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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13


Nelson at Weight
Despite the stories current that Bat
would have difficulty in making the
ringside weight, the champion was
right down to a hairs weight below
the poundage yesterday morning after
he came in off the road. He therefore
eased up a little yesterday afternoon,
and did only a little handball exer-
cising, weighing 1929 pounds when the
days work was over. Nelson is one OF
the most painstaking workers in the
game. He knows at every stage of the
way just what his condition is, just
how much he weighs and exactly how
much he needs to take off. And yet
the Dane never worries over the out
come. 1t is this faculty that permits
him to hop between the ropes coolly
and confidently, thereby gaining sup
porters by his very ease.
Jack Grace, Bats veteran trainer, ar
rived Saturday night to handle him in
the fight, and will be his principal sec
ond. He is Nelson's chief adviser, and
it would be a serious calamity if the
Durable one should go into a battle
without Grace in his corner, As usual,
he takes a victory for Nelson as a
matter of course.
WoIgast Confident
At Venice Ad Wolgast wound up his
training with a light workout. Both
the Milwaukeean and his manager,
Tom Jones, are carefully going about
the finishing touches, but the air
around the camp is one of surety IF
confidence is half the battle Ad VOL
CAST already has a mighty good start.
The Brewer boy has no fears of the
championship bugaboo. The fact that
he is meeting the man who has been
tried and found the supreme per-
former Of his class, weighs not a
moment. Ad says he will carry the
fight to Nelson, and if he lives up to
1t the spectators will see one of the
4 grandest little battles Maud Junction
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13
RAcEs AT ST. cIoun

PARIS, July 12.-The Prix Coudray
at st. Cloud today was won by Nash
Turner's Hillard.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13
FACTS REGARDING THE FIGHT

lightweight championship to receive $4,000
Wogas get $500 guarantee Doors open at Box
hour Program begins o'clock main event
will referee main event. George Blake the
prelmnaries Take Easake park Downey
Broadway going north special running from Fifth along
Snring o the hght PAVILION
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13
BASEBALL
NELSON AND WOLGAST TO FIGHT
TEN ROUNDS AT MAUD TONIGHT
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TO
BE SETTLED AT MAUD TONIGHT
BATTLING NELSON WILL DEF END HIS TITLE AGAINST AID
WOLGAST IN TEN-RoUND STRUGGLE

Two of Clases Rngmen in the Business Will
Short Distance Before Patrons of McCareys Pacific
Athletic Club Famous Old Arena, and Fans Look for
Furious Contest Between the Title Holder and the
characterization Finds the Poundage Easy and
the Brewer Boy Will Go Into the Ring at
About 127-Both Confident of Knockout
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13
LANGFORD DECLARES
Off KETCHEL MATCH
Manager of Negro PugIist Says Sam
Must Have Fair Division of Purse
or There viii Be No Ely
Fight

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE match be-
tween Sam Langford and Stanley
Ketchel, which was to take place at
Ely New, has been declared off by Joe
Woodman manager of the negro pugil-
list Woodman says Ketchel is not en-
titled to demand $4,000 out of a purse
of $25, 900, and that Langford will not
fight for few cents. Woodman says
his man is willing to fight Ketchel for
a fair division of the purse
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12,-When
shown the dispatch stating that Sam
Langford had refused to sign the ar
ticles for a fight with Stanley Ketchel
at Ely on Labor day for only $4,000 of
the S25, 900 purse, Willus Britt, manager
of Ketchel, stated tonight that Ketchel
would not fight for cent less.
IF Langford wants a bigger end Of
the purse, and personally l think he
ought to have more, it is up to Tex
Hall, the Nevada promoter. Ketchel
will not fight at Ely for less than $4,000
If Hall wants to give Langford more
than $4,000 we have no objection"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13
OAKLAND

HOW TEAMS BATTED AND FIELDED
Following are the batting and fielding aver
ages of the teams for the series, together with
the times at bat, hits. fielding chances and
errors:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-13

lnybOdy who would - able TO ind an
address In the dictionary would be able to
hnd your CLASSIFIED al.
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26

her father was dead. The physician
said that death was due to a ruptured
blood vessel. He was not WE'LL having
been in poor health for several years.
He was born in Cornwall, England,
September l5 1852. When a young man
he came to New Jersey, and latter to
California. Several years ago he re-
turned east as far as Colorado, and after
living there sixteen years he returned
to this state six years ago. He was a
miner and began that work when he was
ID years of age in the old country. On
September II, 1888, he was married to
Miss Elizabeth Baskerville, and six
years ago his wife died from the in
juries sustained in a runaway Two
grown daughters, Lillian and Pearl sur
vive him, besides several sisters and a
brother in New Jersey. Thirty years
ago he joined the Masonic fraternity in
the city of Jackson, Cal, and in con-
sequence the order had charge of the
funeral Monday from Masonic Temple,
Rev. E. J. Bradner officiating Nugget
Last Saturday was the fifth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ
Van Sandt of Julian district, and the event
was celebrated by gathering of family
and friends, who had a jolly time. A
bountful dinner was provided, and the
party enjoyed themselves to the fullest
extent. Those present as we'll as a lot
of friends who were not there, wish the
pair many more anniversaries of the
day. Everybody knows Van Sandt His
estmable wife is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. W. M. Amich. Echo.
Mrs. Ed Smith of Clements, but for
merly of San Andreas, killed peculiar
looking animal near Railroad Flat one
day last week. They called it black
fox, but it hardly corresponds to a fox
in appearance, and may be cross be-
tween fox and martin. 1t had very
small ears, but the pointed nose of the
fox. The tail was about sixteen inches
long, reddish in color with dark stripes.
The back and hips were dark brown
shading to reddish color on the lower
parts of the body. Prospect.
w. M Lockhart, superintendent oi
the Eureka slate quarries, was in town
Thursday and reports the quarries work
ing full handed, fifty men being en-
ployed. More would be employed but
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26
When Witches Wrought

Salem Mass, is always connected
readily with the memory Of innocent
persons executed as witches. But this
colonial town had no monopoly on these
outrages, which we're common enough
throughout the world during the 18th
century. The life of the early colonists
of New England was such as to give
rapid growth to the doctrine Of posses
sion by devils brought from the old
world The Indians we're believed by
many to be children of satin, and many
thought the wild beasts we're sent by
the powers Of evil to torment the elect.
The theology Of the time was a gloomy
sort, and its Interpretation by leaders of
the church was the greatest cause Of the
trouble An impetus was given to the
bel ief in witchcraft by books by learned
men. At first these works we're i'm
I ported from Europe, and then the
colonial clergy fell in line and wrote
similar books of their own. BY the
latter part of the 18th century these in
fluences we're al work among the COM
mon people, and cases of possession
were reported at Boston, Springfield
Hartford, Grotou and other colonial
towns, followed at times by death SEN
tences.
In the year 1884, Increase Mather
published book, Remarkable Provi-
dences, laying stress upon diabolic
possession and witchcraft. This book
approved in England, which added to its
power in the colonies. In 1888 a poor
family of Boston was afflicted by
d emors: four children, the eldest
thirteen years of age, began leaping and
barking like dogs, .or purring like cats,
and complained of being pinched,
pricked and cut. To relieve matters,
an old Irish woman was accused and
executed.
But the greatest single influence ir
this evil course was Cotton Mather, sor
Of Increase, strong man of great ability
and piety. This man was interested ir
his flock, and he seemed far in advance
of his time in accepting many of the
works of science, such as Newtoniar
astronomy, and nnocuation to preven
, disease. But he clung to the witchcraf
theories of his father and others and hi,
acceptance welded power. He als'
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26
From Our Exchanges.

An omnibus laden with Austrians
came over from Jackson last Monday to
work on the Kenross ditch, and stage
load came over from Jackson for the
same purpose, Tuesday. Prospect.
Thursday, the tn, AL P. Hoyt editor
of the jamestown Magnet became hus-
band to Miss Mela A. Scanavino, of
town of Tuolumne. The event was a
surprise to his many friends, yet they
congratulated him for the good deed.
The wedding was celebrated in San
Rafael, Rev. Lynn T. White officiating
Banner.
Mr. Fessier has resigned his place at
Newman & Bagley's and is succeeded
by young Barnett Echo.
Miss Veda Woods has secured posi-
tion as clerk in the office of Supt. Dun
ton at the Preston school. Echo.
c. n. Dunton, the new superinten-
dent of the Preston school of Industry,
has arrived and taken up his duties.
Last Monday he was making tour Of
the town and getting acquainted with
such of our business men as had not
met him before. Our people will find
him very thorough business man, and
a pleasant gentleman as well, and it is
earnestly hoped the relations between
the school management and the people
of the town will continue to be of the
most cordial character. Echo.
y George Ward the unfortunate man
who was washed overheard and drowned
from a drcdger near Stockton one day
last week, was a brother of Henry
Ward the Clements butcher, formerly
employed by Walter & Nuland in San
Andreas. He lived at one time in Pa
Iona and was brother-in-law of 7. j..
Kennedy the captain of the dredger and
had only been at work.about a month.
He was washing off the deck at the
time. The body was recovered the next
day. He was single man, about forty
years of age. Prospect.
While he was bringing in some wood
late Saturday afternoon at his home in
Uppertown this city, Thomas Hicks
called to his daughter, who was in the
house, to go for doctor, as he was very
i'll. She ran to a nearby house to
telephone for physician, and TO sum-
mon her sister, and when she returned
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26

cannot on account of lack OF power at
the present time. This defect II be
remedied early in the new year, and
the quarries and slate yards will be
one of the busiest communities in the
county. Shipments are going forward
steadily on government and other con-
tracts. Nugget.
. AT two O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
when passing along the hallway in dwell
ling of Dave Irwin, Thos. V. Wayte
discovered A. H. Beecher, night cook
in the Gem cafe, living upon the floor in
apparent death. He was conveyed to a
bed and two physicians made an exami-
nation of him and confessed that they
could not fathom the cause for his
malady, as there was no evidence Of
sickness or disease. His condition pore
the sembalance OF paralysis. Until the
hour of five he remained in an mani
mate condition, there being an almost
imperceptible pulsation of the heart.
This morning his affliction continues in
that he has little control OF his legs and
fingers. 1t is related bv him that last
year he experienced a like attack -
Banner.
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26

This cause for the falling of a bit Of
poorly nailed wainscoating was readily
accepted by the judge and jury, as we'll
as by the great Cotton Mather, and the
woman was hanged, protesting her in
nocence. The Rev Mr. Burroughs, who
had led a blameless life, and taken little
part in the camor of witchcraft, was
accused, convicted and executed On
the scaffold he repeated the Lords
prayer solemnly and fully, something it
was believed no sorcerer could do and
this went far toward shaking the belief
of many in diabolic possession.
In the case of Giles Corey 80 years
old, the persecution and torture to force
confession we're carried to the limit, for
he refuse to confess, thus saving the
property of his family from confscation.
He was pressed to death, and when, in
his last agonies, his tongue was pressed
out of his mouth, the sheriff with his
walking stick thrust it back again.
There followed numerous other con-
victons and executions by the whole
sale, sometimes as many as eight being
hauled to the gallows at one time. Such
preachers as Noyes, Parirs and Mather,
and such judges as Stoughton au Haw-
thorn, left nothing undone that could
stimulate these proceedings.
To Robert Calef, a Boston business
man, is due in great measure the lifting
of the reign of terror brought on by
wtchcraft. His reason was undimmed,
and he wasn't afraid of Mather. Other
people of less ability were beginning to
see more clearly, and he helped them.
Mather and Paris were placed upon the
defensive. The party of reason in
creased Some of the possessed con-
fessed they had accused victims wrong
fully. Some of the jurymen prominent
in conviction solemnly retracted their
verdicts, and craved the pardon of God
and man. I he church of Salem solemnly
revoked the communications of the
condemned, and drove Mr. Paris from
the parish. Cotton Mather was beaten
man, but he did not change his distorted
views, and spent his last days in groan-
ing over the decline of faith, and the
ingratitude of the people for whom he
had done so much. Robert Calef had
written a book along reasonable lines at
tacking the belief in possession, and
this was accepted by English publishers
who refused to print more of Cotton
Mather's books. 1t was a step in the
worlds enlightenment, mru..
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26
L. GETTING Err

BUILDERS OF WATER WHEELS OF
ID latest and most approved patterns, and
all kinds Of sheet iron pipe. Every description
shortest notice We desire to call the attention
OF blacksmiths and other workers in iron to the
fact that we keep constantly on hand large
and complete stock of bar, refined and Norway
on, gas pipe, gas fittings, etc., which we will
sell at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26

published book on Memorable Pro-
vidences Relating to witchcraHs and
Possessio ions, and recommended his
work to the ministers of the colonies.
Out Of all these causes, and particularly
from the latter, came the worst outbreak
OF possession and execution in Salem.
The Rev. Samuel Paris was the
minister of the church of Salem. He
was possessed of high ideas Of his own
infallibility, and had also a love of
ceremony, of prying and spying into the
affairs of others. Paris had trouble with
some of his Pensioners who objected to
his ways There we're quarrels in his
church, and some of the accusations
doubtless grew out of these Two girls
in the family of Mr. Paris first became
possessed, and these placed the blame
on an old Indian woman. Mr. Paris
| Immediately summoned two magistrates.
The Indian woman was flogged until she
confessed, and other accusations fol-
lowed and other confessions, brought
about by torture of some kind and an
other. AT first the charges we're mostly
against poor and vagrant old women,
whose executions followed, but, en-
boldened by their success, they attacked
larger game, struck at some of the lead
ing people of the community, and did
not cease until some of these had been
condemned to death.
In most of these cases frenzy was mixed
with trickery. There was method in
their madness. Many of the witches
had been engaged in a controversy with
the Salem church people. Others of the
accused had quarreled with persons more
or less closely connected with those
bringing the accusation. The accusers
were usually girls or women. One of
the most fearful charges was brought
against a lovable woman, who lost her
life apparently for no other reason than
that she lived and dressed a little better
than her accuser. There was almost as
much revenge as fanatacism in the
whole affair And it was particularly
dangerous to champion the cause of the
accused. For taking the part of wife Oh
mother, husbands and children were
brought to the gallows One poor ole
woman was charged with ''giving look
toward the great meeting house o.
, Salem, and Immediately demon entered
the house and tore down part of it.
Amador ledger., 1909-11-26
Forced Into Exile.

VIM. Upchurch of Glen Oak, Okla,
was an exile from home. Mountain air,
he thought, would cure a frightful lung
racking cough that had defied all rem
edes for two years. After six months
he returned, death doggng his steps.
"Then began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery, he writes, ''and after
taking six bottles am as well as eyer. -
1t saves thousands yearly from desperate
lung disease lnfallble for coughs and
colds, it dispels hoarseness and sore
throat. Cures Grip. Bronchitis, Hem
orrhages, Asthma, Group, Whooping
Cough. SOC and 500, trial bottle free,
guaranteed by Spagnoli's Drug Store.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-03
THIRD DISTRICT POLITICS.

A Hopkinsville paper claims . to
have tip that the Law and Order
League (anti-night rider) has formed
a coalition with the Republicans and
will put out ticket in the Third judi
cial district with Attorney General
James Breathltt for circuit judge and
Judge A. ]. G. Wells, OF Galloway,
for commonwealth attorney, against
the Democratic ticket which will be
nominated next Saturday at pri-
mary election. Judge Wells is now
a member OF the board of control OF
state charitable institutions, says the
Clinton Gazette.
That's a wrong tip, we think In
the first place, we are told, Attorney
General Breathitt has been sounded
on the subject and declines to seek
any other office until his term ex-
pires. In the second place Hon. A. j.
G.. Wells is well pleased with his po-
sition on the state board, and his
friends won the nominations on the
Democratic ticket in Galloway county
II is not likely that he would run on
a ticket, opposing them. Moreover
the Republicans Of Galloway county
as we understand it, have the sympa-
thy of that element of Democracy
which opposes the nominees Of Judge
Wells faction and are basing Their
hopes of success on that fact So. II
is not likely that they would have
anything to do with Judge Wells.
OF course, politics causes men to
loop the loop frequently, and the sit
uation may have shifted since we ac-
quired the foregoing information
but we do not anticipate any Repub-
lican nominations in the Third dis
trict, regardless of its desirabiliy.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-03
TAKE HAND IN TARIFF.
n. p. A. Opposed TO Repeal Of Tax on
Leaf Tobacco.

Asheville, n. c., June 3.-Post-
poned by political maneuverlng and
hot contention on the floor OF the con
vention, the election OF officers Of the
Travellers Protective association goes
over. After reports from the com
mittees and various officers, the con-
vention heard letters of protest from
Independent tobacco growers in var
ious sections against the repeal OF the
tax on leaf tobacco and a resolution
providing for the immediate forward
ing OF telegravhic messages to United
States senators Thomas s. Martin,
Albert ]. Beveridge and Nelson w
Aldrich, wherein the association
placed itself on record as being UNI
alterably opposed to the repeal OF the
internal revenue tax on leaf tobacco
was adopted. A resolution thanking
the Southern railway for its efforts
in behalf OF the travelling men attend
ing this convention was adopted.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-03
$4,000 for Driving in Auto.

Louisville. KY, June 3.--What Is
believed to be the largest sum ever
paid a driver Of a racing automobile
for competition on circular tracks
will be given Barney oldheld for FIVE
appearances in open race meets TO be
run in widely separated cities be-
tween June 20 and the second Mon
day in September. A contract has
just been signed. by the terms OF
which Oldheld will receive $4,000
for the five meets.
The contract Is between Oldheld
and Homer George. secretary OF the
New Orleans Automobile club. and
active manager OF a syndicate formed
to run big track meets this summer
Contracts have already been made for
tracks in the FIVE cities selected for
the big meets, but announcement will
not be made until after the Chicago
race Is run. June 49,
The contract between Oldheld and
Promoter George binds Oldheld "a
race in. such events as George may
select. a limit OF three races each
day and 100 miles for the Longest
event being made. Oldheld shall moi
race elsewhere, except with consent
Of George, and shall be paid $4,000
in cash at the end OF each meet.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-03
FOOTBALL
BEING TALKED ABOUT MANY
MONTHS IN ADVANCE.
Entry of Big Boston Player Starts
Enthusiasts to GOssiping
Again.

Although the baseball season has
just begun, there is a strong under
current of football gossip going the
rounds of the athletic enthusiasts.
The respects are for some fast foot
ball teams for Paducah next year
and an all-star team may be organ
lied and games with Louisville and
st. Louis teams secured. From the
present outlook the prospect is so
good that it is not a pipe dream
Within Paducah's gates are sew
eral players of ability. Mr.. II. f.
Kersburg, of Boston. is an employee
of the Paducah Traction company
and If in the city next autumn has
consented to help coach the team of
the Chess, Checker & Whist club.
Mr.. Kersburg played on the Harvard
football team in 1895 and 1906 and
last year was coach for the line
men. He is a strapping big fellow
and played right guard. He is well
versed in the open style of play, and
has many of the latest plays known
| 10 IOOtOdll coaches.
Mr.. V. p. Kennard, who gained
much distinction on the gridiron last
fall by drop-kicking and winning the
game from Yale, is a college chum
of Mr.. Kersburg, and will visit him
this year. Mr. Kersburg will en-.
deavor to have him come in football
season, and Mr.. Kennard will be
able to show the Padueah back field
players some of the best ways OF
handling the pigskin.
The Chess, Checker & Whist club
is preparing for a better team than
ever next season, while the players
of the Paducah Athletic club are
Boosting of how strong their eleven
will be. The brawny butchers say
they have several players under
cover. who will surprise their op-
ponents. High school viii have q
fast team, as much of the old team
will be left and the holes can be
filled with second team players, who
showed up in good style last season
The employees of the Paducah Light
& Power company may organize q
team and make the fourth in the
city. Among the employees are many
athletes. and a team could be organ
lied that would make teams push tC
win.
II is encouraging 10 see the foot
ball talk started so early, as il will
leave much time for preparation
Last year the attendance at the foot
ball games was large. and next yea
with the proper management thu
sport should become more popular.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-06-03
RATS.

According to the biological expert
of the department of agriculture,
rats eat up property to the value Of
500, 600 900 every year. Padueah,
like most cities, is undermined by
rats, and every merchant realizes the
part he contributes to this enormous
sum total. Rats were once our
scavengers: but the densely popu-
lated municipalities cannot depend on
rodents to look after the scavengeT
service. People dwelling so near to-
gether must keep their premises
clean. Rats are common carriers OF
disease breeding germs, and are
wholly unnecessary in the economy
of any modern community. II is es-
timated that one pair Of rats in three
years will produce a line of descend
ants. aggregating 1000. Thus do
they propagate and rob us, while we
do nothing to stop them