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Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
AN ALLEGED BIG
MINING SWINDLE
w. o. Manson. who is ;Interested in Several Local
Enterprises, Said to be Involved.

ates declare they left all arrange
ments in his hands.
With the mine was to be- secured
reservoir, pipeline and mills.
Manson got the mine lie was then
authorized tn form company under
the California laws with director
ate OF seven. to be turned over to
plaintiffs upon payment and delivery
of certain portion OF stock.
Now it is alledged that Manson,
with four of his men IN the director.
ate. retains control OF the COMPANY
and that he failed to turn over to il
the reservoir site which is valued at
s35, 900. Without this resrvoir it is
claimed the mine cannot be worked.
Charged $500, 600 Paid.
Two notes for 500, 900 each are al
legged to have been negotiated to
Manson and it is alleged that this
sum was $4,000 more than he was
compelled to pay for the mine. :
1t is charged that the whereabouts
of Manson is not known,
A further note is for 500, 600, which
was transferred to man named John
a. Walls. This, the plaintiffs allege
is not rightfully owed and they seek
Its recovery. This is said now to be
in possession of Campbell Nelson.
Drew, Oatman and Mckenzie, and
they are made parties to the suit to
prevent it being removed from the
jurisdiction, of the court.
An injunction is asked preventing
Manson from voting his shares of
stock in the company, from attempt
Ing TO collect the note issued to
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01

A gigantic mining swindle, envoIv.
fngsthe sum of $500. 900, profits from
which are said to have been $50, COO to
the man who engineered the deal
while he still retains control of the
property, is alleged in a complaint
filed in the United States Circuit
Court yesterday. The suit involves
Z, 2U0 acres of ground.
Complaints are d. T. Adams OF
Duluth, Mimi, and syndicate OF
capitalist residing near Chicago, and
defendants are w. o. Manson. a Chi.
cage promoter. formerly of Now York
A j. Jarmuth of Denver; the Gala
veras California Mining Co, j. G.
Campbell, William IT, Metson and Fl.
z. Drew, local attorneys; H. r.. Nc
Quinn, Frank j.. Solinsky and Frank
E. Wehe, attornys; E., W. Wilson, G.
Ii. Oatman j. A. Mckenzie and John
A. Walls.
There is no charge of fraud made
against Campbell, Nelson and Drew.
According to the complaint Manson
entered an agreement with complain
ants, claiming that he knew of a we'll
paying mining property which,
through his friend Jarmuth, could
De bought for s25O,OOO and for the
purchase of which he was to have
Soc, 00l commission.
Mine is Bought.
The mine was owned by Mrs. Cor
della Wright, whom he is alleged to
have represented as woman who
would raise the price If approached
by any other person than Jarmuth.
With this understanding his ascot
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
THE FINANCIAL FURRY

The wave of financial dsrust and excitement that is now
sweeping the country is than what been
anticipated in financial circles for months past 1t is the
natural outcome of the trend of Hundreds of thou
sands OF persons who have invest decline
under existing conditions Securities considered among
the most stable have shrunk value an extent that has
given birth universal feeling of distrus Public conf
dence shaken panicky feeling has taken of the
people, the md retire their idle money into hiding and the
ordinary investor hesates let go the
impression that the tide of depression not vet reached
its flood Big banking institutions in New York and else
where have been forced suspend the
has thrown millions OF dollars to aid the banks
states have declared holiday the monetary
drain Meanwhile big enterprises suspending throwing
thousands out of employment thereby feeding the pancy
situation OF course the apprehension of disaster is mainly
groundess but it exists and how confidence the
question We doubt whether the policy of decar
ing public holidays thereby hamperng business will aid in
that direction Meanwhile it is the hight of follow for persons
to rush to the banks withdraw their deposits The
else patience and sound judgment the right way to meet
crisis like this.
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
Local Editorial PAGE,
THE LEDGER TAKES NEW FORM.

The Ledger this week celebrates the anniversary of its
birth by greeting its readers larger and
nent torm We have discarded the folio ourpage style
tor the quarto egpage form The change
size of the paper materially In former shape Ledger
was printed sheet 26x4o inches the size
adopted demands sheet 3ox44 inches the enlargement
amounting to $50 square inches The pages smaller
1922 instead of 2ox26 inches The reduced size of page
will be found much handler both reader and advertiser
especially when reaches the subscriber is designed
snail do cut and pasted. We have contemplated this
Provement for Overy years ago all necessary
chnery was purchasedSimplex typesetter larger and
higher grade press folder and trimmer and electric
motors supplying the power-wh that end in view. We
were not able to way clear make the change
that time not being sufficiently versed management
the machinery Notwithstanding
IN size the Ledger will continue be printed entirely
hoe remaining this respect class by itself among
newspapers OF Amador county Under the present manage
ment the Ledger has the patent outside
or inside sheet When passed other hands, it was for
time converted into patent outside Sheet and found
1t upon our repurchase of the plant 1901 But there
after remained such only few weeks until we could
make arrangements back the aome-prnt plan
With the exception of the Calaveras Prospect there
another paper published the size as the LEDGER the
ahomeprin system in all the mother lode counties
Beside charging the sze have decided reduce the
subscription price to S. year, paid strictly advance
Whehe Ledger has been for many years the ghestprced
paper the county, has easily held its position at the
head OF the list IN bona hde circulation the number of Its
readers The subscription receipts published from month
to month sufficient attesation statement But we
wish to increase the circulation offset anv excuse on
the ground of price. Every family and property-hoder
should have the Ledger regular weekly visitor It will
hereafter cost than any other of the county papers
Our clubbing rates with metropolitan and other Journals
which have found to be popular continue
the same heretofore.
We contemplate introducing features of the
near future In the hurry of making change this week
our readers must overlook all shortcomings has
been too much occupied with the mechanical work to give
the usunal attention to the matter of news
The Ledger looks friends to aid in the task of pub
fishing newsy paper We them send in any items
of interest tanspng in their respective localities We have
fill up and need the aid of correspondents
IN filling with live local We needs correspondent
IN all localities where have representative present To
all such will furnish necessary supplies and an abundance
OF reading matter also other and substantial induce
ments to those living in important centers of population
Now who will volunteer in this cause? Let us hear from YOU
this subject.
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
octobers.27th was President Roose

Octoberss27th was President Roose
velt's forty-ninth birthday. No
celebration marked the event. He
did not depart ffrom his costumary
program of worship, work, and recrea-
tion, The day.was spent at the White
House Preside in a quiet family
rejoicing. Congratulations IN large
numbers, by mail. telegraph and
telephone we're received during the
day.
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01

Feel languid, weak. rundown?
Headache? Stomache 'son"?-Just
plain case of lazy liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters tone liver and stom-
sche promotes digestion, purifies
the blood.
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01

Governor Get at the request of bankers the interior
principally has decided to declare succession of egnl holt
days. for the purpose of ding the financial crisis 1t
probable that few banking institutions will take advantage
of the breathing spell The holidays started yesterday
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
BANKING.
Do You Do Any I?
If Not. Why Not !?

Did it ever occur to you that a
bank account even though it
may be small one, is the safest
means of doing business? Your
checks are the first receipts for
all bills paid and your funds will
be neither lost or stolen from our
vaults,
1t only requires a minimum
balance of $500 with u.s. and we
will obligate ourselves to keep
your finances straight and furnish
you with the necessary check
books and deposit books free of
charge.
If you are not accustomed to
banking, just call and talk it over
with us.
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01

The. Union CONSTRUCTION Company
filed a suit in the Superior Court of
Tuolumne county last Friday for
'S24, COZ damages for alleged negligence
against the Western Union Telegraph
20. IN the San Francisco office. The
complaint states that messages sent to
the Risdon Iron works of San Fran
CISCO we're not delivered for more
tnan twelve hours, causinfg the loss
of the above named amount.
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
Walls, or from disposing of the reser

Walls, or from disposing of the reser-
voir site.
1t is further sought to recover the
$50, 900 which it is alleged has been
paid over and above the cost of the
property, and the court is asked to
order that the reservoir site be de-
livered to the company.
Court Order Issued.
Judge Van Fleet issued an order to
show cause why an injunction should
not be issued as prayed for and in
the meantime granted a temporary
restraining order against the defen
dant Walls from assigning the note.
and against, Campbell, Metson, Drew,
Oatmau and Mckenzie from letting
the note pass out Of their hands. The
matter went over one week.
Devlin and Devlin and Clarence S.
barrow are. the attorneys for the COM
plainant.-S. +. Examiner.
W. o. Manson is not unknown as
"a promoter and operator in Amador
county. We understand it was he
who promoted the sale of a large
block, practically controlling in
terest, in the Argonaut mine some
months ago, to Mr.. Mathews. He is
also reported to be interested in the
lone and and Eastern railroad, some
say that he is the largest stockholder
IN that concern, and is also Interested
IN the Amador Lumber Company.
His transactions in this county were
regarded as perfectly legitimate. He is
snrewd promoter. His home is said
to be in Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
MEN INJURED
STRIKERS CAUSE MORE TROUBLE
 IN SAN FRANCISCO.
UmiOn Men Attack Car Manned by NOn- UnlOnista, and a Small Riot En- sued, With Many
 Hurt,

San Francisco. Sept. 11.--As the re- suit of an attack made on non-union car men by a crowd of strikers early today i've men were injured and are now in St. Luke's Hospital. The in- jured:
 Morris Rosenberg, non-union con- ductor. chest; Roy Perkins, conductor; J. J. Cotter, motorman; Frank Smith, conductor.
 The trouble occurred when a wreck ing car of the United Railroads with fifteen men was approaching the car barns at the corner of Utah and 24th Streets. As the car was passing a tent occupied by union pickets, stones were thrown at it and shots were fired by some of the car men, but none was hit.
 The car continued on it's way to the barns where the crowd had assembled. Some of the men alighted and the trou. ble began.
 Policeman I. Wade, J. Miller and A. Bigelows appeared on the scene and or- dered the men not to shoot It is said that this command was disregarded, whereupon the police fired their re- volvers, five of the car men being wounded. The union pickets who oc- cupied the tent where the disturbance began say that they were informed that a wrecking crew was going to make an attack upon them at the time the car approached. H. Greene, a nom union car man, was placed under ar rest on suspicion of having fired one of the shots.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
IA STARTLING DEPRECIATION Letten is Short Many
 Thousands. POLICE ARE ON THE TRAIL Embezzlement Causes a Big Sensa-
 ton tn New Orleans. Charles Letten was Most trusted Man in state Tax Collection office
 .--shertase VIII Be Made

New Orleans. Sept. 11--A defalca- ton in State tax collections which the police tonight announced. amounted to at least si07.0o0 and might reach s2o0.- 900 was discovered today on the books of Charles D. Letten. chief clerk to John Fitzpatrick. who was formerly Mayor of New Orleans. Mir. Fitzpatrick has announced that he will make good whatever the shortage may be.
 Letten. who is S5 years of age, for nineteen years had been one of the most trusted men in the department. Up to tonight the police had not been able to get trace of what was done with the missing money. Mir. Fitx- patrick after examining the books said the shortage appeared to have begun four years ago and to have been hidden by using delinquent taxes and the current year taxes. to cover up the deficit of the previous year. Four days ago Mir. Fitzpatrick called for the final statement of the 1906 taxes earlier than his chief clerk had pre- pared to make it.
 Letten worked with Mir. Fitzpatrick two days helping prepare this state ment and yesterday suddenly left the office under plea that he must see q doctor. MT. Fitzpatrick found that Letten had not gone to the doctor and Immediately opened the chief clerks desk, the revelations following. The police have not yet secured any clues to the missing man'e whereabouts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
ASKS FOR RECEIVER
PETITIONS FILED AGAINST NORTH GEORGIA ELECTRIC COMPANY.
Judge Shelby Denies One of The Peti- tiOnS --The Company Has Just Completed BiG
 Power Plant,

Atlanta, Ga.. Sept, 1.-Two petitions seeking to put the North Georgia Elec- tric Company in the hands of re- ceiver, were today filed in the United Staes Court. The first. an application for the appointment of receiver. all leging the company to be insolvent, was made by John A. Nesbit, of Xenia, Ohio, and was denied by Judge Shelby, who held that the reparation was sim ply the payment of a note and should be determined in court of law. Tne other suit was s petition for involun- tary bankruptcy and will be heard by referee Walker at Monroe, Ga.
 The allegation is made that the de- fendant company owes more than a million dollars and that it has prac- tically ceased all effort to develop its water power.
 The North Georgia Electric Company has just completed a 50,000 horse- power plant at Gainsville, Ga. and a steel tower power line to Atlanta. It Is stated that there are outstanding $65O, 900 of bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
WILL ATTACK
 CONSTITUTION Is Fourteenth Amend
 nlent Valds GEORGIA TO TEST CASE The Issues Will Be Raised Throueh
 Demurrers. State VIII Also Make Point That De- fendants Have Noshins to Do
 With Endorsement of

Atlanta, Ga.. Sept. 1.-The state Of Georgia will attack the validity of the fourteenth amendment of the constitu- ton of the United States in the pending railroad rate litigation that has been Instituted in both the State and Federal Courts. The State will also make the point that the defendants in the suit have nothing to do with the enforce ment of the reduced passenger rates. The two issues will be raised through dsmurrers now being prepared
 The Central of Georgia's suit, to pre- vent the enforcement of the new rates. Is Set for hearing September 1s before Judge Newman or some other United States Judge and that of the Atlanta. and West Point has been set for the same date in the Fulton countys superior court.
 Although questioned by many. the validity of the fourteenth afnsndmens has never been attacked in the court, In the pending rate litigation. the rail- roads seek protection of the Federal government under the fourteenth antendment alleging that the order Of the Georgia railroad commission iw confiscatory because it denies them equal rights under the law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
BITTER IN KENTUCKY
POILTTCAI. SPHLLBINDERs USE
 HARSH LANGUAGE.
Wilson Says Beckham Is Corrupt and Latter Accuses Republicans of Violence Campaign Is to
 Bo Warm.

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 11.-(speciaI.) ) The temper of the opposing forces In the fight for control of Kentucy is clearly shown in the opening address of Governor Beckham, democratic nom- inee for United States Senator, and by by A B. Wilson, the Republican nom- inee for Governor.
 Speaking of Governor Beckham. can didate Wilson said:
 T call the people to witness that this politician, governor and schooner, has played all the tricks known to pol tics and has invented some new ones. I charge that he got his place by fraud; that he knew he was not elect ed. and that he was guilty of unscrup- ulous and corrupt appropriation or another mans office"
 At Columbia, Governor Beckham scored Wilson for his alleged straddle of the temperance issue; referred to him as the representative of the ele- ment which produced a bloody reign of terror in Kentucky at the time of the assassination of Governor Goebel. and said that if Wilson was elected he would try to send Bradley who was governor at that dark and Hateful period" to the United States Senate, and would bring former Governor Tay- Tor. who for seven years has been fu- 
 gitive in Indiana. back to Kentucky a free man.
 Referring to the record made. by the Republicans while in power in Ken lucky, Governor Beckham said:
 For incapacity, mismanagement and disaster, 1t has never been equalled In this State. Every fair-minded Repub- lican will admit that it was the most turbulent period in the history of the State. with the possible exception of the Civil War. In the place of bread they promiced you. they gave you stone. Instead of a new era of peace and prosperity they established req carnival of military usurpation and bloodshed."
 owing to the wide split among the Democrats of Louisville and Jefferson county, there Is an element of doubt as to the outcome at the approaching election and the contest promises to be one of the closest and most bitterly fought in the last dozen years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
 MAKES NEW DISCOVERY

New York. Sept. 1i.---M. H. Savailie. Professor of Ethnology at Columbia University. who has returned from a trip to Ecuador said he had discovered the ruins of cities near the coast which contained many evidences of race hitherto unknown to present day sci entists.
 The professors researches extended along the Pacific coast about fifty miles to the north and about the same dist ar,ce to the south of the equator. S0me- mhere between there points and to q distance about Igp miles inland he found evidences of A city of antiquity.
 The city. he said.. had streets lined with houses of singular construction. Though the dwellings had been made of light material, sort of palmetto or thatch, they had been constructed evidently with a view of withstanding the shocks of frequent earthquakes of the region, and were intact. In them were found utensils for cooking and other domestic purposes, made of pot tery, wood and the like.
 He said he believed the city had contained 5000 or more people. 500 years ago.
 In his opinion the race was one of the highest in civilization living in America, previous to the coming of Co., lumbus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Public Report Made On Accident TO
 BaftIeship Indiana.

Public Report Made On Accident TO
 BaftIeship Indiana.
 Washingtony Sept. 1.-The Navy Department today made public the fact that through Ire in her coal bunk CTS on the morning of September 6. the battleship Indiana, now undergo ing repairs at the League Island navy yard, narrowly escaped destruction. the ammunition in the adjacent magazines being safely removed only through the exhibition of the graetest courage on the part of the officers and crew.
 No damage resulted from the fire which was caused by spontaneous com bustion of coal. The work of remov- ing the ammunition from the adjac- ent twelve and six inch gun maga- zines was. according to report, pro- ceeded with quietly. The two maga- zines and the shell rooms became dangerously heated and were flooded to a depth of 20 inches.
 Lieutenant Commander ]. I. Sticht directed the fire party. consisting of gunner I. Schull and nine men who ammunition. The six boxes nearest the bulkhead were so hot as to be handled with difficulty, while the bulk heads and thirteen inch shells were go hot that they -belvned the hands end blistered the paint. Ths..coal on tirt was flooded until the temperature dropped to normal.
 Those who entered the magazine were complimented for bravery by the commanding officer, and are c. w.. Leisegand, E. Rowe, c. B. Bartunick, U. l. Grateon, H. A. Linderman, 10. J. Cross, E. 8. Shepard and l.. oster.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
A TAX CONVENTION
GOVERNORS OF STATES WILL MEET
 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Several Southern states Have Signi- fled Ther Intention of Attending
 No Answer From Conner.

Columbus. O.. Sept, 11-(special)-- The governors of Southern states are displaying marked interest in the National Conference on State and Local Taxation, to be held in this city begin hing November IF.
 In a letter to Governor Harris. the ohio Chief Executive. who has been very active in promoting the con ference. Governor Blanchard, of Louisiana. says that he has appointed the members of the recently created State Tax Commission as delegates to the conference. He adds that this commission Is studying the tax systems of other States with view of report ing an improved system for Louisiana
 Governor Patterson. of Tennessee. has also appointed delegates to the con- ference and sendsw ord that he will attend in person.
 Governor Ansel, of South Carolina. expresses the opinion that the con- ference will be highly beneficial to the cause of tax reform and says that his State will be represented.
 Governor Beckham, of Kentucky, writes that he will be present if pos- sible and that he Is now considering the selection of delegate with a view to sending men who Will De pest Tilted to take part in the important delibera- tions.
 Other governors, including Governor smith. of Georgia, and Governor Conner, of Alabama, are yet to be heard from. but it is the opinion of those behind the movement that every State in the Union vii be represented and that the work of the conference will be of inc greatest importance in bringing about a uniform, orderly and equitable system of taxation for all States. Some of the most able students of taxa tIon in America will be present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
MAY BE A LYNCHING
POSSE OF FARMERS ARE sEACH-
 ING FOR NEGRO BRUTE.
The wife of q Young LOnlsiana Far mer was CriminaIly Assaulted After Being ChOked Into Sub
 uafaaIOn

WUllamsport, L&.. Sept, 11-A posse of farmers and police are searching the country near Linden. five miles from here, for tramp. who early this morning, went to the farm house of Clarence Hartman and criminally as- saulted Mrs. Hartman, 2s years old. who was alone in the house after choking her into submission.
 The tramp, who is believed to be negro, is thought to be in hiding near the farm house
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
YACHT ON ROCKS.
Emperor Nicholas and Family ar
 Aboard But Are safe.

Emperor Nicholas and Family are
 Aboard But Are Safe.
 Hango, Finland. Sept. 1.-The Rus sian Imperial yacht Standart with Emperor Nicholas and Empress Alexan- dra and their family aboard. is fast on the rocks off Horseva point on the coast west of this place. The yacht is apparently in no danger as the enl- peror and his family remain on board.
 The Stadart ran upon the rocks which were submerged at high tide at 4:S0 o'clock this afternoon and remained fast
 A steam life boat from Revel on the Gulf of Finland has arrived upon the scene and seven torpedo boats which have been guarding the imperial yacht on it's tour in Finnish waters, are standing by to render assistance if naaded