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Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
AUKUM NOTES.
A Homeless Boy Takes an Unceremonious
Leave.

Leave.
AUKUM, Feb. IL, 19O0.-The measles
which we're quite prevalent week or
so past, have disappeared. Several
had them that had them before.
Blanche Goffinoti is lying quite low
with the typhoid fever.
The boy-waif, who stopped while
with Mr.. Wrigglesworth couple of
months ago, asking for and receiving
home from those generous people,
suddenly disappeared, taking Mr..
Wrigglesworths dog along; as nothing
could be heard from him for several
weeks, the supposition was that he
had gone to where he said he had
formerly come from-Oakland. Last
week Mr.. Wrigglesworth found out
that he had been seen by Supervisor
Hoyte, and from there had gone on
his way rejoicing, being like ''the
Arab that folds his tent and silently
steals away"
A number of men will be put to work
tomorrow morning by Supervisor
Hoyte to change piece of very rocky
road between Wrigglesworth's and
Chet Perry's.
Hugh Grain and Ray Lewis were
seen in this vicinity lately. The boys
are always welcome.
Hayward & Hobard Co., who are
operating hydraulic claim at Indian
Diggings, are driving it ahead with the
utmost vigor. Every day great
number of shots of giant powder are
heard sounding like salute of artil-
larry. A. J. Grain is superintendent,
and Oliver Ball foreman.
Frank Traganza is hunting pockets.
The woodchOpper' ak is heard in
several directions operating for the
benefit of the quartz mines at and
around Plymouth.
Mrs. Stumpff and Grace Wilson of
Indian Diggings, who have been visit
ing friends and relatives at this place,
returned home last Wednesday.
Mrs. Clara Hite is visiting her sister,
in-law, Mrs. J. WriggleswOrth, who
lives in Plymouth.
Miss Kate Grain visited her cousins,
Miss Mertie and Miss Bertha Bell,
Monday last.
Mr.. I. Uhlinger and wife and Mrs.
A. Uhlinger paid Mrs. Clad Wilson a
visit Sunday. NOME.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
EL DORADO COUNTY.

Democrat:-The Rosebud mine has
put on large force of men, and is still
importing machinery and supplies.
They are running a day and night
shift, and they keep business moving.
A force of men was put to work on
the Spreckels mine, near Cedar Grove,
the first of the week.
At the Gambrel mine Superintendent
w. III. Frey has just let contract for
cutting hundred cords of wood.
D. M. Burns and Thomas II. Will.
Jams came up from San Francisco
Tuesday, and drove over to the Union
mine the next morning. The ore at
this mine is so rich that the plates are
cleaned up every night, the output
amounting to about 81, 600 day, .
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
General.

At the Argonaut gold producing con-
tinues as in the past, a full force being
at work and forty stamps dropping.
Central Eureka-At this mine no dis
couraging signs are apparent. Super
intendent Thomas is on deck and as
hopeful as ever. This mine will, it is
believed hereabOut, make a dividend
payer of note . Bunker Hill-Work
at the Bunker Hill mine is going for
ward in a very business-like and en-
couraging manner, and those interest
ed confidently look forward to divi-
dend paying day, some time in the
future, of course, but ultimately. All
of the other mines, developed and in
process of development, in this county
are going forward in very satisfac-
tory way. The mining industry is,
indeed, active hereab bouts.
Ursula-Ione.
Echo:-The Ursula continues to
make it's usual encouraging cleanup
each day. Sinking continues with a
tireless energy.
Nugget-Ione.
Echo:-Work on the Nugget has
proceeded vigorously since the new
pump has removed the water from the
shaft. The same old report of gold in
goodly quantities is brought in daily
from the mine.
Hirshley Ranch-Ione.
Echo:-Andy Wood and Jesse Greg
ory have secured lease of a portion of
the Hirshley ranch and are at work
sluicing. They intend to give the
ground thorough test in their search
for the shining metal and their friends
wish them all kinds of success in their
venture.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
WORK ON The RAILROAD
Chief Engineer Feusier and
Corps at Work.
THE ROAD TO Be A FIRST CLASS BROAD GAUGE
General Manager Woodland Is Inspect
ing the Work of the Engineers
Large Orders Placed.

Vice-President and General Manager
w. r. Woodland and Chief Engineer
Feusier, of the Amador County Rail-
way Company, arrived in Jackson by
private conveyance yesterday forenoon
and lunched at the New National.
From the latter named gentleman
the LEDGER learned that material was
being bought and all other necessary
preparations being made to build the
railroad from lone to Jackson in a
hurry when the time for beginning the
grading arrives. The length of time it
will take to build the road will depend
upon the facility with which labor
can be procured when needed. If
plenty of labor can be had, thousand
to fifteen hundred men will be put on
and the work rushed right through
with all the dispatch consistent with
first-class work, for the road; when
built, is to be equal to any broad gauge
road in the State IN point of excellence.
General Manager Woodard made
the present trip for the express pur-
pose of inspecting the work that is be-
ing done by the Engineer Corps, and
we understand that he is highly
pleased with it. AS soon as the work
advances far enough this way the
headquarters of the corps will be
moved from lone to Jackson.
Chief Engineer Feusier estimates
that the line will be permantly located
in from two to six weeks, and that
grading will begin just as soon as the
General Manager is convinced that the
surveyors are far enough along with
their work to keep out of the way of
the grading outfit.
We were assured that within two
months the work of building the road
would actually begin. The money, we
are told, is up and large orders for sup
plies are already placed.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
INSTALLATION AT MOk. HILL.
F. and A. N. officers Installed by Past
Master Adams

Last Saturday evening Mokelumne
Lodge, No. 29S, F. and A. NJ. in
stalled officers and had work in the
Third degree. The following officers
were installed by Past Master R. j.
Adams of Jackson:
Worshipful Master-E. E. Burce.
Senior Warden-A. A. Swithen bank.
Junior Warden-S. Luke.
Treasurer-J. w. Meyer.
Secretary-C. M. Burleson.
Senior Deacon-T. G. Peters.
Junior Deacon. Del-Orta.
Marshal-C. E. Day.
Stewards. Gnecco and J. Cham
pion.
Tyler-C. Jenning.
The following visiting Masons from
Jackson we're present: r. J. Adams,
Wallace Kay, S. G. Spagnoli, DR.. A. M.
Gall, N. P. Williams, Frank Taylor,
Robert 1. Kerr and James E. Dye.
Brother Jones, of San Francisco, ac-
companied the Jackson delegation.
Work in the Third degree took
place before the installation. The
pleasant affair closed with a banquet at
the Leger Hotel.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
TUOLUMNE COUNTY.

Independent: The Sun Rise mine
at Pine Log will be started up shortly
under new management. A more
definite write-up will be given later on.
Another team for hauling marble
from the quarry to the Sonora depot
will be put on the road in few days.
Regular shipments of said marble are
being made to San Francisco.
The Flat mine owned by S. J. Hamil-
ton and situated near Zimbar & Co.'S
placer claim has been leased to Jones
& Co. late of Colorado, who are now at
work developing the same.
Fred Williams, one of the owners of
the Star mine, and Mr.. Elliott, who
formerly held position at said prop
erty, but of late was located at Angels,
were visitors to our town on Monday.
The water power hoist on the Fox
mine was started up Monday and will
be used for hOisting from the 90-foot
level which is being run above water
mark to work the adjoining Hudson &
Calhoun mine.
At the Copeland mine at Santiago
De Tuolumne, prospects to the amount
of several dollars to the pan are being
taken out. The property is owned by
Vassallo, Cenelli & Co. and is pocket
proposition.
At the Two Oaks mine situated
northeast of Columb bia, some very rich
rock was struck last week. The prop
erty which is operated by Francis Arm
old, is in a flourishing condition. At
the Hope mine, situated in the same
vicinity, Nathan Arnold is busily en-
gagged in driving the work ahead. He
has fine prospect and expects before
long to be repaid by bountiful yield of
the yellow metal.
The old Bonanza dump on Piety hill
is slowly diminishing. 1t is being
hauled to the company's mill and
crushed. 1t is said that 5000 above ex-
penses, was the returns for last month.
The mine is an old one, being first
worked in early days by Chilanos who
were not particular or had not the pro-
cess for working the small gold bearing
stringers. When this part of the
dump is reached, better results are ex-
pected.
The Bonanza shaft has been unwat-
cred.
Chas. Tren has succeeded David Dor
ward as manager of the Eagle-Shaw-
nut mine.
Henry Keeffe is hauling ore from the
Anderson and Bacigalupi mine at Yam
kee Hill to the Sonora depot, which
will be shipped to Selby & Co. for
treatment. The vein from which it is
taken is two and one half feet in width
and said to be 800 rock.
At the Philadelphia Diggings the
company are hydraulicking the gravel
in three places. There is not sufficient
water to work all the claims.
New Era: L. H. Bartlett went to
San Francisco last week to purchase
pump that can control the large vol
ume of water entering the Draper
mine.
Samuel Jones, A. G. Hamilton and
Fl. J. Leweling, of San Francisco, ar
rived here on Wednesday night to
make an inspection OF the Creosus
mine.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
THE MINES OF The MOTHER LODE
and THEIR INNER WORKINGS

The tunnel at the LeBeough mine
has been run about 250 feet.
The hoist at the Ribbon Rock mine
was started up this week, and Superin-
tendent Davis has some fine looking
ore on the dump.
Nugget: The Spreckels mine made
a cleanup last week which was salts
factory. They have put on full
force of men.
The Esperanza mine situated near
Garden Valley has once more resumed
operations. The mine which was dur
ing it's recent workings sunk to the
depth of about $40 feet, is being re-
lieved of the immense quantity Of
water, that collected in it's depths dur
ing its period of idleness.
Upon being unwatered the 600-foot
level will be cleaned of its surplus sup
ply of earth, which has accumulated
during it's prolonged inactivity. The
mine has also changed its superintend-
ency; the former superintendent hav-
ing resigned his position to Robt. Har-
rop.
From the monthly cleanup made at
the Union mine yesterday 200 pounds
of gold at value of SAC, 900 were Sc
cured. The expenses of running this
mine are from $4,000 to $4,000 a month,
so the net profit is considerable. The
value of the ore from this mine aver
ages from 5000 to 500 per ton. There
is any quantity of ore valued at $14
per ton, but no attention is being paid
to that now.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
A SPECIAL MEETING.
The Board of Supervisors Pay $3.50 For
the New Bridge.

JACKSON, Feb. 10, 1900
At special meeting of the Board of
Supervisors, held on the 10th day of
February, 1900, for the purpose of
taking some action in relation to the
new bridge across Rancheria creek, on
the public road leading from Amador
City to DrytOwn, Cal, the following
proceedings were had:
Roll call, present-Supervisors A. B.
Mclaughlin, Chairman; P. Dwyer, ].
7. Clifton, M. Brinn and Fred B. LIE
Moin. G. L. Culbert, Clerk; by B. r.
Breese, Deputy.
Moved, seconded and carried that
the new bridge across Rancheria creek
be accepted.
Moved, seconded and carried that
the County Auditor draw warrant on
the General Bridge Fund in favor of
Ross Morgan for $3.50, being the con-
tract on the new Rancheria creek
bridge. Adjourned.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Good Chance For Splendid Investment.

The Turner estate property in Sutter
Greek has been ordered sold by the
Superior Court to the highest bidder
The property consists of the lots on
the North side of Main street, between
Moore's hotel and Katz's jewelry store,
and extends back to Boston street.
There are six buildings on the lots and
they bring in rental of so per month
The property is appraised at S4250, but
ought to bring more money, as at that
figure it earns over II per cent. per
month interest.
Bids will be received orally or in
writing by the attorney of the estate,
William ]. MCGEE.
February 9-2t
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
The Moore-Scottsyille,

Rumor has it that the old Moore
mine, at one time good producer of
the yellow metal, is to be purchased by
local company whenever the sale
recently ordered by the Court, takes
place. This is merely an unconfrmed
rumor, however.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Native Daughters, Feb. 26th.

Don't lose sight of the fact that Ur-
sula Parlor, No. 1, is preparing treat
for us all on Monday night, Feb. 26th.
Among the interesting numbers the
programme will contain, may be men
toned Living Pictures" choice rec
itations, instrumental and vocal music
and many new features that will capti-
vate the audience. Do not miss this
entertainment, if you want an evening
Of pleasure,
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Estray Notice.

Taken up at my ranch on the South
Fork of Jackson creek, three miles
from Jackson, sometime during the
fall of 1897, one bay mare, aged about
three years. No marks. The owner
can have same by proving ownership
and paying expenses, including cost of
this notice. JOHN RATIO.
fah 16-ht
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Peerless-Jackson.

Prospects grow brighter at the Peer
less mine as the work progresses. Su-
perintendent Osborne expresses himself
as highly pleased with the outlook.
He declares that the Peerless has the
earmarks of great mine, and he an
ticipates making one out of it.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
For Embezzlement.

Constable Pat Kelly, armed with a
warrant for the arrest of Joe Ross,
charged with embezzlement, arrested
his man at Paloma, Calaveras county,
last Monday. Ross, we understand, is
from Angels. E. G. Freeman caused
the warrant to be issued.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Amelia-Jackson.

Another rumor, which we give
simply as a rumor and vouch for no
word of it, is to the effect that work is
to be resumed at the Amelia mine dur
ing the coming summer.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Prospects For AmadOr
Never Better.
The Esperanza Resumes OPP
erati0nS.
SONORA MARBLE QUARRY Makes SHIPMENTS
Good Returns Come From Mining
Sections.-The Golden Leaf
Mine Improves.
SONORA MARBLE QUARRY MAKES SHIPMENTS
AMAOOR COUNTY.
0naida-Iackson Gate.

In the main shaft of the Oneida mine
station has been cut at the 1000 level
and drifting is in progress. The old
shaft has been unwatered to depth of
600 feet and heavier pumping machin-
cry introduced. Lumber for the new
mill is being hauled from lone as fast
as the condition of the roads will per-
mit
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Amador Queen No. 2-Jackson.

Superintendent Phillips of the ANA
dor Queen No. 2, has recently con-
tracted with local miners to sink the
shaft 200 feet deeper. The owners of
this property appear to have great
confidence in the outcome of their VEN
fIlpa
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Hepburn G. M. Co. Bellwether)-Jackson

Instructions were received recently
to unwater the Bellwether mine pre-
paratory, it is supposed, to sinking.
Mr.. w. A. Knapp, who is in charge of
the work, expects to receive instruc
tions relative to future work as soon as
the shaft is clear of water.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Will Entertain at AmadOr city,

The Ladies Aid of the Amador City
NJ. E. church will give an interesting
entertainment at Fallen's Hall, Feb.
23rd. The programme promises to be
good one, with some new and pretty
features, including ''hatchet drill"
and an art gallery
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Kennedy-Jackson.

Superintendent Parks of the Kennedy
is having splendid success in sinking
the new east shaft. In the meantime,
the old reliable Kennedy is producing
from its north and south shafts as
llSual
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
School of Dressmaking.

The undersigned will return to Jack
son in time to open the second term of
her School of Dressmaking March 1st.
Pupils for this term will not be re-
ceived after March 10.
2-9-tf MRS. r, e, MCCONNELL.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Zeila-Jackson.

The old stand-by-the Zeila-which
for about thirty years has been pro-
ducing gold, is running full handed
night and day, and forty stamps are
dropping.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Episcopal Services.

Episcopal services will be held in the
Masonic Hall next Sunday morning,
February 18th. The usual impressive
ceremonies viii be had,
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
For Rent.

practically new six-room house in the Ma
son-Webb tract. Very conveniently arranged.
Inquire at this office for further particulars.
Hliea
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16
Grazed by a Falling Rock.

Last Tuesday morning quantity of
rock fell IN the Kennedy mine. between
the 21O0 and 22OO levels, one piece of
which just grazed the head of young
man named Joseph Dalo. He sus-
tanned only scalp wound. His escape
from instant death was very narrow.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-16

Give US daily some GOOD BREAD-Pioneer
aour makes the best,
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BrOadlaWn.

L. W. Fuller returned home Monday
from woeks visit at Harwood, with c.
H. NeTton's family
]. B. Allgaiei spent a few days last
week, with friends near Hlllsboro.
Mrs. Rebecca Austin spent last week
with Ora Fuller. at the Fairview Farm
A number Of Broadlawnites took in
the dance at Colgate week ago Friday
night and report fine time.
G. N. Bristol has returned from his
Michigan trip and will begin teaching
the Broadlawn High School as soon as
the building is completed.
T. F. Pope moved his family into bis
fathers residence few weeks ago, hav.
ing rented the farm for the coming year
M. e. Robey visited friends around
Broadlawn few days before his depar.
ture for Missouri.
Mr.. w. ]. Skinner visited at S. G, Full
ler's and r. A. Pope's last week. Hee
poets to leave soon for Vermont where
he will spend the winter with relatives
and friends.
The Broadlawn W. G. T. U. meets
next Saturday at 2 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. S. G. Fuller. All are invited.
Adelaide Pope returned home Tues
day from weeks visit at Page, with
her aunt, Mrs. W. G. Whisnand.
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W. J. Bryan. in an article in tho Do.
cember number of the North American
Review, tells all about how it happened.
He ascribes the great Republican victo.
ry to three causes, viz: large campaign
fund, war and better times. The Demo.
crates, he says, gained in the east and
lost in the west, the&1so gained in the
large cities, but lost II smaller towns.
The latter statement shows the true
cause: In 1896 so great was the general
dissatisfaction that the lower classes in
the large cities, though democratic by
tradition, voted for complete change
OF administration, without regard for
politics. In 1900. they were easily whip
ped back into tine, after four years of
good times. In the smaller cities and
country towns dwell large percentage
OF the independent voters, who are in
huanced more by the questions at issue
than by party afdliation. and somehow
they coulden't be caught with the "Par
amount issue" of imperialism.
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REAL SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
GIVING
We are too Prone to Measure our
Christmas Gifts by the Yard
stick of Intrinsic Value


Our hearts are usually very much
larger at Christmas than our purses"
writes Edward Box of THE Christmas
that remaines," n the Dece n ber Ladies'
Home journal. The desire is to re-
member everybody that we know. But
our means do not generally allow us to
do it. So we often pass entirely by at
Christmas, people to whom a simple
Merry Christmas, and nothing more,
would mean word of cheer and light
heartedness. Because we cannot give
what we would like to we think that we
should not give at all. The truth is.
whether we choose to acknowledge it in
80 many words or not, that we have
grown SO commercially and 30 artificial
ly minded in this country that thous-
ands of us are prone to measure our
Christmas presents by the yardstick of
intrinsic value, or by what the recipients
will think of them. We seem to have
entirely lost sight Of the fact that we
can always give something. And if we
give that something we would really
come closer to the real spirit of Christ
mas giving. A Few cheerful words filled
with that expression Of strong good will.
that is Ike sweet perfume, have mean
ing that only few realize. There is
nothing 30 pleasa 1T in this world as the
feeling t..at one is remembered. and this
few written worde will often convey
more strongly than gift. Yet we in
variably put tie gilt first. Our remem'
brance must take somo form, we. think,
other than mere verbal or written ex-
preston. And tina. is the artificial
within US; not the natural. We seem to
refuse to belis7e that i. is the simplest
things we do That have the greatest in.
fuence. It is the simplest Christmas
that remains"
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Important Notice.

On and after Wednesday, December
26th and until further notice, our store
will be closed at $50 p. M. excepting
Saturdays. Kraabel, johnson g. Co.
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School Items.

Albert Pressly has returned to school.
Eldora Doyle had the misfortune to
lose her ring down one of the registers.
Xmas examinations are being held at
school this week.
Porter Rugg has been absent from
school this week.
The Caesar class under Miss Keen have
been doing some very fine work lately.
The literary society held it's second
meeting last Friday and an interesting
programme was rendered. The parts
we're all we'll chosen and everybody
present enjoyed it. Fifteen of the
scholars joined as charter members.
There were two visitors present.
The geometry class have fine set of
instruments in the use of which they
have become very profscest. We are
pleased to say that they are progressing
rapidly. H..
The pupils taking part in the Congo.
Xmas entertainment have been practis-
ing hard lately. They are being drilled
by Miss Anderson and SO of course
everything will 60 off smoothly at the
appointed time.
Miss Mabel VanDusen, on account of
ill health, has only been attending school
in the afternoon but we learn that she
will attend full day after Christmas.
The weather of late has been some
thing grand and everybody enjoyes it.
There arc now 142 scholars enrolled in
the four departments.
Robbie Officer who has been absent
for week on account OF illness is now
at school again.
GRACE GRAY : CHARLES BOISE
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Gtte 9fn1tee1;.
Ell. STEVENS, Manager.
Inscription price, one year. 81 so
Official Newspaper Of Steele County
Entered as second class mail matter at the
postofice at Hope, North Dakota.

This paper will continue to be sent till all ar
rearages are paid and 1t is ordered discontinued.
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Official count gives Kentucky to BRYAN
by a plurality of over 5000.

The is gentleman named Cad Dodge,
who i'd running a newspaper somewhere
in this state. He is an old friend Of the
editor of this paper and we should be
glad to locate him.
Watch the Ship Subsidy bill now
pending bsfore congress. II passed it
will pave the way for the election of a
Democratic House of Representatives in
1902. The people, or a majority of them,
swallowed the Puerto Rico tariff all
right, but this last proposition is trife
too rank,
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Moody seems to be the right man in
the right place-as editor of tho Hope
Pioneer.-(Fargo Forum.)
We have never had the pleasure OF
meeting the distinguished editor of the
Forum, but we shall call him Major,
same as the other fellows do. What We
would like to know is this, Major; do
you not commend US for deeds omitted
rather than committedY
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Estray Taken Up.

Came to my place on or about Dec. l..
on section 2, township 143, range 81. one
dark red mooly COW, giving milk, with
rope around neck. Owner may have
same by proving property and paying
charges. Erwin Gilmore.