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Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
Oak Wn0d.

The oak is historic wood. AS early
as the eleventh century 1t became the
favorite wood Of civilized Europe. and
specimens Of carving and interior
finish have come down to us from that
early day, their pristine beauty en-
hanced by the subduing finger oe time.
The early cofonists brought with them
to the shores of America their love for
this wood, and here, too, the oak ac-
quired historical interests.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
Takinx and Giving.

"You can't" said the philosopher,
''take from thing without making it
less"
"Oh, 1 don't know" the fool replied.
"Have you ever tried taking a light
from one candle with anotherT-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
His Feeling EacuItx.

81 don't see anything remarkable in
that mule" said the prospective pur-
chaser, except that he's stone blind"
"Yes, suh," replied the mules propri-
,tor, ''he blin' in his eye, but you des
orter see him feel fer you wild his
heelsr'-Atlanta Constitution.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
A Natural Desire.

Smith wonder what Br-wn intends
to do with all the money he got for
those historical novels he wrote.
J-n-s-He intends to travel. He feels
that he ought to visit some Of the places
he wrote about just to see what they
are llke.-Life.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
PROFIT with the Brush.

"Do you think it possible for man
who is clever with the brush to make
a living these daysT asked the dis
couraged artist.
"Yes," responded the cruel cynic, "if
he is a bootblack" Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25

consequence Of self abuse and excess produd
ing the following symptoms: Sallow countq
nance dark spots under the eyes, pain in tn,
head. ringing in the ears, loss of confidence
d1fhdence in approaching strangers, palpitatioi
OF the heart, weakness OF the limbs and back
loss OF memory, p1mples on the face, coughs
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has practiced in San Francisco
over 40years, and those troubled should no
fail to consult him and receive the t.neft d
his great skill and experience. Tie docto
cures when others fail; Try him. Cures guar
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reas
enable. Call or write.
DR.. ]. F. GIBBoN, 62s Kearney street, Sal
Francisco. Cal.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25

Did you ever notice the indecision
Of a woman about choosing a seat in a
street car with but few passengersi-
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25

Great Britain got two Of her posses
sions from pirates, the Leeward islanda
In Borneo and Sarawak In the north
west Of Borneo-
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
The Successful Man In Business.

'That man is a great thinker" was
the admiring comment.
"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum
despairingly, "but have noticed that
these very studious people aren't sue
cessful in business. What you want
to be nowadays is not a great thinker.
but good guesser. r."-Washingt Star.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
DICHARD WEBB
United States Commissioner

JACKSON, GAL.
Will attend to Homestead and other filings
taking OF final proofs and all other Land
Business.
Deeds and other legal documents drawn up.
Agent for Phoenix Assurance Company o
London, and Washington Providence Fire In
surance Companies. je2su
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBoN
This old reliable ar

This old reliable an
themost successful sp.
cialist in San Francis
CO costillcontinues to cur
all Sexual and Semina
Diseases, such as Ghol
orrhea, ,Gleet, Strictur,
Syphilis in all it's form
Skin Diseases, Nervou
De bility, Impotenc,
Seminal Weakness, an
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
BANK OF AMADOR COUNT
Incorporated November, 1895
Capital Stock :: S5O.OOOj
BOARD OF pIREcroRs

Alfonso Ginocchio, s. G Spagnoli John Strohj
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
ASTARlTA WINS
CLARENDON STAKES
The Favorite Captures Han
dicap at Jamaica-Harry
Goes to Pieces: is Shot
OBy Associntcd Press.l

NEW YORK, July 3o.-The Clarendon
handicap, for all ages. at six furiongs,
the feature of the card at Jamaica to-
day, was won by the favorite, Astarla.
Only four out OF the seven carded faced
the starter with Astarta. an odds on
fayorite and the Farrell entry, King Pep
per, and tho Guardsman. second choice
Harry in the first race and second
choice. broke down so badly in his hind
legs that lie was shot In the paddock I'M
mediately after tie race. Summary:
First race-six furlongs. selling-Osgood
e to 81 first. Uur Nugget q to - sec
ond, Orloff d5 to u third. Time. :l3 40
Second race-one mile and furlong-
Agnes D CO to ~ first, G. Whittier III
to - second, April Shower d5 to % third.
Time, 1854 10.
Third racc-nve and half furlongs--
Short Cake Is to u first, Gold Dome (even
and TO p second, Fern Rock 600 to y
third Time. :0S.
Fourth race-The Clarendon handicap.
six. MISUNDERSTANDING g to 81 first, Illyria
az to u second. King Pepper % to 81
third Time, ]: l3 10.
Fifth race-one mile and seventy yards,
-Cincnnatus Go to and evem first,
Petra e to y second. Early Eve g to d
third. Time, lao 2-5.
Sixth race-five and half furlongs-
Hazelwood Q3 to and EVEN first. Finny
Side 90 to u second, Tim Payne q to .
and EVEN third. Time, 1:0s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
Portuguese Press Approves
King Charles Utterances.
.HONoRS TO OUR OFFICERS
Every Attention Shown the Americans
and the BrookIyn's Band Plays on
The Square Royalty to Visit
the Ships.

LISBON, PORTUGAL, July SO.--Favored
by superb weather the American officers
to-day continued their excursions In the
country. The band of the Brooklyn
played on tho public square here to-day.
ana was loudly appauded by an enor-
nous crowd of people.
On Saturday afternoon when King
Charles and the royal princes VIII Visit
the American warshps, Admiral Cotton
viii entertain tho King and his party at
luncheon on board the Brooklyn, High
court, military. naval and civil officials
and the foreign naval attaches will be
present.
The Portuguese papers are referring APP
knowingly to the speech made by i>ing
Charles when no received Admiral Cot
ION and the other American officers and
overturned them at the royal castle at
Cintra on Monday last. His Majesty eN-
pressed himself in such sympathetic terms
i, rcrard To President Roosevelt and the
people of the United States that minister
BRYAN, Admiral Cotton and the oli'ei
Americans present We're really aiecleu
| by the Kings remarks
| The papers also are mentioning crate
fully the sneech delivered by Admiral Cot
ton at tho banquet Tuesday night gwen
in honor Of the American naval oncers
by the ministry of marine, at which az
the Cabinet ministers We're present ihs
culogics referring to Portugal are n'ucH
appreciated by the papers.
At Recess where their Ma jesties stopped
for luncheon, an extraordinary incldent
occurred. A poor old woman approached
the Queen with a petition for the remis-
sion of the remainder Of sentence OF six
months passed upon her husband, In
ouries proved that the mans character
justified clemency, and the Queen, with
the Kings permission, RENTED the sem
fence on the spot The surrounding crowd
learning what had occurred cheered
wildly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
Gives No Explanation for His
Disappearance.
is IN PUBLICA. MEXICO
Expresses Affection for Judge Waller
but Makes No Reference to His
Family Other than Ask His
Sons Appointment.
Especial to rhe rl,nes.plsp.tch.l

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, July 3d.
The whereabouts OF J. p. II. Crismond.
the missing clerk of courts Of Spotsylva-
MIA county. arc at last known. He has
written a letter to Judge r. e. Waller,
of the County Court of Spotsylvania,
from Publica, Mexico, dated July ed. in
which he tenders his resignation as clerk
OF courts of spotsylvania county and re-
quests that his son, who was his deputy,
and Is now the acting clerk. be appointed
to fiji out his unexpired term.
He expresses great affection for the
Judge, and sends his love to Il number OF
citizens, who are named. He makes no
mention of his family, does not refer to
his disappearance. offers no explanation
OF his conduct and does not say any.
thing about returning home. His family
and friends feel greatly relieved to know
that he Is safe, and efforts Will be made
to induce him to come home. 1t was re-
ported about ten days ago that the body
OF Mr.. CEismond had been found In the
North River at New York and his son
and two other relatives went TO New
York to identify the remains, but Tire
body turned out not to be Crismond.
WILL APPOINT a CLERK.
spotsyivania court will be held next
Monday, when a clerk will be appointed
to succeed Crismond. There are several
applicants. including Commonweal,hs
Attorney Leo j. Graves and Sheriff T..
A. Harris. 1t Is expected that Judge
Waller will at the same time name a
commission to examine tho books and ac-
counts Of former Clerk Crismond. Much
interest is felt in the outcome OF both
cases.
Crsmond disappeared July 18th, since
which time there has been 10 intimat!cn
OF his whereabouts until this letter was
received. He owned fine home. unen-
numbered. He is a man Of means. and
no citizen stood higher. AS far as known
his accounts are all correct. and no cause
can be assigned for his strange action.
The whole affair !s mystery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
KING TOURING lRERAND
Travels Through Picturesque Portions
and Receives Warm Welcome


(By Associated Press,
GALWAY, July 3o.-King Edward ana
Queen Alexandra continued by motor
day their inspection OF some of the
widest and most picturesque regions OF
ireland. The King, in replying TO m
address presented at Lcenand, said ne
had already inspected some OF the cot
tare Industries, and he wished to assure
the inhabitants that he was equally
pleased with the spirit of industrial &C.
tiyity and the warm, hearty welcome or
The people which he and the Queen both
would long remember.
The hearty tone OF his Matesty's speech
was received with every evidence OF ap-
probation.
The motto journE ended at Recess,
where the party had luncheon Their
Najesties then took q train for Galway
and arrived here late in the afternoon.
The King was presented with nd
dresses by the District Council and other
bodies. to which he replied briefly. Their
Maiesties then boarded the Royal Yacht,
which was lying in Galway Bay.
To-morow'r they Will take a train for
Kenmarc. .iiea,! which place they will be
guests OF Lord Lansdowne, Secretary. Of
State for Foreign Affairs, at his county
seat "Doireen." county OF Kerry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
TOO MUCH WIND FOR LOU
Therefore She Did Not Attempt to
Lower Her Record.
CBy Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
CLEVELAND, O., July 30,-Much to the
disappointment of large crowd there
was too much wind for Lou Dillon TO at
tempt to break her record OF 2:0S IL. and
the trial was postponed again. until Fri
day.
Handhooks We're run much more boldly
than on the previous days. Summary:
Ell pace, purse s2.9oo,Miss Willamont
Pauline G second. Joclisco third, Best
time. 2:07 la
o:19 trot, purse s2,olc--Tay McGregor
won two straight heats and race,
Gray Gem second. McAdams third. Best
time. 2:lO "a
Free-for-all-pace. purse s1.5Oo-Dan n.
won two straight heats and race. Gelan-
tine King 0ormerly Anaconda) second.
Coney third, Best time, 2,05 Ia.
91o trot, purse s1,5oo-rhe Roman won
two straight heats and race, Dan T.
second, Dan Wilkes third, Best time
o10
a:2l trot. purse slooo-Robin zoa won
the first and third heats and race. Mon-
roe second. Lucy Lee third. Best time.
2:l2 Ia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
DOES WELL IN ROUGH SEA
Shamrock III Acquits Herself as Be-
comes Candidate for Cup.
(By Associated Press)

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N. ]. July
S0.-In sea rougher than any she had
ever raced I'm before. and with al wind
which at times blew more than twelve
knots an hour, Shamrock III experienced
her most severe racing trial to-day. and
acquitted herself as became a candidate
for America cup.
Her performance In eight miles of
windward work, in which 1t was esti-
mated that she beat her elder sister by
six minutes. was a surprise. even to some
who have watched her for weeks, IIith-
ero Shamrock I. has always given the
challnger rather close rub whenever
the wind has been high, but she could
not do 1t to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
Results at Hawthorne.
lRy Associated Press. 5

(By Associated PreSsl
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 3o.-Hawthorne
' .Tirst receive ace fnrlongs-Nanni Hodge
nj 10 l0) first. Major Pelham &c TO y
second, Touch Stone Qa to b third. Time.
1904 AS.
indian II 60 to 10) first. Moranda %
to d second, Handwice GO to y th'rd'
Time. 2.57. .,,o,os
Third race-fye and half f9rlolsS5om1
inst rti Eiwood "a 10 u second, Father Tai
lent q to 10, third. Time, ITO s 40. q
Fourth race--siS fprlonssassalfa necond.
Muresta e to Is third, Time, l;l7 30;
Fifth race~one aud one.eishth nile lec
Serge q 10 to - first, orsina leven1 Sec, Sc
ond, Fonsoluca Is to - third' in''e'
Sixth race--seven lurlongs-sGialIlaanntt ns q
to y first, cornwall g I 20 .a9 seeo'u'
Ohagen (25 to y third, Time 100
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
DEFENDS ADMINISTRATION
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain Re-
plies TO Mr.. Markham,
Thy Associated Press.

LONDON, July 3o.--ln the House of
Commons to-day during the discussion
of tho Colonial Once vote. replying to n
bitter attack on the governments policy
and Lord Miners administration of
South Africa by Mr. Markham, Liberal,
in the course of which he charged that
affairs were growing worse, Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain defended at some
length the administration of South Af-
RIGA. lie said the greatest difficulty was
not the reconciliation Of the Beers and
Britons. hut the reconciliation OF the
Beers with The Beers.
Mr.. Chamberlain admitted that much
remained TO be done and said that If 1t
WAS found that The work Of pacRcation
WAS prevented by RESPONSIBILITIES, tho
government would not hesitate to use Its
strong power to deport the mischief
makers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
STRUCK WHILE MILKING
Mrs. Schumacher Badly Shocked and
the Cow Killed.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch

WOODSTOCK, VA, July. 3o.-Durng a
thunder storm late yesterday evening
lightning struck the large barn of Mr.,
NJ, f. Schumacher. near Toms Brook, and
set it on fire burning 1t and ~! its
contents except the stock and vehicles.
Mrs. Schumacher and daughter. Miss
Grace. were at the barn at the time
milking The COW which Mrs. Schmuck-
er was milking was killed and Mrs.
Schumacher so badly shocked by the cur
rent that her condition Is considered crit
ical. Miss Schumacher was, stunned by
the bolt, but has recovered, The barn
contained nearly all Mr. Schmuckers
cereals of this years gathering
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
ITO FOR PREMIER
His appointment as President Of the
Priyy Council Payes the Way.

(Corrcspondence OF tho Associated Press)
TOXIC July 8, via San Francisco.
Cal. july 30.-rhe appointment of Mar
quis Ito as president Of the Privy Coun-
ell, formerly presided over by Marquis
saio, IL is said, clears his way TO the
premiership incidentally, 1t oomposes
the cabinet difficulties and allows an UNI
broken front TO be presented 10 foreign
conditions,
1t is believed that Marquis Ito has
had the full confidence of the Emperor,
Is In favor Of conservative measures To-
ward Russia, and that he VIII exhaust
all diplomatic means Of obtaining a quld
pro quo in Manchura before resortlng
to hosillitles. lie Is regarded as safe
man" In crisis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
Multitude to Adore Relics OF
st. Seraphim.
ELABORATE CEREMONIAL
All the Pomp and Magnificence OF the
Eastern Church, With its Process
sons and Solemn Liturg'es
Will Be Employed.
nv Associated press.)

sT pETERsBURG, July So--The cere-
a,,;.s a. tbo monastery at Saroff prom
Use 10 be very interesting, nc ISIS
or St. scraphm will be exposed lor
alteration after five days oil rehsious
eYerciees These relics have been IN
.Iai,od IN solid silver casket beneath
a silver baldachn. The expense Oh
tha installation was borne by the I'm
,oror from his private purse, ana MS
Maiostv testified his interest by "1ltlhE
tha following marginal note on the act
M canonization, Read with feelinss OF
genuine pleasure and deep emotion. !,
The monastery which Is the scene oi
the ceremonial is woman ss,.fs
several miles from tho village OF sa roi,'
ga Tortv miles from the nearest rail-
Tho attendance includes the imperia
,,n,ilv and court, with many oihclals
and multitudes OF pilgrims. Tcmporhrs
barracks have been erected TO slel.ei
the more favored guests, hut .he sIca,,
majority of the pilgrims VIII De io.eeu
10 sleep in stables or IN the open az.
,rhe Holy SYNOD has issued u state
,aont mat II remarks the appearance
ia nav mira culous intercessor as re-
nowal of Heavens blessing upon 'i.e
government of our most exalted MONS ,. 80,
who lnbors Increasingly for the "eiAai'
NJ the orthodox Russian people an" en-
braces in his royal love anu coz 80
MS true subjects Of every class ana con
1ie'o''' poMp AND CEREMONY.
Nyost elaborate preparations have pccli
made for the celebration. All o. wy
nomn and magnifccncc of the Eastern
Church. with its most Impressive anu
c,aboratc ceremonies, its imposing pro,
cess!ons and It's solemn lituFgies' WIN
DO employed. s,o,,, of
s.. seraphiin entered the monastery OF
Earoff when only seventeen years ol, :,
There he distinguished himself IN a..
relirious exercises, even carrying a srea.
Granite rock into his cell IN order .iial
Ills knees might not rest easily onrlus
his long prayers. Later In liio lie spehl
fifteen years In silent mcd!tation' duLinS
which time he did not leave MS ner-
m,'s cell except when absolutely neces.
sary. When he resumed Intercourse WIZ,
,he world all classes Of people ilockeH
tnFhim for advice. 1t is said tfat nc
answered questions before they were pul,
and letters that lie never unseaico, ma
he revealed the nmost secrets OF wy
heart and forctold future events. Silt.o
his death many millions of pilgrims nave
visited his grave.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
THREE KILLED INSTANTLY
BY BOLT OF LIGHTNING
CONTINUED FROM EIRST PAGEA)

was one of the most remarkable features
of tho affair.
OF the men killed. Going is married and
has several children. The other two are
young mon and are engaged In farming.
Their bodies were laid out in the church
and will be kept there until tomorrow,
when they will DO removed to their
homes Collins 'Ill ~ kaken TO en
church Tomorrow morning.
Those who were more seriously injured
We're conveyed TO neghboring houses.
where they received every care and at
tcntion. Others were taken to their
homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
THE COURSE OFlKOREA
To Repurchase the Lands Held by the
Russians and Lease Them
(By Associated i'vass.N

DIV NssocInteN T'r"Ss.N
LONDON, July sl,-phe Times this
morning prints Il Toxic Dispatch. which
says that Korea contempates repurchas-
lng the lands privately acquired by the
Russians at Yongampho and afterwards
leasing them to Russian holders, thus
logaizng their tenure, said to lave been
Originally obtained in defiance Of treaties,
ms display OF I<orea's tendency to con-
done Russian aggression, adds the corre-
where the settlement at Yonkampho Is
regarded as second Port Arthur IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31

and by standing under n large awning
that had been erected near a big tree
This awning had been used by Messrs.
Beasley & Morris for q confectionery
stand and 1t was located about twenty
five yards from the church.
From the appearance of the cloud II
was evident that q severe shower was
threatened. A hundred or more men ana
boys gathered under the awning ana the
big shade tree, and number Of them
raised their umbrellas as an additlonal
protection from the downpOur. The ram
fall was heavy. and every one outdoors
was trying to keep dry without giving
thought to the danger of standing under
q tree during a thunder Storm
BLINDING FLASH.
The shower had reached it's height and
1t looked as II 1t We're going to pass
away without serious mishap, when all
at once there was binding hash OIL
lightning and e. terrific crash Of thunder.
The discharge Of the electric fluid and the
burst of thunder came simultaneously.
For n moment after the flash there was
absolute silence, and then pandemonium
broke loose. At least thirty men lay on
the ground beneath the tree anu awning,
and 1t looked at first as II all of them
had been killed.
Realizing that a fearful calamity had
befalen the meeting, tho crowd became
intensely excited, The women and chill
dren who had been packed in the church
building rushed out into the pouring ram
screaming and crying most pltitullS' no
one knew who had been killed and every
one feared that some near relatlVe hau
been stricken down.
The scene was one that beggars descrlp-
ton. To add TO the CONFUSION, many OF
the horses that had been hitched to treSs
and fences broke away and ran gallop-
ing down the road at headlong speed,
with bugges and wagons tossed hither
and thither.
STORM WAS FORGOTTEN.
| No zone paid tho least attention to the
| storm, which was raging in all Its tury
| Every one was endeavoring TO find out
| who had been killed and injured When
| something Ike quiet had been restored
| and systematic effort made to attend
to tho injured 1t was found that three
men had been killed outright and num-
| Der OF others seriously and dangerously
| hurt. Several of those WAC were injured
i will not recover.
| The association was drawSSs to a close
/ and was to have adjourned WIZ the af-
ternoon session. People had gathered from
| far and near to attend the services
! which We're to have been commenced q
| short while after the time that the storm
| began. The fearful havoc wrought by the
| lightning broke up the services anc
| brought the association to sad and I'M
| timely close. No attempt was made tt
continue the meeting, but after every
thing possible had been done for the XIII
ed and injured the crowd dispersed, tax
Ing with them a memory that Will per
haps never fade.
OF the thirty men who had been stricken
10 the ground by tie charge OF electricity
three were killed outright, and three
Morris, Turns and Wright--were so badl!
injured that there Is hardly chance 70
their recovery. The Injuries OF many o
the others are of most serious charac
ter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
JOINT NOTE OF PROTEST
Diplomatic Corps at Caracas Decide
Upon This Course.
lsnecinl 10 The Times-DIGpateh.l

fEpcrlnl % T lie IIIHEs-I7INpa1NI'1
PORT OF SPAIN, ISLAND OF TRlS-
IpAD, July Go,-Passengers who Just arr
rived from Caracas say that in con-
sequence of the incident which occurred
last Monday al La 6ura., where, as re-
suit OF friction between the Spanish con-
sui and the local authorizes The *
diplomatic corps III Caracas met and de-
cided TO send a Joint note OF protest,
They took This action. It IS said not for
the purpose OF assisting the Spanish
claims before the mixed tribunal but be-
cause Of the precedent. which would be
established thereby,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-31
SHOES puRNEp OFF.

Several Of those who We're shocked had
their shoes burned from their feet with
out being hurt. and there were many
scores OF men in the crowd who did not
feel any shock at all and did not know
that anything serious had happened nn-
III they saw their friends and companions
lying ON the ground, stunned and uneon-
srious
IN many instances men We're dangerous
~ hurt, while others standing right by
their sides escaped without injury. This