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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
WABASH MEN 70 STRIKE
Trainmen and Firemen Decide
to Insist on Demands.
CONDUCTORS WILL NOT GO OUT
Engineers viii Also Abide by In
creased Schedule Granted a Week
Aso-Tralnmen Send Ultimatum TO
President Ramsey-May Quit Today

creased Schedule Granted a Week
Aso-Trainmen Send UItimatum TO
President Ramsey-May Quit Today
| st. Louis. March Sunless certain
demands for an increase Of wages on
the Wabash system east OF the Mis-.
sissippi river are granted by today
noon II is probable that general
strike will be instituted. Committees
representing the trainmen and fire.
men OF the road sent utmatums to
President Ramsey late yesterday aft.
ernoon notifying him that the result
of the recent poll among the mem.
bers of their organizations was that
the demands of 10 per cent Increase
for freight men and IL per cent In
crease for passenger men east OF the
Mississippi exclusive of the Canadian
| line, and double pay for double header
freight trains must be conceded by
| today noon or strike would be or
dered. The conductors and engineers
notified President Ramsey at the
same time that they would abide by
the increased schedule granted week
ago and were not in favor OF strike,
After having received the notifca-
tion, President Ramsey issued n letter
to the two committees, saying in ef.
feet that he desired to have the re.
suits OF the polls in figures. He fur
ther stated that he recently had Is
sued a new schedule OF wages which
meets the demands for employees west
OF the Mississippi, but II these de.
mands were insisted upon over the re-
mainder OF the system the commit
tees were answered now in refusal
to grant them and he was ready to
confront a strike.
The number Of men who will obeV
strike orders is variously estimated
From reliable sources here II is esti
mated there ore 2 600 employees con
cerned. Of which $50 are conductors
and $50 engineers. AS the conductors
and engineers have intimated that un
der no conditions will thew join 2
strike. that leaves about 1900 men tC
walk out.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Bars Sheep From Ranae.

San Francisco, March 3.-In the
United States circuit court of appeals
Judge Hawley yesterday sustained
the injunction restraining sheep own.
ers from grazing their flocks on the
Stanislus reserve, which includes the
Yosemite National park. The injunc-
tion was held to be entirely constitu-
tional and just under existing federal
statutes
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Wabash ReaIns TO suhsIde.

Lafayette, Ind, March 3.-The Wa
bash river yesterday reached the high
point, twenty feet above low water
mark, and began to fall. The river is
full Of floating debris. The detention
hospital is surrounded with water.
Farmers living in the bottoms have
been forced to seek high grounds.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
People Greatly Pleased.

Panama March "a dispatch from
San Salvador says that General Reg.
slado yesterday handed over the pres.
ldency to General Pedro Jose Escalon,
who was declared elected Feb. 10.
This was the first peaceful transfer
Of the presidency in fifty years and
mas caused great rejoicing thro Ighout
Salvador.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Hurricane on North Atlantic.

st. Johns, N. F., March "a fierce
hurricane, the worst for years, ragged
here yesterday and still prevails. One
schooner was wrecked, but the crew
was saved. II is feared that other dis
Asters have occurred along the coast.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Makes One Good Shot.

Ottumwa, Ia. March 2,--In a At OF
angry passion Walter Scott attempted
to kill Mrs, Mary Shelton, a boarding
house keeper, last night at Charlton
and then blew out his own brains. The
woman will recover. Both are col,
ored,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Americans Force Defeated.

New Orleans, March 3.-The steam
er Breakwater, from Puerto Cortez
Honduras, brought news of desper
ate battle between government troops
and force of insurgents under com
mand Of Lee Christmas. an American
which resulted in the defeat OF Christ
mas and the almost complete annihi
iation Of his little army.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Extra Session seems sure.
Restrain Missouri smnkers-

Jefferson City, Mo, March S.-Ths
house yesterday passed the bill intro
duced by Mr.. Booth of Dallas county
prohibiting the manufacture, sale or
giving away OF sigarettes. cigarette
paper or wrappers in this state. The
penalty for violation is fine OF from
IS to $l00 The bill was passed by
unanimous vote
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
Emperor,s American Advisor ResIans.

Peking, March 3.-William F. Sands,
the American advisor to the emperor
OF Korea, has resigned his post. II
Is reported that Korea has promised
the Japanese minister to appoint
Japanese successor. The United
States minister, Horace N. Allen, has
notified the government that he con.
siders America is entitled to the ap
pointment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06
ATTEE IND BALL ELECTED
Republican Factions in Dela-
ware Come to Terms.
LONG DEADLOCK is BROKEN

For First Time In Four Years That
State Has Secured Full Representa-.
ton in the United States Senate.
Addicks Is Eliminated.
Dover, Del, March 3.-For the first
time in four years the state OF Della.
ware secured full representation In
the United States senate. At a spe.
cial session the state legislature elect.
ed State Senator ]. Frank Aztec
Union Republican, to the senatorship
which expires in 1907, and Congress.
man L. Heisler Ball Irregular Repub.
Ican) to the term expiring in 1905.
These elections were undoubtedly
due to pressure from Washington,
brought to bear upon the regular Re.
publicans in the legislature, who have
all along been opposed to the election
OF j. Edward Addicks or any OF his
adherents to the United States senate
Congressman Dick OF Ohio came 10
Dover yesterday In the interest of Re.
publican harmony. He established
headquarters Mt the Hotel Richardson
where, prior to the joint session OF
the legislature, he received a delega
tion from each Republican faction
He advised the acceptance by the
regular Republicans of the Union
Republicans proposition, agreed upon
in Philadelphia Saturday, that a
Union Republican be elected to the
long term senatorship and a regular
Republican for the short term, Ad
dicks himself TO be eliminated. MIR
Dick stated that the Republican ma
tinnal committee desired this action
Extra Session seems sure.
A final attempt will be made to
press the Panama canal treaty to a
conclusion in the hope that Senator
Morgan may relent in his opposition
and allow the treaty to be ratified
rather than force an extra session Of
the senate. His friends say, however,
that he has no such intention and
they add that he is willing to accept
the full responsibility for a called
session. Senators generally, there
fore have given up all hope OF avoid
ing the extra session
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-03-06

results OF your very valuable medicine in
It's effects in my case after repeated trials.
"First, IT cured me OF chronic bron-
chitis OF fifteen years. standing by using
two bottles OF Peruna in January, 1894,
and no return OF 1t.
"After l was cured OF bronchitis had
In grippe every winter for several win
ters. But, through the use of Peruna,
IL got gradually weaker in its severity,
until it dwindled down to n mere stupor
for two or three days. Now the stupor
does not trouble mo any more."-O. Ii.
Perry.
A Congressmnn's Experience.
House of Representatives.,
Washington, d. G.
Perunn Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlcmcn--"I am moro than satisfied
with Pcruna, and find it TO be an excel
lent remedy for the grip and catarrh. L
have used it in my family and they all
join mo in recommending 1t as an excel
lent remedy"
/ Very respectfully,
George III. White.
II you do not receive prompt and sats-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. O.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
On the Sick List.

Tony Marsino, proprietor of the Vol
cano stage line, is suffering from seri-
Gus attack of typhoid pneumonia. His
condition was so critical that DR.. A.
M. Gall was called to Volcano Wednes-
day by the local physician to consult
over the case. F. Mckenzie has been
driving stage in his stead for the past
two weeks.
DR.. Goodman of Sutter, is confined
to his bed. DR.. Gall was over there
Wednesday to see him.
Ed. Hurst has sufficiently recovered
from the operation performed a couple
of weeks ago to be released from the
hospital. He is still in San Francisco,
but will return to Jackson as soon as
his strength will permit.
Tripo Curilich, who has been work
ing in the Jumper mine in Tuolumne
county, was compelled to quit work
and return to his home in Jackson for
medical treatment. He was employed
on the surface. Considerable poison
oak is growing in the neighborhood of
the works, and he believes that in
handling this stuff he became in
occulated with the poison. At any
rate, the fingers of both hands became
affected, so that he was unable to con-
tinue work. He is being treated by
Dr. Eudicott.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
Miners Union Election.

The semi-annual election of officers
of Jackson Union, w. F. NJ, took
place last Wednesday, between the
hours OF and s p. m. The election
was by ballot, after the fashion of a
primary election. The chief interest
centered in the contest for secretary
ship. The secretary is the only paid
officer of the organization, the salary
being $50 per month. H. Gobish, who
has held the position for the past term,
was candidate for reelection. His
opponent was T. S. Seymour, miner
at the Keystone. Some 242 votes were
cast, and of these Seymour received
between 80 and 40. For president
William Tyack was elected over w.
Trennery. Thos. Joy, who has held
the presidency for the last six months,
and given general satisfaction by his
conservative course, declined a re-
nomination. Jas. Flaherty was elected
Vice President without opposition. For
trustees there were four candidates, as
follows: Jos. Gregor, M. Stevens, P.
Roberts and A. L. Coset. The first
named three were elected.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
A Case of Suicide,

On the Douet ranch. near Clinton,
the decomposed remains of Lee OFT, a
Chinaman, were found in cabin which
he had made his home, under circum-
stances that left no room to doubt that
death was self-inficted. A pistol lay
on the pillow, beside the body. De-
composition was so far advanced that
an examination disclosed little beyond
the fact that the deceased had been
shot through the head. The body was
found by John Lentillac, the owner of
the ranch, who purchased the place
from Douet. The Chinaman was a
woodchopper, hiring out to parties in
that neighborhood. He had not been
seen for two weeks previous to the dis
covery of his body. Coroner Huberty
held an inquest yesterday, the jury
finding that death was caused by pistol
shot wound in the head, fired by him
self, with suicidal intent. The remains
were buried on the ranch, near the
scene of the tragedy.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
Teachers Examination.

The examination by the board OF
education of Amador county of appli-
cants for teachers certificates was con-
cluded last Friday. Out of five appli-
cants, only two succeeded in passing
the ordeal. These were Lille E. Will
liams and Louise V. Mclaughlin.
Under existing laws regulating the
granting of teachers certificates by
county boards of education, it is very
difficult matter to secure a certificate;
far more formida BILE undertaking than
formerly The fault does not lie with
the member of the examining board,
but rather with the laws regulating
such examinations. In years past, it
was permissible to issue two grades of
certificates primary and a grammar
grade. The primary grade required a
less number of studies than the gram
mar, and teacher securing certif-
cate of the lower grade, could after
ward take the examination in the extra
studies required in the higher grade
separately, and thereby secure a full
certificate. This arrangement has been
dispensed with in later years. The
primary certificate has been abolished,
and grammar grade is the only class
now issued by local boards. To get a
certificate to teach demands a certain
percentage of correct answers in twenty
eight different branches of study. And
the examination in all these studies is
held at the same time. There is no
possibility of dividing the task, taking
a portion of the studies at one exami-
nation, and the other portion at diff
ferent time. An applicant is expected
to be so posted in twenty weight branches
of knowledge as to be able to answer a
large majority of the questions pro-
pounded in each. In fact candidate
for teachers orders is expected to be a
living encyclopedia of knowledge
something more than human. That
most of the applicants fail is not to be
wondered at. Indeed, the surprising
feature is that any should be able to
pass the test. The object of the law as
it now stands seems to be to throw the
business of furnishing school teachers
into the state normal schools and the
universities. And the wisdom of this
monopolistic tendency may we'll be
questioned.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
MINING NOTES.

DEFENDER B. Joyce, the owner
of the Defender mine in Pioneer dis
trict, brought down the result of the
cleanup of months run last Monday
morning. 1t weighed 20 pounds of re-
torted gold, worth about S17 per ounce.
At this rate, the amount of the run is
nearly $4,000. This is very good out
put for ten-stamp mill, working only
a part of the time.
MINING SUPPLIES.--Atall all the mines
in the neighborhood of Jackson large
quantities of all kinds of supplies, in
the way of logs, tagging, and lum ber
are being received. The contractors
are hurrying the delivery of these
things with all possible speed. 1t is
not merely the approach of fall that
causes the contractors to rush the de-
livery work. There is another, and
perhaps, more potent reason. In all
contracts there is strike clause, pro-
viding that in case of any labor trouble
the companies will be under no obliga-
tions to take supplies during the exist
ence of such trouble. This provision
has acted as spur to those furnishing
supplies to get them all on the ground
as quickly as possible while everything
is moving along peacefully. They have
the supplies on hand in the mountains,
and it is natural that they should use
every effort to get them to their desti-
nation speedily, so that they can get
them off their hands.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04

Mrs. ]. Strohm left Wednesday
morning for San Francisco, on visit
to relatives in that city.
Attention is called to the professional
card of DR.. E. V. Lonigo, which ap-
pears in this issue.
See Redlick's list of bargains. You
can save money by buying at this house,
especially at this time.
J. McCutcheon, of the Jackson Shoe
Store, has rented the dwelling house
of V. A. Marini on the Hamilton tract,
and moved his family therein on the
1st instant.
The traction engine is playing havoc
with the culverts along the road. The
engine weighs about 80 tons ITSELF The
culverts, as rule, were never built for
such heavy traffic, and the result is
they have collapsed in a number of
places. Tuesday hole was made in
the road in front of the Kennedy office
by the traction breaking through some
planking. In time they will all be re-
paired to Withstand this travel. The
traction company is doing we'll in the
way of repairing the breaks as they
occur.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
A Swimming Feat.

One of the feats seldom attempted
was successfully carried out several
days ago at Blue lakes. Several men
who are working at this beautiful sum-
mer resort began to talk of its beauty
and broad expanse. One man said he
thought no one could swim across the
lake at its broadest part. A young
man we'll acquainted with the environ
ments and its history, confirmed this
statement. Lorenzo Molino, who is
always ready to show his ability, was
not so easily convinced. The conversa-
tion waxed warmer, until one OF the
doubters positively declared that it
could not be done. Being so persistent
in their denials, Molfno took up the
challenge, and in short time was
ready to prove his word. The water
was rather cold and the expanse OF the
lake was wide. The dangerous task
was already begun, and the sturdy
swimmers companions in boat began
to doubt his safety, and implored him
not to undertake the deed. But these
pleadings we're in vain. Lorenzo Mol
fino would never dream of not abiding
to his word. By his great endurance
and increasing courage the champion
swimmer of the vicinity safely swan
across, surprising the spectators. Mr..
MolfinO has had much experience In
swimming, but his fame lies in diving.
He is great hunter as well as marks
man. At many of the shooting matches
he covered himself with glory. Now
he is the first one of many who have
attempted to cross the lake, and he
will be very proud to divide honors
with anyone that shall be his compeers.
A SPECTATOR.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
AN IMPORTANT SUIT.
Jacob Vandament Sues South Eureka
Mining Company to Reform Deed,

The case OF Jacob Vandament against
the South Eureka Mining Company
was on trial in the superior court last
Monday before Judge McSorley Of Cal
averas county. W. j. McGee repre-
sented the plaintiff, and F. P. Deering
OF San Francisco the defendant corpora
tion. The issue involved hinged upon
the construction to be given to certain
written Instruments bond and a
deed-given by plaintiff and wife to the
South Eureka Company. In March,
1889, DR.. ]. L. Mayor and Jackson
Dennis of Suffer Creek wanted to bond
the agricultural lands of Vandament,
situated between the Central Eureka
mine on the north, and the Oneida
mine on the south, embracing half
mile in length of the mother lode
region. The bond was secured, and
company secured to develop the min
eral resources believed to be contained
within the boundaries of the land. At
the same time that the agreement was
signed by Jacob and Julia Vandament,
deed conveying the title of the grant
ors therein was also executed. This
deed was of the ordinary grant, bar
gain and sale character, reserving,
however, to the parties of the first
part the right to use the surface
ground, not required for actual min
ing, for agricultural and grazing pur-
poses. 1t is claimed by the plaintiff
that the understanding at the time was
that the grantors reserved the ranch
and the dwelling not only for them
selves but for their heirs or assignees.
This. point however was not clearly
guarded in the instrument. Twelve
years elapsed; Mrs. Vandament, one of
the grantors, died, and rumors came
floating to the survivor that the
corporation claimed that by the terms
of the deed the estate reserved by Van
dament was simply life interest, and
that upon his death the title of the
South Eureka to the entire tract of 145
acres would become absolute. AS soon
as Vandament became aware of this
contention, suit was brought to de-
termine the rights of the parties. At
the trial, oral testimony was intro
duced, under objection of the defend
ants attorney, to show that the in
tention was simply to convey the right
to the mineral, with sufficient surface
ground for improvements to that end.
Not only Vandament so testified, but
Jackson Dennis, one of the grantees,
substantiated this view The defend.
ants however declined to introduce any
oral testimony. They rested their
claim solely on the wording of the
written instruments. and held that the
estate conveyed by the deed could not
be diminished or modified by oral testi-
mOuy. The case was ordered submit
ted on briefs; plaintiff to have 10 days
to file opening brief, defendant 10 days
to reply, and plaintiff 10 days to file
closing brief. Judge McSorley reserved
his ruling as to the admission or OK
clusion of the oral testimony.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
Death of Former Volcano Resident.

In our obituary columns will be found
a notice of the death of Mrs. D. D. Nc
Names at Montague, Cal. Mrs. Nc
Names was formerly Mrs. J. N. Stur-
man of Volcano, and lived there for
over % years. Later she moved with
her husband to Jackson, but left here
many years ago. She leaves five chill
dren, Sidney Sturman of Georgetown,
CAL, Lionel Sturman of Oakland, CAL,
Lula Reeks of Oakland, Lillian Routh
and Madge Zerres, both of Portland,
Oregon.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
Board of Supervisors.

The board of supervisors held a
special meeting last Monday to take
some action toward opposing the
threatened increase of assessed valua-
tion OF property in Amador county by
the state board of equalization. There
was but one sentiment expressed,
namely, that the threatened increase
was without any justification whatever;
that in fact, decrease would be a far
more reasonable proposition. After a
full discussion, the following were duly
appointed to attend the meeting of the
state board on Saturday next and pres
emit the matter: c. P. Vicini, c. L. Cul-
bert, John Marchant and E. B. Moore.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
Changed Hands.

wv. I. Gillick, who has been running
the Pine Grove hotel for the past two
years, retired from the management of
that hotel the end of last week. He
moved with his family back to Volcano
the fore part of this week. A. c.
Adams has made arrangements to take
charge of the hotel, and expects to
have everything in running order by
the end of this week.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best.
Mr.. Gregg of Woodland was pas
senger by Wednesdays up-stage. His
business in Jackson is to secure if DOS
sible, suitable place for opening a
bowling alley in town.
Two papers for the price of one
Ledger and Sacramento Weekly Rec.
ord-UniOn for $3.50 per year.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04

Order your fruit for canning, and
get the benefit of fresh goods at special
rates. The Up-to-date Market.
In the Savich garden on Broadway
may be seen corn patch, the stalks of
which stand eight and ten feet high,
with ears OF corn on a corresponding
scale. Mr.. Savich takes great pride in
this remarkably prolific crop. He has
been much annoyed by the inroads of
trespasses on pilfering bent. To stop
such depredations he has posted a
notice that persons found prowling
about the premises are apt to be hurt
Chicken and raviola dinner at the
Union hotel Sunday.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
In Durance Vile.

Howard N. Convey and J. w. Sharkey,
the pair of picture enlargers who were
arrested in Sacramento on charge of
beating board bill at Amador City,
were tried before W. L. Rose of Sutter
Creek last Saturday. The twain had
no money to hire an attorney to defend
them. They were adjudged guilty.
Convey was sentenced to 20 days and
his partner to 20 days in the county
Jail.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
Distress After Eating Cured.

Judge w. T. Holland of Greensburg,
La, who is well and favorably known,
says: 1.-TWO years ago suffered great
ly from indigestion. After eating,
great distress would invariably result,
lasting for an hour or so, and my
nights were restless. concluded to
try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it cured
me entirely. Now my sleep is refresh
ing and digestion perfect" Sold by
City Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
DR. e. v. LONI6O

From the Medical School Of Florence Qtaly)
A graduate besides from the Medical Depart
ment University OF the State of California
and ex-Surgeon to the City Receiving Hospi-
tai OF San Francisco, begs leave to inform
OF Jackson, Kay's building, formerly DR.. Rob
ertson's ONCE, where all who call will be an
swered day and night
Gynec0logy and Qbstetrical attendance his
speetafttes, Telephone No, 4dE
Amador ledger., 1903-09-04
A Purgative Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or consti-
patton you know what purgative
pleasure is. These famous little pills
cleanse the liver and rid the system of
all bile without producing unpleasant
effects. They do not grippe, sicken or
weaken, but give tone and strength to
the tissues and organs involved. w.
H. Howell OF Houston, Tex, says mo
better pill can be used than Little Early
Risers for constipation, sick headache,
etc. Sold by.City Pharmacy, jackson =.