attempted to extermin-
ate a whole family near that place
Friday. Powers had a difficulty with
John Wrinkle a few days ago and on
Friday he called at Wrinkles home and
opened fire upon the family through a
WlnuOW. rive people were SnOI, IN
Guiding Wrinkle, a baby and two women.
Wrinkles son was shot in the eve. I'm
'mediately after the shooting Powers
took a train for Texas.
ST. Louis, Mo-, March 13.-Adolph
Kraus, German farmer living near
Bellefontaine, killed his wife and six
children with a sledge hammer and
then struck himself on the head with
the same weapon. 1t is expected that
he will die. The children were 6
months to II years of age. The trag-
edy was discovered by John Kraus, a
brother Of the murderer. It is
thought Kraus was insane
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21

Tampa, Fla, March 14.-J. P. Nor
gan is said to have purchased for the
American Tobacco company all the
lands in the Vuelta Abajo district,
upon which is grown the finest grade
of leaf tobacco used in the manufac-
ture of the best brands of Havana
cigars. The tobacco is known the
world over for it's delightful aroma,
and as no product to equal it has
ever been successfully cultivated in
any other district, the acquisition of
the property, if the report proves to
be true, will give the American COM
bine an enormous advantage in the
cigar trade
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
GOV. DAVIS ACCUSED.
The Arkansas Executive Is Charged
with Misconduct in
Office.

Little Rock, Ark, March 16.-Attor-
ney General Murphy has filed with
the legislative investigating commit
tee 90 charges of gross misconduct in
Office against Gov. jeff Davis. The
committee decided to take testimony
in support Of the charges. The at
torney general charges the governor
with frequent violations Of the Grim
inal laws of the state in borrowing
money from the state treasurer and
drawing twice for the same item of
expense from his contingent fund.
The most serious of the charges are:
The governor has been in the habit
of accepting and receiving gifts from
those who obtain contracts to fur
nish supplies to the state charitable
Institutions
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21

the disease out of my system in few
days and did not hinder me from pur-
suing my daily work.
81 should like to see our Board of
Health give it official recognition and
have it used generally among our poor
sick people in Greater New York. -
Joseph A. Finn.
D. L. Wallace, charter member of
the international BARRIERS Union,
writes from Is Western avenue, Min
neapolis, Mimi:
Following a severe attack of la
grippe I seemed to be affected badly
all over. I suffered with severe back
ache, indigestion and numerous ills, so
[ could neither eat nor sleep, and I
thought [ would give up my work,
which / could not afford to do.
Zone of my customers who was
greatly helped by Peruna advised me
to try it, and I procured a bottle the
same day. I used it faithfully and felt
a marked improvement. During the
next two months I took five bottles,
and then felt splendid. Now my head
is clear, my nerves steady, enjoy food.
and rest we'll. Peruna has been worth
a dollar dose to me" ID. L. Wallace.
Mr.. o. Fl. Perry, Atchison, Kansas,
writes:
"Again, after repeated trials of your
medicines, Peruna and Manalin, give
this as my expression of the wonderful
results of your very valuable medicine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21

in its effects in my case after repeated
trials.
First, it cured me of chronic bron-
chitis of fifteen years standing by
using two bottles of Peruna in Jan
uary, 1894, and no return Of it.
"After I was cured of bronchitis I
had la grippe every winter for several
winters. But, through the use of Pc
runa, it got gradually weaker in it's Sc
verify, until it dwindled down to a
mere stupor for two or three days.
Now the stupor does not trouble me
any more" 20. II. Perry.
A Congressman's Experience.
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen-"I am more than salts
fed with Peruna, and find it to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and ca
tarrh. have used it in my family and
they all join me in recommending it as
an excellent remedy"
Very respectfully,
George III. White.
If you do not receive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case,
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Colum bus, O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
IS RATIFIED.
Reciprocity Treaty with Cuba Is AF~
proved by the Senate in
Havana.

Havana, March 12.-The Cuban SEN
ate on Wednesday ratified the reci-
procity treaty with the United States
by a vote of 16 to 3. The announce
ment of the result was received with
loud and prolonged cheering. The
treaty was thus ratified by exactly
two-thirds of the vote of the senate.
Fifteen republican conservatives, or
administration senator's, and one ma
tionalist voted in favor of the treaty
and five nationalist against it. There
were three absentees, all of whom, it
is believed, favored the treaty. The
ratification required only majority
vote, so that there were three votes
to spare.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
Fatal Mine Explosions.

Pontiac, ILL.,, March 17.-Three more
terrific explosions occurred at the
Cardiff mine Sunday night and Monday
following that Of last Thursday, the
nature of the explosions remaining a
mystery. Six miners were in the mine
Sunday night cleaning up the wreck
age of Thursdays explosion when the
first of the last series occurred. Men
were sent below at once to their aid
and recovered William Humphrey alive
but terribly injured. The dead bodies
of two Bohemians were also recovered
but three of the party are still buried
in the mines
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
Oyster Growers Combine

Providence, r. l., March ia com
bination Of oyster growers and deal
ers, representing invested capital of
about 100000, and the larges. in
the oyster trade of the country, has
been formed under the name of the
Rhode Island Oyster Growers asso-
citation. The extensive Narragansett
Bay interests, as we'll as firms in
Connecticut and Massachusetts, are
the new concern. The announced
purpose of the combination is to les
sen expenses. It is asserted that
prices will not be advanced.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
T IKE A DEMON grip has crossed our
| country, leaving behind scores of

IkE a DEMON grip has crossed our
country, leaving behind scores of
physical wrecks.
Victims of catarrh of the head, ca
tarrh of the throat, catarrh of the
lungs, catarrh of the stomach, catarrh
of the kidneys, catarrh of the pelvic
organs, are to be counted by hundreds
of thousands. Grip is epidemic ca
tarrh, and sows the seed of chronic ca
tarrh within the system.
This is so true that few grip suffer
ers are able to make complete recov-
cry until they have used Peruna.
Never in the history of medicine has
a remedy received such unqualified and
universal eulogies as Peruna.
A New York AIderman's Experience.
Hon. Joseph A. Finn, alderman
Fifth District, writes from 104 Chris
topher street, New York City, as fol-
lows:
"When a pestilence overtakes our
people we take precaution as nation
to preserve the citizens against the
dread disease.
LA grippe has entered thousands
of our homes this fall, and / noticed
that the people who used Peruna were
quickly restored, while those who de-
pended on doctors prescriptions, spent
weeks in recovering, leaving them
weak and emaciated.
81 had a slight attack of la grippe
and at once took Peruna, which drove
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
Deed of a jealous Wife.

Kansas City, Mo-, March a.
Prompted by jealousy, Mrs. Mildred
Sharpe, wife Of James A. Sharpe, a
bartender, shot and killed the latter
at their home in Holmes street here
Friday. Mrs. Sharpe fired two shots
The first missed it's mark, but the sec
ond entered her husbands heart. His
shirt was burned, indicating that the
woman had held the revolver close to
his body. She threatened to commit
suicide, but was disarmed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21
Mayor Harrison Renominated.

Chicago, March 17.-Delegates tc
the democratic city convention met
at North Side. Turner hall Monday
and renominated Mayor Carter n
Harrison for mayor of Chicago. May
or Harrison was in absolute control oil
the convention, and was selected fol-
the fourth time to head the city tick
ct. Ernest Hummel, the nominee fo1
treasurer, formerly held that posi-
ton, and is widely known to TIE
democratic voters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-03-21

New York, March 1.-THE name Of
the newcup defender to meet the Sham
rock III. will be Reliance. This was
officially announced Monday night by
the secretary of the New York Yacht
club on behalf of Mr. Adrian Iselin.