davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
HaIIey's Comet.

According to Prof. Z. b. Frost, direc.
tor of Yerkes observatory, Chicago,
Halleys comet will be visible to the
naked eye about April LIST. 1t will cross
the face of the sun on May 18th. The
time of the comets transit will be
rather unfavorable for eastern observa-
tions, but undoubtedly it will be OBJ
served from the Lick observatory in
California and through other western
telescopes. The comet will be visible
to the naked eye about April LIST in the
morning sky just before sunrise. After
it crosses the sun it will appear in the
evening sky just after sunset.
This comet continues to be the subject
of much comment and speculation. The
first recorded appearance of the comet
now known as Halley's comet in Europe
was b. c. ii, when it hung menacingly
over Rome for some weeks preceding
the death of Agrippa, but the Chinese
have record of it as far back at $50 b.
C.
1t has returned twenty-seven times
since tine latter date and has generally
caused great CONSERVATION from its for
midable appearance. I1alley's come.
has always had the reputation of being
the forerunner of hard times for tn
poor, and as it appeared several times
immediately before very serious events
in the history of the world, such coin
cidences have given encouragement to
the general belief in old times that bril-
liant comets have somethinsg to do with
stirring up things on earth.
Halley's comet is pictured in the
famous BayeuX tapestry which repre-
sents the conquest of England by
William of Normandy. 1t was firmly
believed to be connected with that
event OF it in 1856, Draper says:
$50 tremendous was its apparition
that it was necessary for the Pope him
self to interfere He exercised and
expelled it from the skies. 1t skunk
away into the abysses of space, terror
stricken by the maledictions Of CaliXtus
III, and did not venture back for
seventyfve years !'-Conflict between
religion and science, chap. X.
The last great comet seen by our gene
ration came in 1882. 1t was so brilliant
that when it passed nearest the sun
within less than half the diameter of
the solar orbits brightest part was
clearly visible in the early morning
only, comparatively few persons saw it.
Whether Halley's comet will or will
not attain remarkable brilliancy this
time remains to be seen.
Now that it is considered proven that
comet is focus of tremendous cleo
trical forces, perhaps it may not be so
unscientific after all TO suppose thar
specially large and brilliant one may
produce some powerful effect upon the
earths magnetic condition, and thereby
on some of its inhabitants.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
Investment Schemes

We look upon San Francisco as the
money center of California; and such it
is. Most Of the enterprises requiring a
vast amount of capital originate there.
AT the same time, it is also true, that
the country districts play a very i'm
portant part in furnishing the capital
necessary to float these undertakings.
One would naturally think that a scheme
that promised a substantial return would
be gobbled I'D very readily by San Fran
cisco capitalists, who are always on the
lookout for investments. Possibly the
PROPOSITIONS are so plentiful, the good
mixed with doubtful ventures, that they
become tiresome. At any rate, 1t is
noteworthy that the country-es especially
mining centers like Jackson and Amador
county, where ready money is supposed
to be available-is pretty we'll canvassed
for funds to help many of these enter
prises. Scarcely day passes that some
canvasser is not around interviewing
our citizens with view of investing.
All kinds of propositions realty deals,
stocks, bonds, and industrial under
taking, are pushed with energy by these
agents. 1t is logical conclusion that a
fairly good investment scheme COM
mands support from local investors,
otherwise these canvassers would not
continue to come around so persistently.
These things 60 to prove there is
money to be had for investment pur-
poses in this locality, and disposition
on the part of those who have it. to in
vest on any favorable showing. 1t is
strange that local avenues for the en-
ployment of capital do not command as
much notice as projects at a distance.
To float local enterprise, the promoters
hike away to the city. With city
venture, the promoters seek the country.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
Where Life is Cheap.

Your Oriental is something of a
stole; he knows he must die. and
doesn't seem greatly concerned as to
how it happens. Perhaps this is be-
cause there isn't much in his life at
the best AS his fathers we're, he will
be, and in that crowded land the lot as
a rule, isn't desirable. But the Orient
isn't the only place where life is cheap.
Here in America, where are the greatest
inducements to live, life is really about
as cheap, population considered.
Within the past few weeks, numer-
Gus fatal mining accidents have been
recorded. Mining experts say there are
fewer physical causes for accidents in
American mines than those of Europe.
Yet four men in a thousand are killed
in the United States TO where one is
killed abroad.
Our railroads kill and MAIN IS, 600 in
year, which is more than five times
as great toll as is taken by the rail.
ways of Europe Yet it is safer tc
ride year on an American railway
than to spend the same length of time
in the taXcabs and street cars of New
York.
Tennessee, with two million people,
records more murders in a year than al
the United Kingdom with forty mil
lions, and fewer of the murderers are
brought to justice. And the record Of
other states, in proportion, is not fai
from that of Tennessee. While these
things continue, there is less reason
for this Yankee pride of superiority
than you mayimagine.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
Runaway Car on
lone Central.

Last Tuesday, while switching at the
station near Kerr's, a flat car broke
away from the train and started on
wild run all by its lonely, for ,one. It
held to the track faithfully, taking the
"Y' track just above the depot, and
made for the main track of the 5. P.
Here it folloWe Cd the rails to the end
of the track, where there is bulkhead,
and opposite that telephone pole.
Striking the bulkhead, the car made a
clean jump Of fifty feet, demolishing the
telephone pole and making a straight
shoot across country for Maestretti's
barn, taking corner out of that struc-
ture and finally ended its wild career in
Mrs Miners yard. No particular dam
age was done to the car or track, and the
car was hauled back and put in proper
place by the engine Wednesday morn
ing. Parties who saw it coming down
the grade say all they could see was a
cloud OF dust and a stream of fire.
Probably it was running at a speed of
US miles an hour Echo.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
Official Certificate

Alden Anderson, superintendent of
banks has filed with the county clerk q
certificate, showing that after due ex-
animation, the Bank of Amador county
has complied with the requirements of
the bank act and is authorized to trans
act a commercial banking business in
this place.
A member of the bank commission
was here a few weeks ago, as the law
requires every bank, under the uris-
diction of the state be examined and
reported upon every six months The
certificate of the superintendent is the
outcome of the report of such exami-
nation.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
State Roads.

81 believe that the state should build
all roads, " declared the state engineer
N. Ellery to representative OF the
Bee, land place the work out OF
the hands of county politicians, who
cannot work with a free hand in view of
local feelings that hurt the work. Large
expenses are accumulated by some
counties in road building simply be-
cause they have inferior workmen mold
ing soft snaps" through some political
pull. :"
IL had a case in this part of the state
awhile back where the state engineer
department was doing some work on a
river bank. The county was paying
half, but YVES doing the work. The
supervisor in whose district the work
was being done had number of friends
who Immediately wanted Jobs. He re-
ferred them to this department, and |
sent the men to the man actually super
intending the work, with Instructions TO
give them employment, but with further
directions to fire them if they did not
earn their money.
at so happened these fellows swere
political hangers on who were not worth
their salt. They were fired as soon as
they showed what they were. They went
to their supervisor friend, who was
somewhat provoked, but managed to
pass the buck, - so to speak, to me. |
took it all right, and simply told them
that | wanted men who will work and
who can work.
That's just the way ii goes. Had
that work been solely in the charge of
the county men these men would nave
hung on like leeches and the bill up
great deal higher than was necessary.
Various counties in the state run up
against these propositions in the build
ing of their county roads, and in nine
cases out of ten you will find that the
local feeling, either by giving work to
incompetents or by persons fighting as
to when and where a road is to be
placed, or what material will be used,
has much to do with many failures and
exceedingly high construction prices"
saved A Soldiers Lite.
Facing death from shot and shell in
the civil war was more agreeable to j.
A. Stone, OF Kemp, Tex, than facing il
from what doctors said was consumption.
81 contracted a stubborn cold he
writes, "that developed cough, that
stuck to me in spite of all remedies for
years. Ny weight ran down TO 100
pounds. Then | began to use DR.. |
Kings New Discovery which com
pletely cured me. now weigh l78
pounds. - For coughs, colds, la grippe,
asthma, hemorrhage, hoarseness, Group,
whooping cough and lung trouble, its
supreme, SOC $l00, Trial bottle free
Guaranteed by Spagnoli's Drug Store. !
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
How Good News Spreads.

Il am 70 years old and travel most of
the time, Il" writes B. F. FOLSOM, of
Elizabethtown, KY Everywhere 90
| recommend Electric Bitters, because
owe my excellent health and vitality to
them. They effect cure every time. 4"
They never fail TO tone the stomach,
regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimu-
late the liver, invigorate the nerves and
purify the blood. They work wonders
for weak, rundown men and women,
restoring strength, vigor and health
that's daily joy. Try them. Only
Soc. Satisfaction is positively guaranteed
by Spagnoli's Drug Store.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
National Government

EXECUTIVE
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
LEGISLATIVE
SENATORS FROM CALIFORN

SENATORS FROM CALIFORNIA
George G. Perkins and Frank 2. Flint
cONGREssMEN FROM CALIFORNIA
First district ..... VIM. Englebright
Second district. Duncan E. McKinlay
Third distrsct :. Joseph K. Knowland
Fourth district. ......... Julius Kahn
Fifth district. ...........E e. A. Hayes
Sixth district. go. James Q. Needham
Seventh district. 90. James McLachlan
Eighth district. ...........S. q. smith
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
State Government.
EXECUTIVE

Governor. ........... james IN. OllleCO
Lieut-Governor Warren Il. Porter
Secretary of State. :. Charles f. Curry
Controller "A. B. Nye
Treasurer VIM. r. Williams
Acknowledgement. =. Ulysses S. Webb
SUPERINTENDENT VIM. S. Kngsbury
Supt. State Printing w. W. Shannon
Clerk Supreme Court. F.. l.. Caughey
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11
JUDICIARY
Chief Justice Fuller)

U. s. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11

Chamberlain stomach and liver tab
lets invariably bring relief to women
suffering from chronic constipation
headache, billiousness, dizziness, sal
lowness of the skin and dyspepsia.
Sold by all dealers.
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11

(Pacihc States and Territories)
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11

u. S. Commissioner for Amador coun'
tv .... Richard Webb
Amador ledger., 1910-03-11

Acknowledgment blanks TOR nota-
ries, specially printed for Amador
county, may be had at the Ledger
office. Price SOC per packet OF 90.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
MAIN STREET PROPERTY LINE
James McGrory Meets City Officials Regarding North Boundary Line of His LanG-Cty Surveyor Finds It is on Line with the Jewett Property.

Regarding the north boundary of the land of James McGrory, No. 295 Main street, where his house is located, there was a conference on Thursday morn ing between Mayor Thayer, Corpora tion Counsel Tanning, City Surveyor Pitcher, MT. McGrory and his agent, Nicholas Tarrant. MT. McGrory de- sires to erect a business block in place of his present residence and he was of the opinion that his property line on the street extended beyond the JeWett line, which is next on the west from one to two feet. This would leave sidewalk but four and one half feet wiGe at that point if he built out to the property line. The owner at one time had an iron fence in front of his property, which fence was on the line with the front of the Jewett buildings front. This was taken down a few years ago and the entire area covered with sranolithic walk, mak- ing broad walk al that point
 The investigation of this matter and conference resulted from a claim by MT. McGrory for s1,500 for the land between the line he claimed and the
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
ENTERTAINED GOVERNOR
 WEEKS AND STAFF
Tyler Cruttenden Host at His Summer
 Cottage.

There was large gathering of prominent towsnpeople Wednesday evening at the summer residence of the Cruttenden Brothers, Crescent Beach. The affair was an informal one gotten up by Tyler Cruttenden, who invited Governor Weeks and staff to a recep- ton at Crescent Beach. The governor and staff arrived at s o'clock, when in reductions and handshaking were in order. The cottage was beautifully illuminated by incandescent electric lights of various colors and profusely decorated inside and out with Ameri- can flags and streamers. The spacious verandas and dining room were filled. Many women were in attendance. Ice cream and cake were passed. The governor was introduced and had brief chat with nearly everybody pres ent A feature of the entertainment was the singing on the lawn by twelve little girls dressed in white. They were heartily applauded by the gov ernor who remarked that their music beat the band a the camp. The gov ernor and staff left for camp shortly after D. m., when the party broke up.
 The Cruttenden cottage is one of the finest as well as largest on the beach, being located on the bluffs. with commanding view of the waters of Long Island sound and the islands. Wednesday evening the full moon cast it's silvery rays across the waters, af- fording a beautiful sight.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Peter LeTendre Suffering from Blood Poisoning-Death of Miss Clara Ja- net Morris-Brief Notes

Miss Clara Janet Morris passed away early Thursday morning after a serious illness of but one day, all through she had been an invalid for a long number of years She was born in Greeneville August 1. 1879. and was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna Morris, who came from England and lived in Greeneville for a long period, where they were well known Since the death of her parents, several years ago Miss Morris has made her home with her sister, Mrs. William G. Baker, at No. 36 Twelfth street where she has received every possible at tention during the years of her invalid condition. At the time of her death however, she was visiting at the home of MT Bakers mother, Mrs. John w Baker, at No. 1S3 Roosevelt avenue. Mrs. Baker, with her family, was in Block Island, but came home at once upon receipt of the news concerning her sisters end arriving in GreeneviIle about , o'clock in the afternoon
 The deceased is survived by a broth CT, George Morris, who lives in West Brighton, S. l., N. Y, besides her sis ter, Mrs. Alice Baker, with whom she lived.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Poouetanuok Postmastership.

The United States civil service com mission announces that on Aug. 13 an examination will be held at Norwich Conn.,. as a result of which it is ex- pected to make certification to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of fourth class postmaster of class (b) at Poquetanuck, Conn.,. and other va cancies as they may occur at that of flee. unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill the va cancy by reinstatement. The compen- sation of the postmas ster at this office was S323 for the last fiscal year.
 Application forms and full informa = ton concerning the requirements of the examination can be secured from the postmaster at Poquetanuck and Norwich. or from the United States civil service commission, Washing ton, D. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

line where the old iron fence used to stand.
 The walk in front of the McGrory property was changed at the time of the laying of the vitrified brick in Main street, it is claimed, there being about two feet taken off. the east end.
 An investigation by City Surveyor Pitcher, who has been searching the records, shows that the south line of the street is where the fence formerly stood, and not where MT. McGrory thought the line was. A map in the records gives the south line as orig inally established. This will mean that the walk will be eight and a half feet It that point if MT. McGrory builds to the line. There have been several conferences regarding this matter, and the executive committee has difcussed the matter and will probably take ac ton on the claim for damages at it's next meeting.
 MT. McGrory is also endeavoring to get permission from the New Haven road to permit the building of a cor nice on the roof of his proposed build ing which would overhang the com panys land. These two matters has held up his building proposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
- He Wrecked the Car.

It was highly improper for farmer in Waycross Ga, to fire the contents of two revolvers into an automobile which had scared his horse and led to the smashing of his buggy. The car was practically ruined, as the buggy had been, but the occupants were un- hurt. The farmers excuse was that he was tired of having his horses scared by reckless automobile drivers. Lots of American citizens have felt that way. but not being pistol totera have confined themselves to the free use of language. The Georgia way is mighty reprehensible, but the lesson of it is needed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Small Scratch from Pork Bone Causes
 Blood Poisoning.

Peter LeTehdre, who is employed for the summer season as meat cutter in the Bayside market at Watch Hill, is now a his home at No. 82 Oakridge street suffering from a severe case of blood poisoning While cutting meat last Friday he chanced to prick one of his fingers with a pork bone but as the scratch was only a slight one he paid no attention to it, as such experiences are frequent occurrences in this business. On Wednesday he came home to make a short visit with his family, and during the night his finger began to ache and trouble him to such an extent that a local physician was summoned and it was discovered that blood poisoning had set in. Every thing has been done by his physician that is possible, but it is feared that amputatio may be necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
MRS. H. L. MITCHELL
 GETS CARNEGIE AWARD.
For the Heroic Work of Her Husband Who Tried to Save Drowning Boy.

The annual report of the Carnegie hero fund commission for 1910 shows that many who seek the hero's reward are denied. Up to Jan. 31 1910, the commission has considered 4,621 ap- plications, and has granted but 336, so that only one in more than thirteen who applied succeeded.
 The cherished gold medal has been awarded but 13 times, the silver medal 14s times and the bronze medal l75 times.
 TO heroes and their dependents, in- ciuding pension allowances, the com mission has paid $246.40e.54.
 It has allowed $134.462 for the relief of sufferers from disaster
 A silver medal. $70 a month until she remsrries and $ month addi- tional for each or two children. to be
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
First Freight Since Monday.

One freight train went through here Thursday morning at 7.15 a.. m ..the first freight that has been over the road since the strike went into ef- feet There were several men station ed on top of the cars. The Bozrah milkmen are carrying their milk to Colchester for shipment and Frank lin milkmen are bringing their milk to Baltic. It makes a five mile jour
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
DIED
WIILOUGHBY-In

WlLLOUGHBY-In Canterbury, July 20, Andrew J. WilIoughby, aged 7l years.
 Funeral from his late residence in Cam terbury Satu, day afternoon at onG o'clock.
 COx-In this city, July 21 1910. Mrs, Margaret Moran, widow of JameE Cox.
 Funeral from her late home 191 West Main street Saturday morning, July g. at S15. Requiem mass at Sr Patrick's church at o'clock. KING--In Lebanon. July 20, 1910, John Shapley King, aged s1 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

$500. has been given to the widow of Herbert l.. Mitchell. a clergyman, who
 died attempting to save Clarence R. Blakeslee from drowning at Fishers
 Island Aug. 3, 1909. Blakeelee fell from a sailboat. The. clergyman sprang after him and sup-
 ported him in the water for ten min
 utes. They both were drowned. The
 accident happened two miles from the
 shora
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Temporary School Building to Be
 Moved Away.

The seats and other para phernalia that were in use in the building on Merchants avenue this past year. while it was temporarily employed as a school building, have all been moved out and stored away in the old We Quonnoc school house. This temporary school building has recently been pur- chased by MT. Desmarais and will probably be torn down and carried
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
TAFTVILLE
Many TaftviIle People Go on New port Excursion-New Top for Base ball Grandstand-Chanees in the Graham Building.

Edward Adams and family. who have been living on the ground floor of the Graham building, on Merchants avenupe just back of the shoe store have moved to quarters upstairs in this same building. Mir Adams ex- poets to utilize these rooms by en- larging his store. He has already put in new shoe case and will make oth- CT additional improvements in the near future.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

ney for the milkmen in the south end if the town.
 The Palmer Bros of FitchviIle are senO1ng their large bales of quilts over the road to Norwich by teams, where they are shipped, and receiving their supplies the same way.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Improvements Being Made to Grand
 stand

George Adams with several men from Versailles has been working for the past two days on the grandstand al the Taftville baseball grounds. A top that will cover the entire grand stand will be put up and other i'm provements will be made. The work is being rushed along and ought not to occupy many more days
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Injured Hip by Fall.

Miss Sarah Corbin of East Town street, while in Thamesville on Wed nesday, slipped from a step and fell, lnJur1ng her hip so that she is con- fined to the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

After a few weeks visit with their son. H. L. Warrington. Mir and Mrs Stephen Warrington, formerly of CIin- ron, left on Thursday for their new home in West NorthfleId. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

Mrs William Browning of Provi- dence. who has been visiting her sis ter, Miss Cora Fletcher of Norwich, was a guest of Miss Anna M. Bear dow Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Death of an Old Clergyman

Rev. George Miller. 79, died at hiS home at Syracuse. N. Y.. Wednesday. He was graduated from Williams col- lege in 1855. He retired from the min istry 20 years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.

Canal Gates Undergoing Repairs-Boz- rah Miikmen Carry Milk to CoIches- ter and Franklin Producers to Bal tic-Palner Bros. Ship from Nor Wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

Mrs. John Combies of Tanner street had as guests on Thursday Mrs. Nevil Blfcq and Mrs. William Blicu Miss Arhne Combies also entertained Miss Mazie Stamm.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22

Mrs. Jeannette Campbell and her granddaughter. Mrs. c. B. Eccleston, Of Otrobando avenue, were visitors this week in Moosup and Plainffeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-22
Five Brown Owls

After sundown there are five brown owls which come regularly to the trees in Huntington lane. The birds are disturbed by their presence, utter ing frightened cries.