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Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
Communication.
Plymouth, Jan. 81, 1909.

Plymouth, Jan. 81, 1909.
Editor Amador Ledger:
In notice headed "Sight Injured"
in your last numter my name is
mentioned IN way that might be
misleading to those not familiar with
the circumstances, and | ask you to
state the following to avoid any
wrong construction which might re-
feet on me:
Mr. Demassa was sent to me by DR..
End1cott for an examination and
opinion of his case. | did not give
him any treatment, buS only what he
came for and stated in a sealed letter
to DIR. Endicott, which | gave to
Mr. Demassa to hand him, that his
eyeball had perforating wound In
the cornea and iris, and piece of
steel was imbedded 10 the lens. AS
there was no pain or Inflammation Of
note, l advised Mr. Demassa to stay
here few days for observation.-not
treatment until decided whether
it would be necessary to remove 1t at
once or wait until the traumatic
cataract, which was forming, would
facilitate the extraction of both itself
and the imbedded body in one opera
tion; as both necessarily would have
to be removed to save his sight. lie
agreed to go home again the same
day, but returned on the following
day, and remained few days. until
that point was settled in the safest
way for himself. also told him
that in San Francisco the oculists
have giant electromagnetic which
can extract steel from any part of an
eye, and that he might go there If
he preferred, but that the lens would
have to be extracted afterwards any
way. He decided while with me to
come back; but chose to go to San
FRANCISCO after leaving here, as | see
now. He probably did not go back
to DE. Endicott With my letter, as he
promised. 1t looks from, the article
like If the presence Of the steel was
discovery in the metropolis. Other
wise | refer for substantiating the
above to the doctor and his cousin
who was with him. 90. 's,'
Yours very truly,
DIR. Thomas Boyson.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
MINING NOTES.

Argonaut-At this mine the under
ground employees we're laid off Non
day, temporarily to enable some need
ed repairs to be done to the shaft.
The track has to be replaced. and
other repairs made. About 100 men
we're laid off. Only the repair crews
are working in the mean time below
the surface. 1t will take between one
and two weeks to complete the re-
pairing. In the interval the mill will
be kept running, there being sore
enough on hand to last for this short
period. The mine is reported to be
developing in great shape. There is
abundance Of ore in sight, the de-
velopments to the south of the shaft
being the most encouraging and i'm
portant feature.
Valparaiso. "A bar of bullion.weigh-
ing 162 ounces was shipped from the
mine, situated in Murphys gulch this
week. At .S1s per ounce, the bar
would be worth nearly $4,000. This
output is the product of four or five
months work, but it is not the total
product. During that time two
smaller shipments have been made.
The yield is from the rich black
metal characteristic of that section.
The ore is roasted, and afterwards
crushed by the roller process. There
are five owners. Z. Siri, who was
killed last week at Kennett, had a
large interest in the property, which
he turned over to his brother shortly
before his death. The mine is look
ing as we'll as at any time in It's his
tory, and the owners are very
sanguine over the outlook. A large
quantity of free milling ore has been
accumulated on the dump, awaiting
the erection of a mill to crush it.
Preparations are being made to put
up one stamp mill, with a crushing
capacity of three or four tons per
day. Altogether the mine looks
bright for a prosper GUS career from
now on. The seams of rich ore con-
tinues, there being more in sight than
has been the case for years.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
Church Notes.

Order of services at the Methodist
Episcopal church as follows: Sun
day school at . p. M, preaching ser
vices every Sunday to commence at
IL a. m. and 7:3o p. M, prayer meet
ing every Wednesday at 7 80 p. IN.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
EPISCOPAL.
Regular services will be held in st.
Augustine's Episcopal church as
follows:
IL a. m.-tirst and third Sunday
In each month.
7:30 p. m.-Second and fourth Sun
day IN each month.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
A DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE
SWEEPS OVER JACKSON
Buildings Wrecked and Trees Up
rooted.

The worst tornado ex experienced in
this section occurred between IL and
l O'Clock Tuesday night. The wind
had been blowing a furious gale for
several hours previously, hut at that
time reached it's climax in storm of
the cyclonic order, accompanied by
heavy rain. The wind came from
the south, the whirl-wind character
seems to have taken in narrow strip
across the country. Much damage
has Eeen done to buildings, fences,
trees, etc.. In this vicinity.
The large barn in the Hoffman
ranch, belonging to W. f.. Detert,
and rented to d. Mattley, was COM
pletely wrecked. 1t was substantial
~ built. The wind took the roof
off, and threw down the sides and
south end, laying one portion on the
east and the other on the west. On
the east side was a large shed, and
standing loose under this at the time
OF the wreck was fine bay mare,
which had been taken for pasture
belonging to man named Lefranc
OF West Point. The animal was
pinned under the debris, and was
discovered the next morning by
neighbors, who cut through the
shakes and released her. One eve
was knocked out, and other injuries
sustained so that she had to be shot
to put her out of misery.
The herceness of the wind may be
imagined when we say that a large
section of the roof of this barn, in
Guiding ratters, was carried bodily a
distance of two hundred feet.
Smaller pieces we're carried much
longer distance. Only about ten feet
of the north end OF the structure was
left standing.
The dwelling house of Mrs Rose
between jackson and the Gate was
moved fully six feet to the north.
The occupants we're in the house at
building, They were unhurt, but
most of the .orockery was broken. 1t
was landed under a tree, and to the
presence of the tee is probably due
that 1t was saved from being dumped
in the creek, The damage will re-
quire an expenditure OF between one
and two hundred dollars to replace.
A large oak tree in Mrs Langhorst' g
lot was torn up by the roots, and fell
across Summit street, completely
blocking that thoroughfare until it
was cut up and removed.
The grand stand on the athletic
clubs grounds beyond the Zeila mine
was unrooted and badly wrecked
otherwise.
A porch on the John Martin place,
on the Mokelumne Hill road, WAS
taken up and laid on the other aide
of the residence.
A tree was uprooted on the hospital
lot, and portion of the fence on the
west side blown down. In the old
Mushett lot adjoining the hospital,
another tree was blown down.
Telephone communication was
stopped from outside points by wires
being crossed or poles Frustrated.
The Western Union telegraph line
to Sacramento was out of commission
for few hours, owing to break be-
yond DrytoWn,
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
Criminal Returns.

Township l. A. Goldner justice. -
Mary Ross and W. Ross accused of
grand larceny, held to answer, bail
in $500 each, latter release on bail.
G. Garbarino, K. Garbarino and r.
Garbarino, battery, q. Garbarino
fined Sl5; others $40 each, fines paid.
Chetko Pistinak, petit larceny fined
$3.50, paid.
G. Plstinak, grand larceny, dis
charged.
j. Dennis, embezzlement, examina-
tion held Feb. 2.
Peter Dabovich, embezzlement, two
charges, released on bail in $4,000,
Riley Aleok, battery, held for trial,
bail fixed at 5000.
Township 4, W. l.. Rose, justice. -
g. Reeves, battery charge, fined $40.
paid.
Ned Dabb, disturbing peace, paid
fine of $50.
Township ., II. II. Gartlin, justice.
Joe Davis misdemeanor, fined $40,
sentence withheld.
VIM, Phelan, disturbing the peace,
fined $50, or 80 days in jail.
Pioneer dour is the best; have nc
other.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
DIR. Thomas Boyson.

Editor Amador Ledger The under
signed has seen the above statement
of DIR. Royson and in Justice to him
will state that it tallies exactly with
the one sent me by him through the
patient, after he had examined the
case, and consequently also with the
condition as found by DR.. Barkan. to
whom sent the DOCTORS letter with
the patient, when he preferred to go
to San Francisco.
h. E. Endieott, M. ID.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
Arrested

a cough that has been hanging on for
over two months by taking Ballard g
Horehound Syrup. If you have a
cough, don't wait-stop it at once
with this wonderful remedy. Spledld
for coughs, cold on chest, influenza,
bronchitis land pulmonary troubles.
Price 25c, 50c, and Sl.00. Sold by
Ruhser's City Pharmacy.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05

liquor at Kerr's station grained.
Criminal returns of A Goldner, L
ii GartlIn and W l. Rose.
Hospital report of county physician
and county treasurer examined and
approved.
Erroneous assement of A b Ann
cancelled.
Report of grand jury read.
The district attorney was instructed
to have distractions removed from
certain streets IN the town of SutteI
Creek.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05
Board of Supervisors.

The board OF supervisors met Mon
day, Feb. !: eli members present.
Minutes of last meeting we're read
and approved.
Claims we're examined and allowed
as follows:
CURRENT expense fund d-Jackson
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05

The Mans Store that treats you right
IHORp x CONWAY,
No. 435 e. Main Street,
Stockton, Calf.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05

NYou,ean gsf your Billbeads,
Letter Heads, etc, printed at
the Ledger for less than you
can buy blank stock for else
where.
TRY 1T.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05

Itch Itch Itch !-Scratch Scratch
Scratch ! The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
1t cures piles, eczema, any skin itch
ing. All druggists sell it.
Amador ledger., 1909-02-05

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and consitpatIon-w weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets Us
cents per boX) correct the liver, tone
the stomach, cure constipation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
M'GREW IS STRICKEN
Veteran Janitor of the Hiqh
School III With Pecu-
liar Malady.
CANNOT EXPRESS HIMSELF

William McGrew, janitor at the
high school for more than 10 years.
and well known to every student who
ever attended the school. was stricken
with a peculiar affJiction wednesday
at the buildinf. Twelfth and South A
streets. He was removed to his home
733 South Eighth street, and has been
confined to his bed ever since. The
attending physician has been unable to
determine the exact cause Of hts trou-
BILE. but believes that It II nothing se-
rious.
While working at his regular duties
about the building. Wednesday, Il was
noticed that he was acting queeriy. He
was finally told to go home and Il was
necessary for . student To accompany
him. He is unable to express himself
although he recognizes those who Wis
1t him and what they say. It was
thought that It was a mental afflfctiou
or that he had suffered stroke Of par
aIykis. but II is now believed some 9th
keg trouble Is the cause.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
INSTALLED OFFICERS
EIkS Held an important Meet.
ing at Owls Lodge Rooms
Last Night.
FURNITURE BIDS APRIL rs

At the meeting of the Richmond
lodge of Elks. held last evening at the
Owls lodge rooms, the new officers.
elected last week. were installed. Wal
ter Eggemeyer succeeding +. L. Tor
renee as exalted ruler. II was an
nounced that bids on furniture for the
new lodge home would be opened
April %. Concerns in Indianapolis.
Chicago. Grand Rapids and Dayton.
are after this contract. Retiring
Secretary Earnest Calvert read his an-
nual report. showing that the lodge Is
in splendid financial condition and that
the membership now totals PSI. The
past year twenty new members were
admitted. The lodge will occupy its
new home the latter part of this
month.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
Net sales .$6. ,G52 Sc $65,S25 3S
Net gain last year $5,172.72.
Salary is Increased.

salary is increased.
As result OF the increase the sal
AIRY OF Postmaster i. A. Spekenhier
will be increased 800. The postal
law provides in case the receipts OF
any first class office for one year ex-
coed 100000, that 500 shall be added
to the postmaster's salary.
Postmaster Spekenhier attributes
the good showing of the office to the
increased business in the city. This
prosperity has also been noticed
among the farmers on the rural
routes out of this city. The factories
of the city have been sending out a
larger number Of catalogues and cor
respondence The enlargement of the
local branch OF the American Seeding
Machine Company has also figured
largely in the postal showing.
The report for the month of March
is the best OF any month for the year.
1T shows net gain OF $2.087.O5 over
the corresponding month Of 1908. The
month Of March 1908 was during the
pefiod Of recovery from the panic OF
the fall OF 1907 and business was still
affected, which accounts, to degree
for the better showing of the past
month.
/. The business of the office for the
year l007-OS was not materially affect,
cd BY the panic. Postmaster Spoken
hier states that it was but few hun
dred dollars below normal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
AGED LTON man
FOUND DEAD TODAY
While Walking in His Back
Yard James Boiling
Dropped Dead.
coRoNER's INVESTIGATION
FINDS THAT THE CAUSE OF
DEATH WAS DUE TO SENlAI
CHANGES OF THE HEART-A
WELL KNOWN MAN.

DR.. Bramkamp was called as cor
Oner this morning to investigate the
death o4 James Boiling. who resided
with his daughter, Mrs. H. Brooks
mile and = half south Of Pennville.'
Mr.. Boiling dropped dead while walk
Ing IN the back yard this morning at
about $50 o'clock. After thorough
lnvestintion, the coroner decided
death was due to senial changes of
the heart.
The deceased was almost 50 years
old. He had been In fair health and
his death came as great surprise.
He arose early this morning and work
ed about the house and barn lot doing
small chores. He seemed In his usual
AGahh. His absence from the house
u tho time Of his expected return
I'D to IN Investigation and when he
Was foand life was extinct. Mr.. Boil
- va well known through the vicin-
IT, IN; which he lived.
The funeral announcement has not
HGno6runnaAA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
SUICIDE EVIDENCE
NOT DISCOVERED
Coroner Reports on the A. J.
Study Case.

In the report OF the proceedings OF
the inquest in the case of Andrew j.
Study. Of Centerville. Coroner Bran
kamp states there is no reason to be-
lieve the deceased used morphine with
suicidal intent or that his death fol-
lowed a too large dose Of the drug.
The coroner SAYS the evidence does
not indicate suicide but that death
resulted from heart trouble. Because
white powder was found on the
floor in Study-s room. the report was
circulated he had committed suicide
hY an overdose of morphine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
With Tears in Their Eyes the
Superannuated Divines De-
liver Their Last Addresses
To Meeting.
BISHOP ANDERSON IS
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
This Morning He Delivered an
Address to the Newly Elect
ed OeaconS-Rev. Nelson
Is an Elder.

Greenfield, Ind, April 2.-(SpeciaD-'
This mornings session of the North
Indiana conference Of Methodists was
devoted almost entirely to the regular
line of business. The conference
passed on the character of superannu-
ated ministers, of whom there were
about thirty, who have been in the SER
vice from 80 to 60 years. There was
also large class ordained as elders
of the conference and four we're elect
ed as deacons of the conference, hav-
ing finished their two years Of study.
Following the election of the dea-
cons, including the Rev. f. C. Fisher,
the Rev. B. E. Jones and the Rev. s.
B. Bookey, they were called to the
front and Bishop Anderson delivered
the principal address of the morning.
1t lasted for more than an hour and
was one of the strongest addresses ev-
er delivered before the conference. He
advised the newly elected deacons in
the line of work before them. He said
the most important things for a minis
ter to consider was his theme. his
method and the men with whom he
came in contact. 1t should also be re-
membered by the minister to preach
the gospel of Jesus Christ, the bishop
said
Tears in Their Eyes.
After the conference had passed on
the character of the superannuated
ministers, many of these made re-
sponses. Tears came to their eyes as
they made their last address. One of
these was Rev. Milton Mahin of New
Castle. aged 81, who has been in the
service for 6S years. He entered the
conference in 1S41, and has been a
minister ever since. The Rev. A.
Greenman, who had been in the minis
try for 80 years, also made a few re-
marks.
Those who we're ordained as elders of
the conference, having completed the
necessary four years of study, are:
Rev. w. M. Nelson, of the Grace NJ. e.
church of Richmond; Rev. F. A. Hall.
Rev. Herbert Poase. Rev. 2. B. Swee-
ney, Rev. Benjamin Kendall. Rev. c.
A. Hill, Rev. B. J. Everson. Rev. H. L.
Overdeer, and Rev. NJ. B. Graham.
The conference yesterday discussed
plans for beginning work on the new
memorial home for the aged to be
erected at Warren. Ind. where $50
acres of land have already been set
aside by endowment as a site. Work
on the first building will begin short
ly after the conference adjourns next
Monday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
Police Think They Are on the
Right Clue in the Toledo,
Ohio, Mystery.
SUSPECT VERY STUBBORN
LITTLE TAILOR TAKEN IN THE
TOLLS REFUSES TO ADMIT
GUILT WHEN EXAMINED A
GREWSOME DISCOVERY.

Toledo, O., April 2.-Detectives to-
day arrested Michael Zoboleski, a
tailor, who claims he had paid the
Kruegers, who were found murdered,
some two thousand dollars in a prop
erty transaction. Severe examination
failed to shake Zoboleski's story, but
police found in his tailor ship cloth
ing and towels spattered with dirt and
spots that looked like blood These
articles Zoboleski claims belonged to
an Italian whom he employed until
a week ago. The police are now
searching for this Italian with the
hope of clearing up the mystery of
the double murder. which was COM
mitted with butcher knife
In the finding of the bodies of Lud-
wig Kruger. Sc years old and his wife
63 years old, buried in the cellar of
their home, which was destroyed by
fire early yesterday, the Toledo police
are confronted with a very knotty
problem.
At o'clock yesterday morning the
Krueger residence, one mile west OF
Toledo, was discovered on fire, and
there was no trace of the Kruegers.
When the ashes had cooled search
of the debris was made. but there
was no evidence of the couple having
been burned to death.
Bodies Found Under Floor.
Later in the day two boys were dig.
ging in the cellar and noticed that the
brick floor had been tampered with
One of them raised a brick and the
face of the dead woman was revealed
More of the floor was taken up and
the body of Mr.. Kruger was found
buried with his head at the feet O1
his wife.
Both had been stabbed to death
presumably with butcher knife. l,
is not known just when the murder
occurred, as the Kruegers we're lss1
seen alive Tuesday evening by Ir
Zoboleski, q tailor, who last Saturday
paid Mr. Krueger $4,000 as part pay
ment for the purchase of the farm.
1t Is believed robbery was the mo
tive, and that the slayer, after buryint
the bodies and replacing the bricl
flooring in the cellar. set fire to the
house to conceal the murder.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
RENT WAS EATING

up her little bank account. Il
made a mistake" she said, when
put money into this furnished
room house. l will lose it all. !"
You don't need to lose anything
said her steady lodger. Il have
been living in furnished rooms
long enough to know that people
: who want them always look in the
small want ads. II you'll only let
people know that you have these
fine rooms. you'll have waiting
list Call Phone 1l2L.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
CHICKEN HEARTED"
Yelled the Crowd When Jury
Failed to Order Execu-
ton of Negro.
HE KILLED TWO PEOPLE

Indianapolis, April 2.-Taunts of
"chicken-hearted'' were made by the
audience in the criminal court this
morning when the jury returned yer-
dict of life Imprisonment. for first de-
gree murder, against Charles Jackson,
charged with the murder of Madeline
Howard. Johnson also killed Joe
Clemmons at the same time. he hav-
ing become Jealous of Clemmons' at
tentions to Madeline. All parties in
the case were Indianapolis negroes.
The spectators thought Johnson
should be hanged and they let the
jurymen know their feelings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
General Opinion Road Has
Been Bought Up by the
C. & O. System.
EXPECT RADICAL CHANGE
PREDICTED THAT THERE WILL
BE A GENERAL SWITCH OF or.
FIcERS WITHIN THE NEXT
THIRTY DAYS,

Newspapers throughout this section
are spreading all kinds of stories in re-
gard to the Chicago, Cincinnati &
Louisville railroad, which passes
through this city. Nearly all, howev.
er. are to the effect the Chesapeake &
Ohio has secured ownership of the line.
The Peru Journal prints the following:
A rumor was afloat in the city
Thursday morning that the Chesa-
peake & Ohio railroad had posted some
bulletins announcing a new general
superintendent for the c., c. & L. rail-
road, but an investigation found the
report to be untrue. What's more,
the local railroad men know nothing
of any such a change to be made on
the road.
A Radical, Change.
Although unofficial, the Journal has
it from a pretty reliable source, that
there will be some radical changes
among the local officials of the c.. c.
e. L. railroad within the next thirty
days, and the following officials are
the ones whose names have been men
toned as being the ones to change
General Superintendent R. P. Dalton
Trainmaster Allen. Master Mechanic
Dresser, Roadmaster Mulligan and Mr.
Smyth, superintendent of the bridge
and building department. The repor,
has it that the Chesapeake & Ohio
people have either closed the deal te
take up the c.. c. & L. or that it will
be done in few days.
The unofficial report also has it thai
the Chesapeake & Ohio is already look
ing after the agents, who if the deal is
made will have to have their bonds re
newed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
OFFICER MENKE
N HtR0's ROLE
Gets StrangIe Hold on a Runa-
way Horse.

Officer Monk" Menke appeared in
the role OF the hero last evening. A
loose horse from the Anderson livery
dashed south on Seventh street and
prospects We're good for q long run.
But at Main street, Menke hove in
front OF the animal and after bit OF
dexterous lodging, in which the man
proved his superiority over the brute.
Menke fastened his arms about the
hOrnA'R neck -<----
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
Report for Fiscal Year Ending
March 81, Shows Net Gain
Over Preceding Year Of
$5,172.72. : 4
REFlECTS BUSINESS
CONDITIONS OF CITY
sAs Result Of the Excellent
Showing, Salary of Post
master Spekenhier Is In
creased 500.

The best report in the history OF
the Richmond post office Is that just
gcompiled by Finance Clerk Otto
Hpfong, for the fiscal year 19OS-O9
ending March 81. AS the post office
is business barometer OF conditions
IN the city, it follows that the bust
ness done in the city during the same
period has experienced correspond
ing increase.
A comparative statement showing
the receipts month by month for the
fiscal year and the proceeding year
IL as follows:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
MAKE INSPECTIONS.

Officials of the Pennsylvania rail-
road are busily engaged just at pres
ent inspecting the different divisions
OF the system. Long trips are being
made in their private cars, and the
rolling stock and road bed thoroughly
linspectsd.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-04-02
BRADBURY TAKEN
TO THE HOSPITAL
He Is Threatened With Pneu-
monia Attack.

G. E. Bradbury was removed to Reid
Memorial hospital yesterday. threat
ened with pneumonia His daughter.
Mrs. Lawrence Handley. has been at
the hospital for several days undergo
ing treatment for stomach trouble.
Mrs. Handley's condition is improving.
being able to take nourishment for the
first time yesterday.