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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-04-04
A FATAL OPERATION
Big Chicago Packer Dead Of In.
ternal Hemorrhage.
Ne located &C Chlcsgo In 1875 aud Was the
OriginAtor OF Business Method
That Made Many Large
Fortunes.

chicago, March 30. -GustaVus
Franklin Swift, president of the
Swift Packing company, died ut his
home, 4s4S Ellis avenue, early yes
terday of internal hemorrhage re-
sulting from a surgical operation
Swift was GO years old.
Gustavus Franklin Swift began his
business career as O butcher and
died leaving fortune estimated at
from $7,O0O,OO to $10,000,000. This
fortune was made in the course OF
IS years. He was born at Sandwich,
Mass, in June, 1889. He opened a
small butcher shop in his native
town. He removed to Boston when
he was less than 30 years old. He re-
NAMED in Boston until 1875, when he
came to Chicago.
Mr.. Swift was not only the Oldest
"packer" ut the time of his death,
but he was the originator of the
method that has made many large
fortunes. From the small plant
started in 1877 has developed n great
corporation with branches in st.
Louis, Kansas City. st. Joseph, Oma-
ha, st. Paul and Fort Worth, Tex,
and with distributing Offices in every
important city and town in the
United States, and with representa-
tives in the leading cities of Europe,
Asia and Africa. Its employees num-
Der 22.6O7. Upon its capital stock OF
s25,OOO.OOO the sales of 1902 exceeded
S2OO,OO0,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-04-04
A Pho. to Free a Oond.mned Murderer.

st. Joseph, Mo-, March 3O.-A plot
TO blow up the county Jail with dyna.
mite for the purpose of securing the
release of Charles May, the double
murderer, sentenced to be hanged
here April 81, was discovered by
Sheriff Spencer, who intercepted a
letter from May intended for friends
ON the outside of the Jail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-04-04
ees.ooo Fire ut Sturgeon, Mo.

Sturgeon, NO., March 3o.-The
building occupied by Todd, Lightner
& Co., as a general merchandise
store, and Benson & Rucker, opticians
and jewellers, burned this morning.
The upper story was occupied by the
Masonic lodge. The total loss is s27r
900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-04-04

~ have been
troubled all my
life with catarrh
in my head. I
took Peruna for
a b ut three
m o n t h 8, q n d
now think / am
pc rman en- thy
cured. / believe
that for catarrh
in all its forms
P eruna is the
medicine of the
age. 1t cures
when all other
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Duden-Breese Wedding.

F. H. Duden, assistant editor of the
Ledger, left Sunday morning for Oak
land. On the following day, at the
residence of the BRIDES mother, he was
united in marriage to Miss Lottie
Breese, who for several years has been
employed as teacher in the public
school of Jackson. This union is the
outcome of an attachment of several
years. Mr.. Duden is favorably known
throughout the county as a steady, up
right and capable young man, while
his charming bride is esteemed by all
for her amiable character. We extend
congratulations to the newly welded
pair, and wish them long life of
matrimonial happiness. After a we'd
ding tour embracing many points of
interest in the state, the couple expect
to return to Jackson tomorrow or Sun
day evening, to make their permanent
home here.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
OLETA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac, who have re.
sided near Rancheria for a number OF
years past, have moved away.
A farewell party was given at the
home of Mrs. II. Gilbert a week ago
last Thursday evening, in honor of Miss
Main, who closed her school the fol-
lowing day. In company with her
mother she started for her home in
San Jose early Saturday morning.
Miss Della Votaw's school at Ranch
eria was closed last Friday. She has
returned to her home in Shenandoah
Valley to spend her vacation.
Mart Robinson, who is working at
the Wheeler mine, near Pine Grove,
spent few days at home last week.
A. Voolfolk, one of the best baseball
players of Oleta, was called to Volcano
last Sunday to assist in beating the
West Point nine. Whether be brought
them good luck or not, 1 cannot say,
but he played we'll both in the field and
at the bat, and Volcano won the day.
Mrs. w. Robinson hasIreturned from
a prolonged visit with her sister, Mrs.
G. Froelich.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
FROM CORRESPONDENTS
Letters From Sutter Greek, Amador
City, Plymouth and Oleta.
SUFFER- CREEK, july 9

oUTTER CREEk, July z.
Mrs. j. Gothic and her daughter,
Miss Nora Stewart, left yesterday
morning for visit to the city
The Chicago Lyceum Co. gave per-
formance here last Monday night
before large audience. All declared
themselves to be we'll pleased with the
singing and music.
Many hereabouts took advantage of
the fact that the close season for doves
closed yesterday. Parties were seen
going in all directions in vehicles or on
foot. equipped for hunting.
Joe Brignole left for a trip to the
mountains this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Collier went below
yesterday morning
George German left for Blue lakes
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Redpath have returned
from their visit to the city.
William Curnow was the victim of
serious accident in the Central Eureka
mine last Friday. He was operating a
machine drill in drift at the 2100
level, with a partner named W. j.
Bryant. While drilling hole in the
lower part of the tunnel, large rock,
weighing in the neighborhood of 400
pounds, fell from the roof, striking
Curnow in the back of the left hand,
crushing the bones and stripping the
flesh as far as the knuckles, also sever
ing arteries and muscles. He was taken
in charge by the surgeon at once. 1t
was at first thought that amputation
would be necessary. The doctor re-
solved to save the hand if there was
any possibility of doing so. The patient
was under the influence OF chloroform
for over three hours, while the small
pieces of fractured bones, the arteries
and tissues, were carefully put in their
rightful positions. DR.. Goodman hopes
to save the use of the hand to a great
extent. 1t will of course be crippled
somewhat. Curnow was also injured
in the neck and left leg by the bowlder.
1t will take him three months to re-
cover so as to be able to do any work.
He bad only been working ten shifts
when the misfortune overlook him.
He has wife and three small children
dependent upon him.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
AMADOR CITY.
AMADOR CITY, June

faMAOOh S1l [, uu6 OU.
Mrs. DR.. Aiken, accompanied by her
daughter little Edna, and her sister,
Miss Edythe Larkey, of Oakland, spent
few days OF last week as the guest of
her sister. Mrs. Jno. B. Tregloan.
Miss Madge Hinkson returned Thurs
day, after two weeks visit in the
mountains above Volcano.
Mrs. W. Goodman and Miss A. NJ
Mexican returned Tuesday to their
homes above Volcano, after few days
visit with friends in Amador.
Mrs. j. Beskeen of Sacramento, was
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mitchell,
last week.
Everett and Blanche Martin intend
spending part of their vacation in
Marysville with their sister, Mrs.
Hanson.
Misses Gertrude Freshman and
Domancher of Stockton, are spending
their vacation here.
Mrs. Clark and daughter, Miss Elsie,
are the guests of Mrs. M. B. Church
this week.
Stanley Pearce returned Saturday,
after months vacation spent in San
Francisco.
Miss Alice Hambley of Suffer, is
spending adittle while with relatives in
town.
Mrs. J. Martell is the guest of her
mother, Mrs Chapel.
Will Taylor is employed at the Gas
& Electric Works in Sacramento Mr..
Ralph of this place is also employed
there.
A very quiet wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Bennetts early Wednesday morning,
when their daughter Miss Myrtle be-
came the bride of Henry Verran. The
bride looked charming in gown of
cream crepe de chene, trimmed in silk
applique, and bunch of orange bios
SONS in her hair. She was attended
by her sister, Mrs. A. c. Arthur, who
looked very pretty in a gown of blue
organdie trimmed in white applique.
The groom wore the conventional
black, and was attended by the brides
brother, Ben F. Bennetts. After the
ceremony, which was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Richmond, dainty wedding
breakfast was served, after which the
happy couple departed amid a shower
of rice and old shoes for short honey
moon trip to San Francisco.
E, LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
PLYMOUTH NOTES.

PLYMOUTH, July l. - At regular
session, June 18th, Forrest Parlor No.
SO, N. D. G. W., elected the following
officers for the ensuing term; Past
Pres, Maggie Slavich; Pres, Frances
Coster; 1st vice pres, Sadie Tippetts;
End vice pres, Susie Culbert; 3rd vice
pres, Clara Steiner; recording secre-
tary, Laura Dugan; financial secre-
tary; Carrie Tiffany; treasurer, Lucy
Clark; marshal, Ella Adams; inside
sentinel, Eva Ball; outside sentinel,
Eleanor Favell; trustees, Frances Cos
ter, Lucy Clark and Ella Adams; sur
geons, -Drs. Tiffany and Norman. The
Native Sons and Daughters will join
here in installation, July 81.
DR.. Norman, accompanied by pro-
prietor Carroll of the Central Hotel,
left for the mountains this morning.
Lloyd Denisou took sick in Calaveras
where he was employed and was forced
to return home Sunday.
L. y. DuRan, y. EtODertS and j.
Steiner made business trip to Placer
vile last week.
Miss Ella Hughes of Aukum is en-
ployed by H. E. Potter.
Miss Valla Potter, accompanied by
Phillip Roberts, returned from a visit
to Jackson, Sunday.
Lawrence Ball of Placerville was a
visitor in town yesterday.
Louie Roberts came over from the
Kennedy, Sunday, to spend the day.
Miss Olga Gerrans bid farewell TO her
friends last week and started for San
Jose, her future home.
Mrs. John McGregor's son while
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
BASEBALL GAME.
The Jackson Players Meet Their First
Reverse.

The baseball game last Sunday be-
tween the Jewel Bourbons of Jackson
and the Placerville team was the most
interesting and exciting contest of the
kind witnessed in this county for years.
So far our local players had defeated
every team they had been pitted
against, and they entered the game
last Sunday confident of victory. The
game attracted unusual interest, many
from Sutter Greek and other places
being present to witness it. Soon after
the play commenced it was evident to
spectators that the home team was out
classed. There were two players in the
Placervilles who displayed wonderful
skill. These were Keeler, the pitcher,
and Davis, 1st base. The Jacksons
managed to make two runs early in the
game, while Placerville did not COM
mence to score until the sixth innings.
The outside pitcher seemed to demora-
lie the Bourbons. There was peculiar
twirl to the ball that fairly bewildered
the batters. The ball as it left the
pitchers hand, would seem to make a
bee line, when suddenly, when within
two or three feet from the striker it
would diverge, and when an attempt
to strike it was made, the ball and bat
would be yard apart. Jacksons be-
came nervous and puzzled in the face
of such pitching. They did excellent
work in confning the Placervilles to a
total of five runs. They certainly have
no reason to be discouraged, as they
held up nobly against the odds they
were against. 1t is claimed that the
pitcher and first baseman of the out
side team are professionals, identified
with some of the crack mines in the
state. The defeat of the home men
under such conditions is no discredit.
Arditto, pitcher of the Jackson bows,
played with his customary skill, max
ing the record of the day-striking out
II men and allowing but three hits.
There was considerable betting on the
outcome, at the opening of the game.
A couple of hundred dollars changed
hands over the result. Following is
the score:
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Of for Blue Lakes.

A force of three teams and wagons,
accompanied by eight men, started
from Martell's last Monday bound for
Blue lakes. The outfit comprised
scrapers and other implements for
working on the excavations now in
progress for the Standard Electric
Company at the head waters of their
storage system. The whole outfit was
in charge OF ]. Dufrene, who has UNDER
taken the task of steering the company
to the camps at Blue lakes. They
took the route by way of Plymouth
and Oleta. The Standard Company
will have so horses, and at least a
couple OF hundred men at work on the
dams at Blue lakes and Meadow lake
this season. They will make an effort
to finish the improvements at these
points this season. The proposed dam
at Deer creek is not likely to receive
much attention this year.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
a Surgical Operation

Is always dangerous-do not submit to
the surgeons knife until you have tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It will
cure when everything else fails-it has
done this in thousands of cases. Here
is one OF them: 1 suffered from bleed.
ing and protruding piles for twenty
years. Was treated by different spec
ialists and used many remedies, but oh
tanned no relief until 1 used DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Two boxes of this
salve cured me eighteen months ago,
ana nave not had touch of the piles
since; n. A: Tisdale, Summerton,
5. =; For Blind, Bleeding, Itching
ana Protrudlng Piles, no remedy equals
DeW1tt's Witch Pazel Salve. Sold by
City Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
MINING NOTES.

AMADOR QUEEN. = The Amador
Queen minein Murphy's gulch. is being
operated by party of practical miners,
on an agreement to give certain per-
centage of the proceeds for the privi.
lege OF working. The workings are in
pocketty formation, the sole object
OF the lessees being to hunt for the rich
spots of ''black metal" carrying
heavy percentage of gold, which seem
to abound in that claim. Recently
they encountered one of these seams of
quartz, and took ont considerable value
in short time. The gross amount is
reported at something over $1,000.
SOUTH EUREKA. Moore, a we'll
known mining man, who has been con-
nected with the management of prom
inent mines in Tuolumne county, as
sumed charge as superintendent of the
South Eureka on the 1st instant, sue
ceeding ]. Truscott, who resigned. The
retirement OF Mr.. Truscott is much re.
gretted by the stockholders, as the ut
most confidence was reposed in his
judgment as mining expert, who, by
long years of experience, has become
familiar with the characteristics of the
mother lode formation in this county.
His successor assumes charge under
favorable auspices, and is highly rec.
ommended as practical miner and
manager. That the property will
move along satisfactorily under his
care is the opinion of all.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Narrow Escape from Fire.

Scott, the three year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Harrington, came with
in an ace of burning the old homestead
over the heads of the family last Mon
day afternoon. Like children he is
fond of playing with matches, and
the parents were careful not to leave
them around loose for him to get hold
OF. Monday while amusing himself in
the bedroom, he managed to find some
matches in the pocket of his fathers
clothing which hung up in the room,
and set fire to the window curtain.
The room was in blaze in an instant
Fortunately Mrs. Harrington promptly
noticed the fire, and with assistance
managed to put it out before it had
gained much headway. AS it was,
however, the curtain was entirely de-
stroyed, six window panes we're broken
by the heat, the window frame, VAIN
scoting and carpet scorched, and sew
eral articles of furniture more or less
damaged. The loss amounts to between
$50 and 800, fully insured.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

mountainous in character, interspersed
by beautiful little dales and pearling
streams. AT 5 o'clock the train stops.
and we are in the depot at Seattle.
Seattle is great city, beaming with
vigorous life she is making monstrous
strides toward the first place as city
on this coast. San Francisco crowded
IN her laurel wreath of self-importance.
must now look well to her own, elseshe
Will have flower by flower plucked from
her glowing crown. Seattle stands as
her only competitor in the west. With
one foot in the Occident the other in
the Orient she awaits the time when
she will be one OF the great cities of the
world, and that not very far off either.
Her resources are boundless, for it
covers coal beds, gold veins, stock
raising, farming of every class and
Kind, shipping, manufacturing, and last
put not least the boundless resources
OF Alaska that will pour a continuous
stream OF wealth into her lap. Only
the other day the Humboldt arrived.
bringing over half a million of Alaska
gold. Another steamer is expected in
soon with million more. and this
must, and will continue, during the en-
tire summer. The Aztec sailed yester-
day from this port with 5000 tons of
freight consigned to our company at
Golovin Bay. The Midwife Dollars. a
monster vessel, is chartered by some
butchers here, who intend to ship an
entire load of sheep and cattle to be-
turned loose upon the wild lands around
Valdes. Vessel after vessel enter this
port from various places, and will grow
each day in greater Importance. The
Great Northern railroad company is
now driving tunnel a mile and a
quarter under the heart of the CITY in
order to better accommodate her
facilities for shipping.
The state of Washington stands now
at the head of reform. It is now a
penitentiary crime for one to be caught
gambling. Not solitary game is 60
ing on. "A little quiet the city is, -
said hotel keeper, ''since gambling
Is stopped" One gambler at Spokane
Is preparing to test the law, and as the
Seattle Star says, twill have time to
think the matter over maturely in the
penitentiary' CHAs, S. BELL.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
A Feast of Good Things Spoiled.

Chez Arditto was appointed game
warden of Amador county at the last
meeting of the board of supervisors.
Since his appointment he has posted
himself in all the crooks and turns of
the law bearing upon the duties of his
Office, and has likewise kept his eyes
peeled for violators of the statutes
made and provided for the preserva-
tion of game. He is a nimrod above
the average himself, and therefore
doubly anxious to seek out and punish
the Illicit hunters who bag game out of
season. The Office is purely honorary
one; no compensation being attached
thereto. Chez has been several times
hot on the trail of would-be offenders,
but failed to catch any one in hagrante
delicto until last Sunday. On that day
he received information that caused
him to make trip to Sutter Creek,
and while prowling officially in that
neighborhood ran across couple of
boys with a sack of game birds. The
sack contained ten doves, just slaugh-
tered. Arditto placed the violators
under arrest, and relieved them of their
birds. He packed the booty home,
and congratulated himself with the
idea that in the royal feast that loomed
up before him, he would be partly
recompensed for his trouble in running
down the culprits. The doves, plump
and fat, were laid away on ice
for the morrow. Now A. G. Barrett,
superintendent of the hospital, heard
of the exploit, and thought he had
some interest in the matter. He wait
ed on Chez early Monday morning,
and astonished the game officer by
filing an adverse claim to the birds.
''Chez," he said, 81 hear you have got
some doves" YES was the reply.
1--WE corralled ten; they are in the
pink of condition for the cook, too. J"
''Well, 1 want 'em," said Barrett.
THE : you do; what do you take me
for?" but mean it; this is no josh;
ask the district attorney" persisted
Barrett. Thereupon the district at
torney was consulted, and that officer
said that Barrett was right; the law
requiring the game warden to deliver
all game recovered by him, the fruits
of unlawful shooting, to the authorities
of the county hospital. Thereupon,
Chez pleaded for couple of birds, but
Barrett was relentless, saying the coun-
ty had large family to support, and
he wanted the whole shooting match.
Finally the game bag was surrendered,
without any allowance of rebate. Chez
remarking as he realized his prospect
i've dinner had reached the vanishing
point: "Here, take the - things; they
are the skinniest lot ever set my eyes
on" The hospital patients hope the
game warden will relieve some illicit
sportsman of his game catch every
Sunday. They enjoyed the outcome
immensely.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

climbing an oak tree Saturday slipped
and fell twenty feet to the ground. He
received several injuries, and was un-
conscious for some time. Under the
care of DR.. Norman he is getting along
very nicely.
j. Reaves and family from Amador
City moved into the Muzzey residence,
this week.
1t is said that in a short time Ply
mouth will be lighted by electricity.
Surveyors for the line are now guests
at the Forest House. OMEGo.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Just About Bedtime

take Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation, biliousness and liver
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are different from other pills. They do
not grippe and break down the mucous
membranes of the stomach, liver and
bowels, but cure by gently arousing the
secretions and giving strength to these
organs. Sold by City Pharmacy,
j Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Pay Your Poll Tax.

Notice is hereby given that state and
road poll taxes are now due and pay
able to the undersigned. Poll tax is
now So, but unless the same is paid on
or before the first Monday in July the
same will become delinquent, and So
will be demanded after that date.
JACK MARCHANT,
Assessor of Amador county.
Jackson, June IL, 1903,
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Rainfall for Season.

A slight shower fell in Jackson early
Monday morning, amounting to .06 of
an inch-the only precipitation in June.
In May the total rainfall measured
only .05 of an inch. The total for the
season of 1923 was 2S.s7 inches, fully
up to the average. The rainfall in
1912 was %. SO inches.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
No Foundation of Health.

Nourishment is the foundation of
health-life-strength. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure is the one great medicine
that enables the stomach and digestive
organs to digest, assimilate and trans
form all foods into the kind of blood
that nourishes the nerves and feeds the
tissues. Kodol lays the foundation for
health. Nature does the rest. Indi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, and all disorders of
the stomach and digestive organs are
cured by the use of Kodol. Sold by
City Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Bad Indeed,

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak digestion, for defective nourish-
ment, for consumption, take Scott's
Emulsion. 1t restores flesh because it
strikes to the cause Of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

Miss Louise Guerra wishes to an
nounce that she will open a dress
making school in Jackson, where ap-
prentices can take in and do their own
sewing. For further particulars and
terms inquire at her residence on Main
street. 2t
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
To Cure A Cold In, One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. Csc.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
Special SMALL Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at SOC per month, or
scents per line for less than one month.
ENOR SALE:-A seven roomed house on
4 Broadway, lot A IA feet, will be sold
cheap An excellent opportunity for family
wishing to secure nice home. Apply to F. NJ.
Pense, Jackson. je12
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that 1t Is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. No Cure, No Paw. SOC
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

WANTED. - trustworthy gentleman or
an old established house of solid financial
standing A straight, bona ide weekly salary
Of s1S paid by check each Wednesday with all
vanced for expenses Manager, $50 Caxton
Bldg. Chicago. de5-30t
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still Is the best.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-03
JEWEL BOURBON.
PLACERVILLE.
SUMMARY. .

Base on balls-Of Arditto g. Two-base hit
White /. Struck out-Arditto IL. Keeler 10.
Passed balls-White 1. Hit by pitcher-House.
Time of game-1 hour and So minutes Um-
pire-C. H. Page. Scorer-R. W. Scott
RUNS BY INNINGS.
1 2 4 6 $50