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Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Excursion Train of 81 Cars.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 4-The
Santa Fe broke all of this years rec
ords for excursion crowds into Kan
sas City Sunday. A train of three
sections, 81 cars in all, was run from
the Indian territory and Kansas, ar
irving here shortly before noon. 1t
was estimated that $500 people were
On the trains
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Miss Hess Assaiiant Arrested.

Palmyra, Mo-, Aug. 1.-Sheriff
Bowen arrested a man at the juno
ton perfectly answering the descrip-
tion of Frank Clark, the negro who.
it is alleged, outraged Miss Ollie Hess
at Deditt, Clark county.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
A Jewelry store kobhed,.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-While the jewelry
store OF Louis Weber. at Clark and
Harrison streets. was fun of custom.
ers last night robbers entered the
basement Of the place and cutting
holes through the floor and the raised
platform between the outer and inner
show windows, stole two trays Of dia
monds valued at $1,000.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
ST. nouIs- Has. s5s.ooo Population.

St. Louis, Aug. 1.-The estimated
population of ST. Louis, as given, in
the annual report of the board Of po-
lice, commissioners, is s5S, 900. The po-
lice estimation of the population in
1900 was s75, ,zSS.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
VIII Oden Quit Politics.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. IA report IL
current in railroad circles here that
Gov. Odell, of New York, has been of.
fered the presidency of the Union Pa.
eific railroad. 1t is said that E. H
Hartman desires Mr.. Odell to accept
the Office.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
a Work TraIn Wrechea.

Brazil, Ind. Aug. John H. Sui
livan. a brakeman, was killed and IL
workmen were injured In the wreck oi
a work train yesterday evening On the
Otter Creek division Of the Chicago q
Eastern Illinois railroad.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Old Orchard, he, Aug MRS
Helene L. Martin and Mrs. z A. Ste
vens, sisters, wealthy residents OF East
Grafton, n. q. were saffocated and
their bodies burned to crisp early
yesterday Ia the IRE which destroyed
the Sea View house. = small summer
hotel containing Is guests
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
wen. n1i.. 1ionld .o Arhitrate.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 4.-Heien
Nj. Gould has been asked to act as ar
l.itrator in the strike in the Holyoke
paper mills. The invitation was for
warded by the leaders of the striking
cutter girls. The strike involves 4,0O
np,nI0vpS
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
state Fair at Hntcbsr.or.

Hutchinson, Kan, Aug. 2-The
Kansas state fair will be held here
September 14-19. Buildings costing
SIS 900 are being erected. Nearly every
county in the state will be represented
by displays.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
More Rights for women wanted.

Boston, Aug. 3.-Alice Spencer
Geddes. the noted Boston woman news
paper publisher, is out with declara-
ton for women's rights in swearing.
smoking and drinking to their hearts
content.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Public Debt Decreased s15.o1

Washington, Aug. 3.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business July 81,
1908, the debt amounted to $930,O25,-
3eS, which is a decrease of $15,O11,-
ell as compared with June.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
This Nav stop Revo,ut,on.

Havana, Aug. "A list of the revo-
lutionary soldiers entitled to pay has
been completed. In an interview Gen.
Maxine Gomez. chairman of the COM
mission, stated that the list consists
cf about $4,000 soldiers.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
NJ Natfanin.c.u

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 1.-The. plan o.
Mrs. Carrie Nation to deliver addresses
in this city was frustrated by her ar
rest hy the police. She was kept IA
a cell throughout the afternoon
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Kn1ed WhiIe Crossing q. Traek.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Albert w. Skibbe
his wife and child were instantly
killed late yesterday afternoon at the
Ashland avenue crossing OF the Chl'
cago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Omcers Prevented a Lynchine.

Hutchinson, Kan. Aug. Ar. B.
Williams. the negro preacher and
tailor who shot and killed Clyde
Langdon in Larned in a quarrel
about a suit of clothes, has been
brought here to prevent lynching.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

= Choked to Death ON Grain of Corn.
Vincennes, Ind, Aug. Edward
Swaby, a young son OF Joseph Swaby,
-ef Sanborn, choked to death On 9
gTsin Of corn.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Meager News About Negro Being kyeehs<3.
Alto, Tex, Aug. IAN unknowA ne
gro who insuited soma ladies by ours
ing and firing into their hotlss was
lynched here YESTERDAY.
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Another Erlseo Exteneinn

Brady. Tex, Aug, 1.-The Fort
Worth & Rio. Grande division OF the
Frisco is Immediately to be extended
south from Brady to San Aztoulo
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07

Pepe's Physicians Receive S10.oOO.
Rome, Aug. 1.-The sacred college
has approved the payment OF $1O.OOd'
to the doctors and others who attended
the late pontiff during his lasz HI
Barton County democrat., 1903-08-07
Cotton Condition Improving.

Washington, Aug. 4.-The monthly
cotton report shows the average condi-
ton to be 1917 as compared with IL!
ON June 25 1908.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
Debate on the Panama Issue.

Last Friday night, for the purpose
of awakening an interest in the Ep-
worth League in connection with the
M. g. church, debate took place on
the question, ;'Resolved, that the atti-
tude of the United States toward the
Panama Republic is justifiable. " There
was fair attendance, and the pros and
cons were ably and vigorously argued
by the respective advocates. U. G..
Spagnoli and w. H. Greenhalgh took
the affirmative, while the negative was
looked after by w. S. Williams and
Jas. Jay Wright. The judges of the
merits of the discussion were Rev. F.
A. Morrow, W, E. Kent, and A. II.
Kuhlman, who by unanimous vote
held that the affirmative side had the
better of the argument. After the de-
bate, enchilados and other refresh
ments we're served.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
Suit to Quiet Title.

The case of William Scoble VS.. 7. j..
Seavey and F. A. Orr, occupied three
days in the superior court last week,
commencing Thursday and continuing
until Saturday. The suit was insti-
tuted to quiet title to certain quartz
claim in Plymouth district, known as
the Champion mine, which Scoble has
held for number of years. In 1901 F.
A. Orr relocated the claim on the
ground of non-performance of assess
ment work for the year 1900. Seoble
had filed his proof of labor, alleging
800 worth of work for that year. The
correctness of this was attacked by the
defense, it being claimed that the nee
essary amount of work was not done.
A number of witnesses from Plymouth
were examined on each side. G. H.
Crocker represented the plaintiff and
w. j. MCGEE the defense. The case
was concluded Saturday evening, and
submitted to the court for decision.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. R. C. RUST, JUDGE.

w. Scoble VS.. L. j. Seavy, admins
TRAITOR, and F. A. Orr-Trial had, and
case submitted.
Estate of Agostino Graf1igna-Final
account and petition for distribution
filed; December so appointed for hear
ing same.
Estate of Ida Chichizola Renno-Con-
tinued until Dec. 2S.
Estate of A.
until Dec. 2S
Estate of Margaret Rrown--Final ac-
count settled and allowed. The whole
of estate consisting of real estate in SUIT
ter Creek valued at $4,000 distributed
to Martha Y, and Mary w. Brown in
equal shares.
Estate of Richard Allen-Geo. M.
Huberty appointed administrator.
Estate of Elizabeth w. Wilmington
Final account settled, and decree of dis
tribution granted.
Oscar e. Martin VS.. ]. E. Bullard-
Hearing of motion to dismiss continued
until December %.
P. Deragnia VS.. John MiIoiovich--
Hearing of motion to set case for trial
continued until December 26.
A. Frederickson VS.. George Yager-
Hearing of motion for removal of re.
ceiver continued until December 26.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
An Unjust Law.
escape.

A few days ago young man named
Lefanti, of Jackson, shot and killed a
meadow lark. He was arrested and
fined $5 for violating the game law.
This special law is one of the most
assinine ever placed on the statue book.
The meadow lark is one of the most
destructive of birds, and there is not a
rancher but would be pleased to have
a bounty placed on its scalp instead of
paying penalty for its destruction
lone Echo.
We concur. A flock of meadow larks
will GO through crop of grain when
just sprouting above the ground, and
utterly destroy it in short time, pull
ing the grain up by the roots. A
farmer near Jackson, hearing of this
fine, reported that his grain crop was
being ruined by these destructive birds.
He proposed to apply to the authorities
for permission to shoot them TO protect
his property. He was met with the OBJ
lection that it was not in the power of
the local authorities 10 suspend or
nullify state law in the interest of
any one. Evidently such law emanated
from city legislators, who take their
cue from the birds singing qualities,
but have never witnessed its work on
field of growing grain.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
PLYMOUTH.

PLYMOUTH, Dec, %.
Last Saturday evening, Dec. 10th,
Plymouth Parlor No. 4S, N. S. G. W.,
was visited by Grand Trustee Devote,
banquet being held in his honor. At
the previous meeting the following of
ficers were elected for the ensuing term,
and are to be installed on the first
meeting in January: Geo. Felker, Past
Pres: Fred Ball, Pres; Thos. Davis,
1st Vice; John Bunker, I'd Vice; D.
Burke, Sd Vice; F. B. LIE Moin, Mar;
S. K. Davis, Rec. and Fin. Secty; L.
Burke, Treas; G. w. Cato, Trustee;
W. A. Norman and E. v. TIFFANY,
Surgeons.
1t is reported that Plymouth Parlor
No. 4S, N. S. G. W., will give grand
ball here Jan. 16
Mrs. Annie Doman, accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Maeme, of Watson
vile, we're visitors in town Monday and
Tuesday. For a number of years
they had made this place their home,
until about niue months ago, when
they moved to Watsonville. During
their stay here they made many true
friends, as they are both of kind
and tender disposition, and it was with
a feeling of pleasure that their friends
welcomed them home, but regretted
that their stay could not be permanent.
They returned to Sutter Tuesday after
noon, where they are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. MCGEE and family. Mrs.
DOMAIN is sister of VIM. MCGEE.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Potter are the
happy owners of bouncing baby boy.
Mrs. Parson has returned from
Ell Dorado. OMEGo.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
a Narrow Escape.

During Sheriff Norman S absence last
week, he had an opportunity of meet
ing convict Murphy at the Folsom
prison. Murphy was one of the gang
of escapes that was followed into the
mountains of Ell Dorado and Amador
counties. Murphy told Norman of the
narrow escape of the sheriff's posse
from running into the lair of the out
laws at Leek Springs Mountain. The
convicts were encamped within half a
mile of the officers, who were in plain
view of them. They had purposely
left broad and easily distinguished
trail, for the purpose of inviting pur-
suit. = The smoke of the camp fire was
seen, ascending from the narrow gorge.
But the posse wisely concluded not to
follow. Murphy says the outlaws could
easily have picked them off one after
another as they approached. On an
other occasion, the convict admitted
that his side had a close call of being
captured, They would have run fairly
into the arms OF Norman's men, had
not two cattlemen given them infor-
nation of the officers whereabouts.
This was in the vicinity of Silver lake.
All through the campaign there was
manifested disposition on the part of
those on the road or settlers to give in
formation to the fugitives that would
tend to aid them in making good their
eScane
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
School Entertainment at Clinton.

Clinton school observed Christmas in
very appropriate manner in Clinton
hall, which was decorated most beauti-
fully with ferns, holly berries, cedar
and mistletoe, by the teacher, assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. John Ehlers. A
Christmas tree was furnished for the
occasion which was handsomely decor
ated and adorned with lighted candles.
Quite large number of friends, among
whom were parties from Volcano,
Amador City and other places attend
ed, and all went away very pleased.
The program of the occasion was as
follows:
Recitation, christmas wishes" Jas.
Ferrasci; recitation, Xmas time, +" ia
net Lavezzo, Santa Claus,' by ten
pupils; recitation, 'My Xmas secrets, -
Della Lagomarsino; recitation, "Santa
Claus" Edith Quirolo; song, "Jingle
BELLS" by the school; recitation, EN-
lily Janet" Mary Zuccone; recitation,
Xmas questions" Roma Quirolo;
tableau, ''True patriotism" Marie
Ehlers; song, Red, white and blue"
by the school; dialogue, "The stock
lng, by Tony Lavezzo, Albert Spi-
nettl, Joe LagOmarsino and Cesira
Cassassa; drill by six girls; recitation,
New year." Ella Drendel; recitation,
"a letter from Santa Claus" Nellie
Lavezzo; dialogue, days OF the week, -
by seven pupils; recitation, "What the
stocking says" F" Lydia Ferrasci; recita-
tion, THE mouse" John Quirolo;
song, "Old Santa Claus" by the
school; recitation, ''Dorothy's plan,
Armenia Cottini; tableau, tFather
Time and New Year." by Mr.. Hutch
ms and Stephen Quirolo; dialogue, ''A
Xmas reunion" by the school, follow
ed by tableau.
Inc taDleaux were represented in red
light, and blended in the most pleas
ing manner with the Christmas tree.
They were very much applauded by
the school. The veterans of this dis
trict were delighted to see one of their
old comrades, Mr.. Hutchins, acting the
part of ''Father Time.'i The Christ
mas Reunion" which was reunion of
Father Christmas and Mother Goose's
families, was rendered in a most per-
fect manner and was very much enjoy
ed by the audience, especially the part
where the children who were carrying
flags OF all nations came in, led by
Marie Ehlers, who carried the Ameri-
can flag and sang "Song of All Ma
tions." Santa Claus found time to drop
in and shake hands with the children
in the Christmas Reunion, and surpris-
ed them greatly, After the tableau
Santa Claus, who was represented bv
Romeo Zuccone, took pleasure in pre-
senting each child with box of candy
and bag OF oranges and apples.
After the performance all Dersons
agreed that too much praise cannot be
given to Miss Mayme Thomas, who has
been untiriug in her efforts in coaching
her school children for the occasion,
and all concerned thank her and wish
her success wherever she may instruct
young America. A SPECTATOR.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
A Pleasant Surprise.


Mr.. and Mrs. A. Noce entertained a
number of friends most delightfully."-
last Saturday evening at their home at
the Oneida as a farewell to their son,
Emmett, and niece, Miss Lola Thomp-
son, who will depart for college in the
near future. There was dancing dur
ing the evening, music being furnished
by an orchestra. Various games were
played. An elaborate supper was SER
we'd at midnight. after which all de-
parted, wishing Master Ernest and
Miss Lola success. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Noce, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Cami-
netti, Mr.. and Mrs. HI. Love, Misses
Ruth and Gladys Noce, Lola, Rebecca,
Gertrude and Frances Thompson,
Theresa, Jennie and Dorsolina Ratio,
Irene, Eta and Millie Giusto, Mary
Perano, Mary, Ida and Amelia Raggo,
Margaret Curran and Cora Culhert of
Amador City; Messrs. Emmett and John
Noce, James and Sam Parks, Joseph
and John Ratio, Leonard Rice, Julius
and Tony Perano, Joseph Calligari,
Henry Stark, John, Joe and Lewis
Raggio. Ernest Osborne, Joe Carara,
Lawrence Spinetti.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
Will Build.

The Odd Fellows of Jackson, at their
last meeting, decided to build another
story over their lodge room. The Or
ganization has been greatly handi-
capped by the lack of banquet room,
and as there is an agitation looking to
the building of new fraternal hall,
with all cOnveniences for lodge pur-
poses, it was considered imperative
upon the order to do something to
meet the circumstances. The addition
will be of brick, making the building
three stories high. The upper room
will be used for lodge purposes, while
the second floor, where the lodge room
is now, will be arranged for banquet
room and other conyeniences. The
contract for the work has not been let
at present. The order is desirous of
keeping the expense to about S2500. A.
Ratio and A. HI. Kuhlman are now
preparing two sets of plans and
specifications, which will be SUBJ
mitted to the members at their next
meeting, tomorrow evening, at which
time it is expected one or other of the
plans will be adopted, and the con-
tract let.
Have you seen our new line of men s
slippers. Styles to suit every one
Jackson Shoe Store.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
Death and Funeral.

The funeral of Nelson Chester, eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Maher,
was held from the family residence in
Campo Seco, Calaveras county, last
Tuesday afternoon, and was largely
attended. A choir consisting of Miss
Gertrude Berger, Miss Hattie Creigh-
ton, Airs. Ed Pattee and George Graves,
rendered suitable selections, and the
Rev. Chas. Swithenbank of the Valley
Spring M. E. church, delivered au ap-
propriate discourse.
Nelson Chester Maher was born in
Jackson, April 26, 1887 He graduated
from the Campo Seco public school last
year, and was attending the Wilder
ming Mechanical school when taken i'll.
He came home on Wednesday, the
10th inst, and was compelled to take
to what proved to be his death bed.
All that love and skill could do was
done to alleviate his suffering, until the
end came on last Sunday afternoon.
The deceased was universally recog-
nized as bright and promising young
man. All who knew him speak of him
in terms of highest praise.\ The pupils
of the Campo Seco school contributed
a beautiful foral piece, and each scholar
deposited floral wreath on the grave,
among other floral tributes from
friends. The pallbearers were: Masters
Dave Berry jr., Robert Riggles, Charlie
Bates, Felix Salone, Noovey Cook and
Paul Velliagas.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
AMADoR CITY.
AMADoR CITY, December % !.


Miss Cook of Sisson, came to spend a
few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Dunlap.
Will Richards came up from San
Francisco, Friday, to spend the holi-
days with his parents. Walter Hart
wick also returned Friday evening.
DR.. Freshman was called away last
week to visit his son, who was quite III
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. T. Curran has gone to spend
the holidays with her parents at San
Francisco.
Miss Daisy Fox came down from Pine
Grove Sunday and will spend part of
her vacation with friends here.
Mrs. Setter Is visiting her daughter
at Angels Camp this week.
Mrs. A. Doman and daughter
Maeme, of Santa Cruz, called on Anna
dor friends Monday.
Amador school closed Friday for a
two weeks vacation.
The entertainments given at the M i.
b. church on Thursday and Friday
evenings by the Adams sisters were
we'll attended and highly appreciated
by all.
Everett Martin, who has been attend
ing the Marysville high school, came
home Sunday to spend his vacation at
home. ''E. LOIS"
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
The Deer Cases Dismissed.

Realizing the futility of attempting a
second trial of the now celebrated deer
cases against r. Webb, editor of the
Ledger, and a. Jones, the district a =
torney moved last Monday in Justice
Goldner's court that the same be dis
missed, and both were accordingly
wiped from the docket. The case
against Jones was never tried at all
There was never shown any disposition
to try it. The animus of the whole af-
fair was directed against the editor, for
simply making complimentary mem
tion in his paper of the receipt of
a parcel of venison at the Ledger. This
act was magniied into mortal crime,
worthy of heavy fine and Imprisonment,
in accordance with an idiotic law passed
by the last legislature prohibiting hav
ing deer meat in ones possession in
the closed season. Neither the Ledger
nor the donor of the deer meat knew
of the existence of such law at the
time, and we venture to say not one in
ten of the members OF the local game
club knew it either. Ignorance is no
excuse for violation OF the law. All
persons are charged with knowledge
of the law. This is all very we'll as a
rule, but no man can be charged with
knowledge of a law that is absolutely
absurd. And when such a law is sought
to be enforced in a manner that would
have no tendency whatever to promote
the object which the lawmakers had
in view by its passage-as was the case
against the editor of the Ledger--the
only conclusion that can be reached is
that those behind the movement were
beside themselves with malice. To
some it may seem strange that the Led
G er inserted the four or five line item
that caused all this furore. The expla-
nation is easy, and those who play
strict and loose with the game laws at
one and the same time might have had
the explanation for the asking. Last
year Mr.. Jones left piece of venison
at the Ledger Office, at the same time
requesting that no mention be made of
it. This year on leaving the meat, he
made no request that it be not mention
ed. Hence the inference of the editor,
that he had no objection to compli-
mentary notice, which was given.
That is all there was to this tempest
in teapot" We sincerely pity the
misguided individuals who allowed
themselves to be led into such move
meut. Public sentiment-that sensitive
index of the national character which
never fails to come to the front in an
emergency-frowned upon it from the
outset. Shameful" " outrageous,
ICON temptible, were among the
epithets applied to the scheme through
out the county. AS any sensible man
might have foreseen, the affair has
proven boomerang. 1t has exploded
in the camp Of the plotters. The
chagrin, the soreness, and cheap-john
feeling are all on that side of the issue.
From one end of the state to the other
this amazing legal farce is being be-
Titled and ridiculed.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
BOARD oE EDUCATION.
Meeting for Granting and Renewal Of
a Certificates

The county Board of Education met;
IN jackson on Saturday, December 49,,
all the members being present. This
meeting was for the purpose of acting
on applications for renewal of certif-
Gates and other matters, and not for
the examination of applicants. The
examination for teachers certificates is
now conducted yearly, instead of semi
annually as heretofore.
The minutes of last meeting we're
read and approved.
The following were recommended for
state life grammar school diplomas:
Misses Nettie E. B. Morrow, Florence
M. Lowry, and Margaret Schillings.
Grammar grade certificates were re-
newed to the following: Mrs. Edna B.
Myers, Mrs. Ida M. Reed, Miss Rose
NJ. Lawlor, Mrs. Geo. @. Hebron, Mrs.
Lena Payne, Mrs. Evaline Ballantine,
Miss Jeanette Lithgow. Miss Gilla A.
Mack, Miss Florence M. Lowry, and
Fred Frates.
The following named persons were
granted grammar grade certificates con-
ditionally upon applications being duly
made for same. and the payment of the
required fee: Clarence G. Fassett, Chas.
B. Taylor, Eugene B. Williams, Arthur
S. Fleming and Roy v. Stedes.
Renewal of high school certificates
were granted to Mrs. Rosa F. Barnett
and Jas. S. Clark.
Henrietta Smith was granted gram
mar school certificate on credentials.
John r. Steades was granted high
school certificate on credentials.
The teachers who were absent at the
teachers institute recently held in Vol
cano, were excused for non-a attendance,
having furnished satisfactory reasons
therefor.
The new grammar grade United
States History was adopted as text
book, and the same was subdivided to
accommodate the respective grades as
follows: From page l to Chapter 49,
page 24l, was assigned to the 8th grade;
from, and including Chapter 10 to the
completion of the book, was assigned
to the 9th grade.
It was decided that grammar grade
examinations for graduation diplomas
be based on the pupils work during the
ninth year.
Amador ledger., 1903-12-25
CAMP OPRA.

The Camp Opra school closed for the
holidays on Dec. 18th. The following
program was rendered:
Recitation, ''Kris Kringle"-Alice
Russell.
Little Boy Blue' Vincent Horton,
''Little Golden Hair'-Edna Russell.
Doll drill-School.
"Little Match Girl"-Eva Russell.
Play, 'Red Riding Hood" three
scenes.
"The Problem m"-Gerald Horton.
After the exercises all played games
and shared in the bounty of Xmas
tree. T. Fl.