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Amador ledger., 1909-02-19

DR.. Endicott, assisted by DIR.
Sprague, performed capital opera
tion upon Mrs Thomspon, night
operator at the.local telephone office,
on Wednesday last. The patient is
doing nicely.
Since the commencement of the
fiscal year, 800 hunting licenses have
been issued IN this county, all of the
one dollar denomination. Ihe sum
of s699 was paid the state treasurer
On this account on October 10.
A. W. Stone; the sewing machine
agent, has purchased the stock of
graphaphones and records belonging
to the estate of u. L. Justice.
The Xeilia mill, which was hung up
for two days on account of the in
crease of water In the mine prevent
ing the hosting of rock. started to
work again Thursday evening. The
water is still very troublesome, and
the full working force is not yet
employed.
The rainfall for the last week in
jackson has measured l.27 inches,
making the total for the season 2S.73
inches. This is about the average
rainfall for a season, aud we have
three rainy months ahead yet. The
prospects are that this will be a
record breaking season 10 the total
rainfall. The weather has hesn mild
and warm at intervals the past week.
and vegetation has made rapid strides.
The grain is short, but looks healthy
and vigorous, and with few days OF
sunshine will improve rapidly.
Farmers are anticipating au unusual
ly prosperous season.
Fed LEMON has collected from
paid patients at the county hospital
S4ll.40 during the past year. This is
the largest sum ever collected from
this source in QUE year, In addition
to the regular sum Of SI3 per month
from paid patients, the operating
room is frequently made source or
income. Persons go there temporarily
for an operation, paying at the rate
of 81 per day, besides medicines, and
the use Of the operating room, which
is So. In this way the cost of erecting
the operating room-a necessary ao-
junct of the institution anyway-is is
being rapidly repaid by receipts in
this way,
Everything indicates lively spring
and summer for this section. Car
penter1 say they have more work
ahead than was done the whole of last
year. Several new dwelling houses
are contemplated. When dwelling
houses have to be built to meet the
demand therefor, it is pretty good
index of good times ahead.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-19
AMADOR LEDGER
JACKSON, CAL. FEBRUARY 10, 1909
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

This table gives the highest and lowest tenn.
perature in Jackson for each day, together with
the rainfall, as recorded by self-registering
Instruments kept at the Ledger office:
Amador ledger., 1909-02-19
The Arson Cases.

A. IL. Cohan and Jos. Ii. Greedy,
prominent attorneys of Oakland,
came up Sunday. They are attorneys
for A. Borello and D.. Manzo, con-
victed of arson in setting fire to the
Summit house on Sutter hill, and
who are still in the county Jail on a
writ of probable cause, pending the
determination of an appeal to the
appellate court. The settlement of
the bill of exceptions was the special
matter that brought these attorneys
here. The hearing of this matter has
occupied the superior court most of
the week. The bill of exceptions is a
voluhipous document.
In the Borello case the bill of ex-
ceptions was settled. But in the
Manzo case the attorneys for defend
ant is required to reframe the bill of
exceptions and the same will be taken
up hereafter. The defendants attor-
neys returned to the city yesterday.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
DISPUTE OVER REWARD.
Baldwin Agency and Magistrate Johnston
Both Claim to Have Secured Little'S
Conviction.

A controversy has arisen over the
pay ment of the rewards offered by the
State and by the county of Buchanan
for the apprehension of the murderer
of Mrs. Betty Justis and the Meadows
family, who has turned out to be How
Little. Little is now under sentence of
death.
The Baldwin Detective Agency,
through T. L. Felts, superintendent of
the Rluefeld branch, claims the $3.50
reward which was offered by the Gov
ernor just after the murder. The other
claimant is P. j. Johnston, a magis-
trate, of Hurley. Both claim to have
been the real discoverer of the evidence
which led to the arrest and conyiction
of Little, who went to West Virginia
after the commission of the crime. -
Bluefield Telegraph.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
LOCAL OPTION HAS CALL.
Straw Vote Shows Virginia Legislature
Against Prohibition.

Richmond, Va, Dec. ia straw
poll of the Virginia Legislature, before
whom the Anti-Saloon League of the
State will precipitate a fight for the
submission of the question of State
wide prohibition to the vote of the peo-
pie at the biennial session in January.
shows an apparent strong majority for
local option.
The senators and representatives yet
to be heard from will unquestionably
swell this majority. Returns have
been received from more than half the
members of the Legislature, showing a
ratio for local option of six or seven to
one IN the entire membership of the
General Assembly, Including both par
ties, and ratio of about ten to one in
both houses, counting the returns from
the Democrats alone. The Democrats
are, of course, in control of the As
sembly.
Out of total of 140 members of the
Legislature, including both parties, the
position of seventy-six has been out
lined. The two houses combined show
sixty-four members favoring local op-
ton. ten for Statewide prohibition, and
two in doubt. Sixty four are yet to be
heard from. The Republicans appear
to be about equally divided on the ques-
ton.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
LADIES
Get your husband a nice rug for an
Xmas gift.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
LADIES
Additional Judge For Fourth Circuit.

A feature of Attorney General Geo.
W. Wickersham's annual report, which
is of great interest to Virginians, West
Virginians, Marylanders and Carolini-
ans, is the recommendation that an ad-
ditional judge be appointed for the
Fourth United States judicial circuit,
embracing the States of Maryland, Vir
ginia, West Virginia and North Caro-
lima. There are now only two judges
on this circuit-Judgs Nathan Golf, of
West Virginia, and Judge J. C. Pritch-
ard, of North Carolina all other
circuits have three and some have four.
In anticipation of an additional judge
in the circuit, the friends of various
well known attorneys are urging them
for appointment. There are some who
believe Wyndham r. Meredith, of Rich
mond, the original Taft Democrat" of
Virginia, will get the appointment, if
the additional judge is granted. For
mer Governor A. ]. Montague and
Federal Judge Edmund Waddilr are also
being groomed for the position.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
CALEB POWERS
AT BLUEFIELD
Graphic Story of the Noted Eentuekan's Life
viii be Related in the ElkS Opera House
On Night of December 2S.

Ie has been announced that Caleb
Powers, the noted Kentuckian. has been
engaged to lecture at the Elks Opera
House, in Bluefield, on next Thursday
night, the 23rd instant. His subject
will be: Right Upon the Scaffold and
Wrong Upon the Throne
OF course it will be thrilling narra-
tive OF his own eventful life and of the
events that were connected with the
most remarkable political tragedy that
has ever occurred in the history of this
country. For period of eight years he
suffered as few men have ever suffered.
being charged with completely in the
murder of William Goebel. For eight
long years he was confined in prison up
on this charge, and four times convict
ed, and one or more times sentenced to
be hung. Throughout all the terrible
ordeal, Powers, conscious Of his inno-
cence and sustained by a sympathetic
public, maintained the grandest courage
and made desperate fight for his vim
dication and freedom. The press. re-
gardless of politics, was won to his SUD-
port by his wonderful fortitude and the
manifest persecution by his political
foes. During his long confinement in
the jails of his native State. Mr.. Pow
ers was diligent student, and when
freedom came stepped forth as a man
OF superior culture, with his physical
health marvelously preserved. He had
previously won distinction as a noun
tain orator, but his trials and sufferinps
have transformed him into a very bril-
liant speaker His services were soon
In demand upon the lecture platform.
and wherever he mas gone to speak
thousands of eager and interested audi
tors have coDgregated to hear him. At
chautauqua held at Dayton. Ohio. an au-
dlence OF SIX thousand people greeted
his remarks with outbursts of applause
and appreciation, and at the close of the
lecture four thousand people remained
to shake hands with the brave and bril-
liant man who had come out more than
conquerer. They were captivated bv
the earnestness, simplicity and force of
the man, who in his contest with parti-
san judges and packed juries had shown
as sublime courage as the Grecian he
roes who fought at the pass of Their
mopolyae. Kentucky has produced many
patriots and heroes, but none who will
shine IN history more brightly than this
once humble mountain boy who has
been brought to honorable distinction
through much tribulation.
Many persons here wish that arrange.
ments could have been made for Mr.
Powers to lecture at Tazewell; but a.
that could not be accomplished we hear
many of our citizens announcing theil
intention to go to Bluefield to hear him
We doubt if the opera house there will
accommodate the crowd which will q,
from adjacent territory to hear him.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

That the United States is preparing
to administer a sound and wholesome
threshing to Nicaragua in general and
President Zelaya in particular is demon
strated by the war-like activity now 90
ing on in navy circles throughout this
country. Zelaya has long been a tur-
bulent factor in the affairs of the little
South American republic, where civil
warfare is now in full swing. and his
attitude toward American residents.
two of whom were recently court mar
tailed and shot at his instigation. has
determined this government to take
drastic steps to stamp out the present
corrupt state of affairs in that country.
A number of warships, each with a full
complement of marines aboard, are now
lying off the coast of Nicaragua. and il
is evident that the days of the Zelava
administration is fast nearing an end.
President Zelaya will himself be held
personally responsible for the execution
Of the two Americans, Cannon and
Groce, and any attempt on his part to
| escape the Gordon now being drawn
about him will result in his being placed
under arrest. Thus far there has been
no intimation that the landing of marines
or bluejackets is in immediate contem-
plation, but it is certain that they are
being placed in a position to meet any
contingency. 1t is a fair assumption,
however, that should more American
lives be placed in jeopardy or American
interests be interfered with, prompt
and vigorous action will be taken bv
this government. There are now no
less than 5000 marines lying off the
coast of Nicaragua, and any further
hostile movement on the part of that
government will result in the landing
of these men to see that American
subjects and interests are properly
cared for and protected
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
Grooming Pat MCGauIl.

Present plans of the Virginia Repub-
licans are to run Patrick McCaull, as
sistant postmaster of Lynchburg, and a
former Republican candidate for COVER
nor, against Representative Carter
Glass, of the Sixth Virginia district.
Carter Glass is the most hated Demo-
crat in Virginia from a Republican
standpoint He may be described as
the "red-fag Democrat" in the Repub-
lican "bull's eyes"
The charges he made against Capt
w. P. Kent, Republican candidate for
governor, have intensified the feeling
against him, until now his name is new
er mentioned by Republicans unless
with some expressive adjectives.
The Republicans, therefore, intend to
fight Glass hard next fall, and if there
is any chance of encompassing his de-
feat it will be taken advantage of. -
Washington Herald.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
About Mailing Christmas Presents.

The newspapers are now full of ur-
gent suggestions that Christmas shop
pers shall make their purchases early,
before the crush and rush that usually
are seen a few days previous to the
holidays. Early shopping will con-
tribute to the comfort of both the buy
ers and the merchants, and people are
following the advice of the newspapers
on these lines.
The postmasters in the large cities
are also giving suggestions and advice
to persons who will send presents
through the mails. Among the sugges-
tions that will be useful to persons who
will mail their parcels at Tazewen are
the following:
Do not wait until day or two before
Christmas. Then the postoffice force
Is too heavily worked to give prompt
attention to patrons. And it is well
for the patrons of the office to not delay
in mailing their presents.
1t is advisable to register all pack
ages that are of value, and thus insure
their safe delivery. This adds to the
work Of the postmaster and his clerks
and registered packages should not be
held back until the last moment.
Do not write on packages "Not to be
opened until Christmas Day." If you
do 1t will require first-class or letter
postage to send the parcel. The words
If printed can be pasted on a package
and it can then be sent as merchan-
disc.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
Missionary Institute.

The Missionary Institute for the Taze-
well Dis trict will be held Saturday and
Sunday at the Main Street Methodist
church. Among the visiting speakers
will be Rev. C. G. Hounshell, recently
returned from Korea, and Major A. D.
Reynolds, of Bristol. The meeting will
be one of interest and Importance. The
program is as follows:
SATURDAY MORNING.
$50. Devotional Services.
1000 Address by Rev. J. R. King.
10:30.-General discussion.
n:OO.-Address by Rev. C. G. Houn-
shell.
SUNDAY.
HOO a. m.-Address by Maj. A. d.
Reynolds.
800 p. m.--Address at North Taze-
we'll by Rev. C. G. Hounshell.
700 p. m.-Sermon by Rev. c. G.
Hounshell.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
Entertainment.

Under TIE management of the Wom-
ans Club and High School we are to
have some choice attractions in the fu-
ture-something that is very much
needed in Tazewell.
On January 9th, in the High School
Chapel, The Orphean Musical Club will
render a program which we have every
reason to believe, will prove real
treat.
The chapel has been worked over,
seated with opera chairs, and made to
look like a new room.
After paying expenses of this enter
tainment the management hope to have
surplus enough to defray the cost of
putting lights in the chapel.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

We find we have OVerbOught in Holiday
Goods and have entirely too much stock so
near Christmas. WE MUST SELL. No
reasonable offer will be refused. We are
absolutely going to GlOSa out every dollars
worth of Fancy Goods by Christmas. Come
if you want bargains.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
Knights TempIar COpcIaFe.

There will be stated conclave OF
Clinch Valley Commandery, No. 20, K.
=, in Masonic Hall on next Monday
night, December goth. There will bt
work in the several degrees, and all Sii
nights are urged to be ON hand at
e. clock. Refreshments.
By order Of the Eminent Commander
D. G. ROBINSON, C. G.
; 70. S. BoTTIMoRE, Recorder.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
LURTON LANDS JUDGESHIP.
Nomination of TenaeSSeean for PeGkham'S
Place Sent to Senate.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 13 The
nomination of Judge Horace H. Lurton,
of Nashville, Tenn, to be Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, in succession to the late
Justice Peckham, went to the Senate
today.
Judge Lurton was appointed judge
of the Sixth Circuit by President Cleve-
land on March 9th, 1898. He was a
Democrat. President Taft was himself
judge of the Sixth Circuit at the time
he was appointed Governor of the Phil
ippines in 1898 and it was his associa-
tion with Judge Lurton that gave him
such high opinion of the legal qualifi-
cations of the Tennessee iurist.
President Taft today also nominated
George A. Carpenter, of Illinois, fol
United States judge of the Northern
District of Illinois.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

A few suggestions from Pobst's stock
of nice watches, watch fobs, or chains,
bracelets, gold barretts, hat pins. cuff
buttons, ladies' and gents rings, all
sizes and kinds, stick pins, brooches
any price for any age. Everything
guaranteed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

Sullins Female College, at Bristol,
has suspended prematurely until after
the holidays, owing to an epidemic of
typhoid fever among the students of
that institution.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

A beautiful Four-in-hand Tie, put up
in fancy Xmas box. A nice present
for your sweetheart.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

An Edison Phonograph is a present
for the entire family. Go to Pobst's
and hear few pieces.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
About the Fit Of High Art Clothing

suit only good ts-if the collar projects from
the neck the shoulders SLOPE the front sag puck
breaksof what account is the quality of CLOTH the
smartness of skill of the tailor?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16
loTHERs.

lOTHERS-
Get your boy new Suit for Xmas
gift. Nothing will please him more.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

Give us look before purchasing your
Xmas gifts.
HARRISON G. Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-12-16

Bring your hides to Greever's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
Special Meeting Town Council

FRANKLIN, La, March 2, 1909.
The Honorable Council met in
special session, Mayor Lewis pre-
siding. Mr.. Delahoussaye alb
sent.
The Mayor explained that the
object of the meeting was for the
purpose of electing superin-
tendent of sidewalk and paving
and curbing to represent the town.
By motion of Mr.. Boudreaux,
duly seconded and carried, Mr..
Frank Zylicz was elected to the
above position at a salary of four
dollars per working day, and is
to represent the town in all paw
ing work whether done privately
or by. contract or other super
vising work when called upon by
the street committee.
There being no further business,
on motion the Council adjourned.
JOHN G. LEWIS, Mayor.
CAAS. LAUvE, Sect'y.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
The COIOred Conference.

FRANKLIN, LA, March 1, 1909.
The colored conference has been
here and gone; everybody from
the Bishop down was so well
pleased with Franklin and her
hospitality from both white and
colored, until the delegates wanted
to vote for Franklin for the next
session of the Conference. The
cause was that we don't find a
crowd OF Judges, Sheriff's.
Mayors and District Attorneys
and other officers as well as the
following named gentlemen who
gave SO literally to a good cause.
God bless the cheerful givers; we
pray Heavens choicest blessings
on Franklin for her present Of
fees and all her good citizens,
Those who donated are as follows:
Judge G. A. O'Niell, S.; Sheriff
w. T. Peterman, S.; D. Gallery,
So; John O'Niell, $3.50; John
Eisele, 50 so; Jos. Brig, $3.50; J.
G. Lewis, 50; A. j. Delahoussaye.
50; O. L. Alpha, $3.50; Geo. H.
O'Niell, 81; E. A. Delahoussaye,
81; L. B. Tarlton, 81; Miss M. A.
Allen, sec; Philip Albares. ST; Tom
Bod!n, 81; DR.. A. j. Smith, ST:
Jas. Parkerson, 81; Percy Saint.
SOC; B. w. Smith, 50; H. w.
Weber, So; DR.. D. N. Foster, ST:
T. M. Milling, 81; w. McKerall,
81; A. Reuter-, 25c; v. Capritto,
S1.5O; N. & NJ. Silverman, SOC:
VIM. Jacobs, So; Berwick &
Byerle, 500; H. S. Palfrey, 81:
Miss M. Bedell, 25c; Gronen Bros,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
For Sale.

Vacant lot 100 feet front
on Second street by the depth
to Third street of about $50
feet, taken from the extreme
upper or Northern portion of
property of Mrs. DR. G. M.
Smith.
Vacant lot 60 feet front on
Willow street, by about IS
feet in depth along Third
street taken from the extreme
Western portion of the prop.
erty Of Mrs. DR. G. M.
Smith.
For terms and conditions
apply to
Mrs. DIR. } G. M. SMITH,
or HENRY MAYER.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

50.
The colored donators who con.
tributed S1.0O each, are as follows:
G. Hamilton, DR.. T. D. Hayes,
DR.. R. L. Higgins, DR.. c. H.
Pickett, w Vines, w. Young, c.
Conway, w. B. Harris, M. V.
Harris, w. M. Johnson, w. M.
Robertson, T. B. Howard, G.
Comeing, S. Mcdonald, S. Labare
w. M. Porter, M. L. Lee, R. M.
Blanche, G.. B. Baker, T. M.
Neighbors, G. Philip, S. Calbert,
$3.50; C. H. Comeing, 55c; j.
Roster, 25c.
J. H. LITTLE, Pastor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.
Continued from page two.

TOLICE u y II fhCCEEDlSO ,.
Continued from page two.
O Byerle ........ ......... 30
VI L Harrison. $50 %
S COycault . -. :. III %
Drackett & Terrebonne. ~. So 30
CRIMINAL EXPENSES.
W I Peterman, Sheriff, wit
ness expense w
W T Peterman, boarding
prisoners 35S 40
w L Peterman, attendance on
court ............. gu w
Nile Sofford, conveying pris-
OnerS. ............... ~
w L Peterman, conveying IN
sane .....-.... DO 10
w L Peterman, conveying
prisoners ...*-..-..... IS W
Callen Charpentier, conN eying
prisoners l 80
NJ L Swords, Sheriff, serving
papers ........ z 81
T T Frere, consulting with
coroner ......... IL W
w S Berwick, coroner's jury ? 90
L j Hamm, same ...... .... 2 90
O Byerle, same. ....... !. 2 90
Wilson 'IcKerral, IT,, same. 2 90
II A Fisher, IT.. same. .... 2 90
t M Milling, Dist. Atty ..... 235 90
NJ d Legnon, conveying pris-
Oners .. -. w l 80
w K Wilson, Dist. Atty. =. 80 90
Berwick & Byerle, pauper
burial :. ...... Is co.
Fosters Pharmacy, medicine
for prisoners ......... 49,. 90
Charenton Lumber Co. Ltd.
lumber for lock Up -. 80. so IS
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
ST Mary Hardware Co. Ltd,
supplies -. ........ Is
Nj l. Wilcox, work on jail. -. Ii Is
NJ Bell, Son. Ltd, bedding. q II
Town of Franklin, water and
electricity -. -. 81 20
w T Peterman, paid janitor.. 45 90
w T Peterman, paid express. 90
INCIDENTALS.
Henri Julien, rent polling
booth -. -. 10 90
Clarke & Courts. warrant
book Is Is
w II GITEc Cbo
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

There being no further business. the
Jury adjourned to next regular meet
ing.
JOS. BIRG, President.
CHAS. A. BIBBINS, Secty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-06
Crippled Men Held In
 Connection With Wreck

have witnesses who swear that they saw these men walking from Ellwood City to Wampum on Friday afternoon, from Wampum back to Eliwood City yesterday afternoon. The two towns are about four miles apart. Coates de- olares he slept in a box car at Chew ton all of Friday night while Me Comahy says that he was en route from Koch ester, Pa, to Wampum on Friday night.
 The local lodge of the Baltimore and Ohio machinists, who are on strike, indignationt1y deny any connection Of their orga anization with the wreck. Thomas feathers, a strike leader, said that the whereabouts of every striker on the eventful Friday night is known.
 The crow bar and sledge hammer used to pry the rail out of alignment are in the Newcastle jail Both are branded "P. and L. E. R. R. The bloodhounds which traced a blind trail to a slaughter house have been withdrawn from the scene.
 The bodies of three men that met death in the wreck were shipped to their respective homes today. Five patients recovered sufficiently to be discharged from the Shenango and Newcastle h hospitals.
 For unknown reasons the railroad detectis es have refused to allow any one to photograph the wreck scene.