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Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regular call. u o'clock noon-w ashingtoa
Street Rwy. 4s. 81 900 At IT. 81 600 at ~. 1.0oo
at 77h $1,000 at TIN. 81 900 At TIN. N.ooo -
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone d. 81 900 q
1884. 81 900 Mt 1854, 81 900 at l03A 81 900 %
103&. 81 600 at 1881, 81 600 at 103x 100 q
103K. So. 600 at 1854.
Washington Title Insurance. 100 at g.
Washington Gas. at 57a.
Greene Copper. 100 at 1917 buyer COZ, 100 "a
l41s. 100 at IAN. 500 at 13&.
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Reeves Elected President.

Mr.. Snyder. United States charge at Bo-
gotta. has Informed the State Department
that Gen. Reyes has been elected president
of Colombia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
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COAL FOR THE FRONT.
Russian Transport Entered the Suez
Canal Today.

PORT SAID. July THE Russian volun-
teer fleet steamer st. Petersburg, which
passed through the Bosphorus from the
Black Tuesday last entered the SueZ
canal today. with a cargo Of coal
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Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. S1.222.07S. Government re-
ceipts. From Internal revenue. 1881. GA; Gus
toms. 1871. 5T3: miscellaneous, $50. 100. Elk
penditures, 81. 725.000.
Available cash balance, $lGO 400, 1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

The best bid for Mergenthaler during
the call was 173A. while the asking price
was ia. After call the stock was offered
at 173A and a sale made. The stock was
still offered on that level without result
The bid continued to be 173A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
HELD SHORT SESSION
CONTINUED FtSm First Pase.)

man Williams called for the report on rules
and order of business
'The gentleman from New York IL recog-
nfzed," he concluded
Delegate Thomas Grady reported for the
committee. The report was adopted With
out opposition or discussion.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
The Railroad.

The large locomotive for the lone
and Eastern railroad arrived in Lodi a
few days ago. After undergoing a
little needed repairs it will be forwarded
to it's destination at lone, and engage
in the construction work of the road.
Some 275 men are now at work on the
railroad, with about 200 horses. 1t is
now claimed that when Martell's sta
tion is reached, the road will be con-
tinued, WITHOUT delay. both toward
Sutter Creek and Jackson. The talk
of the new enterprise, said to be backed
by the Western Pacific, from Sacra-
mento to Sutter Creek, will act as
spur to this company to extend its line
along the mineral belt in order to tap
the large and growing trade of that
section. 1t must depend upon this
trade for its financial success, and can
not afford to let any portion slip from
its grasp fora few additional miles of
road.
The project of extending the railroad
to the timber country has been revived
by the visit last Sunday of number of
business men to spy out the country
to the east. The party consisted of
| D. A. Mccall, Ben Holt and w. H.
Braden of the Holt Manufacturing
Company of Stockton, T. A. Chichi-
zola of the Amador Lumb Der Company,
and A B. Buer of the A. B. and A. l..
Stone Company of Oakland. This visit
is heralded by some as the forerunner
of railroad construction. By others it
is regarded as a preliminary step to
the introduction of the traction engine
in the hauling of lumber in the eastern
section of Amador.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
DARING HOLD-UP.
A Stranger Enticed Into Woods Near
Kennedy and Robbed of $3.50,

One of the neatest pieces of work in
the holdup line that Amador county
has known, was perpetrated in the
vicinity of the Kennedy mine on Friday
evening last. An Italian named Ven
cenzo Marbitto arrived in jackson on
Wednesday of last week. He had re-
Gently come down from British Colum-
bia, having about 5000 in his possession.
He stayed at Sacramento at board
ing house on Second street, and there
became acquainted with the three
relieving him of his cash. One of the
men accompanied him to Jackson,
Marbtto paying his fare, and at his
own solicitation giving or loaning him
SO on reaching lone. Both reached
Jackson Wednesday, putting up at the
California hotel. On Thursday two
others, with whom he had become ac-
quainted during his brief stay in Sac
ramento, arrived at the same hotel
1t is said they did the walking act to
reach here. 1t is supposed they met
by prearrangemeut to do up the
stranger. Friday afternoon the four
men started out to look for work at tho
Kennedy NINE Marbitto was no doubt
in earnest in applying for work. They
went to the east shaft, and thence took
trail over the hill toward the Oneida
mine. 1t was dark, and reaching a
spot favorable for their purpose, the
three men pounced upon Marbitto. and
took $3.50 in cash and his nickel watch,
valued at S5. He had 800 of the
money in a belt around his waist, and
$50 tied around the calf of his leg.
After relieving him of his valuables,
according to one story, the men tied the
victims hands and feet, leaving him
just 20 cents as his own share in the
division of the money. He was liber-
ated by some miners returning from
work. The sheriff's Office was notified
at once, and officers started out in
different directions.
1t has been learned that the name of
one of the gang is MatteO Traverse.
He is % or % years old, weighs about
155 lbs,, curly chestnut hair, black suit
and black hat, wears shoes. The other
two, whose names are yet unknown,
are described as follows. One is feet
or inches in height, weighs 100 lbs,
reddish complexion, smooth shaved.
The other is 5 feet or 10 inches in
height, weight about 1S0 lbs, about 80
years of age.
Sheriff Norman, deputies Jackson
and Kay, and constable Leverone and
others got the trail of the robbers the
following day. 1t seems they must
have camped somewhere about the
Fullen picnic grounds. One of the trio
was sent Sunday morning to Barsi's, at
Martell's station, for something to eat.
Two of them are thought to have
reached Amador City or near there
Sunday night. The officers are conf
dent of catching the criminals.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
A bog Gone Case.

a jury was impaneled in Justice
Goldner's court last Wednesday to
wrestle with dog case. The dog is
dead, and therein lies the cause of the
trouble. The defendant was a man
named Coleman from Campo Seco, and
the complaining witness George Green
wood, 1t seems in August last Cole
man, his wife and child, were driving
in a surrey from Campo Seco to Jack
son. This side of Middle Bar, accord
ing to the version given by the defense,
the buggy was stopped, and occupants
alighted for brief space. Then the
dog came into the story, barking and
soaring the child. Coleman tried to
drive it away by swapping his whip.
The dog kept up bis yelping. Coleman
then got a rifle from the buggy and
blazed away twice, aimlessly. to scare
away the animal. Still he persisted.
Finally Coleman fired for business, and
the dog went away bowling, and after
ward died from the gunshot wound.
The prosecution oontended that the
killing was done malicipusly; that the
firing occurred while the buggy was in
motion; that it was witnessed by two
boys, who testified to that effect.
Greenwood wanted the shooter to pay
the value of the dog, or give good
reasons for shooting it. Defendant
would do neither, hence the suit for
malicious mischief The jury after a
brief deliberation rendered verdict of
not guilty. G. H. Crocker appeared
for the defendant, while the district
attorney conducted the prosecution.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
The DR.. Staples Case.

The country has been flooded with
descriptive circulars of DR.. F. N.
Staples and Mrs, Hoxie, who fled from
San Francisco lately on tie appearance
of an item in the papers there that the
body of the late Mrs. Staples had been
exhumed, aud the stomach routcnts
sent to an expert chemist of San Fran
cisco for analysis. Ttrl ara wanl in
Amador county on a charge OF murder
So far nothing has been heard of theil.
whereabouts. They have dropped out
of sight. The sheriff's office few days
ago received a communication from a
consta BILE in small Iowa town, inclosing
a clipping from the Dubuque Telegraph
of November 20, 1901. The paper gives
an account of a divorce suit in which
DR.. Staples is plaintiff 1t does not
give the initials of the doctor in the
extract, but the constable in the ac-
companying letter does. 1t seems that
the divorce case is a contested one,
Mrs. Staples having filed a cross COM
plant, which soon after its filing was
taken away, and has not been, and, it
is said, will not be returned. 1t appears
that Mrs. Staples left her home in Iowa
last spring, and thereafter wrote her
husband that she would not return.
She went to Bauff, Alberta, Canada.
She alleged that incompatability of
temper, inability to agree on household
affairs, and other matters prevented her
returning. On the receipt of this letter,
suit for divorce was commenced. The
article conveys the idea that there is a
good deal of secrecy about the case; the
attorneys refusing to discuss any of it's
phases. The matter of con test appears
to be in regard to alimony. Steps are
being taken to ascertain if the DR.,
Staples, who is suing for divorce, is the
same person who is wanted in this
county on the murder charge.
Inquiry leads to the conclusion that
the DR.. Staples concerned in this suit is
not the fugitive from Amador. We
this week received a marked copy of
the Pennington Chronicle, Maine, re-
publishing the articles from the Led ger
bearing on this case. Pennington is
near Temple, where DR.. and the late
Mrs. Staples formerly lived. The
people there, judging from the local
paper, are greatly exercised over the
sensational developments.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
WAGON GOES OVER GRADE.
Two Horses Killed and Driver Severely
Injured.

Saturday last Frank Tabeaud en-
plOyed in driving one of Piccardo's big
ten-animal teams, met with an accl-
dent which came near ending fatally to
him. His wagon was loaded with a
heavy mortar from the Baliol mine,
which he was in process of hauling to
the Hambley mine in Calaveras county,
proceeding by way of Hunts gulch and
Middle Bar. At point in Hunt S
gulch, near where the old Kelly mill
once stood, there is sharp bend in the
road, and the roadway is very narrow
also, making it a dangerous place for a
big heavily loaded team. Tabeaud
had Travelled the road frequently, and
is one of the most careful drivers. The
load weighed several tons, and the
truck on which it was mounted was
above the average size. At the point
named, Tabeaud tried to make the turn
with six animals, hitching the other
four behind the wagon, and himself
seated on one of the wheelers. The
wheel approached to the edge of the
gulch, and the ground being unsup-
ported. the wagon tilted, and before
Tabeaud was aware that anything was
amiss, the whole outfit was precipitated
into the gulch, forty feet below the
road. The four animals behind broke
the halter aud managed to escape. The
six in front were carried with the
freight into the gulch. Another team
CHANGED to be short distance behind,
and when he came to the spot hastened
to the rescue, with what assistance he
could get. Tabeaud was found pinned
underneath his riding animal. which
was killed outright. The driver was
extricated, and conveyed to his home
in jackson, where he has been confined
to his bed since. No bones were broken,
but he is suffering considerably, and
may have sustained internal injuries.
One of the other animals was severely
hurt, and died soon afterward. The
wreck lay in the gulch several days.
PiccardO's loss by this misfortune will
foot up in the neigh borhood of $500.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Big Freight for Standard Electric.

The first load of the heavy electric
machinery for the new power line of
The Standard Electric Company at
Electra passed through Jackson We'd
nesday at noon. 1t consisted of one
piece, weighing 90 tons, comprising one
of the three transformers. This mas
sive ironwork stood fleet high and about
4 feet square. 1t was mounted on one of
the heavy trucks, with solid lumber
wheels imported by the company for
this special work. 1t req quired Is
animals to move it as far as Jackson.
and would probably need more leverage
before it reached its destination at the
plant. The veteran driver, Jack
Dufrene, with his best team, undertook
the hauling. Hundreds of people
gathered on Main street to witness
making the sharp turn at the junction
of Water and Broadway streets. No
hitch occurred. 1t made the turn as
easily as an ordinary log team. The
team, load and drivers were photo
graphed by Geo. Mcmillan on Main
street. This is only bagatelle com
pared to other loads yet to come. 1t
is said that pieces of machinery weigh
ing between 20 and 80 tons are expected
shortly. This 80 ton piece was sufficient
to break one of the solid granite blocks
in the crossing in front of the Ledger
office building.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Hospital Report,

The county physician reports hospital
matters for the month of November as
follows;
Admitted-George Sheik, aged 81,
native of Germany, suffering from
debility.
w. B. Nelson, 81, California, orchitis,
David Crock, II, Pennsylvania, heart
disease,
J. 7. Taylor, "a, spinal meningitis.
Herman Stoll, "a, Germany, rheuma-
tism.
James Rodgers, "A, New York, rheu-
matism.
Discharged-Jerry Cambria, Charles
For bes, A. Rrouse, J. Boleau, w. Mel
son, j. Brown, Steve Laity, r. Walters,
VIM. Carey, all recovered or improved.
Died-John Kuseli, Nov. y, OF
neuritis.
]. T. Taylor, Nov. 2S, of spinal
meningitis.
Number of patients Dec. l, 55.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Moved to Copperopolis.

Supervisor E, B. Moore moved from
Sutter Creek to Copperopolis yester-
day, with the intention of making his
future home there. His term as super
visor expires at the next meeting of the
board. He expects to be in jackson on
that occasion, and close up his official
business. Mrs. Moore has been in
Copperopolis since last September, con-
Quoting a boarding house. Copper
opolis is on the upgrade. A large
smelter is being erected, and the copper
mining interests are very promising.
Amador county regrets to lose such
citizens as Mr.. Moore and family, and
earnestly wishes them abundant .uc-
cess in their new field. We may state
that Mr.. Moore has property interests
in Copperopolis, and lived in that
vicinity before coming to Amador
county, about eight years ago
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Shooting Affair.

w. III. Hancock, a saloon keeper OF
Sutter Greek, went on the warpath
against brother saloonman. D.
Odgers, on Thursday evening of last
week. The two men are brothers-in-
law, although Hancock is widower.
The origin of the trouble we are unable
to give. Hancock shot three times
through the front glass door of Odgers
saloon. Odgers had been apprised OF
the intended attack, and as a pre-
cautionary move locked his saloon and
escaped by the back door. There was
no one in when the shooting occurred.
Hancock was arrested, and held for
trial for assault. with intent to commit
murder. He was let out on bonds in
the sum of $500. He was also bound
over to keep the peace with $4,000 bonds.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Bitten by a Dog.

Paul Guerard, who lives in the south
part of town, was severely bitten by a
dog last Friday. A brace of dogs-his
own and neighbor' 's-started in to
chaw each other near Guerard's house.
Guerard went to separate them, and in
the mix-up one of the dogs seized
Guerard's left hand, lacerating it badly,
requiring three stitches to close the
wound. Guerard had been unable to
work for several weeks on account of
rheumatism, and this additional mis-
fortune will further delay his return to
his employment.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud :
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any
case. no matter of how long standing,
in to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. If your druggist
hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi.
cine Co., ST. Louis, Mo.
The Singer runs, the Singer sews,
by simply pressing with the toes. By
day | work, at night sleep, because
the Singer is so cheap. Wonderly, Agt.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Who's Your Tailor}

Wear your own clothes Not your
own merely because you bought and
paid for them, but more especially from
the fact that they were made for you.
You don't have to be here when your
suit or overcoat is being made. Only
your measurements have to be here,
which is all that any good tailor re-
quires. Do you appreciate how much
it will mean to you to have your clothes
actually made to fit you perfectly ?
Write Charles Lyons, the London
Tailor, 721 Market ST., or l22 Kearney
ST., San Francisco, to-day for self
measurement and samples. They have
an ad in another column of this paper
about prices.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
CALL AND EXAMINE MY NEW LINE OF GOODS
Vacation Trip.

DR.. O'Connor of Sutter Creek, will
take his regular two weeks annual
vacation, beginning Monday, Decem-
ber 5th. the greater portion of which
time will be spent in visiting the vari-
Gus city hospitals. The doctor will
then resume his practice in Amador
county.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
ong Delayed Verdict In Mining Suit.

n the superior court of San Andreas
Jury this week decided the suit of The
ghtner Mining Company against the
lea Mining Company and the Hobart
d Hayward estate for Sl20, 900 dam
les, in favor of the plaintiff, awarding
900 damages. 1t was an action for
kspass which was not denied, yet the
be hung fire in the courts for eight
hrs
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

Assaying IS cents. Bullion, amaal-
gam, rich ore, etc., bought in large or
small quantities. Prompt returns.
Mail or express, 1000 lb. COLONIZATION,
mill and cyanide tests. Pioneer Assay
ing Co., 157 New Montgomery St., San
Francisco, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Health officers Report.

The health officer reports beg
leave to report that diphtheria has
made its appearance in Jackson and
vicinity, but l think it has been sue
cessfuily quarantined, and will soon be
stamped out. Cases quarantined 3, re-
leased l, remaining quarantined 3;
deaths one. Except in Jackson the
county is free from contagious diseases.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Mothers, Be Careful

of the health of your children. Look
out for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Whooping Cough. Stop them in time
One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold
by all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Bad Indeed.

losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
ke Scott's Emulsion for it. For
ak digestion, for defective nourish-
4 Mt, for consumption, take Scott's
'hulsion. 1t restores flesh because it
likes to the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

after eight days treatment by a
doctor without receiving any benefit,
was cured in four days by DR.. Mason S
Poison Oak Cure" F. NJ. Kanarfogel,
lone. il
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Has Stood the Test 25 Years.

The old, original GROVES Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. 1t is iron and guiuine in a
tasteless form. No cure no pay. soc.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
Money in Treasury.

By official count made Dec 5th, the
amount and kind of money in the
county treasury was found to be as
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

Why doesn't Wonderly come, we
|nt Singer right away.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
No More Suffering.

If you are troubled with indigestion
get bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly it will cure you.
Geo. a. Thomson, of Spencer, Ia, says:
"Have had Dyspepsia for twenty years.
My case was almost hopeless. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure was recommended and
1 used few bottles of it and it is the
only thing that has relieved me. Would
not be without it. Have dootored with
local physicians and also at Chicago,
and even went to Norway with hopes
of getting some relief. but Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure is the only remedy that
has done me any good, and l heartily
recommend it. Every person suffering g
with Indigestion or Dyspepsia should
use it," Sold by all druggists.
Don't miss orr ad. Jackson Shoe
Store.
Olives, salami, swiss. limburger
Martins cream and California cheese
at Nettles' Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
....SHOES....

What's prettier than a
nice pair of good shoes or
felt shoes. You can get
them if you come to our
store.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
JUST ARRIVED

New line of neckties,
latest patterns and styles.
Our neckwear is always
up-to-date.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
SUSPENDERS
Mems Slippers

We have them i'll all
styles and sizes, from Csc
a pair to $3.50. New goods
and good goods,
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
.....HATS.....

If you are looking for a
good present for a Gent,
we have the Kingsbury
hat. Best on earth.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09
....SOCKS....

Our new line of Socks
has just arrived. New
styles and pretty patterns.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-09

Don't miss orr ad. Jackson Shoe
Store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-16
Matinee Today.

A special program has been arrarg-
ed for the matinee this Afternoon at
2:30. New pictures and Resell i'll
SILLY Kid" sketch and Foxy Graz N
pictures. a. = 80 70 h, -
Little Margie Craise. whose father
is interested in the Daily Enterprise
in Virginia City will appear at the
Vitagraph theatret for today's matt
nee She is clever little girl and mas
a sweet voice. She will sing an illus
trated song entitled always in the
Way" with which she has never faile'|
to bring tears to the eyes of the audi
ence. She appeared at the Vitagrapt
in Virginia City and made a decide
hit.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-16
MADE A HERO.
Accident on the Missouri Shows {
Mans Bravery.

Accident on the Missouri Shows
Mans Bravery.
PENSACOLA, April 14.-That the
newest battleship Of the navy, the
Missouri, had a narrow escape from
being blown to pieces by an explosioa
of a magazine and also beached, came
to light today.
Captain William S. Cowles preven.-
ed the latter when the vessel was
within $50 yards Of the beach by CIV
ing orders that the ships course be
changed.
Chief Gunner's Mate Monson saved
the ship and lives of over 600 men by
jumping into an open magazine AMI
closing the door behind him.
1t is stated that when the officers
heard the explosion in the turret aud
saw the fire tapping through the top
they realized that the magazine would
next explode and headed the ship for
the beach, intending to beach her il
possible before The explosion.
Captain Cvwles quickly stopped the
plan and put the ship back to sea.
When the first explosion occurred in
the turret, the big magazine door was
open, and standing against it were
four charges Of powder. Without a
moments hesitation Gunner's Mate
Monson showed these aside and jump
ing into the magazine, pulled the dool
closed after him.
The magazine was totally flooded
with water. and when the men openej
the door they found Monson barely
alive, the water having reached hi:
neck.
The estimated damage is $4,000.
The dead now number 80.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-16
~ ID Show.

Inc VIZ graph show that has open
ca - ..e Witherell building, formerly
''o News Office, is certainly a place
where the amusement lovers can re
ceive their moneys worth. Last even
ing the new theatre entertained big
crowd at both performances and the
people are only beginning to know that
the show is ready for business. Aside
from the specially numbers that is rem
| Jered, which is good, the moving pic
| ture show is far above what peo2'f
have been paying high prices to SEQ
The admission, fifteen cents for al
ults and 10 cents for children Civ ,.
everyone and the kids chance ::
see show that is worth the mons s
The first performance takes place {
1880 and the other at $50
H. E. Dcre, reresenting A. S. Hos
kins &, Co., of Sacramento, was az,
eng the arrivals of last evening.