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Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. R. c. RUST, JUDGE.


D. Mattley VS.. G. L. Thomas-De-
murrer of defendant argued and sub
mitted.
Estate of William jennings Return
of sale of personal property consisting
of bar fixtures, etc., sold to F. Oneto
for SO, and groceries, ETC., sold to A.
McWayne for 5000. March 2S appoint
ed for hearing same.
26 appointed for hearing of final ac-
count, and petition for discharge OF
administrator.
assault with deadly weapon-Defend-
ant appeared on the 18th and pleaded
guilty of simple assault. Saturday,
March 2l, set for passing sentence.
NEW SUITS.
E. G. Amick VS.. NJ. K. Bell-Action
for cancellation of agreement, and $1,000
damages. The complaint sets forth
that defendant is the owner of 36(
acres in sections 20, q and 80, in town.
ship range 8. On October I, 1897,
plaintiffs grantor, w. j. Hyde,
entered into an agreement with defend
ant, by the terms of which he sold tC
defendant the timbers and trees grow.
ing on said land, except 20 trees, de-
fendant being required to cut said tree;
into wood and remove the same from
land within a reasonable time. There
was at that time about 1000 cords o.
wood on the place. Defendant has cut
all but about so cords, and for over Is
months has failed to cut the remainder
But this action defendant has prevent
ed plaintiff from clearing the refuse
brush from the land, and thereby
having the use of the same for agri
cultural and grazing purposes. Judg
ment is asked for $1,000 damages, and
decree that defendant by his action
has forfeited all his rights under said
agreement. w. ]. MCGEE attorney fol
plaintiff.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

of more than ordinary interest to
the state. 1t provides a sum of
5000 to be duplicated by the
federal government for the purpose
of studying the water sources of the
state and how best to develop them.
and how best to preserve the forests
of California. No measure should
do more good than that for the
proper development of the state
materially.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
weinstock, Lubin & Co.'s Catalogue.

Since the fire in January, Weinstock,
Lubin & Co., are located in the former
State Fair Pavilion. Sixth and M
Streets, Sacramento, and are carrying
on large city and mail order business
as usual.
Send for Weinstock, Lubin & Cos.
handsome new Catalogue. 1t is free
to any address and an interesting and
helpful book to have, whether you buy
from it or not.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
WANTED.

An energetic manager for Office to be
opened in this city for large manu-
featuring concern. Salary One Hun
dred Dollars per month, extra commits
sions and expenses. Five Hundred
Dollars cash security required Best
of references. Address Manager P. o.
Box 2124, San Francisco, Calf. I'm
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

FOR SALE-One foot Frue Concentration
nearly new.
One Ten Stamp Quartz Mill.
One 25-H-P, single cylinder double reel Hoist
with 500 feet 7-S inch Steel Cable and Bucket.
One 3O-foot Gallows Frame, new 1212 timber
One 45-H. p. Boiler.
One Duplex Feed Pump, new.
Above will be sold very cheap. For particu
lars Inquire at the Ledger office. ja30 tt
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak digestion, for detective nourish-
ment, for consumption. take Scott S
Emulsion. 1t restores flesh because it
strikes to the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

Oysters, frozen oysters, only SOC a
can. Guaranteed to be fresh, and the
same that are sold elsewhere for 6Oc
and 75c, at Caminetti's Market.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

WANTED. = A trustworthy gentleman o.
wv lady in each county to manage business fo
an old established house of solid financia
standing. a straight, bona fide weekly salary
of SIS paid by check each Wednesday with al
expenses direct from headquarters, Money ad
yanced for expenses. Manager, $50 Caxtol
Bldg, Chicago de5-3Ot
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

The cost of ticket can be deposited at once
with any Southern Pacific Agent in California
and the ticket will be furnished TO the passen
ger in the East, while these low rates are in
effect. O III
Illustrated California literature mailed free
to any address. NV
E. o. MCCORMICK, tn. GOODMAN
PASS. TRAFFIC MGR. GEN PASS aer
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

Drink Ell Dorado Brewing Co. &
Valley Brew" Seldom equaled,
never excelled Ell Dorado Brewing
Co., Stockton, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

LNOR 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 II acres, with dwelling, barn, etc., all
under cultivation. Will be sold all together or
separately. For particulars apply on the
premises TO either A. Mello or Mrs. ], Mello.
oct 24-tf
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
HoW's This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surface of the system. Testi.
monials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at SOC per month, o.
cents per line for less than one month.
ENOR SALE = AT the Central Hotel, Mair
A. street, Jackson, two fine RANGES, in frs
class condition; no reasonable offer will bt
refused mario
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20


RD-HOCKING-A the Globe hotel, Jack
son, March l6. 1903, by Goldner, ]. P,
John A. Ward to Miss Clara Hooking, both of
Sutter Creek
RHODES-BURBANk jackson, March IL,
1903. by Rev. Geo. H. Van Vliet, David Rhodes
to Ellen Ida Burbank, both of Pine Grove.
GALLAGHER = DABB = In Amador City,
March Is, 1903, by Hon. r. c. Rust, superior
judge, H. P. Gallagher Of Sonora, Tuolumne
county, to Miss Edna j. Dabb of Amador City.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN following named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before Richard Webb, u. S. Commissioner ar
Jackson, Cal, on April 29th 1903 viz: William
J LESLEY upon II. A. No. 6521 for the NJ of
SEA and SEA OF NE4 sec. 8, and SWI1 of
NW14 sec. 2, Twp N, R 10 E. - VI
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Robert S. Triggs of Volcano.
John Carver, of Pine Grove; Lawrence McKen
zie, of Defender; Charlie p Jordan, of Sutter
Creek.
JOHN F. ARMSTRONG,
mar ID OF Register.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
BORN.
MARRIED.

Jackson, March 16, 1908, to G. B
Arata and wife, q daughter.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20
DIED.

WESTFALL-In the county hospital. March
II, 1908, James ]. Westfall. a native of New
York, aged n years.
N1CHOLLS-In Amador City, March 49, 1908,
James Nichols. native of England, aged
81 years.
LEHMANN-In Sutter Creek, March Is, 1903,
Mrs Ellen T. Lehmann q native of Illinois
aged SO years, II months and IA days.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

The best pill meath the stars and
stripes;
1t cleanses the system and never
gripes.
Little Early Risers of worldly repute--
Ask for DeWitt's and take no sub
stitute.
A small pill, easy to buy, easy to take
and easy to act, but never failing in re-
suits. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
arouse the secretions and act as q tonic
to the liver, curing permanently
Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
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The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
81 so in advance.
Word was received yesterday thai
governor Pardee had signed the bill
introduced by McKenney amending
the county government act so as tx
place constables and justices il
Amador county on salary basis fol
services in criminal cases. It now
remains to be seen whether present
officials will attempt to collect sal
airy under the provisions of this law
These officials are under bonds, an6
they are responsible on their officia
bonds for any money illegally re
ceived either as salary or fees. L
salary is allowed according to the
bill, and the matter is carried to the
courts, with the result that such al
lowance is declared unconstitu.
tional, it becomes serious question
whether the sureties would not be
required to refund. Trying to get
around the reserved rights of the
people as expressed in the funda-
mental law, is matter to be con-
sidered by bondsmen, as well as by
the officials themselves.
Amador ledger., 1903-03-20

The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
81. so in advance.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
THE STELLAR AZIMUTH.
Success of nm Invention That Nc-
duccs Navigation 10 n Mechanical
Instead of Mental Basis.

San Francisco, May l3,-The stellar
N2imuth, invented and patented by
Capt r. 7, lawlcss OF the Ocmnic
Steamship Coz has been given the test
Of practical use, and has proved a
most valuable addition 20 the ma.
rncr's aid in navigation one Of these
machines was used on board the flag.
ship Nc.y York, during the iuSt-cndcd
cruise Of the Pacific squadron, and
the trial not only proved It's value, but
demonstrated the wonderful possible.
tiles Of Capt Lawlcss' invention
According 70 the navigating officer
Of the New York, the stellar ulmuth
machine is an advanced step In tho
direction OF u mechanical navigator
which Will solve the problems Of pc.
sition and courses with absolute nc.
cuwcN the factor Of mental calcuu.
ton being entirely eliminated
RcarAdmirl Glass spcuks very
highly of the machine, and the ono
that went with the squadron will DO
sent to the navy department ut Wash.
hgton TO be tested In conjunction
with the navigating officers report
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
THE KISHENEFF MASSACRE.
Additional News Printed In st. Pc
tersburg Hint at Horrors That
VIII Not Bear Repetition.

st. Petersburg, May Traditional
details of the KiShene1f massacre OF
Jews are printed here daily. The cor
respondents give the number of vic
tins thus far buried in the Jewish
cemetery at a., and say that 81 per-
sons seriously wOundedare still in the
Jewish hospital.
The horrors reported scarcely bear
repetition. In one instance spikes
were driven through a woman's head
in the floor, and cases of bodily mutt
lation have been authenticated. About
500 to 200 persons were arrested, an
energetic official having been sent
from Odessa to deal with the situa-
ton. The apathy of the local authori.
ties during the two days of rapine and
murder appears to have been fully es.
tabliShed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
WEST VIRGINIA AT THE FAIR,
According to Plans West yirr,ipi,,s
building at the worlds Fair
VIII be n Beauty.

st. Louis, May Harrison Al
bright, of Charleston, W. Va. the
architect, has submitted plans for the
West Virginia building TO Director of
Works Taylor
The building will cover an area of
l36 by So feet. The front is spa
ciou- porch, forming a loggia to the
general reception-room, which is the
principal feature of the building.
This apartment is heXagonal in shape,
with diameter of &C feet and a
height to the ceiling of As feet, ar
ranged to use as a speakers stand,
the auditors occupying the floor be-
low.
The roof above forms a hexagonal
pyramid rising to a height Of fifty
feet from the ground. On either side
of this pyramid are square towers,
rising % feet above the grade line
The main entrances to the building
are through arches u feet wide which
perfOrate the bases of the towers. On
either side Of these towering construc-
tions are low wings. each divided into
number Of apartments, supplying
retiring rooms, museum, offices and
bedroom, for the commissioners The
color effect will be attractive.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
No FEAR 0F CONVICTION.
Curtis Jett, Charged With Killing
I. B. Marcum Doesn't Want
Any Habeas Corpus.
RELIES ON HIS FRIENDS IN BReATnITT.
Difficulty In Getting Witnesses tn
Testify and They Tell One story
In One Place and Another Etsa-
where-No Danger of Mob yio~
Ience Mt Winchester.

Winchester, Ky, May 14.-''If / have
TO be tried for my life, want it to be
III old Breathitt, where Curt Jett has
as many friends as the next man.
don't want no habeas corpus or any.
thing else, but a fair show. Let them
go ahead with the circus. I'll come
clear just as sure as shootin.'
Standing in front Of the bars Of his
cell, Curtis Jett, who is accused Of
the assassination of J. h. Marcum.
and incidentally also Of the murder
of Jim Cockrill and DR.. Cox, talked
defantly.
Jctt wore no coat, and his shirt col
lar was unbuttomed at the top. His
red hair seemed more unruly than
usual, and the corners of his mouth
as he talked were drawn down, add
ing intensity to the ordinary cruel
curl of his thin lips.
Jett Has Many Visitors.
Hundreds have visited Jet since his
incarceration. He greets every one
cordially and is laxative enough in a
general way.
His mother, Mrs. Iinyile Hagin,
was among his visitors Wednesday.
She called twice and held long con-
ference with her son each time.
While public sentiment is strongly
nor is there the remotest probability
that anything like mob violence will
be attempted. When the press CORE
spondcnt called on Jett, he was
standing in the upper corridor of the
Jail eating an orange. His attire con.
sisted solely of his socks, pants and
undcrshrt He said he was feeling
| much better that he felt Tuesday.
Said he; "Some Of the papers have
given me terrible scoring. All ! ask
of the newspapers is to tell the truth.
| I've got n clear conscience and I'm
not afraid. ! have been very badly
treated and lots Of things have been
| told on me that can not be proved. No
man has ever treated me worse than
have been treated 10y my uncle, Sam
Jett. He was the first man % get me
into any sort Of trouble. and that was
when | was indicted here several
years ago for selling whisky for him.
All ask is fair treatment and | will
come out Of this all right"
The hearing called before Judge
Benton here Wednesday was original.
" on a writ OF habeas corpus sued
ont by Attorney stevenson on behalf
Of Jett. The writ was withdrawn
Tuesday, but Judge Benton has de-
cided to have hearing anyway to de.
eide on what ground Jett Is re.
strained Of his liberty. IL may not
take place because Of the non-attend-
ancc Of witnesses.
The fcud feeling is 80 intense and
the situation 50 dangerous In the face
of the three assassinatons just re-
corded that the people will not tcstl-
~ 20 the killing, They tell one story
In Lexington and an entirely different
story In Jackson,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
ACCOMMODATIONS SCARCE.
The international Tube Workers
Convention at Pittsburg Unable
to Secure Hall.

Pittsburg, Pa, May li.-Several del
ega!cs to the international Associa'
ton Of Tube Workers Of America
have arrived here for their conyen.
ton, which opens here May Is, and
were informed by their secretary that
so far he has been unable to secure
u hall for the meeting on account of
the city being oyercrowded by visitors
TO the different conventions now in
session here Considerable difficulty
hcreis being experienced in getting
sleeping quarters for the late arriy'
ais, Secretary McDonnaugh says that
every hall in the city will be occupied
Friday, the day set for the opening,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
VICTIM OF PITTSBURG THUGS
BODY of nm Unknown Man Found In
the MonOngnhela River with
Evidences of Murder,

PittSburg, Pa, May 1.-THE find
IN Of the body Of an unknown man
floating in the Monongahela river, at
the foot OF short street, will prob.
ably develop a murder mystery. \
handkerchief had been forced into
the mans mouth, and there were sew
eral wounds on the back Of the head,
which seems to have been inflicted by
a blunt instrument The body is that
Of a man about GO years old, well
dressed, and has the appearance of be-
ing above the class Of people usually
found along the water front There
was nothing on the person that would
in any way lead TO identification, The
face indicated that il had been
dragged along the ground, rs it was
completely covered with mud and the
skin was broken,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
N[N YORK 0TYS GROWTH.
The Population of Greater New York
City is Increasing with
Rapid Strides.
4 LARGE EXCESS OF BIRTHS REPORTED.
There Has Been, Also, Falling on
in the Percentage of Deaths-The
city Has Gained Enormously by
Foreign Immigration-Popu
Nearly 3,.33,0OO.

New York, May 13.-Statistics COM
piled by the board of health show
that the population of the city of
New York is increasing at a remark
ably rapid rate.
The births reported in Manhattan
borough alone during the first four
months of the present year were p
600 in excess of those reported in the
same period last year.
1t is pointed out that the cosmopol-
itan population and the large proper
ton of foreigners in the ci " may ac-
count for the high birth rate.
Z. j, Lederlc, president of the board
of health, says one reason for an in
crease in the number of births re-
ported over former years may be due
to the fact that the health depart
ment now holds any physician ac-
couutab,e who neglects to report a
birth. At the same time that an in
crease in the birth rate is shown
there has been a falling off in the
percentage of deaths.
In 1900 the total number of births
n the city was sl,T2l, and the birth
rate in each thousand of population
was 23.72, Last year the births We're
sj,G43 and the rate 23.jS. During the
first four months of this year there
were reported an excess over the
same months of last year of 1000
births in Brooklyn and Of 500 in the
Bronx.
The city has also gained enormously
by foreign immigration,
Taking all things into consdera-
ton, the board Of health has est
mated that the population Of the city
has grown from 3,43I202 at the time
of the last federal census in 1900, to
3,132, $50 at present.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
A GENUINE GUARNERIUS.
lars Pledged In n New York
Pawnshop for Twenty.

New York, May li,-What experts
say is probably n genuine GuarneriGs
violin was pawned In shop in this
city for 500, The pawnbroker says II
the instrument is Guarncrlus 10 N
worth $1,000,
II was pledged by Hungarian VIC.
llnist The following inscription Is
lisccrnibe inside the instrument;
"joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremonae,
Ammo l7i2, /. II, s."
The Nolinists said the instrument
had been discovered three years ago
by one OF his pupils James l,eycridge,
Of Idaho, who was studying in Italy.
among the effects ~ m Italian noble.
man who had become bankrupt Mr..
lIr,crdge Is said 10 have bought the
instrument and 10 have given It to the
yiollnist In appreciation OF his in.
struction.
1t l. the opinion Of experts that
there ~ but one other Guarncrius In
New York. II, q. llaycmrycr owns II
and II was made In 1871 aud IL e
much lighter color than the one In
the puwnshop.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
FIGHTING FOREST FIRES.
h"mhcrmsn and Nountnin"crH IN
rchhsNkRnin Enpngrd In
strenuous struggle,

JohnStown, Puo May l3,--Without
stopping work for 80 hours, exhaust
ga ana chokcd with smoke, the lum.
o'rmcn aud mountNInccrs Of Cambria,
somerset and WcsmorclNnd counties
ar' praying for rain 10 Qucuch the
forest fires that have been raging for
~ week, by almost supcrhuman eff"
IolH Of the inhabitants, and with the
Wa Of fire companies from Altoona
ana Johnslown, the villages and mills
W Dwlo, Nwlondulc and Twin Rocks
nave been saved, On Laurel llIll In
N'slmorclund county, several houses
nave been burned, and loss Of life was
narrowly avoided, Guards surround
~ the Conemaugh powder plant at
seward, to prevent the flames reaeh'
ing thNt establishments.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
A DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO.
President Roosevelt spends n Day
U.pIctc With Pleasing Incidents
In the Golden Gate tity,

San Francisco, May l4.-Prcsident
Roosevelt arose early Wednesday
mornIng,nnd from his windows in the
Palace hotel saw the sun breaking
from q threatening bank Of fog be-
FORE the hour marked for the first
event on the programme prepared for
the day. At nine o'clock he was In his
carriage, accompanied by Mayor
Schmitl, and few moments later, eS.
cortcd by squadron of cavalry and
members OF the executive committee,
proceeded 10 Native Sons hallon Ma
son street whore he was given u
characteristic California welcome and
presented with II souvenir of solid
gold \ drive was taken through
miles Of streets lined with thousands
of school children, then the Preside
was visited and review Of the troops
held, This was followed by drive
through Golden Gate park tO the CHM
house, where luncheon was partakcn
Of, In the afternoon the president
broke ground for the Mckinley mon
umcnt, ana In the evening he dclly'
cred an address at the Mechanics pa
NIliOn
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-05-16
A HALT IN HER CAREER.
Phil. l.. Gcrmond. Alleged shower OF
Bogus Checks, Reaches the End
of u Long Tether.

New York, May 14.-phn L. Ger
mond, 25 years of age, has been
brought to this city from Wilkes
barre, Pa. where he was arrested,
Tuesday, to be arraigned on charge
of passing forged checks. Police In
spector McCmskcy says Germond is
the son Of Rev. DR. Philip Germond,
pastor of the Chelsea Episcopal
church of this city. The inspector al.
leges that Germond, travelling with his
wife, would stop at the best hotels
and rendered large checks in payment
for small bills, pocket the difference
and leave the city. Since December
last, Germond is said to have passed
checks at st. Louis, Denver, Fulton,
Neb.; Washington and Hartford,
Conn.