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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
TALK OF PEACE.

London, Nov 1.-The dispatch of the Associated Press from Washington confirming the statement made in these dispatches that Japan had inf1i- cated her willingness to entertain peace suggestions from President Roosevelt or King Edward, created much interest here. Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister, said to-day:
 sAfter the fall of Port Arthur, Japan would, I believe, be ready to treat for peace on no higher essential basis than that Russia should evacu- ate Manchuria, Japan also agreeing to similar evacuation. The two great difficulties in the way of any sugges- ton of peace are, first, the apparent opposition of Emperor Nicholas's pres ent advisers to settlement of any kind; second. the preservation of Rus. sian prestige. When a nations pres, tige, if not gone, is severely impaired, it is a difficult matter even with the best of intentions to preserve il"
 The Associated Press learns that Queen Alexandra has been in constant communication with the dowager em- press of Russia and Emperor Nicholas himself during the last few days. This is interpreted here as a hopeful sign and as possibly likely to lead. though not in the immediate future, to the es. tablishment of some modus vivendi whereby steps looking to arbitration might be initiated without offense to Russia.
 The reiteration of the American state departments determination not to intervene except on requests from both of the belligerents tallies with the official attitude of the British gov ernment, but it is thought that before long some method may privately be devised whereby this diplomatic bar, rier to action will be overcome.
 Baron Hayashi this morning had no news from Port Arthur and discredited 1the rumors of it's equalization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
SQUELCHED IT.
New York Police Broke Up an Anarchist
 Meeting.

New York, Nov 11.-About 800 per sons calling themselves anarchists have assembled in an east side hall to commemorate the death of the Hay market rioters in Chicago. Policemen were present and the chairman was told that if any incendiary speeches were made the meeting would be closed. The chairman declared this to be proof that liberty is dead in America. Several other speeches were made, including one by we'll known woman agitator, who bewailed the lack of interest and the falling off in attendance at the anarchist meetings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
RUSSIAN JEWS PLEASED.

St Petersburg, Nov ii, 1 :34 p. m.- The Russian Jews are greatly pleased with the reception accorded by Interior Minister Syiatopolk- Mirsky to a depu- tation of their co-religionists, on which occasion it was announced that the ideal at which he was aiming was equality for all the elements of the population of the empire. Evidences also exist tending to show that it is the purpose of the minister to reverse the yon Plehve policy regarding the Armenian church property and the management of the Armenian schools, which have again become independent, and it is believed that this will be fol lowed by the restoration of the church funds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11

St Petersburg, Nov II d:34 p. m.)- The meeting of representatives of the provincial zemstyos next week is at tracting intense interest. Nothing could better illustrate the change in the conditions in Russia than the free, dom with which the newspapers are discussing the internal conditions The liberals believe that their flag has now been planted and that the present movement cannot be stopped. The Russ declares it is essential that means be afforded the nation to express it's needs The past efforts in this direc- tion, it contends, were still-born be. cause the elective principle of choosing representatives to voice the wishes of the people has been neglected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
SAFE BLOWN OPEN.
Burglars Were Operating at saybroon
 Last Night.

Saybrook, Nov 11.-The general store of D. M. J. Holmes of this placd was entered by burglars last nighr. who, after blowing open the safes made good their escape with SIS in cash and number of valuable papers, entrance was gained by forcing the lock on the front door.
 Some years ago the store was ers< tered by six tramps who, after blowing open the safe, gained entrance to th0 saloon and the entire crowd becarn~ intoxicated, in which condition tbey were found early in the morning bp MT Holmes and number of town offii c1als. In free fight which followed four of the tramps were shot down and the other two laid down theiT arms and submitted to capture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
TERRIBLE CRIME,
 FAMILY WIPED OUT

> Auburn, Gal, Nov 1.-The hand some residence of Julius Weber has been burned to the ground and Mrs Weber, Miss Bertha Weber and Mas ter Paul Weber perished. It is thought also that the remains of MT Weber will be found in the debris. Wounds were found on the little boy and there was bullet wound in the mothers S breast. Miss Webers body was very badly burned. but no wounds were visible. If the husband and father was burned, no one is left to tell or what was apparently a terrible crime, as the only other survivor of the fam fly, Adolph Weber, aged 20, was not at home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
ELECTION NEWS IN OLD TIMES.

When Andrew Jackson was elected president the first time the news did not reach him for three weeks after the voting day.
 When James K. Polk was elected he rode into Nashville almost a month after the voting day to accept congrat- ulations of his neighbors on the good news that had just come to the Nash vile postmaster.
 This is a fast age and nothing shows it better than the lightning speed of collecting election returns. Now we will probably know the re suit in three hours after they stop voting. Sixty years ago the result was ofteu three wnaIsa in doz1ht.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
OUT OF ITS COURSE.
This Schooner Was Helpless Before
 the Gale.

New York, Nov 11.-A small Schoo- ner bearing the name G. H. S., with a crew of twelve men. Tar out of her course, with neither provisions nor water and running heipIessly before gale of hurricane force, was sighted and given assistance by the Atlas line steamer Valencia on her last outward voyage from this port. The ultimate fate of the little craft and her crew was not known to the officers of the steamer when they arrived here from Hayti to-day and reported the occur. renee.
 According to the story told by off cers of the Valencia she encountered terrific southeast gale on the out ward passage and on October 24, while between Castle Island and Inagua, in the Bahama Islands, sighted the schooner. A signal of distress was flying and the steamer lay to and of, fered assistance. Although the storm was at it's height communications be< tween the two ships finally was estab- lished and the crew of the schooner made known their plight. They were botA Il from Long Cay on the Honduras coast for Inagua, but had been blown far out of their course by the hurri- cane and were drifting practically at the mercy of the gale. The supply of provisions had been completely ex> hausted and the crew of twelve men were in desperate straits. When the conditions were learned a supply of food and water sufficient to last seV- eral days was sent to the schooner and the Valencia steamed away. Whether the little craft with her crew succeeded in the battle with the wind and waves and finally reached their destination had not been learned by the Valencia's' officers
 None of the marine registers avail able in this city have any record of schooner named the G. H. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
ALL GUILTY.
Jury Out for 2l Hours..Man- slaughter and Second
 Degree Murder.

New London, Nov 1.-The jury in the Menghi murder cases returned a verdict at noon to-day, after being out twenty-one hours, finding Frank Sham. beor and Giovani Fontelbano guilty of manslaughter and Joseph Coscano and Francesca Mallocea guilty of murder in the second degree. The prisoners showed no emotion when the verdict was returned.
 Judge Case sentenced Shambeor to not more than eight nor less than five years in state prison. Fontelbano was given from eight to ten years, and Coscano and Malloceo were given life sentences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
IGNORE L,ANsDoWNE.

St Petersburg, Nov II Q:34 D. m.)- It is considered significant that the Russian newspapers ignore Lord Lans- downe's suggestion regarding Russo Japanese arbitration. They appear to be more concerned with his utterances on the subject of the punishment of the Russian naval officers concerned in the North sea incident, which they regard as premature, declaring it will be time enough to talk Of punishment when the commission establishes their culpabiIity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
SHOT THREE TIMES.
Jealous Man Shot Sister and Brother
 and Himself.

Southington, Nov 11.-Lawrence De- falio shot and seriously wounded Car rie Jimity and her brother Frank this noon while all were in the kitchen of the home of the Jimitys. The house is the first one south of the Southing- ton station. Defalio then went into an adjoining bedroom and put bullet into his head, with probably fatal re- suits. Jealousy is supposed to have been the cause of the act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
EIDvENCE COMING IN.

Gomel, Russia, Nov 11.-Counsel for the Jews, in the trial of the persons charged with being responsible for the the rioting of September IA, 1903, are securing many admissions from indi- vidua policemen and gehdarmes tend ing to show that Sheriff Borishof pre- vented the police from firing on the Christian rioters, but that on the con trary he ordered the arrest of Jews who were defending their property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
Economical Prices.
Great Chamber and Pa rIor
 Furniture Values.

The Hampson-Sellew store is truly a credit to Waterbury. You can't be- gin to imagine the immensity of their stocks. Why not take look in at those chamber suits that they are selI- ing so many of, priced from $25 to $50 the suit. There are lots Of others considerably less and others higher priced, but these popular low priced suits have caught the economical buy- CTS. And why not? You will avoid fancy prices and get better service
 better furniture better satisfaction all around if you do all your furniture buying at Hampson- Sellew's Think it over and be sure to start right in the kitnhan with 2 Glenwood RauGe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
SCHOONER SUNK.

New York, Nov 1.-The tllree-mast, ed schooner Wilton & Hunting was sunk in collision with the United States supply steamer Culgoa on Wednesday evening, and Captain Wal CT, his wife and two. seamen were drowned The survivors were brought here to-day by the Culgoa. The accident occurred ten miles east of Barnegat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
EDUCATORS AT BOSTON.

Boston, Nov 11.-Many educators of New England met in this city today to hold the seventy y-fifth annual meet ing of the New England Association of School Superintendents. The program of the day included, besides the regu, lar business, addresses by Superinten> dent Small of Providence, R. l., ana by W. Scott, secretary of the New England Education league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
IuDICIAL ADYLsER.

St Petersurg, Nov 11-Baron Taube, who Is connected with the foreign office, has been designated as Russian Judicial adviser to the international commission which is to inquire into the North sea incident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
VICTIM OF APoPLExY.

St Petersburg, Nov 11-There is a4 persistent but unofficial rumor here that General Gripenberg has been stricken with apoplexy at Wilma. It is said that he had a shock two years ago, therefore his selection to con1< mand the second army created soma surprise at the war office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
POSTMASTER DEAD.

Concord, N. H., Nov 11.-George A. Young, postmaster of Concord, died today He was 70 years old and had been postmaster. by appointment or President Roosevelt. since December 31. 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
SPELLING THE LAPS.

SdHLLINNI{I IHH JAFs.
 Mukden, Nov 11.-An artillery fire from both sides continued at inter vals on November 9, and the Russians are shelling the Japanese positions with heavy guns Neither side have gained any advantage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
RUSSIAN LIBERALS SEE
 BETTER TIMES AHEAD
Newspapers are Now Discussing Internal Conditions Russian Jews Pleased Reception Given Their Co- Religionists-Last Night Passed Off Smoothly There Was Very Little Fighting

passed quietly. He also reports that there were a couple of unimportant outpost attacks the previous days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
A QUIET NIGHT.

Sakharoff announces that last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11

THE CLEvELANDS THERE.
 New York, Nov 11.--Mrs Grover Cleveland laid the corner stone of the new Hebrew technical school for girls in this city today. Former President; Cleveland presided over the exercises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-11
SEVEN
 MINUTES.
A New Glenwood Is nads and Sold That Often
 Every Day.

What wonderful business tha makers of the Glenwood range have developed. It has been accomplished by making a range better than others better iron, better castings -betten workmanship.
 Twenty Tons of Iron a Day is what is melted up for GIenwoodss A most wonderful showing Such an immense business speaks volumes for the popularity of the stoves. Notice how nicely Glenwood range blacks up. It's the heavy castings and the superior iron that makes this possibIe<
 See the Glenw0od Clock?
 It's in the north show window of the Hampson-Sellew store. It calls att tention to the fact that every seven minutes of the day new Glenwood is made and sold Crowds watch 1t working. A picture of a differenH Glenwood is shown as the hands move over the dial in seven minute jumps<
 Have You a Glenw0od?
 If not. you don't know what de- light cooking is as is experienced by GlenWO0d cooks. sMAkES COOK ING EASY" If you're just going ta housekeeping start right. Glenwoods make happy homes. The drudgery of housework is changed into pleasure your cooking becoming more expert as the days go by.
 Low Prices On GlenwOods Now that they are on, sale by the Hampson~ Sellew Go. A gentleman stated re- gently that he paid $49 elsewhere for what the identical same stove is sold by the Hampson-Se1lew Go for $34.
 Economical Prices. are the watchwords of this big store4 They believe in the nimble sixpence rather than in the slow shilling. They want your future trade. Want your influence in their favor. It brings them customers and keeps the ola ones
Amador ledger., 1904-02-12
Gourdier-Herbold.

a happy romance eliminated in the
marriage Sunday afternoon at the resi-
dence of the bride, 4l9 Virginia street,
of Mrs. M. E. Herbold to Mr.. Alfred
Gourdier.
The parlors where the ceremony
took place were prettily decorated, and
the Rev. w. Angwin of the Methodist
Episcopal church made the happy
couple one. The bridal party entered
the parlors to the strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march, well played by
Mr.. G. M. Arata. Miss Craighead,
sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and
brother, Mr.. Byron Craighead, of
Placerville, was the groomsman. The
bride was prettily gowned in allover
white lace on movie silk, and carried
bouquet of white carnations and
maidenhair ferns, and was given away
by Mr.. A. T. Branp.
Alter the ceremony a sumptuous
banquet was served to the guests pres
ent, who numbered thirty. The out
of-t0wn guests included DR.. and Mrs.
Austin, son and daughter, and G. M.
Rowley, of San Francisco; Mrs. e.
Morris of Carson, Nevada, and Byron
Craighead of Placerville.
There were many handsome wedding
presents.
The happy couple left at APO p. m.
en- route to Southern California, with
many congratulatory wishes for a
happy married future.
Considerable amusement was afford
ed at the banquet board when the cut
ting of the large and handsomely deco
rated wedding cake was undertaken at
the hands of the bride. Among the
multitudinous ingredients of it's make
up several silver trinkets were dis
tribpted-silver rings, thimbles and
brooches. Perhaps the most signifi-
cant of all was sterling silver heart,
which, reasoned out by those who
know, means that the person receiving
it will be married next. On the home
coming of the newly married couple
from Santa Cruz on Thursday evening
next, they will hold reception 10 their
friends, and especially invited will be
the ladies of Ioka Council, to which
order the bride has long been menu
ber, and among whom she is particu-
larly popular, Vallejo Chronicle.
The bride is a daughter of j. w.
Craighead of Jackson, and for several
years lived at Wieland and Jackson in
this county.-ED. LEDGER.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-12
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT.
William C. Crocker Falls to His Death
While Being Hoisted in Skip at
the Bunker Hill Mine.

AT about o'clock yesterday even
ing, while being hoisted up the shaft at
the Bunker Hill mine, near Amador
City, William G. Crocker, an old time
miner in this county, in some way lost
his balance and fell to the bottom of
the shaft, the distance being sufficient
to kill him instantly. AS soon as pos
slble the unfortunate man was taken to
the top, and Immediately his family
and the coroner were notified by tele-
phone. Just as soon as possible after
the intelligence was received here, mis-
son, Charles H., and Coroner Huberty
set out for the mine, where everything
that could had been done in respect for
the remains. They came back to Jack
son early this morning, and Mr.. Hub
erty again returned to the mine for the
purpose of holding an inquest. Mr.
CrOcker was born in England 81 years
ago, and has lived in Amador county
for the past Is or 20 years. He was a
miner by profession, and good one
too, having worked in almost every
mine in AmadOr and Calaveras coun-
ties. Although he calls Jackson home,
he has resided at Amador City for
some time past. He is survived by a
wife, two daughters and four sons. As
yet no arrangements for the funeral
have been made, but it is presumed the
interment will occur in jackson. The
Crocker family are among our best
known and respected citizens, and their
host OF friends in this section will deep
ly sympathize with them in this sad
bereavement.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-12
ALMOST A CENTURY.
]. VanNatter Will Have Reached the
100-Milestone of Life on the 25th
Instant.

Probably for the first time in the his
tory OF AmadOr county one of her citi-
zens is about to pass that age which so
few attain in any land-l00 years. On
the 25th instant, if he survives that
date-and the indications now are that
he will and many more-J. Van Natter
will celebrate the one hunoredth ami
versary of his birth, and his devoted
daughters in Jackson, Mesdames Blair
and Richtmyer, are looking forward to
the event with keen interest and pleas
ure. Mrs Richtmyer, with whom the old
gentleman makes his home, has already
planned for the occasion a family din
ner, at which there will be present only
part of the immediate family, G. Nj.
Blair, wife and daughter. While Mr..
Van Natter is not native of the state
of California, he came across the plains
with his family in 1868. Five years
later himself and wife returned east to
Wisconsin, where they resided till 1886,
when his life companion was called
across the river of death, and he re-
turned to California, making his home
since with Mrs. Richtmyer, who has
devoted her life to making his latter
days as pleasant as the ministering of
love and devotion could. To show the
wonderful vitality with which the old
gentleman is still blessed, until just re-
Gently he has been at intervals a
familiar figure on our streets, going to
and from the barber shop. For the
past few days, however, he has suffered
somewhat with cold and neuralgia.
He is up, though, and around the
house, more cheerful and agreeable
than half the younger generation would
be under similar circumstances. While
from neuralgia the sight of one eye has
been lost, and his teeth all gone, for
one of his years his memory is some
thing remarkable. His living children
include Mesdames Richtmyer and Blair
of Jackson, Mrs. H. M. Mannion of
Oakland, and James G. Van Natter of
Wisconsin. He was born in Lawville,
Lewis county, New York, Feb. 25, 1904,
and the Ledger extends to him hearty
congratulations upon the approach of
this wonderful birthday, and wishes
many more may come in his life.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-12
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. R. C. RUST. JUDGE.

David Mattley VS.. Geo. L. Thomas
Defendants motion to retax costs sub
mitted without argument.
Estate of Frank Hoffman-Execu
and executor ordered to render an ex-
hibit showing expenses, receipts and
claims filed against estate.
Estate of Samuel G. Morrow-De-
cree that due notice to creditors has
been given. Final account and petition
for distribution filed. Feb. 20 fixed for
hearing same.
Estate of John Gubbins-The whole
OF estate set apart for benefit of widow.
Estate of James Head-Mary Head
petitions for letters. Estate consists of
tract of land on the Volcano road
above Sutter Creek valued at $500, and
personal property valued at $780,
Chas. II. Crocker, attorney. February
2O appointed to hear petition.
Estate of w. L. Stephenson-De-
ceased died on the 4th of February at
the Fremont mine, leaving an estate
consisting of coin S116.5O, and other
personal property valued at $40, be-
sides claim against Fremont Mining Co.
OF unstated amount. Geo. M. Huberty
petitions for letters. Feb 20 appointed
for hearing same.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-12
VOLCANO ITEMS.

The long looked for rain has come at
last, and those who make business of
placer mining in this section are taking
advantage of the abundant water sup
ply to wash the rich gravel that has
been taken from the various tunnels
during the last four months.
The debris commissioner was here a
few days ago, and granted permits for
hydraulic mining to all who had COM
piled with the law and constructed
proper dams, and as result several of
the mountain sides are speeding their
way towards the valley section.
1t is said that John Baroni knows
more about hydraulic mining than any
other man in Amador county. He also
knows pay dirt when he sees it. Brad
shaw, Santirfo and Baroni have formed
a combine and are working the old
"UniOn Flat" claim. They expect
handsome cleanup in the spring.
The town sports are all jubilant over
the prospects, for they know what to
expect when John and Brad have
plenty of dust.
At the Glenn mine they are getting
out fine rock, and will soon have a large
crushing
The Tim Hanley ir, claim is also pill
ing up good pay ore on the dump.
Some day you will hear wonderful
story about the output of this mine.
Emmett Gillick and James Hanlev
are working new piece of ground in
the nugget belt. They expect to have
lew goose eggs to send to the World s
Fair.
Constable LESLEY and Supt. Eek hart
are mining on the outskirts of town
LESLEY says it pays better than help
| ing self-styled detectives arrest sup
posed criminals.
Judge Robinson can be seen each day
with pick, shovel and pan, going to and
from nearby gravel bed, The know
ing ones say the Judge expects to visit
the st. Louis Exposition about the
time OF the democratic national con-
ventlon. He proposes to see that
Grover receives fair treatment. If
not, it is surmised that the Judge will
vote for Roosevelt and prosperity.
At about 1880 O'Clock Sunday even
ing Mr.. P. o. Lecat forced an entrance
to the sleeping apartment of the Grillo
BROS, back of the butcher shop. As
| soon as his presence was discovered
Ballela Grillo seized a shotgun, and a
desperate struggle ensued. Grillo
finally got the better of his antagonist
and filled his abdomen full Of shot, kill
ing him instantly; AS it was a plain
case OF self defense no arrests have been
made, Mr., Grillo giving the deceased
a suitable burial. His friends, if he
had any, are willing to let the matter
drop.
This item caused a lot of talk for a
time, the Ledger staff being " fooled, {"
until the little joker was detected by
spelling. the victim of the supposed
homicide as ''polecat. "-Rpl
La the near future we will tell you
what Volcano is, and what she ought
to be. S. G.. RIBBLER.