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Amador ledger., 1910-06-10

So-called contagious diseases OF
metals have been given special attention
by Prpf Ernest Cohen of Utrecht, who
has found the phenomena really curious.
Tin seems to be the most susceptible.
When this is exposed to a cold below
the freezng-point of mercury, it be-
comes afflicted with an eruption of
pustules, losing its shining surface in a
dull gray, and on being cut with saw
il falls TO powder or breaks up into a
bundle of flbers. The disease has ex-
traordinary infectve power. A few
grains of the powder placed on the sur
face of block OF sound tin speedily
affects the latter, and transforms it in a
few days. This "pest of tin" is the
dread of museum curators, many medals
and other exhibits falling victims to it.
Another malady of tin causes the metal
to change structure and become crystal
line, and this also can be transmitted
by contact. 1t attacks especially
soldered joints, affecting brass and lead
in addition to tin. Heating the diseased
tin to 230 degrees c., or within degree
of its melting poin, does not affect its
capacity for infecti n. The suggested
explanation is that this is recrystaliza-
tion, in which the separate crystalline
grains increase instead of being modi-
fled. Wrought metal such as tin plate,
tinfoil, ETC., seems to take the disease
more readily than block tin.
In an inquiry by DR.. L. Schuyler of
Berne, the conclusions have been
reached that alcohol is harmful TO
mountaineeis during a climb, that it
may be used as final stimulus to over
come the last obstacle, and that it may
serve as digestive aid. AS a substi-
tute he suggests some substance contain
ing caffeine, such as a powder OF 81
grammes each of kola and cocoa with 10
grammes OF sugar, to be taken in little
water In this investigation, he ad
dressed certain questions to 1900 men,
bers of Alpine clubs, Swiss and foreign,
and received answers from 573. OIL
those replying, 4l2 carried alcohol
while mountaineering. There were but
54 total abstainers, but most of those
who carried alcohol would use it only
very moderately, and not at all until
necessary.
The largest lathe ever made in Ger
many has total length of IS feet, and
weighs 385 tons. The maximum dis
tance between centers is 5216 feet, and
work can be turned up to diameter of
7.l6 feet. An so horse power motor
drives it, variable gearing giving CO.
different speeds.
Amador ledger., 1910-06-10
MokeIumne Hill
A Fair Judge?

L:cal talent from Jackson, AmadoT
county, gave an entertainment in Moke-
lumne Hill Monday evening last to a
large audience. The show consisted OF
singing and character sketches. While
some of it was good taken as a whole
it could not compare with or home
talent. After the entertainment there
was social dance for which music was
furnished by Jackson orchestra. which
was another feature that was no COM
parison to- our home orchestra. TIE
fact of the matter is we have talent in
this place, both IN the dramatic, vaude-
willie and music line, that we have never
as yet seen beat by any outside local
talent. The Jackson entertainment
played to a ninety dollar house, which
we consider pretty good during the pre-
sent hard times. Citizen.
Amador ledger., 1910-06-10

While republican candidates for some local offices are
backward coming forward it safe to say that with the
possible exception Of county clerk full ticket will be pre-
sented to the republicans the primaries Town ship
ddates for Justice and constable aggrd in announcing
themselves in districts but month yet remains
in which file nomination papers, there ground for
uneasness at present is singular however, that no
ddate for state in this district has appeared either
side There are five counties in the dsrct-El Dorado,
Amador Caaveras, Alpine and Mono-and yet in all this
territory neither republican democratic aspirant has
shown to the front Caminetti is holding the office
as democrat and is talk that he is looking for
reelection but definite has been made to that end
But not the slightest sign has from the republicans
And this apathy is all the significant from the fact that
this is essentially political Office with vital party issues
depending upon the complexion OF the legislature Such as
the United States senaorshp reapportonmen OF the state
and other matters OF there will be opposing cand
dates for this Office The waiting game that is being played
hard to thom 1t is anybodys and everybodys business
TO look for candddates under the direct primary law is
oute an undertaking circulate nominating petitions in
this senatorial district and this fact has deterrent effect
Amador ledger., 1910-06-10
THE NICARAGUA MUDDLE.

There is doubt considerable truth in the statement pur
porting to be made bv President Madrz of Nicaragua the
effect the nsurrectionay movement which has been IN
progress in chroncay turbulent Central American
public would be quickly suppressed the government had
only Nicaragua insurgents to deal with The statement
is an piled complaint against the attue of the United
States regard Americans who have enlisted under the
banner of the Estrada revoutonsts and who have been
tured in armed resistance the recognized government
prisoner is the hands of Madrz who in the hour OF
his trouble sets up his claim Of being American czen
and appeals to the United States for protection in his dem
ma The task assigned him by the insurgents to lay
mines neghborhood of Bluehelds and explode them
at the right upon the approach of the Madrz forces
He was caught rehanded in this business and in face OF
court martial trial. and perhaps speedy execution the
United States asks for ar and regular trial
The request from this powerful nation has potent influence
with the weak government of Nicaragua. The situation
tends keep alive the nsugent and also to encourage
adventurers this country omen strife in other weak
nations Americans who mix up the affairs of foreign
countries to the of taking sides in actual not
entitled to much consideration the ground of being c
zens of United States They should be made to assume
all the risk pertaining their elfmposed hazardous call
ing Similar interference by foreigners with the domestic
affairs of the United States would not be tolerated for
moment and any protest from the outside intended to affect
the disposition of the would meet with scant courtesy
The interests of United States demand stable
in the republics of Central and South America 1t equally
import for our with these nations that cordial relations
should be maintained with their respective I
is evident that Madriz dubious about the
friendship of the United States The fact that enlistment of
men for the rebel army, and shipment of material has
been conducted from American soil, naturally awakens
feeling the part of Nicaragua In the event
of the final triumph of the Madrz orceswhch is like
v from present indicaons-ths feeling of dstrus will
main More than likely is shared in to greater less
degree bv most of the Latin republics. 1t par with
the fear of the smay republics being gobbed by the
TT-+a Cto+ae W. che
aav this suspicion and cultivate closer relations with the
weaker sisters the SOUTH but must be confessed that
the policy the administration has been pursuing is not work
ing in that direction,
Amador ledger., 1910-06-10

MISCELLANY
Reported weekly for the Ledger

The New Mineral Waters Tagging the
Birds-Physiological Effect of Mag
netism-A Boiler Furnace Without a
Chimney-Chile's Earthquakes-win
Without Alcohol-Metal Infection
Alcohol for Emergency Only-A Giant
Tool.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

A Barnwell merehant remarked to
the editor of the /Barnwell Sentinel
that the. numerous fairs being held
throughout tie country were iniur-
ing business in 9arnweIl." Dillon
merchantsl particularly those who
advertise) do not seem to be suf-
fering from lack of business, but
no doubt the same thing can be
said of businesS in Dillon. If there
were more ATTRACTIONS that would
draw the people 70 town no doubt
business would be still better. The
day after Rbbinson's circus visited
Bennettsville the Pee Dee Advocate
said that $4,000 people were in
Bennettsville\ on circus day. Trade
was good. The Florence Times
said the crowd tRat came to see the
same circus at Florence emptied the
shelves of the FLORENCE merchants.
Do doubt hupdreds of people from
Dillon county attended the circus in
each of these cities. Each visitor
speI.t from 81 to s5i and the money
was taken eut of the county. The
Herald is not advocating shows and
eirouses. but it would like to zee
some form pf attraction provided
Oy the business men of Dillon that
|ouid Keep our people at home. The
psonie wantamusement and If they
cen lind 1t at home they will go
way from home to get It. In the
u,ee track near the corporate Iimits
A1!ion has an excellent opportunity
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
: Why She Wis scared.

A special to the Augusta Chron-
fcle describing the Fearful wreck
and death in a hSad-on collision
near Mccormick recently, says:
The greatest cry pf pain and claim
of injury. was putt up by negro
woman. Jenny Payne, of Green
wood: She was supposed to be bad
ly injured. and had aNlarge grip, of
which she took muchI care during
the whole time. Shf was in the
car next to the baggage car. and
her car was hurt sol little that less
than SIS repaired it, and it was on
another trip. to Greenwood last
night. When an examination was
made of her and her baggage to
sain some Identification of her, the
grip. was opened and found to be
full of bottled liquor. She was
proved to be hurt about the least
OF all, and IL is thought to have
been more sacred at ! having her
liquor discovered than anything
else"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
CARRIED OFF sY LION.
Thrilling Experienh of a Ranger in
the Trknsvaal.

Thrilling Experience of n Ranger I'm
the TEAnsvaal.
Two men at lsast have given ac-
counts of their sensations when
they were carried off by lions--the
great explorer livingstone and a
man named WolhHpter. ranger OF
game preservers in\ the Transvall.
VOLUNTEERS adventure is not sec
ondary in interest tb Livingstone's =
experience. His story, which was
attested by the certificate of the
magistrate of the district. was sub
stantially as follows:
about an hour yfter sunset. 1t had
been long Harch, and he had
pushed on ahead OF his companions
His dog barkfd at something and a
moment latef Wolhunter saw a lion
crouching cldse to him on the right
hand side. fThe ranger turned his
horse sharply, circumstance that
no doubt conSed the lion to miss
the spring.
Wolhunter was unseated. At the
same moment heA saw another lion
coming from the opposite direction.
The horse dashed off, with the lion
in pursuit, andf the second lion
picked WolhuntSr up almost before
he touched thef ground and gripped
him by the right shoulder in such
a position that he was face ND, with
his legs and body dragging under
meath the beast. The lion trotted
down the path Iuttering loud,
growing puring Aoise.
VOLUNTEERS Sensations were not
those of Livingstone, who said he
was in state of apathy, with en-
tire absence \of pain during the
time the lion had him. The game
ranger suffered \terribly, both men
tally and physically. and saw no
possible way to escape. Thest nan
took him nearly 200 yards.
Suddenly WoIhunter bethought
aim OF his sheath knife, which he
9rried in his belt behind his hight
nip. On reaching u large tree with
overhanging roots the lion stopped.
wnerenpon Wolhunter stabbed him
twice In theSside with mis- left hand.
it was sscertaiped afterwards that
the first stab touched the bottain
OF the heart and the second loae
slit Il down for some distance s., &
The lion immediately dr6o1sd
Wolhunter. and again the, saHle
ranger struck him. this, time kSGtGe
throat severfng sntartery. <%
The lion jumped back and stood
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

facing him, growing, woihunter
scrambled to his feet, shouting at
the top OF his lungS He expected
the beast TO come at him again, but
IL did not. Instead IL turned slow
ly and, still growing, went n few
PAGES. Soon it's grewis turned to
means. These, in tufp, ceased, and
the ranger knew that the beast was
then dead.
Wolhunter got up the tree as fast
ar his injured arm( would permit,
and hardly was he seated when the
first lion. which had been after the
horse, came back on\ the trail OF
blood. BY this timS the plucky
ranger was So faint THAT he tied
himself to the tree 40 prevent him
SELF from falling oct.
He was found by his companions,
who took him to a place of safety.
The lion he killed Was and old male,
and the weapon used was an ordi-
Dary sheath knife.-ANew York Trib-
une
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
Bottir &tal.te Itolnanes,.

Chicago, fNov. 5.--Cupid used
strange took for forging the chains
of love whieh>will shortly make Miss
Winnie Bradblry. a beautiful So
ciety girl, of Birmingham, England,
the bride of DIR. Carl A. Johnson.
No. 5900 Halsted street.
In this International romance the
little love gdd discarded his tradi-
tional bow and arrow for:
A corked bottle.
A professional card.
A wide and stormy ocean.
A strip OF sandy beach i'm North
Wales.
Nine years Ago DIR. johnson drop
ped the bottle overheard in mid
Atlantic. The storms of six years
carried it to the North Wales beach.
Miss BradburEs keen eyes picked IL
ont OF the sea&eed and returned 1t
to the dentist. Then came the ex-
change of letters, and photographs
which will result in an early mar
riage at the youpg womans home,
"Lymewood, on Alcester road
Kings Health, a fashionable sub
urb Of EnglandPs great iron and
steel centre.
In June, 1904 shortly after grad
uating from the University of Mich
igan, DR.. Johnson started for a
European trip on the steamer Com
monwealth. He Was developing
some photographs in his stateroo m
one afternoon whine he empted a
bottle of chemicals He put one of
his professional cards in the bottle.
after noting the date, June 13, and
added a request to return. He con-
signed it to the tender mercies of
the Atlantic tn rough a portfolio.
1t was April. 1898, however. be-
fore he got an ANSWER and a snap
shot of the Birmingham girl. Her
letter read:
II was SO very pleased to hear
from you. l really never expected
to after such a long & time. / must
apologize for not answering your
letter before, but n have had no
photograph to send.
The young people learned all
about each other through numer-
Gus letters and have decided to mar
ry, although they have never met
Miss Bradbury Is the daughter OF a
wealthy Birmingham steel manufac-
turer and the ceremony will be per-
formed at her home.
The young couple will first go to
iSorth Wales and together visit the
spot where the bottle was found
Then they will tour the Continent
for several months and on their re-
turn establish "A home in Chicago.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

to- provide some kiad OF amusement
for the people OF the county. AT
very little expense the race track
could be convArted into fair
ground where the farmers could
congregate for seyeyal days every
fall and exchange ideas on the diff
tereat methods of culdyating crops.
There is nothing qute so benefit
cal to the farmer 9s an exchange
of ideas on farming jhnd fair each
fall would not only bring the peo-
pie together. but L would cause
them to spend at hope the money
they spend in other places i'm quest
OF some form of amusenent ard re-
creation
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
RANTs EoR JUSTICE.

able Attorneys spoken of
Supreme Court Place.
Record.
4 for granted that the con-
al amendment providing a
.tice OF The supreme court
sdopted at the general cleo
4 Tuesday, \ aspirants for the
be created have been more
ectively at work during the
8 the distinguished lawyers
"a for the new place are
RI Withers Mem
of Charleston, judge OF the
Isiicial circbit; r. b. Eraser,
ter, for two terms chairman
judiciary committee OF the
and reelected to the aew
4 w. b. Grpber, of Colieton.
!y senator from that county
emily acting as special Judge
s. Mower, pf Newberry, re-
elected TO the house and for
chairman OF the senate Judi
Iommittee; ". p. Cary. o.
5, member bf the house TO
st two terms
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

taking. They deserve every line of
praise they have received. They
have been the means OF creating a
new era in the, method ofscorn cul-
ture in Dillon ceunty<afid they have
set an example >tffat will be follow
ed with no small degree of success
by oldeY and more experienced
heads. But while the boys" are
receiving the pianaits of mankind
for their remarkably achievement
there is another figure in the en-
terprise that is deServing OF un-
stinted praise and/The Herald takes
pleasure in calling to the atten-
tion of rs readers Mr.. Joe p. Lane.
Dillon COUNTS efficient superin-
tendent of Education, whose untir-
ing efforts ~ arousing enthusiasm
aud interest among the boys contrib
uted largely to the successful term
ination of the undertaking. In
peace, as in war, There is always
the man behind the gun" who does
his work quietly an& effectively. but
who seldom oomey<in for his full
share of credit After the victory is
won We are/sure the boys appre-
ciate the interest taken by Mr.. Lane
and will gladly accord to him a
share of the donors which the world
is heaping upon them with such a
lavish hand.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

ln less than three weeks DIR. Grip
Den was tried. convicted. sentenced
20 death and his appeal was heard
and dismissed by court Of appeals.
IL this had been in America the at
terhcys would just about now be
ciosing the arguments on the first
1lotion for continuance. English
justice is swift and certain.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

Coinmunications-W are always
glad to publish news letters per-
tanning to matters of public inter-
est. We require the name and ad-
dress of the writer in every case. No
article which Is defamatory or Of
fenstvely personal can find place in
our columns at any price, and
we are not responsible for opinions
expressed In any communication.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
KILLED NJ GAS EXPLOSION

accident In Mime Near Bir-
lqham IN Last Few Years.
bingham, ALL Nov. 4.--A
hlosion occurred IN the mines
Yolande Cob and Coke Com
shortly aftef midnight last
land five fnen we're killed.
hines are poeated in fus-
n county. S0t miles south OF
n hpham. Chick State Mine In
n James HillhQuse and Dis
sistants are on tile scene. ne
/ OF the victims have been tax
IN OF the mine. EhlA - nvt
Hat explosion Of igas n Fneee
66 mon bcipg KILLED there
before. three of4er1 lew
br. anf fFH t5adis fafrtp
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
Airertisements-s1.O0

AdgertsBementS--Sf. per Inch
1or the first Insertion, subsequent
snsertions so cents per inch. Legal
adVertisements at the rates allowed
by law. Local reading notices at
so cents per line for the first inser-
tson, a1d S cents per line for all
subsequent insertions. Liberal con-
t.s,Sss made for three. six and twel-
ve months. Write for rates. Obitu
aries. tributes of respect. resolutions
cards of thanks and all notices of
a personal or political character
ere charged for as regular adyer-
using. Contracts for advertising not
subject to cancellation after first
insertion.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
Dies of Grief for l,op.

Allen Decker. a miller. was kill
ed by grief over the death Of his
sporting dog. in Egremont. Mass.
Decker had bred the dog and broke
IL for bird shooting. It was his
constant companiop. While Decker
was in a shop a motor car ran over
the dog and crushed it to death,
Heay!ng the dog's\c cry Decker ran
out. Seeing that it was dead. he
pulled the dogs body out of the
road and fell dead beside it.
'E H%A' 'i---1-o-- .-.-.
The Dillon Herald, Sf.S0 n Wear.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

la Hungary wedding presents are
only given to poor couples to help
item get their homes together. That
may be the reason why they are
given in America. but we hope every
cou, Ie sending out invitations over
ffefe Is not Door.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
billion, S. G., NOV. 10, 1910.

Charleston, Anderson, Abbeville
and Grecnville are claiming the
sweetest woman in the world. No
body doubts that she lives in these
cities, but in 3Dillon-well she
reigns here.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10

S'zt1f'-r !nHS eNnHepgcd the attention
e7dt"g daily paper ali over the
t"- ntSy a0d the boys have come ir.
Au itbera! amount Of praise for
fylpE 30 s suC"assfui issue such
FcithF aua commcudaBie under
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
GETS SMALL VERDICT.
J. ID. Collins Awarded 800 DAM
ages Against DIR. j. NJ. Stalvey
for NEGLECT OF Sick Wife

SoAAAbo PIVo tfaui-
ages Against DIR. j. NJ. Stalvey
for Neglect Of Sick Wife.
Conway, Nov. SNCourt of Com
mon pleas. which convened here
Monday morning with Judge T. s.
Sease presiding. came to a close
yesteI day afternoon. There was
onl. one case that went before the
1ury-that of J. ID Collins against
DR.. j. X. Stalvey <of Bucksport. In
this case the jury remained out all
night,rendering a verdict early in
the morning OF 500 in favor of
the PLAINTIFF. S.I...l
Mr.. Collins had entered suit
against DR.. Staivey. asking for S6,-
eoo da amages occaAiQned by the al
legged neglect on tho part OF DR..
Stslyey OF Mr.. Collins wife In An
obstetrical case. The case attracted
great deal OF attention. The case
Was hard fought
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-11-10
Turkeys for Thauksxiyinx-

Can be delivered ut your resi-
dence. In Latta or Dillon at lSc per
pound. Write. or phone through
Latta central, to Mrs. R. Reaves.
Latta, 8. O., r.. f., p, NS,.r3.s -
l1-10-3t -