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Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
DR.. Staples Case On Appeal.

The supreme court in bank heard
seven murder cases on appeal last
Monday, among them being the case
OF DIR. F. N. Staples, who is confined
in the county Jail under sentence of
death. The Call of Tuesday says:
The most interesting case of the
day was that of DR.. f. N. Staples,
the young physician of Amador
county, convicted and sentenced to
death for the murder of his wife on
August 81, 1904. According to the
evidence, Mrs Staples died after a
long siege of typhoid fever. The pre-
sence of crime was not suspected at
the time, and she was buried. -Four
months later her body was exhumed,
and strychnine was found in it. In
the mean time DIR. Staples had sold
his business and moved to San Fran
cisco with Mrs Maud E. Hoxie, the
wife of neigbhor. The day the body
of Mrs Staples was exhumed the pair
left for Ensenada, Lower California,
where they we're arrested for murder.
The evidence in the case was circum-
stantial and the attorneys for Staples
declare that it was not sufficient tor
conviction.
1t is not likely that decicsion will
be rendered before three or four
months.
A correspondent sends us the follow
ing additional notes of the case:
Six of the seven supreme court
judges were present. Judge McFar-
land was ill, and Judge Hall of the
district court sat in his place. Under
the law creating the district court the
supreme judges can now call in dis
trict Judge to the fill place of a va
cancy.
1he Staples case was reached at 3. 30
in the afternoon. W. J.McGee opened
the argument for Staples, and at ad-
journment had exhausted his time
under the rules of the court. He
asked for half an hour extra time, and
the court met the following morning
at $50, and granted an extra half
hour to the appellants counsel. On
the conclusion of Mr. McGee's argu-
ment, the attorney general submitted
the case without oral argument. He
had previously filed brief of nearly
100 pages, setting forth his views.
The judges gave close attention to the
argument made in behalf of appellant,
but gave no indication of their views. |
At the urgent request of DR. Staples
counsel. they gave him ten days to
file another brief.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
An Old Amadorian In Mexico.

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mex. Feb. Goth.
In honor of one of your county
men, who is operating III the mines
in Sonora, Mexico, | am writing you
the following. The gentleman OF
whom | speak is John W. Bawden.
Eighteen months ago he was sent out
to La Dura, to take charge of the
mill, cyanide plant and assay office.
He was there but few months when
he was put in charge of the property
as general manager at salary of $500
per month. Then came some com
plications in the mine, others claim
ed the property, Mr. Bawden con-
sldered it matchmaking scheme, and
went to court, and was arrested twice
for contempt. He fought his way
clear by defying the rulings of the
court, as he said it was not law. He
has been IN this court almost one
year, and has now won every decision
in the federal courts in the city of
Mexico, and has gained clear title
for the mine. Everything came out
as he said it would, when everyone
else thought he would surely lose.
They went to arrest him in the plaza
at La Dura one night, thinking if
they could lock him up while the
trial was going on, they would win.
But he resisted tho arrest by whipp-
ing eight policemen, and when he
had won out he quit the company
and went out into the wilds of the
Yaqui county to look into some min
ing property for some Denver men.
He was attacked by the Indians, and
once more fought his way to safety,
as he is an expert shot with the rife.
The natives say that he is man of
steel and that bullets do not hurt
him. He passed through here Sun
day, the 18th, on his way to Magda-
lena to take charge of the Cerro
Prieto mill, which has just been com
pIeted. 1t is a mill of 140 stamps,
and is to run by electricity. 1t is no
doubt the finest mill in the world,
although not the largest. Mr. Bawden
is supposed to be the best mill man
in the great south west. His salary at
this mill will be $500 per month and
found. Correspondent.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
MINING NOTES.

South Eureka-The new electric
pump, with lift of over 1900 feet
has been in successful operation al
the mine for the past two weeks. Ii
has worked charmingly. 1t handles
most of the water from the Central
and South Eureka, and the cost was
borne mainly by the first named COM
pany.
Struck Pocket-R. KimbalI is
reported to have run across a rich
pocket in the Dead sheep mine. near
Defender.
Kennedy-In this mine they are
drifting at the $3.50 level to encounter
the west or tootwalI ledge, and expect
to reach it shortly. The mine con-
tinues to look as we'll as it has for
months past. No change to speak of.
The 100 stamps are keep in motion
steadily.
J Jos. Lagomarsino some weeks ago
while digging trench for the new
pipe line on Broadway, picked up
piece of white quartz, which he kept.
He afterwards broke it up and found
that it contained heavy percentage
OF gold, was In fact, specimen rock
of very high grade.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Death of H. j. Koehler.

H. j. Koehler will be remembered
by most of the residents of Amador
City, and many others throughout
the county. He was resident of
Amador City for number of years.
carrying on the bakery business
there. Several years ago, he sold all
his interests in Amador, and moved
his family to Sacramento, where he
started a pickle and sauerkraut fact
ory, and succeeded in building up
lucrative trade. On the 22d of
November last he was the victim of
what proved a fatal accident He
was on his homeward trip on street
car, after his days labor in his fact
ory. On NJ street, near the state
capitol building, a runaway milk
wagon collided with the car with
great force, smashing the milk wagon
to kindIing, but doing little damage
to the horse attached thereto. Koehler
was occupying a seat in the front
dummy OF the car, and received the
force of the collision. He was
thrown out, and lay groaning in the
street, until picked up and conveyed
to the Sisters hospital. An examin-
alton disclosed the fact that his right
leg close to the hip was badly frac-
tured. After being treated at the
hosDitaI ha was ramOvad to his home
where everything possible was done
for his relief. Being 81 years of age,
the resources of nature to repair the
injuries we're not as active as In more
youthful persons. Indeed, he failed
to mend. Last week after a consulta-
tion of three we'll known physicians
over his case, he was moved back to
the hospital, and on Saturday last,
the injured leg was amputated near
the hip. as the only hope of saving
his life. This dernier resort failed to
arrest the ebbing tide of life, and a
telegram was received by superin
tendent +. b. LeMoin of the county
hospital, stating that Koehler died
Wednesday morning last. The funeral
will be held in Sacramento to-day.
Deceased was a native of Germany,
and leaves wife and several children.
He was much respected by all who
knew him, as man of strict integ
rity.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Birthday Party.

A birthday party was given in honor
OF i've year old Verne Fuller, at the
home OF her parents in Scottsville last
Saturday. The guests gathered to the
number of eighteen. and passed a
pleasant afternoon in playing games
such as little ones enjoy, and also in
discussing the many good things in
the way of refreshments provided.
Those present were James Foppiano,
Josephine Foppiano, Ethel Clark,
Ida Clark. Guerna Kirkwood, Bertha
Holtz, Ruby Scatena, Edith Thomp-
son, Ray Thompson, Lucy Bernecicb,
Carrie Lonesio, Selma Lonesio,
Helen Lonesio, HermiIinda Leonesio,
and Cora Fuller.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
MORE LOCALS.

Patrick and Henry Talon, this week
received news of the death of their
niece, Miss Edith Talon, on Febru
airy 9th last at Trout River, NY.
Mrs Caminetti, mother of Hon. A.
Caminetti, is quite ill at her daugh-
ter's. Mrs Carrie Turner, in San Fran
cisco.
Buggy robes, horse blankets at P.
Piccardo's harness shop. Prices to
suit.
Mrs Alice Borgan of Oakland, came
up Thursday night, to be with her
father, Mike Joy, who at the time
that she was sent for was very low.
He died before she could reach his
bedside.
1t is reported that 7. j. Seymour,
who went to San Francisco last week
for his eyesight, has not been operat-
ed upon. The eye is so iufiamed that
it would be dangerous to undertake
it at present. He will have to under
go course of treatment first.
Ross Moon returned home with his
mother. He IVES taken ill in Bisbee,
last November, with typhoid malaria.
He was employed as timberman IN
the Copper Queen mine. He came
home for change and does not know
how long he will remain, as that will
depend upon the swittness of his
regaining his normal health.
Treasurer Gritton continues to i'm
prove steadily in San Francisco. Mrs
Gritton considers him so far recover
ed, that she expects to return home
next Sunday.
A young Austrian. a stranger here,
claims to have found seven s. gold
pieces in the road, in the northern
part of town yesterday.
Receipt books for sale at Ledger
office; also all kinds of blanks, min
ing location, deeds, mortgages, etc.
B. G. O'Neil had faintihg spell in
front of Glavinovich' store early this
week, but recovered consciousness in
a few seconds.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
A Washington Birthday Party.

Mr. and Mrs Frank VOORHEES, enter
tanned the whist members and their
husbands and few friends last night,
in the Odd Fellows hall. The de-
corations were red white and blue.
Whist was played, and prizes award
ed. First ladies' prize won by Miss
DAILY, the consolation prize by Mrs
Rusher. First gentleman's prize won
by VIM. Penry jr., and the consola-
tion by j. W. Caldwell. A very
pretty colonial supper was served at
II O'Clock. After supper the party
spent the rest of the time in dancing.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
AMADOR.

DIR. Quinn went to San Francisco
Tuesday, to join his wife, who has
been visiting there for several weeks
past. They will return the latter
part of the week.
DR.. Simms has gone to Plymouth,
to remain until the tirstof the month.
j. Rose has gone below to remain
indefinitely.
Little Clarence Curnow went to
San Jose this morning, where he will
remian for some time with his aunt.
Mrs Dufrene is still with her sister.
Mrs VIM. Crocker. b. Lois.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Buckley Rode The Goat"

The house is full of arnicas
And mystery Profound;
We do not dare to run about,
Or make the slightest sound.
We leave the big piano shut
And do not strike a note;
The doctors have been here seven
times
Since Buckley rode the goat.
He joined the lodge a week ago,
Got in at fonr a. m.,
And sixteen brethren brought him
Though he says that he brought
them.
His wrist was sprained, and one big
Zip
Had rent his Sunday coat;
There must have been lively time
When Buckley rode the goat.
He's resting on the couch to-day,
And pract1cing his signs
Ihe nalllng signal, working grip,
And other monkey shines,
He mutters password meath his breath,
And other things he'll quote;
They surely had anTevening's work
When Buckley rode the goat.
lie has gorgeous uniform
All gold and red and blue,
A hat with plumes and yellow braid
And golden badges too;
But. somehow, when we mention it
He wears look so grim,
We wonder if he rode the goat,
Or if the goat rode him.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Kodol Digests What You Eat.

Just little Kodol after meals will
relieve that fulness, belching, gas on
the stomach, and all other symptoms
of indigestion. Kodol digests what
you eat, and enables the stomach and
digestive organs to perform their
functions naturally. Kodol is thor
ough digestant and will afford relief
from any disorder due to imperfect
digestion or NAL assimilation. Sold
by +. w. Ruhser.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Don't Deceive Yourself,

Don't deceive yourslf. If you have
Indigestion take Kodol dyspepsia
cure. 1t will relieve you. Rev. w.
E. Hocutt, South Mills, N. G., says
"I was troubled with chronic in
digestion for several years; whatever
l ate seemed to cause heartburn, sour
stomach, 6uttering of my heart, and
general depression of mind and Eody.
My druggist recommended Kodol, and
it has relieved me. l can now eat
anything and sleep soundly at night.
KodoI digests what you eat. Sold by
f. W. Rusher.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Unclaimed Letters

In jackson post office Feb. %, 1906.
Vincenzo Iiora, Anerlio Gigli, Fred
G. Jones, W. A. Knapp, Tom Pan
cigiotapulon, W. G. RelImagsworth,
E. Rosso, Morgan Scaffold, Hacini
SimhilIja, w. E. Sears.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

And in accordance with law and au order OF
the Board of Directors made on the said 18th
day Of January 1906, so many shares of each
parcel OF such stock as may be necessary will
be sold at the outside door of the company's
office, at Mitchell's Lumber Yard office, in the
town of Valley Springs, county of Calaveras
state of California, on Wednesday. the 14th day
of March, 1906, at one O'Clock p. m, of said day
to pay delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of SALE
w. A. HOLMES,
Secretary Moon Gold Mining Company.
Office at Valley Springs Calaveras Co, Cali
fornia. feb23
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Notice to Dog Owners.

Notice is hereby given that the dog
tax of 81 or 81 upon each dog is now
due and payable to the City Tax
Collector, and must be paid on OF
before Monday, February 26, 1906.
All unlicensed dogs found after that
date will be seized and disposed OF
according to law.
f. e. JACKSON,
Tax Collector of the City of jackson.
2t
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

They never grippe or sicken, but
cleanse and strengthen the stomach,
liver and bowels. This is the uni
yersal verdict of the many thousands
who use DeWitt's little early riseIs.
These famous little pills relieve head
ache, constipation, biliousness, jaun-
dice, torpid liver, saIlow complexion,
etc. Try little early risers. Sold by
+. W. Ruhser.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
From South Africa.

Last Sunday John Sinclair arrived
in jackson from the goldhelds OF
johannesburg, South Africa. lie
came on a visit to his sisters, Mrs
Hooking and Blanche Trewllla, the
latter having come out here some two
months ago, from England. He took
ship at Cape Town, and from there
sailed direct to the United States.
He did not tarry in the eastern states,
but went direct to Leadville, Color
ado, where he joined his wife and
two children. After couple of days
rest there he, with his family, came
on to California. His sisters had not
seen him for seventeen years, and
naturally we're overjoyed to meet him.
He is undecided as yet whether he
will stay here.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

Has Stood the Test rs Years.

The old, original Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. 1t is iron and quinine in a
tasteless form. No cure no pay. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Cure a Cold IN One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quihine Tai
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. h. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

2. Cuneo, successor to +. Cade-
martori, has laid in a supply of
miners and laboring mems clothes
at prices which will be satisfactory
to all.
Ledger & Chicago Inter- Ocean, 50. so
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Social Party.

A pretty party was given in honor
of Miss Julia Ginocchio last Wednes-
day, night by her sister, Mrs Frank
Podesta. The young folks were
amused in playing games, hearts
being the principal game. Dainty
refreshments were served in a tasty
fashion. The ladies' first prize was
won by Miss Julia Glnocchio, the
consolation prize by Miss Emma
Piccardo. Gentlemen's first prize
was won by Mark Eudey and the CON
ISOLATION by Ralph Miller. Those
present were Misses Annie Perovich,
Emma and Louisa Cassinelli, Emma
Piccardo, Emma PaImini, LA Ginoc-
chic, Inez and Bertha Eudey, Julia
Ginocchio. Messers Ralph Miller.
Robert Devan, Frank and Mark
Eudey, Pete Piccardo. All those
present had a very enjoyable time.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Delinquent Sale Notice.

Moon Gold Mining Company
Location of principal place of busi-
ness, Valley Springs, Calaveras
county, California.
Location of works, Camp Opra
mining district near Buena Vista,
Amador county. California.
Notice.-There is delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock, on account of assessment,
NO ], levied on the 18th day of January, 1906
the several amounts set opposite the names
OF the respective shareholders, as follows:
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

Addine Giannini died in Drytown
last Sunday. She had been afflicted
for some time, and all that medical
aid could do for her relief was done,
but proved unavailing to avert the
fatal issue. Surgeons went over
there the evening previous to her
death for the purpose of operating
for her relief, but found that it was
useless. She was the daughter of
Virginia and Antoine Giannini, old
residents of Drytown. Her father
died two years ago. Besides her
sorrowing mother, she leaves three
sisters, Mary Virginia, Clara and
Cloe, and a brother Frank. The
funeral took place Tuesday i'll Dry.
town. This death, in the blush OF
womanhood is deeply deploIed by the
entire community in which the
young lady lived.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
Card of Thanks.

TO all the kind friends and re-
latives, who In any way assisted us
during the illness of our darling
daughter and sister, Addine, and who
sent flowers we extend our CRATE
full thanks to all.
Mr. and Mrs L. Borradori.
Mrs g. Ilsohn.
Mr. and Mrs j. Protumo.
All kinds of harness from SIS up at
Pete Piccardo's
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

GARDEN FOR RENT. Just below
Mt. Springs, near Kerr's Station,
about 4O acres, all under wire fence,
also has cross fences, "a acre of aspar-
agas, d acre logan berries, % or 30.
fruit trees, gIapevines and some
straw berries. Plenty of free water.
Enquire at Dave Kerr's Station for
further particulars. de 22-3m.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
From Blue Lakes.

William Bennetts, one of the two
men left in charge of the Blue Lakes
dams, at the head of the Blue Lakes
Water Company's system in Alpine
county, came down from his winter
fastness last Friday, and is now in
Sutter Greek on vacation of two OF
three weeks. He made the trip to
Hams station on snow shoes, and
from thence footed it to Sutter
Creek. He says the snow at Blue
lakes was II feet deep when he left,
which is more than the average up to
this time of the year. The two
storms we have had the past week
must have added largely to the
accumulation of snow. He will return
by way OF rail to Carson, and from
thence to his post of duty by way o.
Woodfords, which is the nearest post
office, 20 miles distant 1t is difficult
to imagine the loneliness and isola-
tion of these mountainers in the
winter season, in the very summit of
the Sierras. They are hemmed in by
the mighty mantle of white from
October to June. The snowfall some
years attains depth of twenty feet.
Rarely human soul visits them dur
| ing this season of natures blockade.
Bennetts is one of the supervisors of
Alpine county, and he attends the
monthly meetings of the board of
supervisors at Markleville, which is
25 miles from his winter home. On
these trips he gets the mail at Wood
fords.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

When you wish the finest favored
cofees and teas, remember that W. j..
Nettle keeps only the best.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

Total rainfall for season to date. II 81 inches
To corresponding period last season 2O.15
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

This table gives the highest and lowest tenn
perature in jackson for each day, together with
the rainfall, as recorded by Selfregistering in
struments kept at the Ledger office:
Amador ledger., 1906-02-23

Fresh picked olives of the season
just received; 65c per gallon; Nettle's
market
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-03
Experience as a Teacher.

There were a number of the usual type of village loafers sum- ming themselves one day on and about the steps leading up to the general store in Springness. Among them was seedy-looking individual who said he came from Punkville, and he was telling of the many different occupations he had attempted during an ap- parantly checkered career.
 An 1 tried schoolteachin, too," he ended, triump phantly. "Yes, sirree, l tried that, too."
 "How long did you teach ?'' inquired an interested auditor.
 Wal, not long; I reely only went to teach"
 Did you hire out ?" persisted the curious one.
 Wal, no, I didn't hire out; I jus went to hire out"
 "Why did you give 1t up? ?"
 "Wal, 1 give it up becaus-you see, I travelled to place an heard lem say the school teacher was leavin,' so, thinks I, l might as we'll do that as saw wood or mend tin pots; I asked who to ply to, an they told me to go to Trusty Sneckles. Wal, l looked him up, told him my objec, an 1 showed him my muskel, then I asked him would he let me try my hand on the unrooly boys of the deestrick. He wanted to know if reely thought 1 wuz fit
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-03
THEIR SILENCE TELLS OF CONSCIOUS WRONG

Star analysed the deeds of
 of the Meua Hendrix academy Mr. J. S. Woot- the other of his hotel property to Hendrix college
 editorial denounced the transaction betrayal of trust by Hendrix college imposed it Mena and the own declared the property thus transferred will stand tainted with underhanded unfauess
 declared ocers of institutions, where moral giou literary taught the young who secretly deliberately plan conspe carry such
 transaction and in the shown unfit be teachers of youug would better that Hendrix college Hendrix academy abandoned the owls and bats than object of business immortality be written upon the institutions example followed through life by the young being educated heren
 We Eff have been any unfair will be only glad columns will attempt show the transaction fair and honor necessity for that underhanded undgnifed and conempbe close transaction without consulting the local and the tue M E. church. South of city, directly Commercial hotel received in consideration of the deal considered 'enta instead of direct consideration worthy dignity of gentleman of moral standing shall have full and free hearing in columus."
 We mailed copies of the Star containing this article parties in the and after waiting these compelled report that while receiving words cemmend position attempted methods pursued responsible evil dny thinking that discreet silence the better and that taking agitation would blow quieted they could hold the properties silence however speaks thundertones least audible whispers of their conscious guilt these whspers will public sentiment against themunl institution they will be shaken they right this great wrong.
 To show the sentiment that exists strong true
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-03

Prominent papers in this state are advocating the converting of the legislature for the purpose of calling a convention to make a new constitution for Arkansas. This should be done at the earliest practical date. as 1t is generally conceded that the state has out grown the old one adopted thirty years ago. The various efforts made to amend the constitution have proved intellectual, largely due to the fact that sufficient number of voters cannot be in- duced to vote for the changes to give requisite majorities. By all means let's have a new coustitu- tion IS the old one is certainly a henderance to the progress of the state.