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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04

For thirty minutes or more yesterday
it was believed by certain city officials
that the city hall was on fire. Officials
and clerks in the building had been smell
ing smoke.
Fire Chief Mullin. Captain Walton of
the central station. and Private secre-
tary to the Mayor Pepperman, accom-
panied by one or two janitors made
careful inspection. The building was Wis
tied from dome to basement, almost ev-
cry room being Inspected. In some rooms
the smoke was more in evidence than in
others. But when the basement was
reached, the story was told. Some work.
men had been engaged in making re-
pairs yesterday morning down there and
had been burning a quantity of tar.
The basement of the city hall is the
only part of the municipal building that
is fire proof In speaking OF the matter
Yesterday Alderman stocimar of the
Ninth ward, who erected the building
said:
"The basement of the city hall is abb
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-04
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Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report
ed by the weather bureau for selected
southern stations during "a hours ending
a. m. Precip-
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Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
Tramps Abundant.

Almost daily we hear remarked by
persons whose business requires them
to travel the roads along the mining
belt of this and adjoining counties, that
the number of tramps packing their
blankets, and in search of work, has
greatly increased of late. This time
last year these migratory individuals
were scarce. Work was easily obtain
able, and the men were able to pay
their way from place to place. Now
labor is getting more abundant, and
the demand for it has been on the
wane. With this change in the in
dustrial world, the disappearance of
the pack men on the march is the
natural outcome. The boom has pass
ed the flood mark, and the reaction
has set in. To what extent it will de-
velOp remains to be seen. The num-
erous strikes that have occurred all
over the country, has helped materially
to bring about the change. For some
time the tendency to lower wages has
been noticed to very marked degree.
The working men will do we'll to heed
these signs of the times, and act ac-
cordingly. Amador county has wit
messed decided influx of people from
beyond the state boundaries since the
beginning of winter. They come mostly
from the strike camps of Colorado, and
to escape the rigors OF winter in other
mining sections.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
Additional Locals.

For good potatoe try Caminetti's S
Burbanks.
PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and stu is tine best.
A very interesting letter from DR..
Gibbons in Alaska will be found on the
first page of this issue.
E. c. VOORHEES, of Sutter Creek has
been appointed by Governor Pardee a
trustee of the Preston School of In
dustry at lone, to fill a vacancy caused
by the resignation of director Durgan
of Woodland.
The biggest values ever offered to
the people of Amador county can be
had at the New White House. We
are for business. Buy and sell for cash.
Fred Eudey and wife left Friday for
Stockton, to proceed thence to San
Francisco. Mrs. Eudey's health is i'm
proving steadily. Her visit to the city
is for change and medical advice.
Nothing will please an invalid as well
as a package of those fancy cakes from
Caminetti's Mkt.
John 7. Cox, who has had charge of
the Gwin compressor for nearly seven
years, has resigned. He was offered a
position at the Kennedy, but declined.
With his family he will make his future
home at Berkeley.
Lemons, oranges, and bananas con-
stantly on hand at Caminetti's Mkt.
w. G. Johns, foreman of the Zeila,
is still in the San Francisco hospital
under treatment for crushed hand.
1t is now over ten weeks since the acci-
dent occurred. Mrs. Johns has been in
the city attending to him as far as pos
sible. 1t is thought he will be sufficient
ly recovered to return home in few
days.
Champagne Waters in dainty pack
ages or in bulk. Just the thing to
serve with ice cream. Call for them at
P. Cassinelli's.
On the 7th instant w. H. Blakely of
Amador City was operated upon for
appendicitis. The case was under the
care of DR.. Tiffany, but DR.. Staples was
called in consultation. and performed
the surgery, which, we understand,
was highly successful. DR.. Staples
makes speciality of surgery, and dur
ing his stay at Amador has successfully
handled four or five of these particularly
difficult cases.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
A Pleasant Evening.

A jolly crowd assem- bled last Satur-
day evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs Chas. A. Head at jackson Gate as
a surprise to Chasles and Robert Head.
Games, music and dancing were inter-
spersed during the evening, after which
dainty collation. was partaken of.
During intervals Mr. Head entertained
on the graphaphone. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs c. Head, Mr. and Mrs
Jerome Guisto, Mr. and Mrs John Brown
Mr. and Mrs James Forshey, Mrs Kate
Guisto, Misses Mary Perano, Theresa,
Jennie, Dorsolina and Emma Ratio,
Irene and Millie Guisto, Eldora Brown,
Amelia and Ida Raggio, Messrs Henry
Morris, Robert Head, John Ratio,
Joseph Guisto, Julius and Tony Perano,
Len Rice, Paul Bushman, Joseph and
Juirino Calligori, Henry Stark, Joseph
and Louis Raggio, Ivan Brown, Law
renee Spinetti, William and Herbert
Tucker, Angelo Bernero.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
AUkUM.
AUKuM. January 8, 1901

AUKUM, January 8, 1904.
Thomas Osburn of Sacramento, has
been at Slug Gulch viewing the Enley
mining property for the owner, Mrs.
Livingston, preparatory to develop
ment.
Mrs. King and children of Uno, drove
to Placerville to attend lawsuit to
get divorce from her husband.
Asa Farnsworth and family are at
his fathers for an indefinite time.
Mrs. Annie Farnsworth has returned
from Placeryille, where she spent a
week with her sister, Mrs. Maud
Farnsworth.
A large delegation from Aukum at
tended the funeral of Joe Gilmore at
Oleta.
Several families from this vicinity
attended the funeral of Squire Yates,
an old time settler of Oleta. All his
children gathered at his bedside. 1t
was his request that his children should
be with him in his last moments.
The Sunday school at Pigeon Creek,
organized and conducted mostly by
young people, is in a thrifty condition.
Great praise should be given the super
intendent, Lizzie Uhlinger, assistant
superintendent, Mrs. Laura Wriggles,
worth, secretary, Blanche Goffinett,
Miss Ada Carter, recently from Sacra-
mento, who kindly responded to the
request of the school in training the
children for the entertainment and
Xmas tree given for the benefit of the
Sunday school, and many others who
were enthusiastic in making it the most
enjoyable affair of the season. Ap-
propriate, well selected pieces for the
occasion was a main feature. The sum
of $45. so received from lunch baskets,
will place them on financial basis for
supplies, not dependent on collections.
A birthday party for Leslie Nc
NaughtOn and Albert Seeley's 17th
year was given at the home of the Nc
Naughtons. Laughable presents and
birthday cakes were in profusion. The
recipients were completely surprised,
and very pleasant evening was spent
without dancing by only invited guests.
Chas. Fisher and Mr.. King got into
a skirmish Monday evening at the
blacksmith shop on Kings ranch, near
Uno. Fishers little finger was broken,
and his opponent was also injured.
Geo. Ames is running a 6-mule team
for Mr.. Potter, hauling lumber, freight
and hay, regardless of the rain.
", A. L.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
PLYMOUTH.
PLYMOUTH. Jan. IA, l.


Forrest Parlor No. SO, N. D. G. W.,
met in the l. o. o. F.. hall last Satur-
day, Jan. 9th, and the following officers
were installed for the ensuing term by
D. D. G. p. Frances Coster: Maggie
Slavich, Past Pres; Frances Coster,
Pres; Susie Culbert, 1st V. p; Clara
Steiner, I'd V. p; Mary Davis, Sd V.
p; Laura Dugan, Rec. Sec.; Carrie
Tiffany, Fin, Sec.; Lucy Clark, Treas.
Ella Adams, Mar; Susie Culbert, Clara
Steiner and Minnie Cato, Trustees;
Maggie Slavich, o. S.; Eva Ball, l. S
Carrie Tiffany, Organist. After the in
stallation ceremonies tamale supper
was partaken of, to which all did JUS
tice. Then at an early hour they all
departed for their respective homes,
having spent an enjoyable evening.
Mrs. L. Griffith spent day or two
of last week with relatives at the Ken
nedy.
Mrs. Ella Adams left last week for a
short visit in San Francisco,
Mr.. Felker, who has been sick for
the past few months, went to San Fran.
cisco last week for medical treatment.
Chas. Lane, the well-knOwn mining
man, was in town last week, looking
after his interests here.
A. j. Grain went to San Francisco
last week.
William Butler, who has been on the
sick list, is able to be up and around
again.
plymouth was represented at the
lone installation of N. S. G. w.
G. W. Penter, of Latrobe, was a
visitor in town Saturday. OMEGo.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
The Sheriff Makes a Haul.

Early Wednesday morning sheriff
Norman and his posse made a raid on
Jackson's half world, which resulted
in the capture of six male frequenters.
The last grand jury recommended that
some action be taken in this direction.
On several previous occasions a descent
upon the red-light district had been
planned, but each time the officers
were baked, as the quarry had evil
IDENTIFY anticipated the onset, and con-
ciuded to be somewhere else when the
fateful hour arrived. This time Nor
man kept the matter exclusively to
himself, until the moment for action
came. At O'Clock in the morning he
gathered his deputies, and reinforced
by constable Laverone, moved upon the
camps. The boys were at home this
time. One after another the resorts
were surrounded. The cleanup COM
prised six persons, who pleaded guilty
to vagrancy. Five were fined $40 each,
and one-a specially aggravating case
was muleted in $50. All settled with
coin, SO the ctounty treasury is 800 TO
the good. The $50 victim left with his
female companion the following day
! for other fields,
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
A Peaceful End.

On Monday of this week the grim de-
stroyer. Death, entered the home of
our townsman, John Strohm, and
claimed for its victim Jacob Frederick
Schmidt, father of Mrs. StrOhm. Mr.
Schmidt has made his home with the
family of his son-in-law for the past
twelve years, and during his residence
in jackson, though of a quiet and un-
assuming disposition, made many
friends, who will regret to learn of his
demise. At the time of his death he
had entered his S0th year. He was
born in Baden, Germany, aud prior to
his coming to the United States was an
active participant in the revolution in
Germany of 1919. just prior to COM
ing to this country deceased IS wife died,
and since that time he has made his
home with his children living in
America, which includes five girls, and
one son in Germany. The funeral oc-
CURED on Wednesday from the Strohm
residence, Main street, and the inter-
ment was made in the Protestant ceme-
terry.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
Incipient Strike.

A small-sized strike was inaugurated
at the Keystone mine at Amador City
last Saturday morning. 1t seems that
a few carmen and shovelers got it into
their heads that they ought to get
more wages. They have been receiv-
ing 1925 per day, and they thought
their services were reasonably worth
$3.50. All the men in the Keystone
are members of the Western Fedora
tion, but it seems the union took no
action on this particular occasion. The
dissatisfied men acted on their own re-
sponsibility so it is claimed. They
made their desires known in way,
but whether the keystone Company
was informed of the nature of the COM
plant does not appear. Anyhow, find
ing their demands for increased pay
were not attended to, some eight or
nine men quit work Saturday. The
trouble was speedily adjusted. The
labor organization disclaimed having
any connection with the matter Two
or three of the leading agitators were
discharged. The others went back to
work at the old scale, and everything
has since been moving along at this
nine as though nothing had happened.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
PINE GROVE.

Ranchers are taking advantage of
the fine weather by putting in their
grain.
Rev. McCreary, the presiding elder,
preached a very interesting sermon in
Pine Grove Sunday morning.
j. Fl. Zumalt has been on the sick
list for the past week, but is able to be
around again at this writing.
Mrs j. Fl. Lowry is also very ill, al
though improving at last accounts.
Frank Ludekens and bride have re-
turned from their wedding trip to the
city looking very radiant and happy.
They will make their home in Pine
Grove for the winter.
A party of land surveyors reached
here from the mountains last Friday.
They seemed travel-worn, foOtsore and
tired. The road was rough and muddy,
but they say they had a pleasant Jour-
ney.
Mrs w. J. Davis, coming from Vol
cano last Saturday, lost her purse con-
tanning several dollars and note.
The public school is in full swing
again after two weeks vacation.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
OLETA.

A social dance was given here New
Years. Good music was furnished by
the Neff orchestra, and supper was
served in the Odd Fellows banquet hall.
Misses Minnie and Kate Schroeder
left last Monday for Rocklin, where
they intend to visit for few days, then
Miss Minnie will continue her Journey
to Gilroy.
Geo. Voolfolk, who has been visit
ing friends and relatives, has returned
to Folsom.
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows had
a joint installation here last Saturday
evening, January I'd. After the INSTALL
ment delightful program was rem
dered, then all adjourned to the ban
quet hall, where bountiful feast had
been prepared and spread by the sister
Rebekahs.
Mrs. Addington of Sutter City, is
visiting relatives and friends here,
FL. Yates has gone to the city to
spend a few weeks.
Mrs. Swithenbank of Valley Springs
is also visiting friends and relatives
with her sister, Mrs. Addington.
Father Dermody visited acquaint-
ances here few days last week.
Mrs. L. LESLEY paid her parents a
flying visit.
Miss Addie Billalon has been sick for
a few days.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. R. C. RUST, JUDGE.

HON. H. g. RUST, JUDGE.
Estate of j. G. Fithian-Order of sale
of real estate granted.
Estate of Frank E. Frates, Geo. Fl.
Frates ct al-Order made that certain
money amounting to Sl2l, belonged to
the minor children, the administrator
of Frank Frates stating that he made
no claim thereto as part of estate OF
Frank Frates, deceased.
Estate of Jos. c.. Fithian-A. Nichols,
Jacob Surface, and A. G. Fassett ap-
pointed appraisers.
Estate of Frank Frates-Adminis-
traitor authorized to make an assign
ment to King & Enos of certain wood
and coal contract entered into between
Frank Frates and the Preston School
of Industry entered into July l, 1903,
and ending June 30, 1904.
David Mattley VS.. Geo. L. Thomas
Decision of the court filed, giving judg-
ment lor plaintiff.
w. E. Spear and A. J. Spear VS..
Scottish Union and National Insurance
until January Is.
Adelena L. Frederickson vs.. George
Yager-Defendant's bond on appeal
fixed in the sum of $4,000. Bill of ex-
ceptions to be settled Jan. 16.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
Odd Fellows Install.

Probably no occasion since the
charter was bestowed upon Lodge No.
36, L. 0. 0. F., isrmore indellibly fixed
in the minds OF it's members than that
of last Saturday evening. That was
the time set for the induction into their
respective offices of the brothers who
had been chosen to conduct Odd Fellow
business this year. At the hour ap-
pointed about 60 or 20 people, includ-
ing few from Sutter Creek, and the
local Rebekahs, gathered at the hall.
and after the regular order of business
had been disposed of, District Deputy
Grand Master Virgil Norton proceeded
to confer the usual obligations on the
officers-elect. The original intention
was to have the installation Joint af-
fair between the Odd Fellows and the
ladies auxiliary, the Rebekahs, but
owing to the fact that certain req uire-
ments of the latter's bylaws, relative
to the time of installing officers, had
not been complied with, the Rebekahs
were unable to make the affair Joint
one. They were present, however, in
body. After the new officials had
been duly obligated, a splendid pro-
gram, consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music, recitations, etc., was
rendered. This was followed by a
feast OF good things, over which all
found time flying too rapidly indeed.
The Rebekahs will install their officers
later. The officers installed were as
follows: N: g., Geo. Hambric; V. G.,
Henry Griffin; Secty., w. E. Kent;
Treas, VIM. M. Penry; Con-, H. A.
Clark; |. G., Geo. L. Wishard; o. G.,
Henry We'll; r. S. N. g., Geo. Fell
meth; L. S. N. g., J. M. Parson; r.
S. V. g., Max Ladar; L. S. v. G., Geo.
Verne; r. S. S., F. NJ. Pense; L. S.
S., Jas. Harris.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
Cured After Suffering 10 Years.

B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle &
Mfg. Co., Middletown, O., suffered for
ten years with dyspepsia. He spent
hundreds of dollars for medicine and
with doctors without receiving any
permanent benefit. He says, "One
night while feeling exceptionally bad
l was>about to throw down the evening
paper when saw an item in the paper
regarding the merits of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. l concluded to try it, and
while | had no faith in it l felt better
after the second dose. After using two
bottles am stronger and better than
| have been in years, and l recommend
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to my friends
and acq uaintances suffering from stom-
ach trouble" Sold by Kerr's Phar-
macy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
A vest-Pocket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to
carry, easy to take, pleasant and never
failing in results are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. A vial of these little pills
in the vest-pocket is certain guaran-
tee against headache, biliousness, tor
pid liver and all of the ills resulting
from constipation. They tonic and
strengthen the liver. Sold by Kerr's
Pharmacy, jackson,
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
What's In a Namel

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. G.
Dewitt & Co., of Chicago, discovered
some years ago how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
Piles For blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases, Dewitt s
Salve has no equal. This has given
rise to numerous worthless counter
feits. Ask for Dewitt 's-the genuine.
Sold by Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
M. E. Church.

The pastor will occupy the pulpit
morning and evening. Morning subject
" Treasures hidden in Gods word. -
Evening subject, Gambling"
Sunday school at 2 o'clock. Epworth
league at $50 p. m. Song service 20
minutes before the evening service.
Young men are especially invited to the
evening service.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
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One Californian Named.

WASHINGTON, January 12.-Tht
president has announced the appoint
inent of the assay commission for 19O4
which will test the weight and fineness
of coins produced at the mints of the
United States during the year. E. G.
VOORHEES,, a mine operator of Suttel
Creek, Cal, is member.-San Fran.
cisco Chronicle, Jan. 13.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15

VIM. Zwinge, San Andreas, Cal.
Sir:-After a thorough trial of
Zwinge's Cough Remedy, can truth
fully say that it is the best cure 1 have
ever tried for whooping cough, colds.
sore throats, etc. 1t is especially
effacious for such troubles in children.
MRS. G. D. CALVIN.
May be had of all Jackson druggists.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak digestion, for defective nourish-
ment, for consumption, take Scott's
Emulsion. 1t restores flesh because It
strikes to the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteiess form. No Cure, Nc Pay. 500
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
License Collections.

The license collector reports COL
lections from the county licenses for
the quarter ending Dec. 81, 1903 as
follows:
Amador ledger., 1904-01-15
ZwINGE's CELEBRATED SYRUP
OF HERBS

For Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Con-
sumption, Group, Diphtheria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18
nR. BRYAN'S PLATFORM OFFER.

Last February Mr.. Bryan's "Commoner' of
fered the following reward: One hundred dol
liars In gold, silver or paper, as they may
'chOosel will be given for Democratic plat
form for 1904 covering the following subjects
Including imperialism. trusts, money, tariff
land labor upon which The New-York World
The Boston Herald The Brooklyn Eagle
The Richmond Times The Chicago Chroni-
''cle.' The st. Paul Globe, The Louisville
Courier Journal The Nashville American
1.-The Memphis Commercial-Appear and The
ATLANTA Journal will agree"
The Commoner's' offer included also this in
teresting additional item: Five dollars extra
Twill be given to any one of the said papers
which will secure a letter from either Mr..
Cleveland. Mr.. German or Mr.. Parker in
'dorsing all of the platform proposed by It."
OF course even the sum of 800 can scarcely
be regarded n tempting inducement To any
one 10 undertake the impossible. but the So prize
surely that is not above attainment by some
of our Democratic contemporaries for pre-
sumo Mr. Bryan's offer will also hold good OF
the st. Louis platform which he himself helped
TO frame.
AS for Mr.. Bryan himself, we believe we are
doing him simple justice in asserting that no
amount of money, even in ''l6 to /" silver dol
lars could induce him TO write n letter indoors
ing in full the st. Louis platform. including its
telegraphed adjunct.