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Amador ledger., 1906-05-18

A LII kinds of Blanks for U, S. Land Filings
n Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger office; also deeds
mortgages, mining. locations, proof of labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale
Amador ledger., 1906-05-18
t. K. NORMAN,

l3 Tax Collector of Amador County.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
Mans Love Weakness,
WOm1an'S Love Strength
Bridegroom Stopped Ceremony Because OF
RELIGIOUS Differences, But Bride Crossed
ChaSm Which Halted Him.

question Of faith stood in the way Of
her happiness and that Of the man she
loves, she smiled through her tears and
said:
Why Arthur. I'll become a Catholic
IL II will please YOU
A Woman's Sacrifice.
It was then decided the wedding
should take place as soon as Miss Rey-
nOlds was received into the Catholic
church.
she is already undergoing instruc-
tons" Mr.. McCauley said this morn
ing, and II is not improbable the we'd
ding will take place on the fifth of next
month. Father Birch. of Trinity
Church, Thirty sixth and o streets, viii
perform the ceremony"
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Reynolds,
mother of the oride-elect, visited the
City Hall with the license which had
been taken out in the names Of the
young people. When the license clerk
refused 70 take the document back, as
Mrs. Reynolds requested, the woman
stamped her feet and tore it into shTeds-
However. Mrs. Reynolds viii be asked
in the very near future TO procure an
other license, this time addressed TO
Father Birch as the officiating clergy
man. and the course OF true love, with
one serious obstacle removed, Will be
given another chance 20 run smooth.
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IS Visited Daily by His Wife, Who Takes
Him Little Dainties and Brings Sun
shine Into His Prison Life.

NEW YORK, Aug. I.-On the wall or
his cell in the Tombs. Harry X. Thaw
has a small calendar whereOn ne
crosses of. with heavy marks, each day
that is scent
He Is, 1t is said, counting the hours
each Of which as Il passes brings him
nearer TO that fateful day when he Is 70
be placed on trial, charged with the
murder OF Stanford White, the archi-
tect. whom he shot down during per
Torrance at the Madison Square Roof
Garden.
Frugal fare and the quiet life in prison
have had a beneficial effect upon Thaw,
and today ne is a much more hale and
robust man than he was on the day OF
the tragedy
Tombs Life Not Isolated.
His life at the Tombs Is by no means
an isolated one He Is visited now and
then By his mother. occasionally also by
his sister. Mrs. George Carnegie, and
now and then at rare intervals by his
brother Josiah.
and. daily, rain or shine, there comes
90 cheer him his beautiful wife. Mrs.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, she for love Of
whom he committed the deed which has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
.FORTF-SElEN YEARS
At TELEGRAPH KEY
Indiana Man Has Received and Sent
Many Dispatches Of National
Import.

NEW ALBANY. Ind, Aug. 21.-George
II. Godfrey has compi-.ed his forty-ffth
year as manager of the Western Union
telegraph office In this city. He has
been a telegraph operator for over forty
seven years. beginning april g. 1853. 20
New Buffalo, Mich, on the Michigan
Central railroad. July s. 1861. he TOOK
charge of the Office OF the Western
Union in this city. and he has held the
position continuously. with The eXcep-
ton OF three months that ne was de-
tailed al Indianapolis, about forty years
ago. TO reorganize the telegraph system
of The Vandalia road, then known as
tbe INDIANAPOLIS and Terre Haute.
During the civil war NJ received the
-aIegrarb repOrt of every battle AFTER
IulV T. 1861. and press reports OF many
frDDorrant events have passed through
his hands including the reports OF the
So esInatf0ns Of Presidents Lincoln,
C,arfaId. and Mckinley. John Z. Wal
IfCk district superintendent OF the West
ern Union. at Indianapolis. under whom
Godfrey has served for thirty-nve years,
was manager Of the Indianapolis office
at the time Mr.. Godfrey assumed charge
of the local Office.
In his earlier days Godfrey, who is
now siXty-seven years old. was one or
the crack operators of the country. He
received President Grants message ct
Z. 600 words IN two hours and fifteen min
utes. and sent 1900 words On that night
in December, 1858. when the Renos were
hung in the New Albany jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
BIGAMY CHARGE
IF SUIT FAILS
Mrs. Marshall Says Husband
Never Secured Divorce
Before RemaTying.

Mrs Elizabeth Marshall, living al the
Hotel Dunbarton. CD Pennsylvania ave
nue., who yesterday began suit for a
limited divorce from William S. Mar
snail, fife insurance agent living at
the Stauhope apartment house, who.
she declares, since their separation In
1897, has since remarked, stated this
morning that II she fails to win her
suit she Will have her spouse ar
rested AVID charged with bigamy.
Mrs Marshall states that she was
married 10 William S. Marshall iu Al
leutown. Pa. November -, 1882 She
alleges that he deserted her IN 1885,
wnoreup0u she had recourse TO the
Pennsylvania courts for maintenance
and received q decree for alimouy of
s. "a week This, she states. Marshall
paid for some dime, but subsequently,
disappeared.
Marshall claims 10 have obtained legal
separation from Mrs Marshall He re-
married about two years ago and is
now living with his second wife at the
StaulJIe apartment house
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21

fest Murphy says he and Tammany
are not committed 10 Hearst They are
willing 10 be for Jerome If he gets the
Democratic nomination.
II was supposed that Murphy would
pre- Ter Hearst 10 Jerome; not that he
world love Hearst more, but Jerome
less. Both have been as bitter as they
we'll could. and Murphy some time ago
gave out the impression that he was
disposed 70 support Hearst IN prefer
ence 10 the district attorney. Now,
however, be indicates his mind IS open
and that Tammany's is likewise.
A Strain in the Party.
Mayor Mcclellan and his adminIstra-
ton are evidently going % be for Je-
rome. which viii be something Of a
strain. But then nobody rs very friend
ly 70 anybody else ~ New York politics
just now. or dares admit II If ne IS.
The city administration, II It shan be
Joined by Tammany. will make mighty
uphill work for Hearst.
However. all reports from the up
State country are that Jerome IS max
Ing little Roadway against Hearsts
movement, now getting well organized
The announcement Of the Jerome can
didacy failed TO stir up as much en-
thusiasm as friends Of the district at
tOrney had expected On the other hand
the return OF Congressman Hearst from
California was the signal Tor new en-
thusiasm in his behalf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
At CHESAPEAKE BEACH
LARGE Crowd at Resort Enjoying Sports
Arranged for Days Enter
tainment.

Members Of the Army and Navy
Union. together with their families and
friends. are enjoying themselves at
Cbesapeake Beach today
All three of the garrisOns are taking
mart in the outing. and it is believed
there VIII be a record breaking crowd
at the resort this evening The arrange
ments were in charge of committees
from the Theodore Roosevelt, General
Barry, and Admiral Porter Garrisons,
and they seem TO have done everything
possible 10 make the affair a success.
The trains leaving the Junction this
morning and at noon were crowded with
members Of the garrisons, who carried
bullying lunch baskets.
This afternoon there will be a series
of athletic events on the old race track
inclosure. Handsome prizes have been
selected for tie winners of the divers
jumping and spTinting events.
Tonight Speeches will be made by men
prominent in military and naval circles
who are the guests of the members OF
the union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
ALLEGED TO HAVE CHEATED
IN TAKING EXAMINATIONS

On the recommendation of Fire Chief
Belt approved by District Commits
sioner Macfarland, the name of A. S.
Lucas was today ordered dropped from
the rolls of the District Fire Depart
ment. and the candidate will be barred
from any future examination for the
District service.
This summary action was taken after
a report had been received from John
c Black, president of the United States
Civil Service Commission, charging that
Lucas, when recently taking an cXami-
nation for private of class one OF The
District Fire Department was detect
ed by Examiner r. r. Stratton in using
a memorandum book TO assist him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
SEVEN NEW CASES
OF TYPHOID FEVER
Slight Falling on as Compared With
the Record Of Last
Year.

Indicating a slight falling of as COM
pared with the daily record OF typhoid
fever cases reported during August Of
1905. when twelve cases We're reported.
only seven new cases were added TO the
list al the Health Department up 10
noon today.
The total number of cases reported
since the first OF the present year has
now reached 6l2. as compared with 5l3
during the same period q. 1905. The
number under treatment ,oday reached
"a cases. or q more than on August u
Of last year. Within the last twenty-four
hours TWO deaths have been reported
and eight recOveries. Seven Of the cases
reported in the last i've days have been
taken 10 Providence Hospital for treat
meut
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
IS DELIGHTED
WITH PRESIDENTS LETTER
Democrats Say Sandpat Attitude viii Help Them-Labor
Leaders Declare 1t Shows Perturbation Over LaborS
Fight, and Republicans Like 1t "Just Because"

The letter OF President Roosevelt 70
Congressman Watson. discussing the
work of the last session Of Congress
and appealing 10 the country 10 sustain
the Republican ma tority In control OF
the representative body, has caused a
variety Of comment in Washington. Ev-
erybody seems to be pleased.
Chairman J. n Griggs Of the Demo-
cratic Congressional campaign commit
tee, was not in the city. having been for
some DAYS IN his Georgia home Demo-
Gratis generally, however, are well
pleased with the position taken by the
President on the tariff They regard II
an assurance that the Administration is
not going 20 undertake or countenance
any interference with tariff schedules,
and. therefore, the people who want re-
vison. will more than ever incline 20
vote for the Democratic candidates. on
the ground that that IS the only way 20
get anything done.
An Iridescent Dream.
The promise Of revision by its friends
when It IS really needed" is. the Demo
Gratis say, altogether TOO vague longer
10 hold Republicans who believe the
tariff is thoroughly in ne0c Of attention
Therefore. Democrats insist they believe
the letter will do them good.
That the President should have taken
ND the labor union question in 20 much
detail IS regarded as evidence that the
uartv managers are worried about the
activities Of organized labor in politics.
The. represeutatlves of the labor organ
jzations were especially Jubilaut over
this. for they esteemed II a recognition
from che highest party-authority or
the effectiveness OF their political adven-
ture
Standpat Republicans. OF course. are
more delighted than anybody else. Sec
rotary Shaw was represented as especi-
alIv pleased with what he naturally re-
garded as an Endorsement OF the posi-
ton he has long taken ana consistently
maintained. But on the other hand, II
was pointed out that the Secretary can
no longer claim 20 be the only dyed-iu-
the-Wool standpatter among the party
leaders. He Will have the competition
OF the President and the Speaker here
after
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
Master Builders
Issue Statement

The following statement was issued
today by the press committee OF the
Master Builders Association:
In view of the statements made in
the press for the past two weeks, re
garding the cause Of the sympathetic
strike. now existing in the building in
dustry IN this city, the master builders
feel that the time has arrived when a
correct statement Of the question
should be made.
.'First-We wish to state emphati-
cally that no move has been made by
the Master Builders Association TO es-
tablish the much talked-Of open shop
conditions. and we have not and do not
propose to discriminate against union
labor.
"Second-That in support Of this
statement, we have actually taken no
definite action 10 carry on our work.
Notwithstanding the fact L&,st sympa-
thetic strikes have been occurring
from one building TO another for the
past two weeks. and large amount Of
work has been placed at a stand-still
since the men walked out
Try 20 Effect Compromise.
I'VE have endeavored TO have the
difficulties settled I'm the particular
trades IN dispute without interfering
with all branches. by repeated confer
ences with the briCldayers and plumb
ers as well as other trade organiza-
lions.
we have endered our good Offices
in every manner 20 effect a compromise.
have arranged joint meetings to discuss
the question, and have taken every pos
sible step TO effect an amiCable adjust
menU OF the difficulties
In the recent discussion OF a meeting
OF twenty. which was composed Of mas
ter briCklayers, BriCklayeTs' union, and
Master Builders Association, which was
plumbers were justified in the action
taken by them, IL was decided by said
committee, after carefully considering
the statement by both parties of the
controversy, that the master plumbers
were justified.
Notwithstanding this decision. the
jOurneymeu brickayeTs Immediately in
augurated a series of sympathetic
strikes, regardless of the fact that they
have signed contract with tn master
brlcklayers not 10 participate il a strike
against their employers
I'VE have refrained up 10 this time
from taking any steps TO proceed with
the work that has been stopped. for The
purpose OF aftordlng the master brick
layers an opportunity 10 confer with Jhe
national organization and Bricklayers'
union, with the object Of efecting a set
Element in accordance with their articles
of agreement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
ENDS CLAIMANTS LIFE
Stephen Russell, Hurt Last
Night, Dies at Emergency
This Morning.

stephen Russell forty-five years old.
a cebmau, living on Missouri avenue,
between Third and Four-and-a-Halr
streets northwest. died at the Emerg-
ency Hospital At o'clock this morning
as the result of injuries he received by
being thrown from his seat I'm a run
away shortly after 70 o'clock last night.
Patrick Gnipsly. Of col Maryland ave-
nue.. and Joseph Brown. OF 500 Fifteenth
street northeast, the two occupants IF
the vehicle, we're both thrown out, and
GuipsEv. severely injured. Gilipsky IS az
the Emergency Hospital with broken
collar bone. tt Will be several days he
fore he viii be able 10 go cut. After
being treated for a bruised leg Brown
was able 10 90 home.
The two men hailed Russell and told
him 10 drive them W G street north
west. Russell whipped the animal sew
eraI times. and as they approached the
corner of Fifteenth street they were
travelling at "a rapid rate. The animal
became frightened at a dead horse lying
near the side Of the street. and SHE'D
70 the opposite side
The sudden swerve was ZOO severe a
strain for one of the rear wheels,
which gave away, turning the carriage
over Russell was thrown heavily 70 the
pavement, and sustained a fracture al
the base of the skull, as well as a
laceration of the left ear Gilipsky
and Brown were both hurled 10 The
ground.
The Injured men were carried 70 The
Emergency Hospital, and physicians
there thought at first they could save
RusselPs life About o'clock le be-
gan 10 sink rapidly. md an hou- later
me died The body is at the mcrgue
at the hospital. awaiting the arrival OF
RusseIrs friends or relatives. Unless
the remains are claimed this afterT oonr
they will be removed - the District
Morgue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
.FEENEY CONFERS
WITH STILLINGS
Tanner Case Discussed and
Thorough Investigation to
Be Made.
JUSTICE is ASSURED HIM
Report Will Be Made at a Meet
ing of the Union This
Evening.

While the Bookbinders' Union will hold
its special called meeting today TO deal
with the Tanner case the feeling incident
TO the action Of Acting Foreman Ashton
of the blndery. Government Printing
once. in susDending Tanner. has great
~ subsidized.
James J.. Feeney, president of the
Bookbinders' Union. Local No. l. called
on the Public Printer today and had a
most satisfactory interview with Mr..
Suulngs relative to the Tanner case.
The Public Printer said he had directed
Acting Chief Inspector MoOres to make
a thorough investigation of all the facts
in the Tanner case. and to report 10 him
as soon rs all the evidence had been
collected.
Both Are Assured Justice.
Public Printer StuIings says that II the
evidence shows thar Tanner and Schlick,
the latter was suspended last Friday
for "a breach of discipline, were unjust
" suspended. he. the Public Printer,
will give them his personal check for
the amount OF time lost.
President Feeney of the Bookbnders.
Union saws the Public Printer assured
him that justice would be done IN
Tanner ana SCullCA q Cases 4Ilu LlnL
they would be dealt with exactly as the
facts warranted.
Al tonights meeting Of the union
President Feeney VIII make report
and give the substance Of his interview
yesterday with Acting Chief Inspector
MOores. and his interview with Public
Printer Stillings today.
Friends to Ashion's Defense.
Friends of Acting Foreman Ashton
say that the stories told that he is not
competent TO hold his position are
malicious and untrue. They say he has
carried a union card for twenty-seven
years, has held important and respon-
sible positions in large bookbinding es-
adjustments, and knows every branch
Of the trade.
The question OF stint" VIII be dis.
cussed at the meeting tonight, and II
is not improbable that a "stint" 20 rep
resent a days work will be adopted 70
submit to the Public Printer for cOnsid-
Grafton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
SANTA CLAUS DEAD
IN STAMFORD, CONN.

NEW YORK. Aug. 21-The official st.
Nicholas. OF Stamford, Conn. Is dead
Until in health prevented him, Charles
Luther Alphonse filled that position and
all letters dropped in the Stamford post
office addressed to Santa Claus, were
placed in his mail. Mr.. Alphonse was
made the medium of distribution Of
gifts by some charitably-inclined people
Of the town, and although by no means
a wealthy man he was always a gen
erous giver 10 the poor little folks who
petitioned Santa Claus.
Because of his habit Of quoting from
scriptures he came TO be known az 1.-THE
Philosopher" lie was about seventy
years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21

brought him face to face with the cleo
trio chair
Each day. too. she brings him in a
basket Of some daiuties which she
knows he likes, fowl or fruit or pastry
Hours before his wife arrives in the
morning Thaw reads the papers, or let
ters-sOmetimes as many as fifty
which are sent 10 him from perfect
strangers.
Letters Try His Patience.
These letters often try his patience
not a little. some being from the per
sons who have constituted themselves
judge. jury. and executioner, and in
form him that II they had their way he
would go 10 the electric chair without
as much as "a trial
other letters are CuusOling- These
are mainly from young women, while
the other sort are from men, Suu
others contain advice sure 10 bring
freedom" All letters are turned over
by Thaw TO his counsel. CLIFFORD W,
HartridEc
What with calisthenics in his cell
and such other exercise as lac gets by
walking in the prison yard, DIT Frank
Mcclure has said that there is scaut
danger that Thaw VIII need any medi-
cine or even touics. He has grown 20
be one of the most robust or al the
prisoners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
Cannon Club to Organize
At Ebbitt Thursday Night

An interstate Cannon Club VIII be
formed at a meeting al the Ebbitt
House Thursday evening. James ".
Crooks. OF Danvllle H. an old-time
friend OF the Speaker. viii preside.
Albert S. Brown. Of Texas. viii record
the proceedings, anu Congressman
Blackburn, representing the State Of Mr.
CaunOn's nativity. North Carolina, VIII
speak. Jerry Matthews. OF Indiana, viii
also deliver an address by way OF indi-
eating that the IIOOsieT State isn't I'M
animous for Fairbanks
II IS claimed that former residents Of
twenty or more States, now living IN
Washington, viii take part IN the organ
iZatiOn OF the new club. Cannon but
tons will be given their first circulation
al this gathering. A vigorous EFFORT Is
being made 70 assure that this meeting
shall be well attended and enthusiastic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
RuStStained Pocket
Identifies Murderer
Tra0edv in New York Saloon Follows Visit of
Young Man to Woman Companion
of an Ex-PugiIiSt

him down the stairs. the curtain was
rung up and Murtha took his seat IN
the wings waiting for his cue.
Tn the long, wide room 10 the rear OF
the Old Homestead saloon Is dancing
floor. with a plano and a xylopAone-
Both Instruments were going under high
pressure just before the legal time or
closing The place was well filed.
KilOCk was sitting al table in the
rear. apparently alone. when Murtha,
COmiskey. and James Mack. COmiskey's
cousin. of IS Amsterdam avenue. en-
tered. and went 20 the table where Kill
lock sat, and there tC0S seats.
TeIltale Ruse Found.
All seemed amicabIe. No hostile word
was heard as Murtha settled himself in
his chair and carefully disposed his
left hand. whose knuckles were broken
IN a fistic battle three weeks ago. IN
stantly through the cigarette smoke and
the chatter came the report OF pistol
Comiskey. rising. staggered backward
with his hand 10 his left shoulder. and
MuTtha sprang TO his feet As ne rose
there was another crash ana Hash OF
FIRE and Murtha spun around Win a
bullet under his right shoulder blade
So swiftly had II al happened that inc
pianO and XylDphOne players were sun
banging their noisy instruments Win
heads turned CuTioUsly around as the
second shot was fired. Then all fed.
AT the police station Captain Hogan
examined Killock, who denied doing the
shooting. but the revolver was rusty
and Captain Hogan. pulling out the hip
pOcket of KillOCks trousers, found
plain imprint Of rust on the pockets
side. outlining a part OF the pistol This
was cut out for evidence. Murtha iden-
titled Knlock as his assailant- He died
very unexpectedly twelve hours later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-21
BRIDESMAID AND BEST MAN
MADE 1T DOUBLE WEDDING

TRENTON. \. j., Aug. I'm the
home of William f. Harris. the oldest
OF double weddings took place. Mss
Clara May Blatchford and William Ike
ough. of Cambridge, Mass, We're mar
ried After the ceremony the best man,
Walter D. Blatchford and the Dudes
maid, Grace 4. Keough, decided 70 get
EaSyTied. and did