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Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
IN Your Rest.

One week from next Monday the
delegates to the Grand Parlor N. D..
G. w. which is to meet here from the
1lth to the 18th inclusive, will begin to
arrive. We presume that all will be in
readiness for their fitting welcome and
entertainment in this thriving camp.
Our people should be unite on this
question and see to it that our distin-
guished visitors have every comfort
and pleasure during their stay possible.
1t will no donbt be a long time before
Jackson is again honored in such a
manner. Let nothing, therefore, be
left undone that will in any degree add
to the comfort and pleasure of the
Native Daughters. Let every citizen
constitute himself or herself COM
mittee of one to do something during
the eventful week that will bring pleas
ure and profit to some visitor. Throw
formality to the dogs, and be a real
good fellow for one week at least. Be
jolly, companionable, genial, cordial
and whOlesouled.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Citizens, Attention!

1t is nearing the date upon which
that esteemed order, Native Daughters
of the Golden West, will hold their
Grand Lodge in Jackson. Are we pre-
pared to give the many delegates q
hearty welcome?
The LEDGER suggests that the busi-
ness men of Jackson clean the streets
and appropriately decorate their re-
spective residents and places of busi-
ness. Let us harvest the crops grow
ing upon the house-tops, especially in
the business blocks on Main street, and
repair the sidewalks.
Let us make that great assemblage
feel that we appreciate its choice of the
meeting place of the Grand Lodge OF
1900, and may the delegates return to
their respective homes with glowing
words of praise of the grand reception
they received in Amador county. Let
US all strive to make their short stay
with us cheerful and pleasant and add
to their entertainment as much as
possible.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Del Monte.

The Del Monte mine is located in
Calaveras county, section 8, township
5, range 13, about nine miles north of
the Sheep Ranch, and % miles from
Jackson. The mine consists of seven
claims, covering about 120 acres. Con-
siderable development work has been
done, the old shaft having been sunk
to a depth of 22O feet in 1874, during
which year a forest fire burned the
hoist thus allowing the shaft to fill
with water. A 900-foot tunnel runs in
on the lodge to the shaft, and rock
taken out of this tunnel is said to aver
age S11 ton. A ten stamp mill in
good order is on the property, Union
concentrators being used. The old
shaft has been unwatered by the own
ers of the property, Messrs. O'Neill &
3 Son, and a bond on the property has
recently been taken by Messrs. Truman
Schenck, late of Salt Lake City, and
George L. Wright of Jackson, who
purpose Incorporating a company at
once and thoroughly develop the prop
erty. Specimens of rock from all parts
of the mine are on exhibition at Mr..
Wright's Office.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Gains Big Toe.

On Friday morning of last week, while
busily at work preparing for the picnic
to take place the following day, w. T.
Cain had the misfortune to drop an ice
cream freezer on to the great toe of his
left foot, breaking the bone and mash.
ing it fat. DR.. Gall fixed it up for him
and the next day he was on duty at
the picnic by the aid OF crutches, and
personally looked after his interests
there in spite OF the pain. Cain has
the pluck that will win wherever you
put him. Nine men out of ten under
like circumstances would have staid at
home and sat in rocking chair having
the injured foot either on a pillow in
another chair or in his wife's lap.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
OROVlLLE TO VISALIA.
This Section Is Interestingly Described
For the Ledger

For the Ledger"
Fresno, Cal, May 25, 1900.
Editor LEDGER:
Having recently passed over
the great central valley of California
from Oroville in the northern citrus
belt, with its oranges and olives, to vi
salia in the raisin belt, with its raisins
and jack rabbits, it might be fitting to
make some passing remarks.
Oroville, which is built on the dump
ing grounds of the early placer dig
gings, is nevertheless well laid out
little city, with up-to-date business
houses and pretty homes. Every door
yard has its oranges or olives, the
former lying around like the apples do
in Amador. When the tom cats sere-
made the Orovilite, he reaches out the
window, plucks an orange, and stops
the row with well directed shot.
The streets are well kept, and
sprinkled, during the summer months.
Although Oroville is not so large a
city as Sutter Creek, it has good
high school with two instructors, and
supported by tax rate Of less than
twenty cents on the one hundred dol
lars. In fact the rate this year is
fifteen cents. AS visited the various
departments of this school and saw
thirty or forty young people getting
the benefits Of high school education,
my heart bled for the young people of
my own county, who are locked in q
castle whose door is guarded by a giant
in the shape of few so-called leading
men who can and will control the voters
on any question that does not put
money into their own pockets. l hope
the voters of Amador county will wake
up in time to give their children just as
good an education as can be had any
where in this golden State.
From Oroville to Marysville the
country is chiefly devoted to the olive,
which grows here as if in its proper
soil. Palermo and Honcut are growing
villages, each remarkable for its beauti-
full brick school buildings and general
air of up-to-date progressiveness.
Yuba City with its cherries and vast
peach orchards is veritable paradise.
Leaving the fruit belt as we ap-
proach Woodland, we enter section
so well known that detailed mention is
not necessary. 1 refer to the great
wheat region of the San Joaquin Valley.
But as we begin to draw near Fresno
change of scene (as well as of temper
ature) takes place, and the golden
brown of the wheat fields gives place
to the bright green of the celebrated
Fresno vineyards. For miles and miles
as you ride along your eye is rested,
after the glare of the wheat fields, by
the delicious green tint of the grape
vine. The rows are laid out In one
main direction, about eight feet apart,
the cross rows being more or less irreg-
ular. On the trip took to Pollasky
recently, 1 rode ten miles and over with
vineyards on both sides of the track as
far as the eye could reach.
Visalia, which lies about fifty miles
south Of Fresno, is model town. One
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
The Candle Went Out.

Doubtless if the candle had perform
ed its part properly, the South Spring
Hill mill would have been in ashes to-
day.
A few days ago the watchman of the
mill found a suspicious affair back OF
one OF the batteries of the mill. 1t
consisted of bunch of pitch pine
splinters in the center of which was a
tallow candle partly burned. A piece
OF tin was used as band to hold the
splinters about the candle, and an old
shirt was wound around the whole
concern. On either side of the Internal
machine was bottle filed with coal
oil. The intention, no doubt, was. to
light the candle at the proper time so
that the conflagration would occur
when the watchman was off duty, and
by the time the blaze was discovered
it would be too late to cope with it sue
cessfully, and the mill would thus be
totally destroyed. Our informant did
not know whether or not suspicion had
been fastened upon anyone.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

is impressed at once with its general air
of prosperity and the cleanliness of its
streets. Although not much larger
than some of our Amador county towns
the city is now talking of voting bonds
to build high school building at cost
Of s21, 800. This shows the spirit of the
people.
1t would be hard to say whether oil
wells or Belgian hares are attracting
most attention in this part of the state.
Indeed both are being pretty we'll dis
cussed.
With these few passing remarks"
l shall leave you with the final remark
that the more see of the educational
progress in the various towns 1 visit,
the more 1 feel that we of Amador
county should rise and shake ourselves,
lest. like old Atlas, we might find oaks
grown between our toes. ULYSSES.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
A Business Visit.

Charles H. Shinn, superintendent of
agriculture of the University of Cali
fornia, arrived in Jackson from Berke-
ley on his bicycle Monday evening and
visited the Experiment Station near
here, Tuesday morning, returning to
jackson in the afternoon. Later in
the evening he left for Sutter Creek
and from there to lone.
Mr.. Shiun spoke highly of Mr.. Neil's
work at the Experiment Station, and
was very we'll pleased with the general
appearance of the Station.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
A False Alarm.

Another false alarm was turned in
from the box opposite Chapman Z
saloon on Water street, about 1 o'clock
last Sunday morning. Some one, evi-
IDENTIFY little the worse for "booze, -
had broken the glass and pressed the
button. Only few OF the fire depart.
ment responded, and even those who
did, didn't take the hose-cart out oi
the shed.
After waiting and watching few
minutes aud not seeing any fire from
Court House hill, it was decided there
was no fire and shortly after all was
quiet again.
This shows us the moral OF the
sheppard boy and the wolves" very
forcibly, and may sometime cause q
costly confagration, all through lack
of confidence in the fire alarm,
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Charged With Embezzlement.

Lyford Sinclair, agent for the Pacific
Surety Company of San Francisco,
swore out warrant for the arrest OF
James Robinson, upon charge of en-
bezzlement, on Friday evening. He
pleaded guilty of the charge of having
embezzled SO and was sent to jail for
one hundred days by Justice Giles.
Later the more serious charge of felony
embezzlement was placed against his
name. He is the local agent for the
Singer Sewing Machine Company and
his shortage Is said to be between $500
and $700.--Sutter Creek Democrat.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Accidentally Shot Himself.

About O'Clock last Monday evening
Henry Ehler, aged about Is, and his
brother older, returned in rig from
hunting trip and stopped in front of
VIM. Daugherty's house on Pitt street.
Mrs. Daugherty is their sister and they
reside with her. The oldest boy got
out of the wagon and Henry was back
ing the horse around when % rife
which he was holding between his legs
was discharged the bullet entering his
right side just above the ninth rib
passing around and upward and lodging
under the shoulder blade at the back.
DIR. Gall was called, but owing to the
weakened condition of the patient did
not extract the bullet, but says it can
be taken out at any time. He says the
wound is not dangerous unless blood
poisoning should ensue. 1t is not
known whether the gun was cooked at
the time or whether the hammer
struck the wagon bed with sufficient
force to explode the cartridge. 1t
should be the first care of those, old or
young, who return from hunting ex-
cursions to pull the cartridge as soon
as they leave the game district. If
this precaution were taken many acci-
dental shootings would be avoided.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Butte City Fire.

Last Tuesday while Mrs. Tony Mello,
wife Of the proprietor, was in the cellar
of Mello's roadhouse, Butte City, the
lamp she carried exploded setting fire
to the building which was destroyed
together with the road shed covering
the street in front OF the resort and
most of the contents of the house.
Mello's loss we understand is consider
able, partially covered by insurance.
The building, shed and other outbuild-
ings destroyed were owned by E.
Ginocchio & Bro. and were uninsured.
Their loss will amount to between 5000
and 800,
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

wife in ditch with his neck broken,
one day last week, was buried last Sat-
urday. Deceased was well known in
this county and leaves number of rela-
tives here to mourn his untimely de-
mise. He was 81 years of age.
HAS your honor gone into your
stomach" evening subject at NJ. E.
church June Sd. Morning subject
"God is not thumb-screw.
Last Tuesday evening twenty -four
stage passengers were transported by
the Raggio line from lone to Sutter
Creek and Jackson.
F. M. Whitmore went to the valley
for his logging cattle last Tuesday pre-
paratory to starting his Antelope saw
mill for the seasons run.
For clean shave or stylish hair
cut, go to the Globe Shaving Parlor,
North Main street. v. A. Marini,
proprietor. 4-20-tf
Mrs. James Toman of San Francisco,
accompanied by her niece, Miss Francis
Shine of Stockton, daughter of U. S.
Marshal Shine, are guests of friends in
Sutter Creek. They intend remaining
until after the meeting of the Grand
Parlor N. D. G. w.
| Mrs. 7. Hawkins arrived in Jackson
from England last Saturday evening.
She was accompanied by her little
child. Her husband is an employee of
one of the mines in this vicinity, and
has rented the George Gregor resi-
dence near Mares liquor house.
E. G. Bank, ex-superintendent of
the Preston School of Industry, now of
San Francisco, spent the fore part of
the week in Jackson. Mr.. Bank is
now introducing recently invented
gas engine and has met with great sue
cess. While in Jackson he was the
guest of w. S. Williams, who was an
official at the Preston School under
Mr.. Bank.
The cost of sprinkling the road from
the Mountain Spring house to lone
would be saved in the benefit the water
would be to the road. The road thus
sprinkled would be pleasant thor
oughfare, now it is torture. OF the
two evils, the terrible mud of the rainy
season is preferable to the sitting dust
OF the hot summer months. It's what
Sherman said war is the year round.
Edith Wharton's recent and success
full novel, 'The Touchstone," is re-
viewed at length in the Argonaut for
June 4, 1900, and many ofthe brilliant
and emotional passages quoted. The
story is woven about a man who is
tempted to sell the letters he had re-
ceived from a talented and well-known
woman who loved him, and his fall and
punishment are vividly described.
1t was reported last week that Henry
We'll had retired from business in Jack
son and that he would enter new fields.
A San Francisco party had negotiated
for the purchase of the business, but
for some reason backed out of the deal.
Mr.. We'll intends to continue his busi-
ness at the White House, and is max
ing several improvements necessary for
the convenient handling of his summer
stock.
Some days since Mrs. NJ Newman
cut the index finger of her right hand
with scythe. The wound soon healed,
but the finger was useless. DR.. Endi-
colt was consulted and discovered that
the cord had been cut. The finger
had to be cut open again and the ends
of the severed cord tied together,
which operation DR.. Endicott per-
formed one day this week and hopes to
ultimately restore the finger to its nor
NAL condition.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Played Ball at lone.

Last Sunday the Young Jackson
Baseball nine played very interesting
game with the Junior nine on the latter IS
diamond at lone. The game was one
of the most interesting and warmly
contested one played this season, and
both mines showed excellent judgement
throughout the game.
At the Gloss of the ninth inning the
score was 5-5 and in order to break the
tie tenth inning was played, the lone
nine succeeding in scoring two runs.
Following is the line-up:
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Gave a PARTY,

Miss Hazel Quirolo gave a birthday
party last Friday afternoon at her
home on Pitt street, it being her ninth
birthday. Miss Quirolo handsomely
entertained a number of her young lady
friends. The usual routine of games
were indulged in and after an elaborate
birthday dinner, the little guests de-
parted, wishing their hestess many
happy birthdays,
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Peerless-Jackson.

The shaft at the Peerless mine is
down to a depth of 260 feet, and with
depth the indications improve. Four
feet Of high grade quartz is now shown
in the shaft and the width is gradually
increasing. Supt. Henry Osborne now
expresses himself as being morally cer-
tain that he has found what he was
hunting for, namely, a valuable gold
mine between Jackson and the Mokel-
umne river. In fact, unless the best of
signs fail, the Peerless property is des-
tined to become of great value.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
EL DORADO COUNTY.

Republican: Work is being vigor-
ously prosecuted on the Ribbon Rock
mine again under the management of
Mr.. Davis. Since Hayward g. Lane
took their second bond on the property
they have enlarged the shaft, making
it double compartment to depth OF
about 200 feet and they have now COM
menced sinking.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
shsnandoah-Plvmouth.

S. K. Thornton, superintendent of
the Shenandoah mine, seems to be on
the right lay. 1t is reported that an
ore body was recently encountered in
this mine that has a tendency to stimu-
late all interested. Plymouth people
are exceedingly hopeful and many of
them unhesitatingly predict that the
Shenandoah will ultimately surprise
the most sanguine stockholder.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
romsn Property-sutter Creek

A company has been formed to de-
velop the Toman property just east of
the Central Eureka mine. We UNDER
stand that C. w. Randall of San Fran
cisco, at one time heavy stockholder
in the Central Eureka, is at the head
Of this enterprise and expects to make
second Central Eureka out of the
property.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Fremont-Amador.

At the Fremont mine body of good
ore has been encountered. The old
shaft is being retimbered, and new
shaft is being sunk. The outlook is
cheering to those interested.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
The Wrong Glasses Will Ruin Your Eve

DIR. o. N. Sullivan, the we'll known
refraction specialist, will have his office
days June I'd, Sd and 4th at Globe Hotel.
Those who require the services of an
expert will receive courteous treatment
from DR.. Sullivan, who is gentleman
of culture and a self-made man in the
school of experience. Call at once.
Glasses fitted. 5-11-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
NEAGLE
Y
II Institute

THE AFFLICTED FROM ALL PARTS OF
L California and the Pacific Coast are com
ing daily to Sacramento to avail themselves Of
DR.. Neagle'S wonderfully successful treat
ments. Dr. Neagle has devoted over thirty
years to the study and treatment of diseases Of
the eye, ear head throat and lungs and the
digestive organs. By his peculiarly successful
methods OF treatment DR.. Neagle has gained an
such cases as have resisted the ordinary modes
OF treatment.
DR.. Neagle and associates treat and cure all
chronic Diseases and Diseases Of the Eye, Ear,
throat and Lungs. Liver, Heart, Kidney, Blad.
der, Brain, Catarrh, Asthma. Rheumatism
Bronchitis, Headache, Deafness, Chills and
dyspepsia, Dropsy, Eczema, Scrofula, Chronic
Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids and Rectal Troubles,
and all forms of Sores, Blood and Wasting
Diseases.
All private and wasting diseases promptly
cured and their effects permanently eradicated
from the system
Diseases of women and children given specisl
attention.
Nervous diseases and nervous prostration
made speciality.
Symtom Blank No. l sent free
Consultation, either at the Institute or BY
mail, free and strictly confidential.
OFFICE HoURs-9 to II a. m, to p. m. and
to p m. SUNDAYs-10 to II a. m.
Sacramento Sanitarium or Neagle Insti-
tute located permanently at 724h Z st., Sac
ramento 5-1S-1m
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
High Point-Plymouth.

Those interested in the High Point
mine to the northward of Plymouth,
apparently have the courage of their
convictions for the work of sinking is
going forward in regular up-to-date
mining style. Prospects are reported
excellent
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
To Native Daughters.

To those members of Ursula ParlOr
No. 1, N. D. G. W., who may find il
convenient, the undersigned committee
request their presence at Webb Hall,
Wednesday afternoon, June 9th, at
o'clock, to assist in decorating the
same, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Bunker HiIl-Amador

A pumping station is to be put in at
the 100 level. 1t is now believed that
the old shaft will have to be entirely
retimbered. When the proper amount
of development work has been done,
the Bunker Hill will doubtless pay fair
dividends.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
CALAVERAS COUNTY.

Prospect: Walker, Hayden & Fol-
som are to commence work on the Mt.
Ranch mine near Ell Dorado this week.
Louis Emery of the Rose Hill mine,
near FL Dorado, has suspended opera,
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Philadelnhia-Plvmouth.

Quite force is at work in the Phila-
delphia mine, and from the appearance
of things generally, the owners of this
property believe that they have some
thing worth getting and they are going
after it with due vim and diligence.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
0neida-Jackson.

The new 60-stamp mill at the Oneida
mine is being built as fast as possible.
The old shaft has been unwatered and
repaired down to the 400 level. Good
orc has been exposed during the drift
ing at the 1900 level in the new shaft.
Supt. Truscott is well pleased with the
outlook and with the progress being
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Amador Queen No. 2-Jackson.

Supt. Phillips reports the shaft
finished to the 1900 and stations cut at
the 800 and 1900. Crosscutting at both
levels will begin next week
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Central Eurska-sutter Creek.

Supt. Thomas is pushing work on
the new mill as rapidly as possible, the
frame work being finished. Sinking is
in progress and development work is
in progress at the 14O0 and 1900 levels.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Horse and Buggy for Sale.

The undersigned will sell his horse
and buggy at very reasonable price.
Terms cash. Call on or apply to DR..
G. A. Herrick, Jackson, Cal. 4-1S-tf
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Centennial-Drytown.

Sinking has ceased temporarily and
drifting is in full blast at the Centennial.
The work is being done at the 600 level.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Amador Queen No. 1-JaoksOn.

Supt. James E. Dye resumed work
Tuesday and is preparing to run 20
stamps.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

1t is reported that the mill at the
Bay State mine is about to make a
short run on good ore.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Excellent Mining In ANA
dor County.
ALL At The FORD AINE READY FOR ACTION
]. P. Hopper Will Form A Stock
Company.-Mining In Ell
Dorado County.
Rhetta-PlYmouth
Bav State-Plymouth.

A vertical shaft is to be sunk at the
Rhetta mine.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

Score, 81 the lone boys winning out.
Dan DriscOll, the jackson pitcher,
gave out in three innings, John Fonten-
rose pitching the remaining seven.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01
Had a Good Time.

Last Saturday evening grand ball
was given at loops ranch and the
large number that attended enjoyed
themselves to their hearts content, as
they always do at the Toop ranch.
Excellent music was provided for the
occasion and was highly appreciated
by the participants. The bali was a
complete success.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

D. Odgers, Sutter Creek, can give
you better figures and quality on suit
et clothes than anyone else, 6-1a.lmo
Amador ledger., 1900-06-01

who remained for few days. Tues
day evening Mrs. j. B. Mason was
their guest at the New National.
A bankruptcy sale is now on at the
store recently conducted by George
Newman, under the supervision of Re-
ceiver F. Frank. After the disposal of
the stock Kelley Brothers will occupy
the building.
After an illness of nearly three
months, Mrs. Eli Smith of Volcano en-
tered the great beyond May %. The
funeral was held yesterday, interment
in the Pine Grove cemetery. She was
SO years of age and had resided in this
county for number of years.
Consult Daniel Odgers, Sutter Creek,
before ordering suits of clothes. Agent
for Warrington Woolen and Worsted
Mills. 5-18-Imo
For thirty days longer the Annual
Clearance Sale at the Red Front will
continue. To those who have already
taken advantage of the splendid oppor-
tunity no word is necessary, but to
others we suggest an early examination
of goods and prices. 5-4-tf
The grand ball to be given by Excel
sior Parlor, No. 81, N. S, G. W., in
honor of the Grand Parlor, N. D. G.
w., promises to be one of the gran dest
affairs ever given in the county. The
first load of lum Der for the large dane
ing platform has arrived and work will
seon begin. Further particulars will be
given next week.
William M. Jones, who resided near
Volcano, and who was found by his